My used 2008 GS w/ manual transmission was received with 6600 miles 2 yrs. ago July 5th (21500 as this evening) set up as Factory Blah. Maintenance has been an issue do to lack of records and the work not being completed by previous owner. Tires, alignment, brake flush/fluid, radiator flush/fill, battery, Parking brake repair, oil change, oil change, oil change, head gasket, oil change, & should I mention that the shop gets $85/hr. and is 30 miles away ?
The not spending a lot on plaything is a nice sentiment but realistic ???
Personally installed a Mastad Windshield to have the ability to adjust airflow I'm 5'8" was was getting pounded by the stock windshield now I can have more or less wind by adjusting height/tilt of the windshield, road pegs to let me stretch every so often.... drink holder, spyderizer (
http://www.mycupholder.com/zzz.html), license plate cover, steering wheel fill ins, yellow air caps for tires, Spyderpops heat shield system/air dam, two friends (spider decals) and their home (a web decal on the back fender). Battery Tender extension with a wire running to frunk with a usb port to power up the cell phone, bluetooth headphones to receive Gps/music while ryding.
I'm still pondering a new seat and trailer hitch, (need to transport golf clubs). Farkles happen.....
and how has the experience been???
Priceless.... ryde on ......
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