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Title: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 20 January 2017, 10:50 PM
Well, I figured it's well past time to start a thread documenting my GSX1400 ownership.....

After many years without bikes, followed by a divorce (not a coincidence) I decided it was well past time to get back in the saddle.  There wasn't a day went by when I hadn't wanted to get back on a bike, now I finally could.

While I had always wanted a Moto Guzzi - price was an issue as well as a requirement for a good reliable bike I could ride daily and enjoy both commuting and on weekends.

After much research it came down to a classic style muscle bike - either the GSX1400 or XJR1300.  Sense prevailed.

I was fortunate that at that that time Bov was selling his beautiful black K7. (A decision he probably regretted at some point afterward)

At the time it had around 67,000 kms on the clock, 1 owner from new with a full service history and rego.

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To view the full gallery click Here (http://"https://picasaweb.google.com/bov1400/20111028?authuser=0&feat=directlink")

I was very fortunate in that the bike had a good range of mods which Bov had taken the financial hit for.  Thanks Bov!

They included:

Full Carbon Akrapovic exhaust system
Power Commander PCIII
K&N Air Filter
GI Pro Gear Indicator
Ignition Advancer
Mini Led Indicators
Stainless Org oil cooler cover
Custom Seat (John Moorehouse)
Michelin PR2's (new)
Iridium plugs
Braided Front, Rear & Clutch Lines
Progressive Front Springs
Givi Box & Rack

To say I was very happy to complete that purchase is an understatement !


So after a gap of some 20 years, I was "Back in Black" !
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 20 January 2017, 10:51 PM
17 November 2011

Anyway....  as so often happens when one has a shiny new anything - it doesn't take long to get it's first 'scratches'.

After picking the bike up from Bov in the morning, and riding it to work and then home all uneventfully (but fun) I decided to go to the shops. When I got home I kicked the sidestand down and lowered the bike on to it....
...or I would have done had I actually pushed the stand down all the way.

So a 220 odd kg bike is suddenly on its side, and on my wrist, all at the same time.

As the queen would say "We are not amused". 

Turns out I didn't have the right technique to lift the bike back onto its wheels and this certainly wasn't the time to learn... I wanted to avoid any extra damage !

Anyway after copping a serve from the bloke I was living with "You shouldn't ride any bike you can't pick up", he helped me to pick it up out of the slowly forming pool of petrol leaking from the tank.

The butcher's bill was:
Broken clutch lever.
Bent / loose LH mirror
Lots of scrapes on the LH side crankcase cover.
The surround to the clocks took a small hit and they loosened off.
Tiny mark in the paint on the front guard.

At least I didn't drop it the other way onto that nice Akra can!


Ah well, it was an excuse to get some adjustable SR Racing levers anyway.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 20 January 2017, 10:52 PM
6 September 2013

Three weeks previously the 1400 (my only running bike) went in for a service and they found the sprocket carrier had failed or at least was that close to failing it was dangerous.

Given the bike was discontinued there were apparently no spares in Australia. Of course.  :(

So they said they'd get one from Japan....

Three weeks later... and today I find out that Suzuki Japan have advised they won't be able to ship one until 15 September. FFS !!!!!
So it'll be ANOTHER 2 -3 weeks before I get the damn thing back
Withdrawal symptoms well and truly kicked in !

20 September 2013

I got a call, the part had arrived the previous day and the bike is now ready to go. 

I was $985 poorer.   :angry:  (Full service, labour, fluids, sprocket carrier, sprockets, chain)
Oh and that price is after a discount.  :wacko:

That's a shitload of money and I'll know better next time to come on the .org first !!!!!!
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 20 January 2017, 10:53 PM
26 May 2014

Had a little off last week - hit the back of a ute on the highway   :blush:
Saw it in time to wash off about 99% of my speed but just not QUITE enough.
Low speed impact and dropped it on the RHS.

The good news - I'm uninjured.

