Goodbye to the BMW R1250GS Adventure

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Жыл бұрын

So, we reach the end of an era. After 3 GSs in 4 years (a 1200GS, a 1250GS and a 1250GS Adventure), I have decided to take a break from the genre. Maybe for ever, maybe for a while, but however short or long, all 3 have been phenomenal bikes and I cannot rate or recommend them highly enough.
Keep 'em peeled for what's coming next though as I hope to have many more miles and adventures on my new bike
Stay safe
Below are various links to kit I use or items referenced in this video.
These are amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom) links and clicking through and purchasing does earn me a small commission and costs you nothing extra.
I'd be really grateful if you are buying any of these if you used the links and help support the channel.
Thank you
Nick
Accessories on (or used for) My BMW R1250GS Adventure
Horn
Denali Soundbomb Horn - amzn.to/3fnTd0B
Lights
Denali D4 (single unit - Ideal if fitting CanSmart Unit) - amzn.to/2TQJKra
Denali D4 KIT (pair of lights with loom - Ideal if fitting with EzyCan or normal cabling) - amzn.to/2WKYQQ5
Battery Charger (Dual Standard Connect and Canbus - Fits Din Socket to charge)
Optimate 4 - BMW Canbus Edition - amzn.to/3rORg2r
Protection
ACF50 Rust Protector (with buddy bottle, aerosols are poor) - amzn.to/2NKL5tJ
Compressor
Airman Comapct Compressor - amzn.to/3fm3WZj
Clothing I wear
Waterproof Jacket (Over Rukka Textile)
Tucano Urbano Nano Rain Jackket - amzn.to/3jhxPLP
Waterproof Trousers (Over Rukka Textile)
Tucano Urbano Nano Rain Trousers - amzn.to/3C6k8b3
Equipment I use to film videos
Main Helmet Camera
Go Pro Hero 8 Black - amzn.to/3C6k8b3
Mirror Mounted (rear-facing) Camera
GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/2Vcuw0h
Fixed Front and Rear Cameras (supplementary footage)
Innovv K3 Dual Camera Kit - amzn.to/3folILM
Adapter needed to add supplimentary mics to GoPro Hero 5/6/7/8
GoPro Microphone Adapter - amzn.to/378aSU8
GoPro Media Mod - Now used on main camera
amzn.to/2Vicbie
Case for mounting GoPro and Mic Adapter
Ulanzi Multi-purpose GoPro Case - amzn.to/32JIkgA
BOTH MICS below have leads for Mobile Phone (to use GoPro Adapter with these you need a TRS to TRRS Adapter)
Rode Phone Accessory (TRS to TRRS Adapter) - amzn.to/2CHKJh1
Helmet Microphone (needs GoPro Adapter) and Tie-pin mic Indoors
Aufgeld Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/375WVpX
Indoor Microphone (GoPro and Phone Cameras)
Rode Micro Compact - amzn.to/2KlXUZn

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@glynnjones3325 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you back on the channel, Nick. Appreciate your fitting videos. Looking forward to the next bike reveal

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glynn. Just a couple of days to the video introducing her 👍🏻

@theskylab4623 Жыл бұрын

Nick, thank you for all of your support/advice in your Vlogs. It was very helpful for me, and for others. I wish you all the very best with your "new bike". take care

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment 👍🏻

@stephenpotts8170 Жыл бұрын

Thanks' for all of the GS & GSA fitment tutorials, they were well thought out and executed. Just can't imagine what you will replace the mighty GS's with, I'm on my third GSA amazing machines they are sublime, but alas being 65 years old and still fit I will continue to ride them, but there may come a time when I look for something a little lighter. Hope your new steed is a good fit for you. Thank you...

