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Newbie Ben

255 views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  GSA Rider 66  
#1 ·
Hi, just joined the forum, I have around 40 years experience on Jap bikes now looking to buy a GS, the shaft drive and low centre of gravity and low down torque are the attractions;
From the little I know of these bikes I think I'll look for a liquid cooled model,
hoping to avoid buying a lemon anyway so I'll try and read and learn as much as I can here. Thanks for letting me join this group.
 
#4 ·
Hi, welcome to the forum! And congratulations on considering the purchase of a true bucket of bolts! That’s a bit of a joke, but also the truth. After Japanese motorcycles, the knocks in the engine and gearbox might be something that shocks you! But that’s normal.