The care had a slightly damaged number plate and some paint transfer to my front guard.

My front guard didn't even break but I'm not sure if I might not have hit his tow bar on the way through.

The handlebars are bent (perfect excuse for a straighter set of bars maybe renthals), the bracket holding the front brake M/C is broken (zip tied that for now).  My crash knobs and case sliders saved any more serious damage to the side. A few aesthetic scratches to the carbon akro can - nothing a new sticker wouldn't fix.

I managed to ride it home - carefully. Bars bent made it a little interesting.
There was no real vibration noticeable even at speed (100kmh was fine, with care and about 2 miles following distance...).  Under braking however it was really odd and jerky which leads me to believe that perhaps the rim is damaged (nothing visible) or the forks are..... (Bloody hope not though).

Certainly there would be at least some alignment issues......


I subsequently went through all the insurance palaver...

5 June 2014

GOOD NEWS !!!!  :)

Just got a call from QBE and they are going to fix my bike. (I'll be in the hole the $500 excess)

I was astounded though when they said that the repair quote is $3,285.30 !  :o
As far as I can tell all that is damaged is
1. The R&G case sliders
2. The bracket holding the front brake M/C.
3. The handlebars.

There may have been more, of course, but QGE won't give me a copy of the quote.  I'll have to ask the repairers if they can enlighten me as I am interested.

I was thinking of Renthal bars instead of the standard Suzuki, but they will only put it back "as was" - with genuine Suzuki bars.  Apparently not interested in saving money which would keep us both happy ?!

The not so good news is that they have quoted a repair time of 4 weeks !
Apparently they may have to source parts from Japan and Suzuki takes 3-4 weeks to send them.

So that will be a total of 6 weeks without the bike....... what a prospect !


Some time later.....

Bike back on the road (the right way up) and as good as its ever been  :)  :wub:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 11:47 AM
21 January 2015

Had a wee bit of drama. Had ridden the bike to work at Centrelink Goodna (well, I was working there that day!)

As I exited the car park, I heard a bit of a noise as I crossed a steel speed bump in the car park then suddenly the rear was skating all over the place. My initial thought was catastrophic rear tyre failure.... until I looked back and saw a HUGE trail of oil....  I managed to turn the bike around and ride it to the McDonalds' car park (just across the street) where I parked it and where it enthusiastically continued to pour oil on the ground a rate substantially faster than my Land Rover ever has!  At least the large sump capacity meant there was still plenty of oil in it so at least there won't be any engine damage......

As it transpires I had managed to destroy the sump.  I think it was a 1/10,000 chance - the sump plug must have contacted one the the bolts which holds the speed bump to the driveway... causing this:

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Anyway I figure that even with the $150 tow (cash) I should get out of it as DIY for less than or approx. same as an insurance excess, but without having to claim and see my premium rise......

It wouldn't be so bad except that I managed to rip the rear end out of my Defender on the weekend.....  no wonder the missus is unhappy. :(

15 March 2015

Had been really busy with all sorts of other shit going on but having purchased the parts at a good price from Springwood Suzuki I finally got around to fixing it myself!

Before:

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After:

:D   :D   :D

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Certainly a big sense of satisfaction having done it myself and learned a few things along the way.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 11:49 AM
17 March 2015

First time back on the road since the sump fix....

Got about 10 metres down the road... whoa that's skaty.... better check tyre pressures next servo.  100 metres down the road - cough cough splutter, Oh **** fuel.  Pulled into to servo and fuelled up. FULL tank required.  Hmm, checked tyre pressures. They were at 26/24 jeepers....  so I fixed that to 36/38.  As I rode off it was still a bit hesitant when on and off the throttle - fuel starvation I guess - but this soon settled down.  Took it for a decent run - seems to be going good now.  Finally !


September 2015

Naturally the bulk of the time has just been spent riding and enjoying the bike !

There are a few niggling things which do need sorting.

