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G'day Mate, You haven't done the right thing, but good luck.  hope it goes well for you.
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Greeny

I did  look at BMW's when deciding on a new bike but just couldn't get the smug, aloof look down pat, plus I wanted something that I could actually be smug and aloof about so I went for the 1400 GTR   
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Greeny

I see a lot of banter on here between the GTR and BMW riders, if this is a GTR forum and BMW riders are members of the GTR forum, doesn't it make them GTR wannabees?  You know only being here because they are in awe and admiration of our GTR machines and wishing that they had never ventured into the world of BMW  . Could be wrong but just saying.....
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Greeny

Hey Mo, could not resist the change once I saw your beautiful GREEN GTR.....it's the only colour for me and I love it. Have to say, what a great welcome, thanks to you all.
Luvvin the banter already.

To the few BMW lovers....do not get to disheartened when the love affair goes bad.....you can always trade for a nice new GTR and get the good times back in your life....as is often said, the problem with BMW's is that they are overpriced and over here.....yep I am ready for the onslaught...  

Very similar to Harley's, over priced and over here that is.
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Greeny

It's not as decadent as it sounds as I needed to buy a bike through the business before year end but essentially yes 

No, good onya mate, I have two in the garage as well, both quite different though, not similar like the FJR and GTR.
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Greeny

I've just bought an FJR with my head and it's getting delivered this week.

I'm keeping my GTR for now as I might regret swapping otherwise.

I can't keep both so will ride them both for a month and decide which one to sell; I'll keep you updated 

So you bought an FJR, kept the GTR just in case you don't like the FJR?
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Greeny

Probably on the centre stand lol

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You'd expect to see a change in gears too.
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Greeny

The black one looks awesome.......very nice
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Greeny

Thanks for the welcome fella's.
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Greeny

G'day mate my parents live in Brisbane we've been out there a couple of times,fantastic weather,and I can say that there are plenty of twisties once you get out of the city.
Welcome to the group Greeny.

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Hi Phil,

My wife is obsessed with moving to Australia and I am not so keen.  One of the reasons is my perceptions of the boring, straight roads.  Can you clarify what the roads are like please?  We are visiting Melbourne and Perth for a week each in July but probably won't get a chance to get out on a bike.  Which city would be the best for riding?

Thanks.

G'day Phil
You are right, there are some long boring roads in Australia, because Australia is a huge place. The great riding roads far outweigh them though.
All the Cities have some great riding roads surrounding them and probably all would lay claim to being the best. Being from Brisbane I am biased and think that our surrounding roads in South east Queensland are terrific, particularly in the Gold Coast hinterland to the south and the Sunshine Coast ranges to the North, both with some great roads and scenery.
Hope you enjoy your stay in Perth and Melbourne hopefully you'll get to sample the riding roads and get rid of that perception of the long boring roads.
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Greeny

I ordered over $500 worth of gear from Advanced Sports Touring recently, It arrived from the USA to Australia in just over a week. I heard all about the drama's that a few people had with AST AFTER I ordered and received the goods. No complaints here at all.
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Greeny

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Greeny

G'day everyone,  My name is Phil I live in Ipswich in Queensland Australia, I am 56 and came to Australia from Leeds when I was 12.
I bought a new 2016 1400GTR a few weeks ago, it's keeping my 08 Nomad company, I am loving the smoothness and power of the GTR and plan to ride many a long mile on it.
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Greeny