NEW GTR

[Rusty]

Ziderman ......... that explains a lot !   ;D ;D

[fatharry]

Born in Norway 100% Thoroughbred (although fam moved to UK and i finished some schooling over here) ;D ... married a southerner (originally from Camberwell :-\) lived and work in Africa and Germany for most of my adult life, back in the UK for 7 years now...still feel like a tourist!!  ::)

[Ziderman]

Ziderman ......... that explains a lot !   ;D ;D

It helps me understand my problems for sure..lol

[TRIGGERHAPPY]

Hi,a update on the GTR. Have mounted the GPS bracket,the original kawa top case. Did not get
the top cover of the case in the bikes color. They don't make it longer.Got it in black,so it's easy
to get it spray painted later. Talked to a car paint shop,and they could paint it. Put in the inner liners
in the panniers,they where a bit small,but better than nothing.Did not get the the taller screen,
some mix up by the dealer,phoned them to day and it will be shipped asap.
Some thoughts about the top case and the original kawa carrier plate.
It's very flimsy. Ok,the case where a cheaper solution,but the original carrier plate are the worst.
Gonna make me a new plate from aluminium. And bolt down the top case mounting plate to the new plate.
Think this will make it more sturdy.

Did a 323 miles trip yesterday. In sunny and really warm weather.Drow into some thunder and lighning
half way with a massive rainshower,but the sun came out again for the rest of the way.The low screen
worked surprisingly well. With the screen fully up and me tucked down a little bit,it keeped my torsoe and
neck dry.Just some rain from the helmet when the speed dropped.

Some of the roads I drow is really demanding for bikes.
Most of it are narrow with really bumpy tarmac and endless amont of curves.
But the GTR did the work,without any remarks.Have done this trip with all of my earlier bikes.
But no one comes even close. With the GSXR I almost lost my theeth and crushed my back.
The ST1100 where dangerous,really hard to hold the line in all the bumps and curves. Had to drive
so slow that I where overtaken by a few cars!!!
I got so tired and the pain in my hands and wrists where bad.

The GTR was totaly different,felt like it was on tracks. Rock steady,even in the most bumpy curves.
Easy to throw around the bends,never gave me a reason to hold back
And this on the original BT-021's!!! The rear preload adjusted up 6 clicks.

There where two german bikers with GS's who drowe with me on the worst part,
talked to them before we parted,and they could no understand that the GTR could keep up
with them on a road in this shape.

I'm so pleased with the bike. I's all that i thougth it would be.Just a few more farkles
and stuff...never ending list ;D

Once again my posting got long :D
Have to learn how to control my self ;D

[fatharry]

Nothing wrong with long postings ... all good info...there is more than me and you on here that go on a bit  ;D

[TRIGGERHAPPY]

Did mount my gps and connected it to the acc. leads under the left upper fairing.Prepared the leads to connect the heated grips
at the same time.Pretty easy job.Are not quite happy with the posision of the gps,it's to low.Have to try and find ia better place for it.         Tried to fix the rattle in the dashboard,but no luck. Will try again later.Have to remove the fairings to get to the header nuts,think they are a bit lose.Hear a blowing/whistling sound from that area. And having a issue with the idle and driving on mid trottle it's a job worth checking out.

Fidded also the original tank protector set.And fiddled with the suspention set up. Two clicks clockwise on the rebound damping on the front and six clicks back from full on the rear preload. Have not got time to try it out on my fav roads. Hope I can get so time tomorrow.
Ordered heated grips and a givi tankbag,will get this with the taller screen.
Bought the GIVI T489 with tanklock system,knowing there will be some fitting trouble. But I removed the two screws that holds the glovebox
and I got to move it forward a bit,enough to fit the tankbag system I thinh.Just have to file the two holes in the glovebox.Time will show.
If it don't fit,a friend of mine wil buy it.
Don't know where to put the control for the heated grips yet,no clue how big it is. Bought the stuff from the dealer who sold me the GTR.

Going to try to take some pictures during the mod. prosess. If I remember,getting old you know. 8)

Have rolled 1300 miles now and it just are getting better and better. There is only three weeks to my holiday. :D
Planning a long trip in Norway.14 days,just me the road and the bike. ;D
Are going to take the 4000 miles service during the trip at my dealer.Thats the only thing for shure.
The rest of the trip will be heads and tails. Heads,left.Tails right;D

And to Norman Bates: Really like the new design on the GTR forum. :)
Keep up the good work :D

[TRIGGERHAPPY]

Did some more mods on the GTR yesterday and today. Fittet kawa tall screen,heated grips,givi t489 tanklock tankbag and made a new plate on the luggage rack. The tankbag was not easy to fit,but moving the glovebox a little forward and raising the givi fastening ring did the works.
Are not 100% finished with this yet,but I can use the tankbag. Bought me a camera today so pictures will come.
Got the heated grips from the dealer who sold me the bike,it's a original yamaha kit. One button,three leds and six different temperatures.
The controller where quite small,And easy to mount.Did a test drive with out gloves,way to hot on max. Think it will be great with gloves and a bit colder outside.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              If the rain stops I will go for a trip tomorrow,maybe over the border to sweden. Long trip to test the screen,and having some quality time on a sunday :D

I know this ain't a tyre tread,but I've got a good deal on dunlop roadsmart. Any one tried this?

[TRIGGERHAPPY]

Did also find the cause for the anoyng rattle sound from the dash area.It was the black plasic cover over the windscreen mecanism.
It vibrated against the fairing,put on dual bonding tape and the rattle was gone :D