The adjusters on the rear shocks are buggered and I just can't get it set up right, so I'm going to get those rebuilt.

I have ordered a set of Renthal 758 bars which I'll fill with silicone so hopefully get my wrists a bit straighter (and less sore) and remove the vibe I've been experiencing from the bars.
I'll get some bar end mirrors to replace the wing mirrors at the same time. For some reason the mirrors I currently have are just the right height to hit 4WD mirrors when I am filtering.

Getting a set of SR Racing adjustable shorty levers, so my 'normal length' SR racing adjustable levers will be available for sale soon if anyone is chasing them here is Australia.

The brakes have been shitting me for a while so I paid a visit to Metal Gear and got a set of discs and pads for front and rear - walked out $600 lighter (got a slight deal which essentially equalled free rear pads).

I also need some new tyres.  Not sure how many kilometres we can normally expect from a set of Michelin PR2's but they were new when I bought the bike from Bov at 67,000 kms and it's just ticked over the 89,000 km mark so that's probably a good run.  Some PR4's will be replacing them. I wonder where the best place in Brissy to buy them is? (I'm on the north side).

Debating whether I need chain and sprockets as well. Not sure. These were last replaced 20 September 2013. What sort of life is usual for these?  Best way to tell if replacement needed?   


Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 11:51 AM
October 2015






Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 11:54 AM
30 October 2015

Well I'm dropping the bike off tomorrow for the shop to attack it and strip a few bits off.
Hopefully the new (2nd hand) GSXR 4-pot calipers will arrive soon.  (Tracking says they are now in Sydney so should be OK)

Then its off to the Powdercoater for most of the bits, and the exhaust home to try to clean it and polish it up !
The rear shocks will be going in for a rebuild.

Still waiting on some bits from Oberon but the bars can be done any time so not worried about that.

Finally some progress.....
 
It's gonna be like a new bike! (in due course).  Let's hope the whole process doesn't take TOO long....

2 November 2015

Well the shotgun is sold, so now I actually have the $ in the bank to pay for this stuff.... which is, umm, handy.

Hopefully will be able to drop the stuff to the PC late this week.
Still waiting for the front calipers to arrive so I hope they get here in the next few days !

3 November 2015

Well I got home yesterday and the calipers are here!  The seller in the USA did a great job of packing them, oiling them and double wrapping them to keep them protected.  Very happy. Off to MetalGear tomorrow to swap the 1400 front pads for GSXR600 pads.

The shop will have the bits off the bike late this week so I can drop to the PC - but unfortunately he doesn't work weekends... hmmmm....

7 November 2015

Well a few more goodies have arrived in the post in recent times.

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1326.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu660%2FLandyvlad375%2FSuzuki%2520GSX1400%2Fmore%2520parts_zpsghym6bd3.jpg&hash=ba21c7cea2953042a27c4a9776462fcc5a43f454)

Oberon risers, pre-load adjusters, bar ends.

As I may have mentioned I'll try the Renthal 758's in the OEM risers first, but I suspect the Oberon risers will be going on after that to bring it back up to roughly standard height.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 11:56 AM
7 November 2015

More progress.

The bike is apart (well, as far as it needs to be)...

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I've found a novel way for people without off-street parking to store their bikes..

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or that may just be a pic of all the parts I have to send off for powder-coating.


I have these at home...

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which I now have to get off my arse and polish.....
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 11:58 AM
8 November 2015

Well I've made a start on the pipe polishing...

but it takes bloody ages.

In the photo below is a before and 'during' ... the latter being so far just attacking it with the grey compound.

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There are still some marks that won't come off no matter how much I attack it with polish.   
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:00 PM
12 November 2015

Well I just got a call from the powdercoater.  Parts should be ready to pick up by Friday lunchtime

13 November 2015

The polishing is on the back burner briefly. The bloody 200mm wheels I got don't fit on my 250mm bench grinder - spindle is too large,  Hopefully be able to sort that out with tradetools tomorrow,

Shocks will be finished Friday next week, and the rest of the bike should be ready for those to pop on by then (I hope)

I've got the parts back from PC and dropped them off to the bike shop.  They look great. 

