GTR Owners Meet Lower Lode Inn Shropshire 2012

[2kwacks]

It was a lovely place for the meet. Whoever suggested it deserves a medal.

dose this mean next year you all "club in" and I go free.. including the beer

[Kwikasfuki]

dose this mean next year you all "club in" and I go free.. including the beer

Nope, means you have to get the rounds in first next time

[Rusty]

That'll never happen ! 

[trousersnake01]

that meet looked really good.  just wish I had my GTR and was a member of the site then as I would have gone

[Rusty]

That wouldn't have been a problem TS ... the general feeling, I believe, is that if you are on the Forum and contribute and want to come along then come along. I think you have worked out this is a good place to be and a friendly bunch of blokes, so with that in mind, wherever we go next year we'll see you there ! 

[Winston Smith]

Would you even let me come?  On the Ultimate Touring Machine?  With all the toys?  In the best colour?

[Kwikasfuki]

Would you even let me come?  On the Ultimate Touring Machine?  With all the toys?  In the best colour?

You'll be coming on a black GTR fully customised? Of course.

[Winston Smith]

You'll be coming on a black GTR fully customised? Of course.

If you lisyen carefully, even through the rain and over the distance, you will hear the sound of a rib cracking with laughter 

[Kwikasfuki]

If you lisyen carefully, even through the rain and over the distance, you will hear the sound of a rib cracking with laughter 

I just thought that was the sound of a beamer breaking down 

[Boomer]

My better half refers to BMW drivers as Bloody Minded W*nkers.
Of course she is referring to the car drivers (normally self obsessed sales types).

I've not ridden the K16GT but I very much doubt if it would tempt me off the GTR.
I got the GTR as I wanted a sportsbike but don't fit on them, not even on the ZZR1400.
I only tour occasionally so for me it's a SPORTS-tourer.

As for the Ultimate Touring Machine,.... that's my 1989, 170,000 mile GTR1000 that is, so until you've ridden 1000 miles in a day or done 600 miles two-up in 10 hours, then it's just the Ultimate Posing Machine.   

[Winston Smith]

Totally agree with you George - the GTR is more sports oriented and when we tested last year that was exactly the conclusion arrived at.  Not as good as a pillion perch, more for the sports end of touring and exceptional at that.

The GTR is a brilliant machine and ticks all the boxes.  long live the big K!

As for your last comment - I did 760 miles none stop (except for fuel / Chunnel) last week from Thonon Les Bains to Hull so I do believe I/it have/has the relevant credentials.............

[Rusty]

Winny ... you HAVE to come next year just so I can oggle your machine of great beauty 

[Kevin]

Looks like you all had a great time. Sorry we were elsewhere (well, if I'm honest I'm not but I'm sorry the dates clashed).

As for the Ultimate Touring Machine,.... that's my 1989, 170,000 mile GTR1000 that is, so until you've ridden 1000 miles in a day or done 600 miles two-up in 10 hours, then it's just the Ultimate Posing Machine. 

Lightweight! 

Kevin

[Lonewolf]

Kevin, good to hear from you.  You missed a good event, how was your trip?

[100milesaway]

My better half refers to BMW drivers as Bloody Minded W*nkers.
Of course she is referring to the car drivers (normally self obsessed sales types).

I've not ridden the K16GT but I very much doubt if it would tempt me off the GTR.
I got the GTR as I wanted a sportsbike but don't fit on them, not even on the ZZR1400.
I only tour occasionally so for me it's a SPORTS-tourer.

As for the Ultimate Touring Machine,.... that's my 1989, 170,000 mile GTR1000 that is, so until you've ridden 1000 miles in a day or done 600 miles two-up in 10 hours, then it's just the Ultimate Posing Machine.   

I have also eaten lots of pies, so dont fit on sports bikes. But I still have a devilish side to me, and like to go out and have some fun, Over the years I have test rode lots of touring bikes, (not the K16) and they always leave me feeling "Wheres the fun in that".  . So when I last changed bikes the GTR just did, and had all the things that I needed, sporty ish engine, lots of weather protection, heated grips, and It's a physically large bike, but very comfy. I'm not sure that I will ever own a pure touring bike, as when I have worn the GTR out I will more than likely to old to ride anything other than some mid sized engined bike, or a big scooter type thing.