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen. I may yet be back. Just fancied a change I guess? 👍🏻

@vancamjr Жыл бұрын

We’ll it’s been fun Nick following your R1250GSA adventures. Now that you’re saying farewell to your GSA, I’ll be moving on too. Good luck with your new bike and KZfaq channel.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being along for the ride John

@bav114 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are ok. I was getting worried. Sad to see the GS go but intrigued to see the new bike reveal.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Just a day or two to go 👍🏻

@paullee6663 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you're back! Have to say I didn't see that coming! Looking forward to see the GSA's replacement!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul and thanks. This change has been on the radar a while. GS’s were just a bit to good to do it sooner. Hope you’ll like it and never say never to me returning to GSs 👍🏻

@catflap Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back, Nick. I admit to being a little worried for a few months! Had my R1250GSA for 10 months but traded it back in for a F750GS. My legs were just too small, (29") even on a factory lowered bike. The F750 will be just the right height for me. Bought a beautiful RE Meteor 350 for local riding while the 750 is being built and it's become one of my favourite bikes. Great to have you back!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward. Important to feel comfortable and ‘stable’. Good choice 👍🏻

@chrissteer9215 Жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear you’re back ,sorry I switched your channel of but great to be back on again 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. 👍🏻

@glenns6923 Жыл бұрын

First welcome back! glad to hear your doing well. Can't wait to see what bike your going to end up with! (Tour?). I also am looking at a new bike.. but will keep my GS for the off pavement tours.. I'm looking for a proper tour bike for me and wife to buzz around here in the US. Again great to see your doing awesome!!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn. If I had the cash I’d have kept my GS for sure. Only trouble then is you can’t ride both!! Video on new one should be before the weekend 👍🏻

@giorgiolodola3243 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, I was at North Oxford the same day you had your demo, no spoilers….! You’ll love your next motorcycle 😊

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Ah there was bound to be someone 🤣🤣. 👍🏻

@DoodleRider Жыл бұрын

Good to see you Nick, sad that your getting rid of the GSA, but can’t wait to see what you get next. I won’t be copying you, my GSA comes any day now and I’m like a kid waiting for Christmas. All the best hope your unveiling isn’t to long away.👍🍾

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Trevor. You’ve made a fantastic choice. Trust me. The unveiling will be before the weekend 👍🏻

@johnr6940 Жыл бұрын

You tipped the balance Nick with your reviews, concise as they were and as a result I followed your lead and bought the same (only black wheels). I eagerly await your next video Sir !!!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. For sure you’ve made a good decision. Only time will tell if I have but comfortable for now. Reveal in a few days 👍🏻

@savgs-ei6ch Жыл бұрын

Welcome back look forward to your next bike reveal video and the following farkle episodes 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Most humans are very caring. Was staggered how many asked if I was ok. Nothing is as ‘farkleable’ as a GS though, so maybe more rides and waffle 🤣👍🏻

@BirbalADV Жыл бұрын

Sorry to see you give up the GSA, I hope you won't regret your decision. As I see it you are part exchange it for another BMW. Curious to see what you've got. Good luck and I hope you are enjoying your new bike!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I hope so too. I’ll miss my GSs’ no doubt 👍🏻

@ragetobe 11 ай бұрын

I chose a 1250rt after test riding both coming from a Triumph Tiger, the biggest reason for me was protection from the win and rain. I love the RT though and my son prefers riding pillion on it.

@nickhodgeUK 11 ай бұрын

I really rate the RT. It’s very competent and has benefits over the K16 for sure. I like the 16 engine which is butter smooth but also about 20% heavier on fuel. I certainly would never dismiss the RT. May even have one at some point 👍🏻

@kimvanuytsel8462 Жыл бұрын

Great to see your return and it is a surprise to realise you will no longer be a GSA rider. Currently riding a 2015 GSA myself, but seriously considering getting myself in addition the brand new BMW 1600 GTL, beginning of next year! Kind of curious what your choice will be for the new bike. Ride safe!!!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim. The reveal will probably be tomorrow so ‘watch this space’ 👍🏻

