collect the GTR tomorrow.......yeeeeehaaa!!!!!

[Winston Smith]

You already have the tall screen on it.  They became standard on the 2010 but most folk installed them on earlier models.  That one is the tall screen on the pics

[PIGINAWIG]

Thanks for that - the bike is a 2008 model - abs, tyre sensors etc.... all standard I reckon?  Managed 200 miles on a full tank and the range is saying 40 left - happy with that, although the going was slow on the motorway and I went steady on the revs!

The previous owner must have changed the screen?

Cheers lads.

Pig.

[Winston Smith]

I always found the best position for the screen was about an inch and a half up. 

Good run fuel wise - it will quickly be down in the 160 - 180's when you start to really ride it 

[O.C.]

Much has been said about the screen height on the GTR and as Winnie says adjusting the screen to somewhere less than fully extended can provide comfortable protection 

I have to say that I like some wind noise,  its part of riding a bike....my car provides soundless, soulless transportation  

[Winston Smith]

 

That's why I got a cabriolet too!

[PIGINAWIG]

Had a rethink on the satnav - have just ordered the genuine kwacker mount - £41.00 from Daytona in Ruislip. Collect next Tuesday - just in case the one I hammered in the top yolk works loose......

It's a good position for the nav - but the devil in me wants to mount in on top of the clocks, at the base of the screen.....

Only way of doing it would be to remove all the clocks housing and bolt one to it - but..... the clocks are not mounted solid - designed for a bit of movement, so not really an option. I'll admit defeat.......

If I did remove the clocks, there's definitely some solid metalwork behind them to mount from - too much hassle and I'm happy with the top yolk mount.

Ho hum...... took it for a blast today in the dry - very nice etc and plenty of power for me, but..... appears the discs have a minor warp! They look in good order and stop the bike well, but summink ain't right.....

I'll take to Daytonas in Ruislip and see what they think...... bugger!!

[viper]

i found the kawa satnav mount a bit low down for me, so ive now gone to a yolk mount with a 2 inch long arm which positions the satnav right under the clocks when looking at it, much easier to just glance dowm at it now

[O.C.]

Had a rethink on the satnav - have just ordered the genuine kwacker mount - £41.00 from Daytona in Ruislip. Collect next Tuesday - just in case the one I hammered in the top yolk works loose......

It's a good position for the nav - but the devil in me wants to mount in on top of the clocks, at the base of the screen.....

Only way of doing it would be to remove all the clocks housing and bolt one to it - but..... the clocks are not mounted solid - designed for a bit of movement, so not really an option. I'll admit defeat.......

If I did remove the clocks, there's definitely some solid metalwork behind them to mount from - too much hassle and I'm happy with the top yolk mount.

Ho hum...... took it for a blast today in the dry - very nice etc and plenty of power for me, but..... appears the discs have a minor warp! They look in good order and stop the bike well, but summink ain't right.....

I'll take to Daytonas in Ruislip and see what they think...... bugger!!

the Kawasaki version is very good as it fits and is stable, a yolk mount, which I haven't tried, will no doubt raise the device somewhat

I had high level Touratech mount on a GT 1300 BMW and frankly it was next to useless as it vibrated so badly that it was impossible to see any instruction on the Device screen 

This is how the Kawasaki mount looks when fitted...sorry its a pic from a previous GTR not my current bike, but it should give you some idea 

[PIGINAWIG]

Thanks for the pic - I have a couple of differing ram mount balls mounts, so I'll easily be able to make the kwacker mount flexible for height etc. Ordered a few more bits for yesterday - Cee Bailey (spelling?!) ultra touring screen - massive!! grip puppy handlebar grips, a cruise control module, a decent 90 litre waterproof bag - saves buying a top box and has masses of room. Was gonna get a decent race can, but she's a tourer, so will keep the standard can.
Bit concerned about the discs at the front - will drop it in for a full service as I would like the shaft drive all checked over etc... I did a engine oil change/filter this morning - nice and easy as well. Pics to follow of the screen when it arrives and the cruise control module.

Cheers,

Pig

[Lonewolf]

The Grip Puppies are brilliant. 

[PIGINAWIG]

The Grip Puppies are brilliant.

Good to know - cheers!

[Rusty]

Piggy ... if you have ANY money left then the way to stop those wet cold rain sodden days is to invest in some Rukka kit ( I can hear everyone moaning now !!  ) I commute a lot and it is worth EVERY penny believe me 

[Boomer]

Welcome aboard PigInAWig.
Screenwise most of us lankys have fitted aftermarket screens.
Some like the CeeBaileys, I prefer the CalSci.
I'm 6'4" and the +6" suits me fine. They go to +7.5".

What tyres does it have fitted? They look like Pilot Road 2 which are good.
If you ride in the wet a lot (who doesn't?) then the PR3s are better.

The GTR will show a clean pair of heels to most cars and bikes.
On the A3 between Frankfurt and Bonn I managed a sustained 155Mph for 20 mins with the OEM (tiny) screen and the panniers fitted.
My neck suffered and I only got 36Mpg on that tankful but it was a hoot.
I was playing with some German bloke on a ZX12R.
We both had a hoot and exchanged grins as we both filled up.

[PIGINAWIG]

I already have Rukka gear! The jacket and trousers were over £1500.00!!!!!  I did get top of the range Heine Gerik stuff, but it was absolutely shite. Leaked like a fakkin toilet! I just bought the Daytona touring boots from Heine Gerick and those fekkers are going back as well - over £300 for a pair of boots and they leak as well! Dunno what boots to replace em with tho? They're only a month old......

Tyres are indeed pilot 2's - may go for continentals when they're due a change, probably still got 3-5000 miles in the 2's yet. If I can get a good deal, then I'll definitely get pilot 3's.

Have only got up to about a ton on the old girl so far - look forward to stretching her legs when I'm abroad and it's dry......

Cheeers,

Pig.

[Lonewolf]

I went for the HG stuff in October last year, Pro Shell Goretex etc. Absolutely cannot fault it. I've been caught out in many a torrential downpour and not a drop of water has got through the garments.
On Rusty's advice I did buy some Rukka gloves and they too are brilliant. As for boots, I use Altberg Clubman Classics. Again cannot fault them, warm, dry and so far not a drop of water has got through them.