New member huddersfield -looking for advice /bike

[natcar]

Looking for a new bike commuter 30-60 motorway miles with some longer trips- trying to justify the price over an old honda but got a 4-5k budget. Any pitfalls/unusual servicing requirements. How does it compare to the blackbird.

[O.C.]

Looking for a new bike commuter 30-60 motorway miles with some longer trips- trying to justify the price over an old honda but got a 4-5k budget. Any pitfalls/unusual servicing requirements. How does it compare to the blackbird.

It's even better.

Is your budget of 4-5K in addition to a part exchange price ? 

[natcar]

Been to look at one today decided I would rather be cold and wet and be able to filter than get stuck with the cars hadn't remembered how wide they are- nice bike I am sure - theres plenty on around 5k I was looking for older used bikes.

[Lonewolf]

You can filter perfectly well on a GTR even with the panniers on. The widest part of the bike is actually the mirrors, if they fit, everything else will naturally follow.

[MAG man]

I've got both, GTR and Blackbird.  'Bird is easier for filtering, as it's a little more nimble.  GTR better for motorway miles.

[Boomer]

Filtered into London for 3 years and round the M25 for 7 years on mine.
The bike filters fine with only an occasional mirror knock when dozy car/van drivers weave about.
Just push the mirror back into position and keep going.
The only thing I found irritating was the throttle snatch.
Fixed that with a Shoodabeen Decel Flash.

[onya_bike]

Looking for a new bike commuter 30-60 motorway miles with some longer trips- trying to justify the price over an old honda but got a 4-5k budget. Any pitfalls/unusual servicing requirements. How does it compare to the blackbird.

How did your search go? I am relocating to Thailand and my 2009, just reached 20k miles might be up for sale to an interested party.
In fact I will post it after talking to admin.
Pm me if you like. Phil

[Kwikasfuki]

Huddersfield? That's my neck of the woods! Whereabouts in Huddersfield?

I used to commute on my GTR for years. I averaged about 90 miles a day. No issues filtering etc.

It's brilliant for commuting, especially on motorway. I service my bike by myself about every 8k miles.