Hi Gordon, its growing on me. Its big and comfy and a nice lot of power. I have had a couple of good runs out on it and have been commuting to work for a couple of weeks, about 1200miles now. I am getting used to the handling - its just needs a firm grip to keep the beast under control. But the technology is a bit intimidating - I don't understand Can Bus and all the associated electronics which makes it all seem fragile, and i don't know why they use Torx fasteners all over the pace. But it seems well screwed together and in all other respects is built like a tank.
I am sure I could do it myself but Its going to Adventure Bike Warehouse for a FULL service and expedition readiness check in a couple of weeks. It should get a clean bill of health as apart from that rough edge I reported and lots of clanks and clunks from shaft/gearbox/clutch its fine, and everyone who has a GS says to me thats the way they are. Then its a new pair of tyres - probably going for Heidenau K60s and off to James Cargo and a plane to New York.