@philgirling9192 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick good to see you back, I too have said goodbye to my GS 1250 after 3 years, she was my 5th GS. I have ordered a RT hopefully it'll be with me in September. I loved all my GS's but fancied a change plus my wife was struggling to get on the pillion especially with luggage. I made the mistake of taking the new RT for a test ride and my wife loved it and I couldn't believe how well it handled. Looking forward to seeing your next choice.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil. That’s a little of my reasoning too. It is really tall and it’s ok with just me (my feet are planted) but with any ‘delicate additional weight’ 😬 it’s a bit more of a haul. My mate just swapped to a 2021 RT from a standard GS and he loves it and he’s a quick rider. I thought it was a good bike when I tested it and said then, if the GS wasn’t so ‘fashionable’, BMW would sell far more RTs 👍🏻

@relbik66 Жыл бұрын

Jacket to loose man 😉 Love your videos! 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I have a new Knox mesh jacket. That’s like a girdle. Coming soon 🤣

@IanDocherty335 Жыл бұрын

I did the journey to the same dealer 6 weeks or so ago for the same reason....Missing it already! 🙂

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Did you not replace it with anything??

@1867tons Жыл бұрын

Sad to see you selling the GSA Nick. I found your channel as I bought my GSA and you have been the answer to all my questions. Looking forward to the new bike reveal though. Stay shiny side up, ride safe.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few so may still be able to answer any questions you have 👍🏻

@1867tons Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK you may regret saying that 😂😂. Is your new bike imminent?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Oh no…. It’s here and almost 300 miles in. Just thought I’d separate the videos for a little intrigue 👍🏻😎

@1867tons Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK it’s got me intrigued that’s for sure. Head phones on to see why you were parting company with the GSA whilst watching Lionesses 😂😂. Don’t hold release back too long. (BMW 1250 RT to suit your touring needs is my guess)

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@1867tons you’ll not find anything negative about any of my GSs. If I had £14k I’d have kept it. Beautiful bike 👍🏻

@paultaylor6766 Жыл бұрын

I'd recognise the A34 anywhere. Good luck with the new ride

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. Of course I moved here in 1999, but before that spent 10 years commuting from Witney to Chandlers Ford so I too am not a recent expert 🤣👍🏻

@JockBiker Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back. Interested to see next bike. I’ve just swapped from 1250gsa to 1250rt. I don’t mind the weight but ergonomic was better for me. As you say it’s a very personal choice.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

That RT is a very accomplished bike 👍🏻

@IanTed Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re ok Nick, I’ve left the GS clan ( had 3 in a row) and moved to a Multistrada V2S, love it so far but early days. Loved the GSs but wanted something lower and lighter as I get older, the Multi is so much more fun to ride and a lot less common. If I had another I’d have the standard, love the comfort of the GSA but too tall and heavy for me with short, fat increasingly older legs.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian and thanks. That Genre is a packed market with plenty of very good alternative choices. I’ve always been a little ‘change for changes sake’ sort of guy. Even when I was given a car I was desperate for just a different dash to stare at. Who knows if choices are right but hey, this isn’t a rehearsal 👍🏻

@stuartshaw3035 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, Doesn’t seem that long since you took delivery......time just flies, Having had problems with my 1250gs and totally useless dealers who were totally incompetent I decided to wave goodbye and purchased a Triumph tiger900 GoPro. Should have done it sooner. Love it. Hope you get a reliable bike whatever it is. Take care

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart. Glad you found something you liked. Time does fly so we’d best make the most of it? 👍🏻

@ianbriden7907 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you post another video Nick.Have followed you off and on for a while now.I'm going to guess a K1600GT as your next ride?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian. Thanks for the comment. Not long to wait. Aiming for before the weekend for the new reveal. What this space! 👍🏻

@TheDervMan Жыл бұрын

I’ve just changed my 1250 GSA for a 1250 GS, just fancied a change 👍🏻 I do like PCP as you get to change bikes every few years 😎🎉

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I’ve known a few swap back and forth. Mine are not on PCP although the rate I change it may be a plan 👍🏻

@ImJensenKing Жыл бұрын

So a change from the genre Nick, sounds like a man moving to an RT 😉

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Just a couple of days Mike…. 🤣👍🏻

@Hogdriver88 Жыл бұрын

Love my 1250 GSA. Would have preferred Kalamata, but not available for 2022 so Triple Black it is. It’s a great motorcycle.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Yep. In my opinion the Kalamata is a beautiful colour but of the new one’s. You have the right colour 👍🏻

@robertreidmd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your excellent videos. I know your meticulous editing requires much time and effort.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻

@stevecockton6624 Жыл бұрын

Great videos on the GSA, was a bit apprehensive but they helped me sort out all the accesory fitting, so well done on that one. How easy was it to fit the EZcan/Cansmart/Denali lights & Soundbomb - electrical knowledge next to none ! Looking forward to the next bike and videos 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve and thanks. If it’s the electrical bit you’re worried about with those bits you needn’t be. The bravest bit is removing all the panels and threading/tying the cables which is all covered in the videos. If you buy the CanSmart it comes with all the cables which plug straight in the lights and horn so you really can’t go wrong. Honestly. Very easy. Ask if you get stuck

@vinces.5758 Жыл бұрын

See “A Bike Thing” on KZfaq for everything you need to know on how to strip your GSA down to properly install the Denali products.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

…or my fitting video Vince 👍🏻

@jimmyrottencauli Жыл бұрын

If road presence is one of your prime considerations then BMW RT has to be in the running ....... especially as you don't need thousands pounds of extras on the bike. Looking forward to the new bike reveal :)

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy. The RT is getting a lot of mentions. My mate loves his. Ride Safe

@carlton683 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back nick I think your new bike will be a triumph tiger 1200 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony…. Watch this space…. 👍🏻

@markpaskin2429 Жыл бұрын

3:40 "If I had wood, of course I'd touch it" 🤣🤣🤣

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Must look up the origin of that saying 🤣👍🏻

@markpaskin2429 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK My 40yr old child brain thought it was funny and got a big smile, I think a few different sayings have been mashed up there 👍 I feel sad for you, parting with your GSA, but also know there must be excitement for the new bike too!

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I often get the giggles about the stupidest things. I’m hoping the change I’ve made will give as much pleasure 👍🏻

@markmcdonald470 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to last years tour vid :)

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Here’s hoping I can find time and motivation to edit 👍🏻

@markmcdonald470 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK We did the Picos this year & are planning the Pyrenees again the next time we go to Spain, love watching other peoples vids for future planning, hints & tips etc 😁

@JoseSanchez-ht4cc Жыл бұрын

Concur with your comments regarding the full fuel tank comment on the GSA; Hussling it through the Picos de Europa a few weeks ago I learnt not to full fill the tank because the weight was quite evident.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

The Picos is a target for me too. So long as you have people in a group without adventures you can half-fill each time they fill

@JoseSanchez-ht4cc Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK it’s biking Nirvana Nick. We were only scheduled to stay 2 days; we stayed 4 and sacrificed Germany :-). Only roads I’ve ridden that come close are the Andalusian mountains. You’ll love it, although the brakes complained a fair bit into the corners on the descents in the heat and when ridden spiritedly ;-). Ended up changing the pads in Albi in our way to the Millau Viaduct. Anyway, I’ve ridden all the competition recently and I’m sticking with the GSA; Telelever is the dogs testicles :-), so I’m curious to see what you’re going for next.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@JoseSanchez-ht4cc don’t make me miss it more than I already do. I wished I had a spare £14k to keep it 👍🏻

@ivorwood402 Жыл бұрын

Nick, sold my GS back In March. Went for something completely different. Best thing I did, much more fun than the GS. A smile every minute of every ride.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

What did you swap to Ivor?? Glad you’re happy with your change 👍🏻

@ivorwood402 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK BMW S1000R M Sport.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@ivorwood402 that’s a weapon and has more options available than Starbucks. Nice 👍🏻

@ivorwood402 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK thanks Nick. Glad your Ok and look forward to the reveal and some more videos.

