Original GTR14 engine bars......tested!

[PRD]

Never heard that one before. For the type of bike handling is excellent on GTR.

[virginiajim]

I really like the look of these.  Expensive but so much better looking than the tubular ones.  Having almost binned it a couple of weeks ago when I lost the front ( roundabout + heavy rain + diesel is not a good combination )  I have been looking into crash bars.  Just on the subject, and something that perhaps would be better on a new post, a mate of mine told me, after my little scare, that he had heard that the GTR could be prone to losing the front end.  Anybody else ever come across this rumour???

Any bike could 'lose' the front end on diesel/water/curves....  Even more so if the tires aren't properly inflated or worn.

The GTR/C14 is not prone to losing anything except the side cases, at least whilst anyone is watching.  I've never experienced anything like that.  Does your mate ride a GTR?  I haven't heard of that and I've been riding a GTR/C14 since 2007.  It's the best bike I've ever ridden.

[jayjay10117]

Any bike could 'lose' the front end on diesel/water/curves....  Even more so if the tires aren't properly inflated or worn.

The GTR/C14 is not prone to losing anything except the side cases, at least whilst anyone is watching.  I've never experienced anything like that.  Does your mate ride a GTR?  I haven't heard of that and I've been riding a GTR/C14 since 2007.  It's the best bike I've ever ridden.

No he was on an R1200RT.  I've not had the GTR for long but have hankered for one for years.  I am not disappointed in it in any way and it is a great handling bike.  The tyres were good though I was within the last 30 miles of home after a trip to France.  I did keep an eye on tyre pressures via the sensorsduring the trip but it would appear from other threads on here that they are not always to be trusted.  I understand that diesel can be anywhere, I suppose it's just that I wondered if suspension settings can have a major influence on situations like this.  Have found settings on the site so intend to check where mine are in relation to the approved or tried and tested ones

[GTRpilot]

I think you have answered your own question, "Roundabout, heavy rain and diesel", your mate may have missed the diesel that caught you out, if he was on a slightly different line?
On diesel, generally, everyone's a passenger 

[GTRpilot]

Genuine Kawasaki bars, seen here:-


Not sure if they're the same part for 2015 model, but well impressed with these, just a small scuff that should lift out with a bit of wet n dry!
If you're looking for these sure it was £240 new I paid from a German dealer, not the £399 Appleyards want, but still cheap compared to a fairing!

I like the look of those, but they appear to have increased in price somewhat.

[jayjay10117]

   and as I can think of nothing else that fulfills my needs any better, I intend to keep this one for a while.  Perhaps a set of these bars is called for...despite the price   

Oh and sorry snowr0 for hi-jacking your post

[virginiajim]

No he was on an R1200RT. 

Say no more.....

[O.C.]

I really like the look of these.  Expensive but so much better looking than the tubular ones.  Having almost binned it a couple of weeks ago when I lost the front ( roundabout + heavy rain + diesel is not a good combination )  I have been looking into crash bars.  Just on the subject, and something that perhaps would be better on a new post, a mate of mine told me, after my little scare, that he had heard that the GTR could be prone to losing the front end.  Anybody else ever come across this rumour???

jayjay, the straight reply to your comment that the GTR may be prone to losing the front end is.....it isn't, I don't know where your friend got this idea from    

With regard to the fitment if the Kawasaki crash protectors ~~~ be careful, as according to kawasaki they no longer service these particular bars, and despite me asking them if they would fit my own 2016 bike they suggested that I contact my dealer, what I'm saying is make sure they will fit your bike before buying     

[snowy]

I like the look of those, but they appear to have increased in price somewhat.

I'll try and look out the receipt from where I got them last year, trust me I really wouldn't have paid £400 for them!
Appleyards on eBay asking same price this year as last.
But in hindsight................................................

[pross]

I'll try and look out the receipt from where I got them last year, trust me I really wouldn't have paid £400 for them!
Appleyards on eBay asking same price this year as last.
But in hindsight................................................

I saw the price at  Appleyards but they didn't know if they would fit my 64 plate  and I had some enterprise pannier frames so bought the fronts for £170 I think they was but like the look of the others better I would have probably paid it if I new they fitted

[GTRpilot]

I'll try and look out the receipt from where I got them last year, trust me I really wouldn't have paid £400 for them!
Appleyards on eBay asking same price this year as last.
But in hindsight................................................

I have a mate who was so excited about his first trip to Europe (Assen WSB), when we rode onto the ferry at Hull, he just got off the bike and walked away, no side stand or anything, luckily his soft luggage saved most of it, however the 30+ bikers who saw it made sure he remembered it for the duration of the crossing 

[jayjay10117]

   Can't believe it was ever mentioned again 

[PaulB]

  and as I can think of nothing else that fulfills my needs any better, I intend to keep this one for a while.  Perhaps a set of these bars is called for...despite the price   

Oh and sorry snowr0 for hi-jacking your post

I'm 99% certain that those crash bars (as shown on snowr0's bike) were only available for (and will only fit) the original GTR. Owners of the newer version are lucky enough to have a choice of tubular crash bars from various manufacturers all at a much more reasonable price.

Cheers

Paul B.

[O.C.]

this afternoon I spoke with my mate at my dealer, he has spoken with kawasaki technical and they will not confirm that the kawasaki accessory bars will fit the later model bikes.

I'm a bit pissed off because I would definitely get some for mine.

It's a big and potentially expensive gamble to buy a set if they wont fit -- if any of you want to take the chance its up to you   

ABTW let me know if they do fit and I'll get myself a set

[snowy]

Sure Paul B is right as the fairing lowers / rad vents allow access to a good mounting point unlike the early one where you have to cut holes!
Found the place where I bought them, amazed at what they stock!    :-

http://www.kfm-motorraeder.de/cms/original-ersatzteile/kawasaki-motorrad-teile?itemid=123CPS0032

Was Euro 350 May 2015, when the Euro was at a good exchange rate sure it worked out about £250, bit different now.