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Started by cpettifer, September 19, 2011, 02:16:54 PM

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cpettifer

Hi there... After much deliberation I bought a GTR. :) I pick it up on Friday. 2010 model (but brand new) in the magnesium grey / bronze colour.

It's fair to say I can't wait!!
Current - Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Previously - Kawasaki Versys, Honda 650 Deauville, Honda 125 Varadero

stoketim

hello and welcome you will love it :D
Here for a good time, not along time

Lonewolf

Hi, welcome along. Boy is the week going to drag for you!  ;D
Congrats though on choosing a terrific machine.

Rusty

Well done you  .... a decision that you will never regret .... there are a lot of boys here with a few years in ( me too )  ;D who have had a few bikes over the years and just so many are saying that this IS the best bike they have ever purchased ... it is for me !
Only 4 more sleeps for you then !
Enjoy and welcome to the site.

cpettifer

Glad I got my insurance changeover sorted today. Hopefully I'll have forgotten about the fact it's more than doubled by the time I pick the bike up! Not much of a surprise though, given that I've more than doubled in power etc!
Current - Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Previously - Kawasaki Versys, Honda 650 Deauville, Honda 125 Varadero

Lonewolf

What did you have before? You'll soon drift off into your own world when you take posession of the beast and forget that its just cost you an arm and a leg.

cpettifer

I'm moving from a Kawasaki Versys. Staying within the tribe! I tried a BMW R1200RT, but found it somewhat boring by comparison. Most of my riding is my motorway commute to work, so wanted something better for that than my Versys (which the BMW would have been fine for), but also something with that bit extra for those occasions when my mood is different.
Current - Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Previously - Kawasaki Versys, Honda 650 Deauville, Honda 125 Varadero

Lonewolf

You've hit the nail on the head then in that case. Don't forget to put some photos of the beast on here when you get it.

cpettifer

I thought I probably had. Heart was saying GTR, head was saying BMW. Went with the heart decision, life is often so much more fulfilling that way!

Will snap away when I get it. I just got a new phone and have been impressed by the camera on it (for once), so may get snap happy!
Current - Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Previously - Kawasaki Versys, Honda 650 Deauville, Honda 125 Varadero

100milesaway

#9
Welcome ;D enjoy the forum and the bike, I'm sure you will love it. Happy days ;D ;D. Regards Geoff
What would you rather be   or a wasp?

Kwikasfuki

Hi and welcome.

Enjoy the bike and the huge grin you'll have. Good choice of colour as well
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GTRPete

Enjoy the bike mate and don't forget the eco mode if you are chugging around on motorways.  It can make a big difference on your tank range.  You have of course picked the best colour as well.  I've done 17k miles on the M4 between bristol and newport in the last 12 months and its been brilliant

cpettifer

Current - Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Previously - Kawasaki Versys, Honda 650 Deauville, Honda 125 Varadero

Lonewolf

Quote from: cpettifer on September 22, 2011, 10:32:46 AM
1 SLEEP TO GO!!
Ha, yes. Probably no sleep for you tonight though in reality.  ;D

simbad

All the best for your new bike. I've had 3 RT's in the past and am growing to like the GTR.  Safe riding ...