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Started by Marcus, June 21, 2014, 08:59:27 PM

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Marcus

Well thanks to the advice and reassurance about purchasing a 2010 1400GTR I picked bike up from the dealer on Saturday curious to see how it differed from my FJR1300A, first thing was just how wide the bike felt, for me this was a big bonus as being 6'3 I felt it would offer me much more protection against the wind and elements. Secondly, on the FJR when looking at the mirrors, I had to put my arms close to my body to enable me to see behind, on the GTR this wasn't an issue due to the lower location of the mirrors. The screen doesn't offer the same level of wind protection but I'm looking at getting a taller after market screen to remedy that. Riding position on both the FJR and GTR felt very similar, performance, again very similar, although once I'm used to the GTR that view may change. Both bikes looked  similar, both were blue and kitted out with full luggage etc, in fact, if I haven't told my kids I'd changed the bike, they wouldn't have even noticed. Early days but I think I have made the right choice in choosing the Kawasaki. Just need to find a good GPS mount.

Charlie747

I've got the factory one which came with the bike but there is so much choice out there in the market place  :yes:

Boomer

Welcome aboard Marcus.

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Wickford, UK
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