Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Introductions => Topic started by: gwocni on October 04, 2013, 01:59:45 AM

Title: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 04, 2013, 01:59:45 AM
I pick up my GTR this Saturday after my FJR......... Jeez, I hope this is as good :)
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Charlie747 on October 04, 2013, 07:09:01 AM
 :185:

Enjoy your GTR  :punk:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Bryn on October 04, 2013, 08:01:26 AM
Dont forget the pics when you get it   :yes:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Lonewolf on October 04, 2013, 08:11:22 AM
Quote from: gwocni on October 04, 2013, 01:59:45 AM
I pick up my GTR this Saturday after my FJR......... Jeez, I hope this is as good :)


It will be better! Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: O.C. on October 04, 2013, 08:40:26 AM
You wont be disappointed with the GTR, and welcome to the forum
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Rusty on October 05, 2013, 08:26:38 AM
Far better than an FJR .... Enjoy and welcome !  :smiley:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Winston Smith on October 05, 2013, 11:40:13 AM
No comparison unless the FJR was this years model.

Bit more top heavy and be prepared to 'ride' the front end more, however you will find that the GTR actually doesn't want to fight/kill you at every roundabout/corner  :oops:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Charlie747 on October 05, 2013, 09:51:05 PM
Quote from: gwocni on October 04, 2013, 01:59:45 AM
I pick up my GTR this Saturday after my FJR......... Jeez, I hope this is as good :)

So what do you think?  :punk:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: O.C. on October 06, 2013, 08:38:47 AM
Bloody hell, give him a chance to throw his leg over it  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Charlie747 on October 06, 2013, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: O.C. on October 06, 2013, 08:38:47 AM
Bloody hell, give him a chance to throw his leg over it  :mfr_lol:

:mfr_lol:  "I pick up my GTR this Saturday".................I suppose your right as usual OC (or should that be O.C. ?  :mfr_lol: ) . I'm a bit premature in my question timing  :oops:

The only punishment I can think of for committing such a foe pare is the 48hr use of your H2  :ohplease:

:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: O.C. on October 06, 2013, 02:39:42 PM
Yeah right  :wacko:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Lonewolf on October 06, 2013, 04:39:23 PM
Perhaps he's still out there...... :biker3: riding it.  :clap:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Rusty on October 06, 2013, 08:28:08 PM
Perhaps he could go via Asifs place !!!  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 11, 2013, 12:49:54 AM
Here she is, I think I'll call her Constance.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/gwocnipix/General/GTR2.jpg)

And yes I was out riding......
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/gwocnipix/General/GTR1.jpg)

Farkles ordered: Louder horns, bar risers, fender extenders, custom high & wide screen, custom seat cover, heated grips for co-pilot, back box with backrest for co-pilot and a hugger........ Begs the question? Why don't they fit these bloody things in the first place?

I did mention co-pilot a couple of times didn't I? Well that's because I went to the bike shop to buy a ZZR and that was vetoed by the co-pilot. Doh!!
How I have to suffer... :mfr_lol:

Here she is............ How could I not do what she says?
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s209/gwocnipix/DSC_0063.jpg)
Would you argue with her? No? Me either.................. Her name? The Smiling Assassin....... :gunsmilie:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Charlie747 on October 11, 2013, 08:02:29 AM
Quote from: Charlie747 on October 05, 2013, 09:51:05 PM
So what do you think?  :punk:

The location shoots look great................................................The Boss shot I understand  :surrender:  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 12, 2013, 12:05:46 AM
Location, location, location............... Glenariff, the "Queen of the Glens" on the Antrim coast.
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Charlie747 on October 12, 2013, 08:32:07 AM
Stunning location  :clap:

How are you getting on with GTR ?

I finished running mine in with a business trip from Bourne to Limerick earlier this year and enjoyed the lack of traffic and beautiful west coast once over the water.

Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: O.C. on October 12, 2013, 02:35:04 PM
The Antrim coast rod is one of my favourite biking roads,  :clap:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Rusty on October 12, 2013, 07:37:21 PM
I like the name Constance  :yes:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 15, 2013, 01:00:06 AM
Quote from: Rusty on October 12, 2013, 07:37:21 PM
I like the name Constance  :yes:

It's from the US name for the GTR i.e. Concours or Connie  :mfr_lol:

I've done over 600 miles now so Constance is due her first service. Just another 400 until the rock and roll section cuts in. Another two or three days then!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: O.C. on October 15, 2013, 10:45:46 AM
Quote from: gwocni on October 15, 2013, 01:00:06 AM
It's from the US name for the GTR i.e. Concours or Connie  :mfr_lol:

I've done over 600 miles now so Constance is due her first service. Just another 400 until the rock and roll section cuts in. Another two or three days then!! :laugh:

two or three days to do 400 miles ....FFS get on it and ride it till it squeels  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 16, 2013, 02:52:03 AM
Quote from: O.C. on October 15, 2013, 10:45:46 AM
two or three days to do 400 miles ....FFS get on it and ride it till it squeels  :mfr_lol:

Can't, have to ride like a girlie 'til it's run in.... Doh!!
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Boomer on October 16, 2013, 11:18:59 AM
Quote from: gwocni on October 16, 2013, 02:52:03 AM
Can't, have to ride like a girlie 'til it's run in.... Doh!!
Careful, Debs may take exception to that kind of comment.
On here we call it riding like a Lonewolf.  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: Lonewolf on October 16, 2013, 05:56:32 PM
To Boomer.... :gun_bandana:
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 25, 2013, 02:24:27 AM
Most of the farkles are now fitted, the horns, risers, (from USA) top box, intercom, custom screen from Skidmarx (thanks) and Grip Puppies fitted so far, waiting for rad guard, fender extenders (from USA) low fuel warning irradicator (from USA) and hugger from UK.

Tank bag for sale, anyone?

First service complete even after taking four days out to go and watch rugby in france. Just a few miles until "Blast Off".............. :2guns:

Davy G.
Title: Re: Newbie........
Post by: gwocni on October 27, 2013, 11:04:57 PM
Just a little update,

I thought I would try Constance out in the rain on Saturday. Traction control - A dream, ABS - A dream, Handling - A dream, New windscreen - A dream, Nice GTex coat......... Total Shite. Leaked like a sieve, now where's the waterproofer  :hammer: