rich
#37829
Greetings,
I am looking for opinions on going from an RT to a GS. I have been seriously considering making the trade, and after visiting with my dealer this past weekend, I am even more inclined to just go for it.
However, I want to hear from folks that have treaded these steps before, do you have any regrets? I know that some of you have both of these fine machines, how do you compare the two? I know that we aren't comparing apples to oranges, but is the GS a good all-around bike to have if you can only have one? My biggest concern is lack of wind protection to the head area, but I know there are some solutions to that problem. ($$$)
I can't really say that I have been into the long distance touring thing, since I still have active kids at home, but I do get in an occasional run here and there that might be considered long distance. I have heard both sides of the fence, that the GS is as fine a long distance tourer as any other, and then some that say not. Yeah, I know, the RT is superior, and yes, I should have both, but that is not an option right now.
My attraction to the GS is simple, we have tons of back roads that are just itching to be ridden and explored, and growing up in a farming community makes that attraction even more so. I would love to run up a gravel road, without the worry of tearing up plastic, and do all those other fun things I read about the GS guys doing with their bikes. And the endless supply of aftermarket goodies make me drool. Not to mention that the GS look just plain turns my crank. But I still want something I can hop on and make some serious miles down the pavement too.
So what do you all think? I'm looking for serious answers before I make a decision I may regret later. I guess if I don't like it, I'll have to trade back for an RT down the road. Wait til I have to explain that to the wife, huh??
Maybe I worry too much... Thanks for any input.
I am looking for opinions on going from an RT to a GS. I have been seriously considering making the trade, and after visiting with my dealer this past weekend, I am even more inclined to just go for it.
However, I want to hear from folks that have treaded these steps before, do you have any regrets? I know that some of you have both of these fine machines, how do you compare the two? I know that we aren't comparing apples to oranges, but is the GS a good all-around bike to have if you can only have one? My biggest concern is lack of wind protection to the head area, but I know there are some solutions to that problem. ($$$)
I can't really say that I have been into the long distance touring thing, since I still have active kids at home, but I do get in an occasional run here and there that might be considered long distance. I have heard both sides of the fence, that the GS is as fine a long distance tourer as any other, and then some that say not. Yeah, I know, the RT is superior, and yes, I should have both, but that is not an option right now.
My attraction to the GS is simple, we have tons of back roads that are just itching to be ridden and explored, and growing up in a farming community makes that attraction even more so. I would love to run up a gravel road, without the worry of tearing up plastic, and do all those other fun things I read about the GS guys doing with their bikes. And the endless supply of aftermarket goodies make me drool. Not to mention that the GS look just plain turns my crank. But I still want something I can hop on and make some serious miles down the pavement too.
So what do you all think? I'm looking for serious answers before I make a decision I may regret later. I guess if I don't like it, I'll have to trade back for an RT down the road. Wait til I have to explain that to the wife, huh??
Maybe I worry too much... Thanks for any input.
Gotta keep her happy too, you know.
