Another introduction

[Kwikasfuki]

Gretsy, you make it sound like you may have reservations in purchasing the GTR?

[Lonewolf]

Gretsy, trust me, you will soon settle in to the new bike, always a bit sad when you get rid of an older, familiar bike  ;D

[Gresty]

Too true.  The Sprint has been to Spain, Andorra, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Ireland   With that comes many memories of good times. I'm always the same.  The GTR is great; I have no doubt about that.  It just needs some of those good memories. I was out for a couple of hours this afternoon and didn't wnat to go home. The memories start here. Ask me in August at Swallow Falls.

[Lonewolf]

Have you decided when and where in Scotland you are going?

[Gresty]

Mrs G and I are going to Scotland on 17 June, as I have family staying up there and we're going to visit.  Will only be a long weekend, so will probably visit Sky and do a trip round Loch Ness as Mrs G wants to see Nessy. Not sure where exactly it is, other than on the edge of a Loch, but not too far over the border. Would like to go again later in the year with some mates and a tent than I can get inot the mountains a bit more.

[Lonewolf]

Gresty, how bizarre, I'm also going upto Scotland on the 17th June. Friday 17th June to the 20th June. Only four days away and three nights but I can live with that. Loch Lomond the first night, Loch Ness the second night and Port Patrick on the west coast on the final night.

[Gresty]

I'll look out for you.  Mind you its straight up the M6 for me. Not sure I'll get the Monday off so it might be less of a trip than I would like. Mind you, a mate is asking about a trip to Scotland later in the year so maybe I'll get another chance. Never enough time and so many places to go.

[mecki]

If you travel south from Fort William towards Glencoe turn off to the left just before the bridge over Loch Leven (B863).
It may be a bit longer but you won't regret it!
One of the best roads I've had the pleasure of riding in the UK so far.

[howard]

Hi i traded my Triumph ST SprinT(2008model)for a 1400gtr.The better half loves the big K ,more comfortable,quieter and smoother.She now has a airhawk fitted(not sure its much better than the original).
I have fitted rear hugger,bowolf exhaust(makes a lovelly noise)heated grips and headlamp protector.
Really good bike completly let down by the Bridgestones it came with,best mod is to ditch the Bridgestones and fit Mitchilins this transforms the big K.......Enjoy

[Gresty]

You're right about the tyres.  First time out in heavy rain today and they did not feel good. I've had Bridgestones before and they were ok,, so maybe they are just not suited to a bigger heavier bike. Will give them a trip to Scotland next week and then change them before heading for the South of France at the end of the month.  Michelins appear to be the favourite option so I'll go for a pair of them.