gtr1400

[david 123]

  hello everybody ..new to the group and the gtr ....i have come from a bmw k1200gt fully loaded ..a most stunning motorcycle ..   advert answered ..price paid ..bike delivered ..only viewed by pics ..silver ..07 ..bike was dirty when delivered ..a thorough deep clean..jet wash .wash.soapy. blow dry ..yes i do use a dog dryer to blow dry it ..lol ..t.cut ..good waxing ..what a shine now ..new rear pads ..flush rear fluids ..new front tyre as mismatch in rubber ..mich pilot 6 gt ..love it ... then to insure it a good price was had ..i have wanted one of these machines for a long time ..but always been just out of reach ..after a first 250 mile get too know you ride ..larger screen ..i ride with an open face crash helmet ..but ..wow .what a bike ..nice and smooth ..brakes strong and not linked ..fantastic linearpower delivery when does it stop ..only had 5000 rpm ..more than enough ..lighter than the bmw .. not as frantic ..much more low down grunt perfect for slow two up touring ..gawping ...i am now 1000 miles and 3 weeks in owner ship ..i think this will be a long ride ..stay safe all ..be kind ........xx hopefully pics to follow ..

[O.C.]

A warm welcome to this great forum David, your enjoyment of your GTR will continue to grow, I see you reside in North Wales where there are plenty great roads to ride, so enjoy

Any questions then just ask   

[Rynglieder]

Welcome to the world of the GTR.

If there is anything you need to know there are plenty of clever people on here - regrettably I am not one of them, I just ride the thing!

Enjoy the ride...

Pete.

[Boomer]

Hi David and welcome to the GTR     
I highly recommend flushing through the brake and clutch fluid as it has a tendancy to crystalise in the rear master cylinder and ABS pump. Also be sure to use the rear brake occasionally, and try to trigger the ABS every so often to keep the pump free.
Apart from the taller screen, I also recommend getting an ECU flash. The good ones give way more low Rpm torque and smoother throttle teansitions.
If you want the frantic, it's all there lurking beyond 5000rpm.   
Once you drop 2 or 3 gears and start running 5000-10000rpm she's a beast.

[Rusty]

Welcome David ... bet you are enjoying the bike now summer is here !! You are spot on "what a bike" !!!