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Got a pretty pi55 poor offer on my 2015 RT LE with farkles from a guy called Mark Stewart at Preston Motorcycles 

Think I will try elsewhere if I ever get back from Cork in this bloody snow!

I have to wonder if the recall had been conducted on that particular bike ...the video is now 5 years old

There was a recall to rectify this situation?

thanks for the reassurance OC.

Still going to look at the GTR when I get back from Cork.

Cheers 

Just been reading about panniers stolen without a key (or any signs of damage to bike) and further reports of losing them during riding!

I had no idea that a design flaw as  fundamental as this was not only evident, but not sorted by Kawasaki!

This is making me think twice about getting one now. (Or as they seem incapable of using the word "twice" now, "two times"  )

Thanks OC - couldn't see any link, but I read a couple of reviews - £18k+ is a little rich for my blood though - there is a new Grand Tourer model in Preston for £12,450, so that's nearer the mark.

Off to Cork / Kinsale for the next week, so will have to wait until I can get back.

Cheers lads 

Thanks for that OC.
I have to say that the RT is a great bike and to be honest I have been very lucky and had excellent service from Williams in Manchester (awful attitude from Chester Motorrad in Ellesmere Port though).
I really need to try one out as I am a bit of a short 4rse and as the GTR is 40 kg heavier I need to see if it would be too much to confidently manage - touring quite often takes us on single track roads and I like to be able to get my feet down if the situation requires it. 

I have little or no concerns over build quality of the GTR and residuals seem to be OK considering - didn't know they were out of production though, so I had better get a move on. 

Thanks guys - seen what looks like a reasonably priced Grand Tourer in Preston - going to see if I can blag a test ride on a second hand one at Marriots in Birkenhead soon.
Working away next week, so it may be a couple of weeks before I can get to it.

It's not that there is anything wrong with the RT, it's just I think that maybe I'm missing out on something out there.

Tried an FJR - couldn't get away with the centre stand always catching my left heel (and I haven't got enormous feet) 

Also tried a Trophy, but hated the finish on the bars - looked like someone had shaped them using a dremel!

Just joined the forum as I am thinking of getting a GTR1400.

Currently got an R1200RT LC (stop laughing  ) and have to say I have been very happy with it, it's just ........

Well, I think I fancy a change and the GTR floats my boat although in saying that, I haven't ridden one yet!

So, go on, tell me whether I should change, or stay with the pipe and slippers brigade  (actually, it goes quite well and handles better than it should).

Looking forward to your comments.