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Good job sir 

I too have a long haired GSD, had I done something similar I know which one would be homeless

That's a very poignant quote indeed. We are, contrary to what some would have us believe, all human


Ataturk was an amazing character and leader, and I think this illustrates that very well.

Oh ok 

Don't really care if people don't like the looks, it's an awesome piece of kit, I'm loving it

- the 1st time sitting on a VFR , was amazed at just how small the bike is and how narrow too.

- esp when you compare it to GTR.

- how the power with the V-Four ? On paper its an amazing output.

- smoothness ?

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it does feel like a tiny bike compared to the GTR, not uncomfortable just lithe.

Power is unreal, but delivery is smoother than the GTR, frankly you're not short of power on either.

What a lovely thing to be able to do.A great send off for your friend, although taken too young.

Tunnel is good in theory, IF you get on the right train,IF it runs on time and IF You don't get bumped in the queue. Used it plenty of times and for day trips it's great assuming all the aforementioned caveats. Sometimes the tunnel just feels like a long queue.

But

If you're going to do a big day in France, for instance Geneva or Spanish border, then the ferry is better. On first, brekkie and coffee and a rest before setting off in to France. Same coming home if youve had a long day, sit down, some food and relax before the final push home.

I take a piece of foam that lives in my top box to protect the seat and secure the bike myself.

1st for me too, my son is making me.

Bondu that's a lovely piece of kit

Collected my VFR today and wow, it's already love. 150 miles (one tank!) down my favourite roads and its put the fun back in biking for me. It's not comparable to the GTR as a tourer, because its a sports tourer and I love it! Smooth, stable, flickable, fast as.. and comfy. GTR is great for 2 up fast touring, but the Viffer just wills you to ride it quickly, and I'm happy to oblige.

One day Kawasaki may convince me to come back, but in the meantime I'm happy to have a Honda.

Different strokes for different folks.....

VFR's a great bike, though I agree it looks better without panniers & topbox.

I was going to go for an SMT, but rode a new Speed Triple and loved it (it's now in my garage, traded the GTR)

Congratulations

Liked the SMT a lot! But not quite for me. Always lusted after a Speed Triple, in my dream 5 bike garage

As you say alibx11 each to their own, I didn't like the VFR when it came out but I actually really like it now, especially without luggage. One of my mates used to describe my GTR as "the b*stard offspring of a BMW GT and a bull elephant"  so beauty really is in the eye of the beholder 

After some consideration and a couple of test rides I'm replacing the GTR with a used VFR1200. Great bike, bit more sporty which I like, fast, comfy and well equipped and saved myself some cash too.

Fingers crossed everything goes ok with it.

Happy riding chaps 

Looking good Bryn

Remus supply 2 different labels for the Okami, if you get no joy from them ask Calsport, I bought it from them and they're generally very helpful.

PR3s are great

Suspension needs tweaking IMO, there was a good guide on here but I can't find it. Harder at front, less rebound, rear around 12 turns was ok for me.

Sorry to hear that you are selling the GTR, but I can well imagine that you are sick to death of it. I would think we would all feel the same if ours had given as many problems. How many miles has the bike done?. Lets all hope you have more luck with the next steed, and all the very best in the future.

Thanks,yes rather hoping next bike has less issues

bike has done 10,500, but previous bike did 19,500 in the same time period so constant dealer trips have definitely effected the GTR's use.

Well I've finally had enough, so the GTR is going, I know a lot of you have had no problems at all but I've had more than I can take.

2 clutch slave cylinders
1 Master cylinder
2 rear shocks
KIPASS ECU
2 panels
tank repair for paint
battery
sundry niggles
and now the tank has rusted through under the seat, despite regular care, attention and ACF50

16 months of ownership and 9 weeks at the dealer,not including services, is not really on is it?

Great when it goes, and I'm sure you guys with the good ones will enjoy them for many miles, I wouldn't wish my problems on anyone else that's for sure. Would I tell someone not to buy a GTR, certainly not, if you like fast touring and your pillion to be comfortable it's a great piece of kit. However I feel the build quality for a 'flagship' bike lets the side down in certain areas.

and as for Kawasaki UK 


What next? not sure yet, maybe a VFR12 or a KTM SMT, or perhaps back to K series BM's we shall see

Happy riding folks

I have a Remus Okami on mine, only difference between Hexacone and Okami is the end cap. Look great, sounds great. Reccomended

Mine will probably be up for sale later this week if your interested.(bike change)