Hi from Penzance, Cornwall

[DEANO_RR]

Hi guys, Well thought I would never see the day that I would get rid of my treasured 06 fireblade but yesterday was that day. I traded it in on an 07 GTR 1400 in black, and after riding my blade over 300 miles to London to do the part ex and then ride the gtr back to Penzance in the same day and still have a smile on my face when I got back I think the right decision was made. Initial thoughts after riding back are all good (although most was all motorway) handles great , still plenty of power which was a concern I would have after getting rid of my blade, comfotable riding and looks great, Just a couple of downside are with myself being shall we say verticaly challenged I struggle to reach the floor properly when come to a stand, after reading a lot of post on this site i am going to get my seat lowered which will definatly help but was wandering if the bike could be lowered any other way i.e. adjusting suspension? The other thing is its a lot heavier than my blade so will have to get used to that and finally lovely big mirriors but a lot of the view is obscured buy the panniers.
But to sum up after 1st ride i am very pleased and cant wait to get out on some proper touring roads and to hopefully meet up with other guys on this forum for ride outs and meets.

Happy riding     

[O.C.]

A BIG welcome from me in the Lakes Deano.. this really is an excellent forum with good members and superb advice.... FREE ! 

You will not regret changing your 06 blade for the GTR which is a stunning bike...It must be said that the GTR is a bike with totally different ambitions than the blade, but it will hold its own when put to the test.

I spose it'll take a little while for you to get used to the GTR which is heavier (obviously) than the Blade, but once on the move it carries its weight low so its very agile.

The seat lowering option is, in my opinion, the best way to sort the 'tip toe' problem. If you lower the suspension then you run the risk of the bike grounding out that much easier, Kawasaki Gel seat is a good option as it is lower and most importantly narrower so it helps a lot. they occasionally come up on here or on fleabay.

There are other lower seat options available and I would suggest you check the  section on here that gives lots of details

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,12.0.html

Good luck and enjoy 

[Ubertours]

Welcome to the forum , I have the kawasaki gel seat on mine, if you want to try before you buy I am in St Columb Major so we could arrange a meet somewhere.

[Lonewolf]

Deano,  to the forum. Its no doubt a daunting transition for you going from a sports bike to the GTR, pondering whether you have done the right thing or not but rest assured you have. I also have an 07 plate black GTR and love it to bits.    It's a terrific machine.

Your'e in a great part of the UK for touring, I travel to Cornwall each year and usually stay at Launceston. Lovely part of the world.

Keep visiting us and if you have any questions......just ask.

[100milesaway]

  to the forum Deano. you have chosen the right place to be after becoming a GTR owner, lots of assistance and help should you need it  . Also lots of banter with a bit of a titter thrown in. Enjoy the bike, and the company on here.      Cheers Geoff

[Rusty]

   Yes Indeed .... Hello Deano .... this is a great place to be so the more the merrier !
  Glad you like the bike, it will do the miles you want with ease and comfort. As Mr Wolf says your neck of the woods is lovely and have been down there many times when the children were smaller ... and now they are bigger and gone we still go down there ! 
Fireblade ? Generally sports bikes are not for me but the blade is one bike I will just have to ride one day .. a test ride to get it out of my system ... I have had Hondas before and love the build quality but switched to the GTR for commuting comfort and all year round use .. it is a STUNNING bike all round and when you get used to the weight, which evaporates when you get going, you will just be smiling all day long ..... enjoy !

[Kwikasfuki]

Hi Deano and welcome to the forum.

You're best going down the route of getting a lower seat be it off the shelf or a custom one. Personally, I believe the lowering the bike affects the geometry of the bike.

We have the 2012 meet planned in the Cotswolds if you're interested

[Ziderman]

Hello there. Is you the real thing or Emit ? Lol
Poped over boarder yesterday to Bude down A39 lots bikes out. Used the gopro but won't post as too many beady eyed coppers on here Hehee
Did see a other new style Gtr with biggest set chicken strips I seen. None of you lot was it 

[Lonewolf]

Ziderman, go on just post the YouTube link, what's posted on here, stays on here.   

I'm sure we all have our mad moments from time to time!

[zedmeister]

Hi Deano welcome, are they still doing the bike meets at Mc Ds hale ??? tuesday's ???

ubertours --  we will be staying at Trewen Hall last in july, first in august, maybe see you at the above.

[Ubertours]

Hi Deano welcome, are they still doing the bike meets at Mc Ds hale ??? tuesday's ???

ubertours --  we will be staying at Trewen Hall last in july, first in august, maybe see you at the above.

PM me nearer the time for a meet, I know Trewen well- about 2 miles from here.

[O.C.]

Myself and Gill are visiting Cornwall for soe R & R in June, we are staying at the County Arms, Highertown, Truro

We're both looking forward to the holiday 

[Ziderman]

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Ziderman, go on just post the YouTube link, what's posted on here, stays on here.   

I'm sure we all have our mad moments from time to time!
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Actualy footage ain't too brill as used chest harness I use for kite surfing. Can't see speedo as go into 40 zone. Or the little bit White lining. Need to mount camera some where else.

[DEANO_RR]

Hi Deano welcome, are they still doing the bike meets at Mc Ds hale ??? tuesday's ???

ubertours --  we will be staying at Trewen Hall last in july, first in august, maybe see you at the above.

Hi zedmeister, yes they still meet at Mc Ds in Hayle on Tuesday nights. They havnt started yet this year but when weather gets warmer and evenings lighter probably about easter time they will start meeting again. I go most weeks when Im not working so may see you there when your down.

[jenros]

hi mate,welcome to the gtr site!,very very very informative bunch of guys,
im sure in a few more days you will be thinking why the hell didnt i take a ride on one of these before!!!!!!!!, you have made a excellent choice an im sure you wont regret it mate.
spent a weekend down there about 2yrs ago,went with my son (now 13),went to the seal sanctuary in gweek the 1st day an trip down,stayed in a small pub between penzance an lands end,cant think of the name off the top of my head now,but it was very good.
next morning we went about 1/2 ,on to lands end,,,not 1 vehicle in sight untill about 1mle away,,,stunning w/end we had,headed back up the coast road to newquay,(cracking run this is too!)followed most of the coast back up,got back about 10.30 at night.
enjoy your bike mate,an stay safe