Hello all!
I'm already busy browsing the forum and asking questions, but forgot to say a proper hello!
So, I'm Jon. I have just purchased, but not yet taken delivery of a mint condition 2010 Kawasaki GTR1400. I hope to pick it up in a couple of weeks or so. I'm a student living at home (not as bad as it sounds I can assure!) in Southampton. I've just turned 21 and study MSci Oceanography at the University of Southampton, based in the National Oceanography Centre.
Yeesssss I know what you are all thinking....21...newly qualified....inexperienced....1400cc cruise missile.....student.....in debt....spoilt by parents....complete airhead etc. I can assure you all - this is not the case!!
For the last two years I've been riding a Suzuki V-Strom DL650 and has served me very well indeed. However, I'm heavily reliant on my bike for transport everyday and needed something smoother, more comfortable and packed with electronic aids. I considered BMW's, Honda's etc......but the big Kawasaki was the only real contender. I will attempt to upload some photos of my new pride and joy shortly!
So if there are any members down Southampton way that want to meet up for a ride then feel free to get in touch!
Thanks all and look forward to future communications.
Jon
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Hi Jon. I have recently changed from my 2009 GTR to the 2010 GTR the same colour as yours.
Lots of info on here and as much piss taking to from the oldies (O.C) in his :wheelchair: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
I'm not too far away in Bournemouth. There is Burchy who lives in the New Forest, and another guy who is going to sign up soon named Andy who lives in Eastleigh.
:185:
Hi and welcome to the Forum.
Welcome again, nice bike :yes:
Welcome along :cool:
Bet your insurance premium stung a bit :shocked:
Quote from: Debs on February 01, 2014, 11:22:00 PM
Hi Jon. I have recently changed from my 2009 GTR to the 2010 GTR the same colour as yours.
Lots of info on here and as much piss taking to from the oldies (O.C) in his :wheelchair: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
I'm not too far away in Bournemouth. There is Burchy who lives in the New Forest, and another guy who is going to sign up soon named Andy who lives in Eastleigh.
Great bike and bloody good choice Jon, my prediction is that you won't be dissapointed so :185: to this friendly and helpful forum
Now for the other matter......DEBS....just you wait......I don't get mad ~ I get even...Love ya really :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on February 02, 2014, 08:59:08 AM
Now for the other matter......DEBS....just you wait......I don't get mad ~ I get even...Love ya really :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :popcorn: :angel:
Welcome Jon ... Nice to hear that you are on the forum .. Don't think anyone here could care less if you are young inexperienced or whatever ... You have a Gtr and that's what counts for a lot !!, enjoy your new bike !!
vvveeerrrrryyy nice bike ;-) ... have the same :grin:
congrats ! enjoy this bike and this forum ;-)
so long !
Jon, a warm welcome to the forum....21yrs young! You could well be our youngest member yet. Just been looking at your photos, that's an interesting looking side stand set up. Certainly not standard, is that something you have had put on the GTR?
Welcome Jon, i think you've just brought down the average age of the owners down quite a bit. Good spot with the side stand Steve, maybe its been lowered?
Quote from: Debs on February 01, 2014, 11:22:00 PM
Hi Jon. I have recently changed from my 2009 GTR to the 2010 GTR the same colour as yours.
Lots of info on here and as much piss taking to from the oldies (O.C) in his :wheelchair: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
I'm not too far away in Bournemouth. There is Burchy who lives in the New Forest, and another guy who is going to sign up soon named Andy who lives in Eastleigh.
That would be me, then, in Ashurst. Nice bike. Did you get it locally?
Hi and welcome to the forum Jon.
Hi all
Thanks very much for all the warm welcomes! :yes:
I should have mentioned: the bike is coming from the Isle of Wight. It is pictured with the standard seat but the garage got in contact with the previous owner and managed to get hold of his custom gel seat for me (for no extra charge to me!). You are indeed correct - the bike is currently lowered and fitted with a slightly different side stand. But I'm 6ft3 so having the lowering kit removed, original side stand put on, along with the centre stand.
Out of interest, is there any notable difference in the handling of the bike between the standard setup and the lowered setup?
My insurance company is happy to change the bikes over on my current policy and only have to pay £45. Bargain!
Do I get a special status for being the youngest? :whistling:
Regards
Jon
Yes, the handling will change with the lowering kit. Put it back to stock and you'll be fine. At 6'3" you'll be needing an aftermarked windshield.
As for being the youngest, you must attend this year meet. You will be required to wash the bikes, buy the drinks, and take some of the old geriatrics to the toilet.
Welcome Jon. At 6'4" I fully understand why you wanted the GTR.
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on February 02, 2014, 09:25:53 PM
Yes, the handling will change with the lowering kit. Put it back to stock and you'll be fine. At 6'3" you'll be needing an aftermarked windshield.
As for being the youngest, you must attend this year meet. You will be required to wash the bikes, buy the drinks, and take some of the old geriatrics to the toilet.
I'm quite tempted by the Cee Baileys screens, but can't decide whether the 'Euro Tour' or 'Ultra Tour Dome' would be better. When I test rode the bike a couple of weeks ago I found I could stop buffeting (with the screen fully up and stock seat) if I ducked down about 2-3 inches. BUT when I pick up the bike in a week or two it will be fitted with a lower gel seat. So I'm thinking maybe just the 'Euro Tour' screen would be sufficient?
Quote from: jonkawasaki on February 02, 2014, 07:21:38 PM
Do I get a special status for being the youngest? :whistling:
Regards
Jon
Go on then, I've signed you up for a years free membership of the forum. :whistling:
Quote from: The Wolf on February 03, 2014, 10:16:52 PM
Go on then, I've signed you up for a years free membership of the forum. :whistling:
:clap:
Far too much generosity for a Yorkshireman Steve :whistling:
Quote from: shaggs147 on February 03, 2014, 10:30:37 PM
Far too much generosity for a Yorkshireman Steve :whistling:
Yeah I know....I'm all heart! :popcorn:
Hmm.. 21 with the good sense to choose a GTR. Young AND smart!
Maybe I should bring my daugther with me to the summer meet. It's time that we scandinavians put back some beauty to your genetic-pool to balance all that we stoole during the viking raids. (we only took the good-looking and left the gingers behind) :yes: Welcome to the forum. Bournemouth will be on my route to Littledean this summer. Just have to revisit the great tank museum in Bovington.
Baracuda, it would be dangerous bringing your wife, reckless fetching your wife's sister and downright foolhardy fetching your daughter! :shocked:
When this lot get a few pints of ale in them, anything could happen!
welcome jon.
as a newbie myself the site is brill due to the people and there info.
enjoy collecting the speeding points :mfr_lol:
pross