@muddyharbourrider7340 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, good to see you back. Hmm trading in your GSA? Guessing new bike will be a BMW, maybe you’ll be going on the same route as me as a former GSA owner and go for a RT! I’ll be watching this space! Cheers 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Certainly many are going with the RT. I think it’s a really great bike. Just a couple of days to the video and then we’ll all know 🤣👍🏻

@steviepaynter7456 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've been a subscriber with you since you had the 1200gs , I too had the 1200 and recently upgraded to 1250 triple black. Never been a fan of the pcp deals but is appealing more and more to me. I keep my bikes immaculate also and wondered if you have had any charges or issues when handing the bike back? Stevie.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Stevie. I buy all my bikes (and lose my shirt each time of course). I stick with the one dealer as you know and have always been able to arrive at a deal we both seem happy with and they know they’ll get a bike that hardly needs even a clean. In fact my bike mates think I’m mad when the bike is going back that I clean it but hey. Whoever gets my old bikes will know it’s been looked after 🤣

@flyman912 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick another great video, I have the BMW R1250 GSA, just done two tours in Spain and even thou fitted with weighted handle bar bobbing's I still suffered vibrations from the handle bar and foot pegs resulting my hands and feet going numb, did you experience any of this on your GSA? Due to this I am teetering myself of a change, looking forward to your next video on the K1600 GT SE.👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I got that with all bikes. On tour I find the many 30mph (50kph) an opportunity to switch on the cruise control and rest my throttle hand. Not sure I’ve had numb feet but I do tend to ride ‘on my toes’. Watch this space 👍🏻

@andyprice1550 Жыл бұрын

Hi nick good to see you back I went for the new RT1250 4 months ago it’s a great bike but I couldn’t trade in my 1250 gs ralle for it so I now have both. I still think the gs is a better all round bike but RT is a better tourer. Be interested to see what your having next 👍

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

You’re very lucky Andy. Wish I could have both. My mate has an RT (2021) after a 3 year GS and loves it. I’ve always said the RT unfairly sits in the shadow of the GS. Ride BOTH safe 👍🏻

@jimallenjjbsservicesltd2641 Жыл бұрын

On number 5 now, had GS's since 2010 and GSA's for the last 8 yrs. I preferred the planted feel of the GSA . Had my shock fail on this 1250 GSA but dealt with extremely well by my dealer. #TripleBlack1250GSA

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Fair play Jim. I always like a change at some point. Certainly loved my GSs 👍🏻

@jimallenjjbsservicesltd2641 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK I've had others alongside, a tuono V4, an rd350lc and a 92 fireblade. All gone bar the GS as its such a great all rounder.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@jimallenjjbsservicesltd2641 certainly my opinion too Jim. Many faster, many prettier, many more nimble. Few can run pretty much everything at 90% though 👍🏻

@fredzuccarelli Жыл бұрын

I got worried there for a moment. For a brief moment I thought..."good lord, I hope he didn't go goldwing".

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

You might still need to be worried. No clues though. Just a day or two to wait (or maybe sooner if edit goes easily). Whatever it’ll only be an intro. I’ll do a detail run through when she/he/it/they/them/we/us have a few miles under our belt 👍🏻

@roadglide Жыл бұрын

Love the DCT Gold Wing! Here in the US it’s smooth super slab mile eater. Who cares what you ride. Just ride. Ride safe and ride often.

@stevenharris7788 Жыл бұрын

What ever your new bike is I hope you enjoy it

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven. I hope so too 👍🏻

@Grumpybmwbiker Жыл бұрын

Glad your back, excited to see what you choose, k1600? Goldwing?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just a couple of days wait 👍🏻

@jpaul4595 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to see you’re selling your GSA, I enjoyed your accessories installation videos. Looking forward to seeing your next bike. I’m sticking with my GSA, it’s the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. Do you lease your bikes ?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I wish I had £14k to keep the GS but life’s short so ‘lick the bowl’. You can ‘Lease’ them but I don’t. Just ‘lose my trousers’ in a single burst rather than each month 👍🏻

@kjellbencsik4917 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the 1260 Multistrada Enduro, for me its the most comfy bike I ever had. Used to ride GS and GSA s for the last 14 years, changed to Multistrada enduro in 2020 and will never go back to BMW. For me the multi is way better in all ways :-)

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I’ve not tried it. There are so many great bikes and very few bad ones. Ride safe 👍🏻

