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Hi admin if I posted in the wrong thread please move to the correct one ☝️ regards Pross

Hi folks as the old hands know I sold the GTR a few problems shall we say. I'm back on two wheels alas not a GTR .
I have a few items for sale I thought I would offer our members first before going elsewhere.
 They are packaged up securely at the moment but if anyone is interested I will send them pictures.
1. Corbin 2 piece seat undamaged like new condition I never put it on the 2016 GTR I was happy with the stock seat £500 OVNO.
2. Scorpion carbon can no remapping required straight swop all fittings with it less than 500 miles again didn't put it on the 2016 ( I didn't get round to it lol ) £200OVNO.
3 a phils pharkels topbox plate the machined aluminium one £50 OVNO.
I also have a locking satnav mount I think I had the garmin 600 in it hard wired stops the opportunist thief at the garage etc £50 OVNO .
There is other little stuff I will dig out.the large things I would prefer collection the other I can sort out postage I think there is a screen also in the garage lol.
Let me know guys stay safe 👌

Morning ladies and gentlemen.
I write this this morning full of sadness.
Due to financial problems at this present time I have had to sell the GTR my health is not the best and covid and short working hours hasn't helped 😢.
I am hoping the situation will improve soon and I will search again for another bike I will still frequent this forum and wish you all old and new safe riding and enjoyment thanks all for your help in the past.ride safe 👌

Wolverhampton council have found over 200 dead crows along the Stafford road road this past week, and there was concern that they may have died from the Coronavirus.
A veterinary epidemiologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was NOT Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The cause of death was actually from vehicular impacts. However, during analysis it was noted that varying colours of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws. By analysing these paint residues it was found that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with motorcycles, while only 2% were killed by cars.
Wolverhampton Council then hired an Ornithological expert to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of motorcycle kills versus car kills.
The Ornithological expert quickly concluded that when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow to warn of danger.
They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah Cah ", not a single one could shout "Bike"!!! 🤣🤣

Hi folks.
I was wondering when changing brake/clutch fluids has any body fitted speed bleeder valves.
And if so
A. What did they think ?.
B. What make and where from and do you know the sizes.
I nearly purchased the full set from Murphskits across the pond the order stated 0 postage .
Then the day after another part of them requested $40 shipping I wasn't
Impressed the cost of the parts again which would fit in a jiffy bag .

Thanks in advance keep safe all 

Regarding cleaning.

Before Christmas I treated myself to a works hydroshot.
It's not as powerful as the ones used on cars at car washes  but I found it ideal for the bike and the bonus for me as I live in an upstairs flat is around 4/5 buckets of water it's done 👍 the only extras I purchased was another battery to make sure I completed the wash .
For anybody with the same problem as me a water supply to outside Around £100 not so dear .


https://www.google.com/search?q=worx%20hydroshot

Hi folks looking for some assistance.
I am away at the moment down near seaton.
And my GTR has suddenly starting making a grinding noise when you pull the clutch in to the bit point it’s really loud in first , second not so bad downshifting from higher gears as you are quicker.
Any help much appreciated as not due back till next week 

Hi folks.
I went to fit a scorpion carbon exhaust today the standard one was held on with three bolts easy peasy.
When trying to fit the scorpion the bore measured 54mm inside compared to the standard measuring 60 mm on the inside didn't want to force on as 6 mm is a huge difference for something like this .
Anybody else fitted a scorpion and had the same problem thank you in advance 

It looks like mr Kawasaki has put all the options a GTR needed on this instead of a new 1400    


https://www.morebikes.co.uk/56137/world-launch-kawasaki-versys-1000-se-grand-tourer/

The time has come to change the original 023s .
With work and other commitments not putting much mileage on.
Anyway the reason I am posting this for some unaware it's very hard to find road pilot 3s I have been informed by 3 different fitters they have stopped making them and your choice is 4s or the new 5s.
Apart from other brands my best price for fitting a set of 4s GTs on the bike is £290 . ( taking just wheels in it's cheaper)
Has anybody tried the 5S yet .
Thanks in advance 
Pross

Hi folks
Nice stunt riding on a big tourer.
This will appeal to The Wolf and PRD   

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Hi ladies and gents.
Saw this and thought I would share with fellow enthusiasts according to this add only a choice of grey or black  .
Link below

https://kawasaki.com/Products/2018-Concours-14-ABS

Hi ladies and gents.
Just a little info if some have had or have  this problem
When I go out I do the normal checks tyres and pressures indicators dipped beam horn etc.
When I tried the horn failure so I did the normal checks fuse horn crimps could not se a problem last year I fitted PIAA horns so I dug out the original and tried that still nothing.
So a quick phone call to Cradley Heath kawasaki and a chat with one of the engineers he advised me because of infrequent use you get a build up of crud on the contact on the bars which stops the positive earthing out when the horn is pressed making the circuit ( I think that's what he said  ).
He told me to spray WD40 into the button and keep pressing and low and behold a working horn again a cheap and happy fix    .
So folks go down this route first if it happens to you 

A little picture for your viewing and comments use the force peple

Just for viewing and opinions is this the future.

Ladies and gents.
I am about to post the sale on Flea bay of a

genuine Kawasaki bagster gel seat. Excellent condition no rips or tears looking for £150 including postage except across the pond 

Only selling as now have a Corbin seat .
Also if sold on here I will make the donation to this great forum 

A nice buy for someone it's a shame I've only had mine a couple of months.
And in the best colour 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381663749684

Hi all.
Just to let you know I purchased two covers for the brake reservoir that mount ram balls .
From motorcycle larrys a good bit of kit a bit pricey with the delivery but as I said well made.
Fitted a treat as stated.my problem on the 2014 bike is when locking the ball hits the screen if you raise the screen a bit it clears but if you keep forgetting who knows .
Admittedly full lock will probably only be on slow manoeuvring.but be aware if thinking of fitting .

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59&products_id=186

Lady and gents.
As some are aware I have upgraded my old 2009 for a newer 2014 model.
It has approximately 13 months Kawasaki warranty remaining and I have extended it another 2 years.
My question is to you all with superior knowledge and experience.
whilst in warranty do you keep to the standard tyres at the moment it has battlax BT021 fitted none required yet.
And what about parts like risers will this affect the warranty.
Thanks in advance.

Well ladies and gentlemen.
Finally the deal has been done after losing three bikes at the final stages ( they probably had better deals with no p/x )
I have finally changed the bike to a newer one .
Mine was a late 2009 Black the faster colour  with the storage on the tank approx 23000 miles on it .
The new baby is a 2014 with 1260 miles on the clock in graphite grey the next faster colour 
With the large service bill plus a rear Tps I was looking at around a grand so with the P/x it was a now brainier well impressed can't wait to put some miles on her spent today removing various farkels hopefully they will fit the new baby 

I know the newer modal has the k-tract so any settings advice will be much appreciated