Range anxiety ?

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Range anxiety ?

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I saw this in town today , a very nicely done up GS but I suspect the owner gets nervous about his fuel consumption? ;)

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Re: Range anxiety ?

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Great Balls Of Fire Sibbo!

They look stupid too.
An interesting owner I'd say. :ugeek:
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Re: Range anxiety ?

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Could they be for extra water on those long desert runs?
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Re: Range anxiety ?

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Um... no, they're Teed into the Bings . :D
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Re: Range anxiety ?

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Apparently he never tips over.
He must be a road warrior.
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Kinda weird as the GS is beautifully done up! :(
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Probably his on-the-go tea kettles.
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Re: Range anxiety ?

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I'll admit that the weight distribution is far better than a tail tank, but I'm with ME on the appearance.
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Re: Range anxiety ?

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Can't bee good for cooling. I think the owner is a dufus.
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Re: Range anxiety ?

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Imagine the dent they'd put in the bike tank when it falls over.
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