@Boxer1250RT Жыл бұрын

Get the RT if you are always on the Asphalt like me. Far superior to GS and GSA in slow speeds, highway speeds (wind protection) and in luxury (10" TFT, power widescreen, power locks, wireless charging, active cruise (mine does not have), comes with bags already, crazy amount of visibility especially with the aux lights and the high beams on, and the loudest horn on any bike. Cheers.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

The RT is very accomplished. My mate had one. I don’t know anyone with the adaptive cruise control. I love it in my car but not sure I’d want it on a bike. Ride safe 👍🏻

@boxfullofneutral8514 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the new XR

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Now there’s a weapon! 👍🏻

@bobtaylor5263 Жыл бұрын

welcome back nick sorry to hear your moving away from bmw .will be interested to se what is to replace it

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. Not long to wait. Hope before the weekend 👍🏻

@nigelatkins328 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Nick, I’ve just decided to let mine go, HP version full bmw panniers three years old 88 miles on her 15.5k! I’ve got the Rt still but the gsa goes next week

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Can only ride one at a time 🤣🤣👍🏻

@nigelatkins328 Жыл бұрын

True sir!

@derekholme6922 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, yes been a while, good to see you are fit and well, as you have defarkeled your GS and sold these items and the BMW, maybe not another BMW coming your way, the only machine I sincerely hope you don’t get is a Gold Wing, to me they are a monstrosity, look forward to the reveal video, don’t keep us in suspense for too long? Cheers

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi Derek. Thanks for your comment. I hope an initial reveal before the weekend. And then a more detailed look and reasoning around mid-august when I’ve a little more opinion 👍🏻

@andybcole Жыл бұрын

Did you just feel the need for something different like me? Will wait and watch 🙂

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

That may be part of it Andy for sure 👍🏻

@andybcole Жыл бұрын

In the last few years I’ve gone R1250GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Moto Guzzi V85TT, R1250GS Adventure with all the bells and whistles and now on an R9T Urban GS. I’d be on my Fifth GSA if I went back again 😂

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@andybcole that’s eclectic for sure 👍🏻

@stereoturk7986 Жыл бұрын

i sold my 2022 gs 40. years to. i own the 2022 rocket 3r now. the gs 1250 was a overkill to me. mybe my next bike would be the ducati desert x?? i dont know. i dont find the right bike for me. or the new Xadv?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Choices choices eh. Sure you’ll settle on something soon 👍🏻

@sm3shg Жыл бұрын

Just wait for the R1300GSA... ;D

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Is it 1300 or 1350??? I heard rumour the looks are going to be radically different, for better or worse 👍🏻

@fiffyboo4919 Жыл бұрын

That’s ‘ an era!’

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Maybe not, but you get my drift? 👍🏻

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Ah. Just spotted typo. Balls but hey….. always been amateur 🤣

@steveaustin1820 Жыл бұрын

On my 2nd GSA lost 14kg due to cancer and at 65 the weight keeps me from going offroad as before, thinking of Yamaha T700...BMW just to $$.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

My mate who’s had a LOT of bikes and been around the world and done over 100,000 miles on a GS1150 now has a Tenere and loves it 👍🏻

@1magira Жыл бұрын

Oh the suspense! Very curious....

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Not long. Just a day or two 👍🏻

@samsara3694 Жыл бұрын

RT is my bet.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@samsara3694 it’s a very nice bike for sure 😎👍🏻

@samsara3694 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK 😀looking forward to the reveal Nick, whatever it is !

@MB-qk5it Жыл бұрын

Adventure takes 30 litres, not 35. I'm sure just a senior moment 🤣

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I have more and more of those. I just know it’s known as ‘half a day’s Arab production’ by the others on tour 🤣👍🏻

@lambo2817 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are good mate, ummmm bring on the K1600?????

