08 vs 10 model year

[Lonewolf]

   Chris that's like mine but I have the paupers version as I can't afford a top box. Thanks for the support though, can you see how they're all ganging up on me?

[Lonewolf]

Debs wash your mouth out with soap and water. 

[markmacd]

I have to be careful of putting pic's on here of bikes which aren't made by Kawasaki as it causes unrest among the gang but every once in a while I can get away with it  .....yes I have a K1600 GT SE at the moment.

That looks a cracking bike. How does it compare to the GTR ??

[Lonewolf]

That looks a cracking bike. How does it compare to the GTR ??

The politically correct answer would be that it's rubbish & it's no comparison to the GTR..............

[SirToU]

a couple of things here.....

if someone posts a non-gtr... non-kawasaki....  do we really have to quote the post (aka picture) an additional number of times and make my eyes bleed in pain?????   

anyway - back on topic - had 2008 (20k) 2009 (30k) 2010 (54k) and still have it.

not sure I still like some of the design elements- i.e. mirrors which don't line up with the body work, but otherwise, coming up to 5 years of ownership of the 2010 model.  On the way home from work tonight - pissing rain, but its still sounds great, still fast and you can play with the traction control by spinning up the rear - a little bit -  (don't try this at home kids)...   BUT I still love it....

I would like something Austrian, Orange, 1190 or 1290cc, off road capable, but I'm not a traitor and my loyalty stays with the big K.

Let the good times roll!   :-p

Neil

[O.C.]

It's good to see that despite the Cumbrian weather you have managed to retain your sense of humour Neil    

Bilabong...like Neil I have owned a 2008, 2009, and 2010 model GTRs, the 2009 was not my favourite and prompted a disappointing foray into BMWs (K1300GTEE & R1200GSA) both of which were unsatisfactory for differing reasons. The 2010 was, for me undoubtedly the best, linked brakes and all   

I now own a 2014 XT 1200 ZE Super Tenere....You'll have to google a picture as I wouldn't wish to upset Neil any further       

BTW I still have a strong allegiance to the Kawasaki product having owned a great many of them over the years    

[markmacd]

The politically correct answer would be that it's rubbish & it's no comparison to the GTR..............


Not bothered about being politically correct as looking for the truth.

[doebag]

I have to be careful of putting pic's on here of bikes which aren't made by Kawasaki as it causes unrest among the gang but every once in a while I can get away with it  .....yes I have a K1600 GT SE at the moment.

[Lonewolf]

Is that OC? 

[Debs]

Some people are very touchy    

[coman37]

Anyway, back to the original post, I have  a GTR, I've had it for4 yrs and I love it, i am in no hurry to change( although I also like the look of the big Orange Adv types)

BUT
           if you have tinnitus it may not be the bike for you. There are numerous posts about buffeting from the many different types,sizes,makes of screen, some including me never resolve it. The best solution is a Schuberth C3(thanks to the Wolf as I would never had paid the full price to try one but am now a disciple) be sure you can live with the airflow before you make an expensive error

Coman

[Billabong]

Thanks all, some really helpful stuff as well as some good banter!

Funnily enough I've just stumped up for a C3 Pro as it's supposed to be the quietest helmet on the market. Painful expense but I really do want to protect my hearing. Wind noise in general and buffet in particular are what I need to avoid. I still want to ride a bike though so a car is not the answer before some wit suggests it!

I've tested a Trophy 1200 with stock screen and from the lack of buffet/noise side of things it was awesome. Handling was a different matter though... I've also tested a 1200RT with a barn door V-Stream screen which was also awesome noise wise, but I'm not so keen on its engine and gearbox.  Yesterday I tried an 08 GTR1400 with stock screen. The screen didn't come anywhere near high enough for me so I ended up with it in the fully low position for least noise. I was a little cramped on it (I'm 6'2") but I'm sure there are footpeg lowering kits. I also noticed it throwing a fair bit of heat onto my legs - great yesterday but not in summer. The handling was fantastic though for such a big bike and the gearbox was one of the slickest I've ever used. I'm now trying to find a 10 plate with a tall screen to test ride as I can't really buy another bike thinking  a new screen will cure the problem only to find that it doesn't for me...

That just leaves an FJR and K1300GT with tall screen to try.

Having said that, if I could lower the pegs on a GTR and find a screen that works I'd buy one - I thought it was a cracking bike :-)

[Lonewolf]

The heat issue with the pre 2010 models is a common factor. You don't get that issue with the 2010 + bikes, I hope you can test ride a newer model, especially if you find one with an aftermarket taller screen on it. There are foot lowering pegs out there and some on here have fitted them and for them they have worked. They still might not for you, I agree with what you have said though, the engine is super smooth.


Keep us all updated won't you?

[Debs]

I've just bought these to go on the front... Not yet received.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191170975994?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

On the top of my screen I have the Laminar Lip. It deflects the wind over my head and I also wear the Schuberth C3. Sometimes with ear plugs for extra comfort.

[Billabong]

Débs - those lower foot pegs look great. I think they'd make all the difference to knee comfort :-) Love the colour scheme of your bike too - I'll bet it gets taken for a police bike a lot!