Hello All,
New to GS, have a 2007 1200 GT since new that I am keeping. Likely ordering 2014 GS on Saturday. I am back and forth on spoke vs cast. I understand unsprung weight issues, strength of spoke vs cast, cleaning issues etc. Am interested to hear experience of GS riders re: on road performance of spoke vs cast. Do riders notice slower turn in and overall road performance decrease of spoke vs cast? I am interested to explore capabilities of GS as my comfort level grows with the bike and may possibly buy spokes to start and a second set of wheels with cast rims later. Prefer the look of the bike with spokes. Thank you! CS
New to GS, have a 2007 1200 GT since new that I am keeping. Likely ordering 2014 GS on Saturday. I am back and forth on spoke vs cast. I understand unsprung weight issues, strength of spoke vs cast, cleaning issues etc. Am interested to hear experience of GS riders re: on road performance of spoke vs cast. Do riders notice slower turn in and overall road performance decrease of spoke vs cast? I am interested to explore capabilities of GS as my comfort level grows with the bike and may possibly buy spokes to start and a second set of wheels with cast rims later. Prefer the look of the bike with spokes. Thank you! CS