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes all good here. Interesting theory…👍🏻

@staudio Жыл бұрын

Well I'll be on the look out for the new bike reveal video. Let me guess Ducati V4 Multi-strada? Ktm 1290? Honda Africa Twin?......or a different genre all together?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Just a few hours to wait 🤣🤣👍🏻

@skesby Жыл бұрын

Can you explain how you go through 3 GS's in 4 years? Most people keep ONE bike for a long time?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Ah. If I told you that I’d have to kill you 🤣. Both my 1250’s were nearly 2 years old with 12,000 miles on each. Before that I had a second hand GS1200 for just a few months and then the 1250 came out in November 2018 so I got all my money back on the 1200 to upgrade to the 1250. Couldn’t refuse 👍🏻

@davidrimmer5664 Жыл бұрын

My GSA has done 20k both shocks knackered at 1500 quid each to fix. It's not the best bike I've owned

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Wow David. That seems harsh. We’re you using it heavily or was it some age despite low mileage. I have heard them go particularly the rear which can get cruddy, but generally with many more miles?

@HDlife518 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Nope (there’s a link at the end of the video)

@HDlife518 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK thanks I just watched, congratulations!!! Hey question about your past GSA.. did you ever experience exhaust/engine heat that made it uncomfortable?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Not specifically. It’s been very hot here all summer so that’s not helped with comfort but nothing unusual with the bike 👍🏻

@HDlife518 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK Thanks! I’m going back and forth between the GSA and new Tiger Pro Explorer.. idk lol

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@HDlife518 well from my point of view I’d definitely choose the GSA. No other adventure bike still does all it does so well. Some may be faster, lighter, handle better but IMO overall nothing is there yet 👍🏻

@EDP1 Жыл бұрын

hey nick . the color gold is the only color that suits a BMW . GS means GELANDE SPORT = offroad .

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Indeed…. And I’m sure the bike would be better than me at off-road too but like most. Never tried 👍🏻

@duckbeneathpigeons Жыл бұрын

No it stands for gelande strasse, which roughly translates to off road/road

@EDP1 Жыл бұрын

@@duckbeneathpigeons thats desame ." GS: BMW has used this designation for its adventure bikes since the G/S in 1980. GS means Gelände/Straße (off-road/on-road), and Gelände Sport. XR: These are the ADV-style adventure-tourers rather than off-road capable motorcycles.26 dec. 2020 "

@andyjones1433 Жыл бұрын

5000 miles a year on average, on each bike, I don't know how you do it?

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

It’s more like 8,000 Andy. The 1200 I only had a few months so about 30,000 in 4 years. The boys week-long tour is usually 2,000+. That sounds quite a bit but Scotland is 450 mile from here (and back) before you start 180-250 mile days. Sure many do much more but it’s certainly more than I do in a car (c 2,500) 👍🏻

@string2307 Жыл бұрын

A sad day 😕

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Indeed but I’m hoping I’ll get as much out of the new one 👍🏻

@string2307 Жыл бұрын

🤞Nick

@johnklink4825 Жыл бұрын

GTL K1600

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Hi John… close but no cigar. Just posted video 👍🏻

@buddysinsight9834 Жыл бұрын

I sold my GSA and I now totally regret it and I miss it everyday

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

Did you replace it? If I’d have had the money for sure I’d have kept my last one 👍🏻

@buddysinsight9834 Жыл бұрын

@@nickhodgeUK I stupidly bought a Yamaha MT10sp because when it first came out I wanted one. I am definitely going to get another Gsa and I completely understood your feelings for it because I had identical experiences with it. I can see the change with a smaller bike when it comes to road presence I don't feel as safe now.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

@@buddysinsight9834 well rumour has it it’s a 1350 GS next year so target that. As the kids say…. YOLO 👍🏻

@JoseSanchez-ht4cc Жыл бұрын

Don’t get an RT.

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I think the RT is a really accomplished bike (I did a review somewhere). My mate loves his. The ‘old faithful’ boxer engine with a little more comfort. We’ll see in a day or two…. 👍🏻

@spencercrossley5627 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Nick I have enjoyed your videos on the GS/A and wanted to touch base with you. I did manage to send you an email im not sure if you may of seen the message but if you do please feel free to reply. I would like to say thankyou 👍🏻

@nickhodgeUK Жыл бұрын

I have replied. That’s a bit of a sacrificial email as it gets so much spam