Another debutant!

[Rynglieder]

Hello to all....

I've just watched the money disappear from my bank account in the direction of a dealer for the purchase of a new but pre-registered 2016 Grand Tourer, so I thought I had better gatecrash your forum as there will doubtless be many idiot questions to ask of you.

The bike is not actually in my hands yet, hopefully I will be able to pick it up over the next week or two but it was important to get the money out of our joint account before wifey spent it all on cushions again.

In 1983 I purchased a brand new Z1300A5, I was told "you may as well have the best one you can get as it will be the last new bike you ever have". She was right for 20 years – with the kids then grown up and the mortgage under control I wanted something newer and purchased a Suzuki GSX1400 as in 2003 it looked the best Old School bike around. There have been no regrets with the big Zook; it has now taken me through no less than 14 European countries in recent years. In 2009 I was starting to take the odd run out with a group of friends on their little Plastic Bullets and I fancied something a bit more agile so I bought a Z1000. The Zed is a great little bike but very uncomfortable on the backside after anything over 80 miles.

Most of the big mileage I do these days is touring and I have been eying up the GTR for some time. Decent fixed luggage and a fairing will be most welcome although the fact that it only has an exhaust pipe on one side has been off-putting – I know, it's a personal thing.......

I suppose that I should confess that I have never quite grasped the concept of Part Exchange and I still have all the above bikes in the garage. This is what will hold up the collection of my new steed, a grand chucking out session is currently underway in a desperate attempt to find some space for her.

Looking forward to the first ride and if there are any Midland riders who are happy to run at a sensible pace it would be good to hook up.

Stay safe.

Pete.

[zedmeister]

 

[Boomer]

  Pete.
Z1300s are awesome. I put 105k miles on my z1300/6 DFI.
Do ya still have it? I sold mine and still regret it.
The GTR is as smooth as the big Z and way more powerful.
Enjoy!

[pross]

Hi Rynglieder and welcome to the madhouse I mean forum .
There are no idiot questions on here but they may be answered by an idiot   

Enjoy the bike and forum Pete.
I am also in Stourbridge so when work/ weather  permits we can meet up .

[PRD]

Good to have you on board.

[PaulB]

Welcome along. You've chosen the perfect machine for munching the miles when touring. It's also perfect for taking off the luggage and playing "chase" with your mates on their plastic crotch-rockets; it handles unbelievably well for such a big bike. Hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised (but you may need to lose the Bridgestones...

Cheers

Paul B.

[Lonewolf]

 

[moayling]

Welcome to the madhouse


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[beegee]

Very welcome here

[O.C.]

welcome to the forum  Pete, just to repeat there aren't any daft questions, so dont be afraid to ask, there is a wealth of experience and knowledge available on here so your bound to get help and an answer,  its almost certain that you'll also enjoy  plenty good banter too

What colour bike did you get ?  Maybe post some pictures when it arrives

I know what you mean about the exhaust on one side only, it is possible to change this system for a twin pipe Muzzy set up, however its a fairly costly conversion

Anyway  good luck with the bike and maybe you will be able to attend our annual meet in North Yorkshire this summer, details of which are in the ride out section          

[Kylinski]

Welcome to the forum from a fellow newbie. Bought mine new just before crimbo.
Great bunch on here, lots of good info and banter 

[mikeyw64]

with you on the single sided exhaust.

Big bikes always look more balanced with dual cans

[StickyOne]

Hi Pete.
A seasoned biker indeed!
You'll enjoy the GTR without doubt, but you'll find you will be doing a few mods.
You mentioned your numb bum? You may find the GTR no better. Many upgrade the seat, so beware of that one.

[Rynglieder]

Pete.
Z1300s are awesome. I put 105k miles on my z1300/6 DFI.
Do ya still have it? I sold mine and still regret it.
The GTR is as smooth as the big Z and way more powerful.
Enjoy!

Yes, I've still got the old hippo, here she is on a little run we did out to Pershore last autumn: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rynglieder/29588185323/in/album-72157673674286692/

(Sorry about the external link, I have not worked out how to upload photos on here yet!)

[Rynglieder]

Hi Rynglieder and welcome to the madhouse I mean forum .
There are no idiot questions on here but they may be answered by an idiot   

Enjoy the bike and forum Pete.
I am also in Stourbridge so when work/ weather  permits we can meet up .

Yes, looks like we could be from the same part of Stourbridge as well - I'm certainly up for a meet up and run out at some point, hopefully I will get the GTR under me within a week or so but a family holiday in the Alps is going to wipe out the next couple of weekends. I suspect that by the time I have run it in it could be March!