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Well that was a baptism of fire. Tested the bike and got it home blessed by 37 mph winds and 50 mph gusts.
Good to be back on board though

In between the GTR's I have had the following;
An Aprillia RSV mille to play on. Loved it but needs to be ridden way too fast to enjoy its capabilities.
I also tried a Triumph Sprint GT which was good but bland, then I got a Kawaskaki Z1000SX which I still have and will be selling to replace with the GTR. The SX is a brilliant all rounder and a very competent bike but I miss the luxury of the GTR along with its own take on all rounder. When I had my last one I quite often got the comment that a bike that big shouldn't be able to do that!!
Bring it on back

Hi all
I sold my last, blue, gtr in 2012 then missed it quite a bit.
Now I have landed a 2012 blue gtr to take its rightful place in the garage. Picking it up Saturday all being well.
Looking forward to getting back in the groove.

Guess that settles it then.
I shall pay up and play safe.

The time is coming up to decide whether to take out the extended warranty on my GTR.
At £350+ it isn't exacty cheap and I wonder if it is money well spent.
Is there enough to worry about with the complexity of the GTR to justify the price of peace of mind or is this another way of lining some pockets???
Any thoughts or experiences would be welcome as I dont know whether to go for it or not.

Cheers
Steve

Hi Chris,
Welcome to the forum. Must be real tough having to live with 30 degree riding weather ::)
Being down here in Cornwall, we have been spared the minus temperatures the northern crew are experiencing; so far. Today we have been blessed with 54mph gusts of 'sea breeze' and horizontal rain. Not that I'm jealous or anything ;D
Your dog looks a handsome chap. We used to have a black German Shepherd and now have 2 young and bonkers English Springers.
Look forward to seeing more posts soon.

Ride Safe

putting a nice bit of fluffy sheepie between you and the seat makes a hooge difference

Don't the sheep riggle about ;D

I was looking into this.
A couple of my mates have put xenon bulbs in their Honka's. These are the same wattage, so still legal, but you get a better blue/white light.
We put a pair of these in my sons car and it is definately a better quality of light.
Presumably you can get these for the GTR??

Thanks for posting this thread.

I am going to put some WD40 in my switch before it does it ;) have not had this problem yet and don't really want to.

TA

2kwacks
I too have been riding since the 70's and doing all the stupid bike stuff like racing them (££££££££££££ - ouch) trials (still do that) and living in the garage (resurected by my son)
I also got a duff patch and like an idiot sold my bike and said I am done with it. I lasted 5 months and then had to borrow money to get back on a bike again; my life had a big hole in it.
PLEASE DON'T DO IT :-[
The sun will shine soon and your world will return to normality

Hi Scotty,
I know what you mean about the comparison with the ST. I have riden the 1100 and 1300 and personally find the GTR carries its weight better for a short arse like me. The more sporting tourer aspects sold the GTR for me and you soon get into the vibe and enjoy it.
I only put the panniers on when I need them as they are bound to get marked; but every other bike I have had with panniers has as well (can't be worse than the Triumph items)
I have put a Calsci screen on mine (the XL was enough for my height) and it has done the trick. I can choose from silence when up to lower it and go for it. The handling is dodgy if you push on in the twisty bits with the screen too high.
The standard tyres are getting a pasting in the dry so I can put something better on it; probably the PR3's after all the positive feedback on the forum.
Run with it for a while; it grows on you big style.

And how is that supposed to work when you pull the clutch?

If it reads the speed from the gearbox output shaft (which is most logical place as it negates any gear ratios being used) When you pull the clutch in, the speed will be that generated from the momentum of the bike. It will register the declining speed as the bike slows with the drive disengaged as it is in constant mesh with the rear wheel through the drive shaft.

I also ride the b.m.w rt 1200 at work. which on its lowest seat setting is 820mm I still get one foot flat on the ground, but I think the foot rest is a bad design. its a fixed foot rest and its placed in such away it will not fold in if the back of your leg touches when stoping, this means when you do stop you need to spread your leg out that little bit more

Does that mean the cylinder heads ground out before the footrest heroblobs, hence no pivot?

Not got a Remus but have not had a farting problem having fitted an Extreme stainless can on my 2010 model. The bikes ok as well

I usually stop with my right foot down anyway. Got used to it so I can engage first when I can pull away without doing the 'two step'. I have never had a problem using the brake and the throttle together.
As you rightly say, when virtically challenged, using the camber to your advantage becomes quite useful.
There's always a way to get round these minor inconveniences ;D