Hello from jonkawasaki in Southampton!

[jonkawasaki]

Hello all!

I'm already busy browsing the forum and asking questions, but forgot to say a proper hello!

So, I'm Jon. I have just purchased, but not yet taken delivery of a mint condition 2010 Kawasaki GTR1400.  I hope to pick it up in a couple of weeks or so.  I'm a student living at home (not as bad as it sounds I can assure!) in Southampton.  I've just turned 21 and study MSci Oceanography at the University of Southampton, based in the National Oceanography Centre.

Yeesssss I know what you are all thinking....21...newly qualified....inexperienced....1400cc cruise missile.....student.....in debt....spoilt by parents....complete airhead etc. I can assure you all - this is not the case!! 

For the last two years I've been riding a Suzuki V-Strom DL650 and has served me very well indeed. However, I'm heavily reliant on my bike for transport everyday and needed something smoother, more comfortable and packed with electronic aids.  I considered BMW's, Honda's etc......but the big Kawasaki was the only real contender.  I will attempt to upload some photos of my new pride and joy shortly!

So if there are any members down Southampton way that want to meet up for a ride then feel free to get in touch!

Thanks all and look forward to future communications.

Jon

[jonkawasaki]

[Debs]

Hi Jon. I have recently changed from my 2009 GTR to the 2010 GTR the same colour as yours.

Lots of info on here and as much piss taking to from the oldies (O.C) in his   

I'm not too far away in Bournemouth. There is Burchy who lives in the New Forest, and another guy who is going to sign up soon named Andy who lives in Eastleigh.

[Charlie747]

 

[Kwikasfuki]

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

[Ant]

Welcome again, nice bike 

[Bryn]

Welcome along   

Bet your insurance premium stung a bit 

[O.C.]

Hi Jon. I have recently changed from my 2009 GTR to the 2010 GTR the same colour as yours.

Lots of info on here and as much piss taking to from the oldies (O.C) in his   

I'm not too far away in Bournemouth. There is Burchy who lives in the New Forest, and another guy who is going to sign up soon named Andy who lives in Eastleigh.

Great bike and bloody good choice Jon, my prediction is that you won't be dissapointed so  to this friendly and helpful forum

Now for the other matter......DEBS....just you wait......I don't get mad ~ I get even...Love ya really   

[Debs]

Now for the other matter......DEBS....just you wait......I don't get mad ~ I get even...Love ya really   

 

[Rusty]

Welcome Jon ... Nice to hear that you are on the forum .. Don't think anyone here could care less if you are young inexperienced or whatever ... You have a Gtr and that's what counts for a lot  !!, enjoy your new bike !!

[beegee]

vvveeerrrrryyy nice bike ;-)   ...   have the same

congrats  !  enjoy this bike and this forum ;-)

so long !

[Lonewolf]

Jon, a warm welcome to the forum....21yrs young! You could well be our youngest member yet. Just been looking at your photos, that's an interesting looking side stand set up. Certainly not standard, is that something you have had put on the GTR?

[shaggs147]

Welcome Jon, i think you've just brought down the average age of the owners down quite a bit. Good spot with the side stand Steve, maybe its been lowered?

[Burchy]

Hi Jon. I have recently changed from my 2009 GTR to the 2010 GTR the same colour as yours.

Lots of info on here and as much piss taking to from the oldies (O.C) in his   

I'm not too far away in Bournemouth. There is Burchy who lives in the New Forest, and another guy who is going to sign up soon named Andy who lives in Eastleigh.

That would be me, then, in Ashurst.  Nice bike.  Did you get it locally?

[Kwikasfuki]

Hi and welcome to the forum Jon.