Saying Hello

[nightrider]

I put the old model screen on my newer one and at 5-11 tall the bufferting has gone ,can still put the screen up higher if it rains ,but screen fully up and you get pushed forward and the bike feels unstable at higher speeds espially on hard acelaration , I think the latest model is ment to fix the pushed forward. Feeling with the hole in the screen ,

[cloudwalker]

I have an MRA screen with the wing on mine. Lower than the standard screen but no buffeting or stability issues. Tried putting the standard screen back for winter riding;- yuk! 1 ride and the MRA back on. I'm 6ft 4ins, broad shoulders and 16 stone. Agree with the comments comparing the original 1200 and the 1250 having had both. If someone knows where there's a decent naked 1200 though I could just squeeze one in the garage in front of the GTR and the DL650. Don't think the missus    would notice (I hope) 

[exBanditOwner]

So I'm officially in the GTR1400 club.

bought a 2010 magnesium grey one yesterday.

[Lonewolf]

So I'm officially in the GTR1400 club.

bought a 2010 magnesium grey one yesterday.

Congrats, you'll love it. Good colour choice too. 

[Debs]

Congrats, you'll love it. Good colour choice too. 

Says the man who got rid of his and bought a BMW... 

[Lonewolf]

Says the man who got rid of his and bought a BMW... 

I've only ever owned 1 BMW, I've had 2 GTR's. Case dismissed M'Lord. 

[Debs]

I've only ever owned 1 BMW, I've had 2 GTR's. Case dismissed M'Lord. 

[Charlie747]

Congrats, you'll love it. Good colour choice too. 

Enjoy 

[exBanditOwner]

Now that is looks like i'm here to stay i'll do a proper introduction!

I have been riding motorbikes since i was 4 years old. All dirt bikes, and have had a few including the legendary CR500. I bought my first road bike a year after passing a direct access course. It was a naked Suzuki bandit 1200. i owned that for 12 year, doing all the servicing and modifications myself until i could't get anymore power out of it without going down the turbo or nitrous Oxide route. A friend had recently turbocharged his Bandit12 and i still overtook him under acceleration. thoroughly unimpressed with turbos, i installed a Wizard of Nos direct port nitrous oxide kit to mine. This gave an extra 50bhp at full throttle and brought the maximum bhp up to around 200. The bike was my only vehicle so it was fully insured with nitrous for the road. if anybody is interested in Nitrous then let me know, i can dispel a few myths.
I also have a 100cc scooter that i purchased for a charity run from Cheshire to the isle of Arran. The plan was to sell it afterwards, it only cost £100 but i've got so attached to it and it does get some funny looks. it's called the gruffaloscoot and you can see it in my avi.
I am changing jobs next month and will be travelling up and down the country training folk and whilst a nice car would be an option, i hate traffic and hate cars so decided i needed something that is capable of munching miles but didn't know what i wanted. Hayabusa was first choice ZZR1400 was second i sat on both at the bike shop and instantly dismissed them as uncomfortable. Along side the ZZR1400 was the GTR1400 - i'd never heard of it and it was huge but i thought i'd sit on it anyway and something just clicked.
The next weekend i was test riding it and i didn't like it - the following weekend i rode it again over roads i know for 2 hours and that changed my mind. Yes - i will probably change the screen in the future.
So i rode it home from the shop.
I'm enjoying getting to know it and look forward to many happy miles.
regards,
Neil

[Charlie747]

The old bus does take time to bed you in   

But as you said elsewhere you've found the zone to pure pleasure 

[exBanditOwner]

V5 arrived today - that makes it official!

[Charlie747]

V5 arrived today - that makes it official!

That means when you split she will have 50% of your net worth.....................

[exBanditOwner]

i'll be owed some then 

[Charlie747]

i'll be owed some then