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Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Introductions => Topic started by: Deepingdj on March 20, 2012, 10:30:17 PM

Title: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Deepingdj on March 20, 2012, 10:30:17 PM
Just brought a year old GTR from wheels in Peterborough, traded in my Varadero.  I was going to get a new one with the finance deal that Kawasaki are offering but got a good deal on the year old bike and it's only done 1100 mile and has lots of assesories fitted (Two Bros exhaust etc).

Tried a couple of demonstrators and really impressed with the bike, looking forward to going to wsbk in Monza in May.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Kwikasfuki on March 20, 2012, 11:38:04 PM
Hi Deepingdj and welcome to the forum.

I upgraded from a Varadero XLV 1000 as well and have never looked back.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Nok12rs on March 21, 2012, 07:41:06 AM
Congrats Deepingdj,

Me newbie too. First 1400GTR ride today, hire bike. 

I rode the big Vara' for two  days in 1998. Very impressive.

Good luck with yours.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Lonewolf on March 21, 2012, 08:16:34 AM
 :185: there. Must be the season, all these folk buyng new machines.  :clap:
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: O.C. on March 21, 2012, 08:47:57 AM
Welcome from the Lake District Deepingdj

I know that you will love your GTR as its a stunning bike.. :yes:

This forum is a friendly and helpful place to be so don't be backward at coming forward
Title: Latest owner from Hampshire
Post by: Gonome on March 21, 2012, 12:51:07 PM
Greetings to you all from your latest member. Recently bought black 57 plate from Dasad and so far every time I start it up it brings a smile to my face! Only very minor issues at present; being tall and wide, I find the screen to be a tad inadequate and the bars a bit low, but sure you will all come up with easy fixes to these two problems.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Kwikasfuki on March 21, 2012, 01:03:38 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you need some raisers and a new screen. What height are you?
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Gonome on March 21, 2012, 01:07:26 PM
Hi Kwikasfuki,
Thanks for the very prompt reply. 6' 2" when bootless.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Kwikasfuki on March 21, 2012, 01:31:02 PM
You probably need a Calsci L or XL. The Cee Baileys Ultra Tour is a good one as well, although a lot more heavier and wider.


Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Gonome on March 21, 2012, 03:15:45 PM
Top man, will look into it. Thank you. UK importer?
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: nigelp on March 21, 2012, 04:52:08 PM
Welcome from a fellow newbie.

There is a Calsci screen for sale in the market section that may suit you. £85 posted!
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: Gonome on March 21, 2012, 04:56:48 PM
Excellent. thank you.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: 100milesaway on March 21, 2012, 07:20:18 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on March 20, 2012, 11:38:04 PM
Hi Deepingdj and welcome to the forum.

I upgraded from a Varadero XLV 1000 as well and have never looked back.
Bloody hell I didn't think the mirrors were THAT good. Was that safe? :wacko: :whistling: :popcorn:
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: zedmeister on March 21, 2012, 08:20:54 PM
Welcome, i bought my GTR from Marshalls just 6 weeks ago, brilliant service.
Title: Re: New owner from Peterborough area
Post by: 2kwacks on March 21, 2012, 08:47:16 PM
welcome to the forum :smiley: there seem's to be some dam decent bargains out there at the moment :yes: good time to buy  :shit: time to sell :sad:
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