Hello folks. I have been a long time owner of 2 FJR's now. Thinking about a bit of a change & the Gtr a possibility. I am sure loads going to tell me how fantastic the Gtr is, but is there any one on here who has owned a Fjr & now has Gtr. Be interesting to hear opinions twixt the two.
Ditched last wench , but new one may be interested in Touring , so thought best stick to Tour type Bikes. That & like the comfort on wrists.
Many thanks Alan
Hi there Alan, I haven't personally ever owned an FJR but a couple of my mates have them and I once got pulled by one in North Wales but thats a different story. ;D
I did look at a new FJR before I bought the GTR but it just didnt get me excited if that makes sense. I'm not going to start slagging the FJR off......shall I,.... no I wont ;D
If you fancy a change, the GTR will certainly be a strong contender and comes in considerably cheaper than the FJR.
Best bet, arrange a test drive but make sure you take your wallet. :)
I actually like the FJR. I sat on the 2010 model and could see myself riding one. However, the GTR feels more like a touring bike to me. I always say variety is the spice of life so moving from a FJR to a GTR is a natural choice (and vice versa)
As LW says, go and test ride one. If you're in Yorkshire, Autorama in Batley normally have one
Like you say variety..fancy a change...Yorkshire along way from Westward Ho !
Used to have quackers, too many moons ago to remember....KH250 Z650 ...had hair too....!
Thanks Alan
Deed done. Got the one I was after 2008 6,000 mile just over. £7,300. Not bad me thinks.
Before all the Racism starts it's silver..... Why , never looks to smart , but never looks too dirty.
Bloody hell that was quick. 8)
I take it you are referring to a GTR when you say you bought one. I had to work on the wife a while before she authorised the new purchase!! ;D
Price wise, yes you have done well with that. If you get a chance stick some photos on, we always like to see other members bikes.
To be honest I had made my mind pretty well much some months back. Been eying a few up & watching prices. Knocked dealer down a bit too. Others for that price all had between 10 16 k on them. Interestingly they were all Black...is the Silver Grey less popular.
Any how , going to asking lots questions soon. Like best way to wire up the Autocom etc...
When get chance will take some pics & post them.
Thanks Alan.
I put a post on about my installation of the autocom system, its a bit drawn out , because I never rush things and nearly always experience problems, mostly cause I'm not that mechanically minded but I'm always prepared to have a go. ;D
Do a search from the home screen and you should find it.
Where abouts can find your post mate.
Picked bike up. Did a wet sometimes little muddy 100
Miles on it yesterday. From picking it up at Exeter back home to North Devon then down to girl friends in Plymouth. pretty twisty roads ....first impressions...awesome! Handles like dream & that was in the wet.
What I havent got is an owners manual, Any ideas where can get hold of one.
Thanks Alan
Owners manual link....
http://www.speedysupplies.co.uk/GTR1400.pdf
Its almost 20 mb so be patient while its downloading. Once its down loaded you will be able to save it.
Autocom link...
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,101.0.html
Cheers mate...where can I get patience from though.....!
Just rode it back from Plym in more rain..hey ho ! :o
Thanks Alan
Time to give it a good clean then. :)
Yeap got to say that's the muckiest first couple days ever had with a new Bike....
Got the service manual down load , thank you very much. Do they not to a basic hand book , showing coolant locations etc , where the Battery is a buggered if I can see which side it's under.
Sorry to be pain...
There is a standard A5 approx size owners handbook. I would ask back at the dealer or any authorised Kawasaki dealership if they have one or if they can get you one. You might also be lucky and find one on Ebay.
The battery cover is on the right hand side, (looking forward) small plastic cover to remove first, one allen bolt I think and then an overlapping metal plate with four or five hexagnal bolts. The battery is behind the metal plate.
The air fiter and coolant reservoir are all on the left hand side.
I almost sound like I know what I am on about, ;D Joking aside the above is correct as to the location of the parts you mentioned.
The handbook can be useful. Your dealer should be able to order you one
Quote from: Norman Bates on January 13, 2011, 11:20:09 PM
I actually like the FJR. I sat on the 2010 model and could see myself riding one. However, the GTR feels more like a touring bike to me.
That's one of my first feelings on the GTR ...I feel like Im sat on a Pan...where as the FJR do look much more like a Motor Bike when your sat on it. Not so wide. GTRs Mirrors stick out long way. Not that that's a bad thing as vision is good on the GTR. But do feel like Im sat in a Cockpit. Dash is good though. Good info on board Rocket ship...Distance remaining , AVG fuel etc. I like that.
Quote from: Ziderman on January 13, 2011, 08:03:58 PM<snip> but is there any one on here who has owned a Fjr & now has Gtr. Be interesting to hear opinions twixt the two. <snip>
You'll have formed your own opinion now but we have both - a 2005 FJR and a 2010 GTR (a 2008 GTR prior to that on which we did just over 32k miles on in two years). I prefer the GTR - more comfortable, more room, more toys, better performance and handling (although I might have to revisit that last comment having had an Ohlins rear shock fitted to the FJR and the suspension set up by MCT; it is vastly improved).
Kevin
Yes I am liking...the handling thus far am impressed with. I took it around one of my Favorite bends the other day. It's where you come off the M5 at Exeter onto the A30. Felt very stable & quick with it. Rode back from Plymouth yesterday afternoon Via Tavistock Hatherleigh to home. If you know the area , you will know that's quite a testing road for a bike. Rain soaked roads, but still handled well, felt very confident on it. Has twitched few times on back end. One was on Rabout , could been bit of oil or Diesel on road.
Say took it on M way too , & certainly feels could sit on it for long spells. It does not seem to pull like the FJR did from high gears. You know short shift & torque away. But the OD 6th gear on M way good. That was one thing nearly all FJR owners wanted an Extra gear.
Only thing is I have got my foot a bit caught up a couple times when coming to a stop , it's my problem not the Bikes... I go to put foot down & my ankle catches some where...Nearly had me over sat morning in Traffic going into Plymouth. Pos trying to put foot down to quick , rather than let bike totally stop , then cock foot out.