I love my LC!!

[jj le roux]

Tell us about your LC. What you've enjoyed most about it. Sadly circumstances have led to a lot of negative criticism and publicity but I'm sure it can't be all bad??

Tell us your story even post some pictures if you will. 

[laurika]

are u thinking of changing over JJ?

[jj le roux]

are u thinking of changing over JJ?

Yes Laurika I am.

[laurika]

speak to sgb and jan staal and hoofseun..i have only heard them say good things.

[jj le roux]

speak to sgb and jan staal and hoofseun..i have only heard them say good things.

Haven't spoken to Jan yet but having said that this thread is not a attempt to convince me otherwise but rather to hear all the good things, the positive riding experiences. Most of the time this and other forums can become so negative, an ego flinging mud swinging arena. Yes we can't ignore what's being said but no reason for it to overshadow such an awesome bike. I tested it and its been keeping me awake. It's a beautiful bike if anything.

[SGB]

Did a ride with some customers and friends of Sovereign, our local dealership this morning.  It was not about fast riding, more single track stuff with a bit of railway ballast and sporadic up and down and sideways fun.  Although we did clear the throats a little in the linking gravel road sections.  The bike's performance is incredible and the suspension in the Enduro Pro mode for this kind of riding is impressive.  I can't wait for the Karoo 3's, which I will fit in time for the ECO - still have a track day at Phakisa before that.  My take on this bike is - it may not be perfect, but it is (s)miles better in every way than the previous GS.  With all our slow, fast, technical and tar riding today, I always felt fully in control, and the operating the potentiometer on the right side handle is a positive experience every time.  This bike is winning the awards out there.  It is not by chance.   

[>Herman<]

Did a ride with some customers and friends of Sovereign, our local dealership this morning.  It was not about fast riding, more single track stuff with a bit of railway ballast and sporadic up and down and sideways fun.  Although we did clear the throats a little in the linking gravel road sections.  The bike's performance is incredible and the suspension in the Enduro Pro mode for this kind of riding is impressive.  I can't wait for the Karoo 3's, which I will fit in time for the ECO - still have a track day at Phakisa before that.  My take on this bike is - it may not be perfect, but it is (s)miles better in every way than the previous GS.  With all our slow, fast, technical and tar riding today, I always felt fully in control, and the operating the potentiometer on the right side handle is a positive experience every time.  This bike is winning the awards out there.  It is not by chance.   

I concur. The LC is a lekker ride. 

[Slaaiblaar]

Came from riding an 800, I love my LC the wife loves my LC. Only think I do not like is the loud clunky gearbox. Have not been  on gravel yet, can not decide on with crash bar to buy and those knoppe on the side will not take a drop well without bars

My 800was better going over speed bumps,  never needed to slow down

[Crankshaft]

My LC het nou 2000km op.  Loop soos 'n droom. Sit ook lekker op die grond pad sowel as op teer.  En wat lekker is, as jy daai regter oor draai, dan laat loop hy.

My vrou ry ook gereeld saam en is baie impressed hoe lekker die bike ry op grond en teer.  Net een ding, ek dink BMW kon dalk 'n groter screen opgesit het.
 

[jj le roux]

My LC het nou 2000km op.  Loop soos 'n droom. Sit ook lekker op die grond pad sowel as op teer.  En wat lekker is, as jy daai regter oor draai, dan laat loop hy.

My vrou ry ook gereeld saam en is baie impressed hoe lekker die bike ry op grond en teer.  Net een ding, ek dink BMW kon dalk 'n groter screen opgesit het.
 

I must say I love the white. It's so happens I have my eye on one.

[HermanH]

I have had mine for approximately 3 or 4 months! 9,500 km and the only issues I have are with the crappy Metzeler tyres they fit, oh and availability of replacement tyres, other than Metzeler!

I love the bike!

[Davew]

100% happy with the bike so far.
No mechanical or ride issues in 3-odd thousand km
Better ride and real life riding/performance than the previous generation. I had occaision to borrow a 2010 model for a day after a few months on my LC - I wont be going back...

Lovely to cruise on, one up or two;
Great on gravel and good single tracks;
Can't comment on anything more technical than that, not done it yet;
Ride modes do seem to work well, though I admit to being lazy to use them most of the time;
Fuel consumption pretty good, much better than my last two oil heads.

Had gripes initially on accessory availability initially, but I expected that.

All in all a good bike for my needs and riding style.

Cheers

[BikerJan]

My 1200 LC.

I love the smooth power, the wet clutch, the fact that the suspension, traction control and ABS can be switched between modes without the need to stop. I love the steering feel, light but sure footed.

I love the fact that the bike do not bottom out, and will therefore not require a suspension upgrade like my 2012 model.

Here is mine, showing some of the farkles sold to me by Pauli!

[jj le roux]

My 1200 LC.

I love the smooth power, the wet clutch, the fact that the suspension, traction control and ABS can be switched between modes without the need to stop. I love the steering feel, light but sure footed.

I love the fact that the bike do not bottom out, and will therefore not require a suspension upgrade like my 2012 model.

Here is mine, showing some of the farkles sold to me by Pauli!

and all along I was under the impression the grey/charcoal was the popular color...

[jj le roux]

I have had mine for approximately 3 or 4 months! 9,500 km and the only issues I have are with the crappy Metzeler tyres they fit, oh and availability of replacement tyres, other than Metzeler!

I love the bike!

9500 km in just 3 months on a bike is good going. I reckon more then most will do in a year. Awesome!! Hope you get the tyres soon. Maybe Pauli wanna post some pictures of his LC with the Karoo 3's???

[GSing]

Vanmiddag daai Karoo's gekry........LEKKER MAN....LEKKER!! Nou lyk daai ou die besigheid!! Sal more bietjie foto opsit!

[Crankshaft]

Vanmiddag daai Karoo's gekry........LEKKER MAN....LEKKER!! Nou lyk daai ou die besigheid!! Sal more bietjie foto opsit!

JAAAAA, wys ons ASB man!!! 

[Crankshaft]

My 1200 LC.

I love the smooth power, the wet clutch, the fact that the suspension, traction control and ABS can be switched between modes without the need to stop. I love the steering feel, light but sure footed.

I love the fact that the bike do not bottom out, and will therefore not require a suspension upgrade like my 2012 model.

Here is mine, showing some of the farkles sold to me by Pauli!

and all along I was under the impression the grey/charcoal was the popular color...

Nee ek dink die wit is by verre die mees populerste van die lot.  Toe ek een wou koop het ek omtrent gesukkel om 'n wit een te kry.

[Davew]

Vanmiddag daai Karoo's gekry........LEKKER MAN....LEKKER!! Nou lyk daai ou die besigheid!! Sal more bietjie foto opsit!

We want a detailed RR on those tyres on the LC, please! 

[COLES]

ONE SATURDAY DEMO RIDE AND I WAS HOOKED NOW OWN A RED LC ALL ROUND GREAT BIKE

THANKS JOEL