Wheels look awesome shod with a new set of PR4's.

Teaser:
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The wheels appear to vary in colour in different light. Of late its been raining and cloudy and they do look darker. 

Everyone who has seen them reckons they look awesome 'in person' so to speak.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:02 PM
More progress:

Having done the initial polishing on a wheel attached to the drill, I changed to a series of wheels on the bench grinder.

One little hiccup was that the M16 thread tapered spindle I had, while the correct thread, wouldn't slide over the larger diameter spindle? on the grinder.

Out with the angle grinder... sorted! 

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Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:03 PM
Having worked up to blue compound on the mop wheel, I reckon they've come up pretty good, even though this photo doesn't do it justice it gives some indication......

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BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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A bit of autosol tomorrow and they'll be finished.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:05 PM
23 November 2015

Well I just heard from the bike shop - she's being put back together... :) Can't wait !

A couple of teaser pics:

Note that the springs have been powdercoated (still red but now they match the wheel colour)

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsx1400.org%2Fgsx1400_board%2Fuploads%2Fpost-16931-0-66352600-1448244663.jpg&hash=c5a4b8e390f77230f95dd8db4f4519ba6e05b222)

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Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:08 PM
24 November 2015

RESULT !!!

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1326.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu660%2FLandyvlad375%2FSuzuki%2520GSX1400%2FP1030116_zpsofxqflx0.jpg&hash=0b9d6cc1c5d40f9821fdeee3037543f442d84329)

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Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:10 PM
Verdict on the 4-pot calipers?

Hard to be scientific about it as I also replaced rotors and pads but I think the braking has improved over the stock setup.

At the very least a 4-pot is cheaper to rebuild than the Tokico 6 pot calipers and in my view less likely to have the stuck piston issues....

For future reference:  Suitable direct changeover 4-pots are 01 - 03 GSX-R600 or 00 - 03 GSX-R750


25 November 2015

Well I got stuck in and did a "poor mans" tail tidy.  Also fitted some new indicators to the rear (will do the fronts another day)

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1326.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu660%2FLandyvlad375%2FSuzuki%2520GSX1400%2Ftail%2520tidy_zpsxt8yqdjw.jpg&hash=b73ca36fa15f41828f55e50f0ee1ac467dad1a71)

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Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:14 PM
28 November 2015

I got some stainless swingarm pivot covers from a bloke in the UK.  So much nicer than the plastic ones...

Here are some comparison pics:

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Before:
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After:
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A bit of colour for the tank:

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Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:16 PM
Some comparative photos - Before & After


Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January 2017, 12:19 PM
Just realised.

When I bought this bike from Bov in November 2011 it had 67,000 kms on it.  It's now sitting at 103 plus change.
That's 36,000 odd kilometres I've put on it, in the five years I've had her.  And still loving it as much as the day I bought it.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: ogrimark on Friday, 27 January 2017, 02:31 AM
The Red wheel look a lot better on then they did in the boot of the car. seems to have toned them down a tad.
when i say tad i mean fuk load.  :grin:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 27 January 2017, 08:46 AM
Yeah the lighting in that boot shot was harsh !
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Del on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 03:43 AM
nice mods Mike :)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 03:56 AM
a very nice bike vlad

a credit to you some very nice mods  :drool:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Blubber on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 05:35 AM
Yes,  nice
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: ARH on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 06:17 AM
Nice... but I m sure the weight of all that black paint is what makes it slower.   After all we all know that blue and white paint is lighter. ..... ahem... hat coat door..... :rofl2:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Mrg on Wednesday, 01 February 2017, 10:38 PM
yea I like the bike and those metal cover are cool to must have a look for some of them  nice  :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Mick_J on Thursday, 09 February 2017, 08:48 PM
Very nice job there  :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Friday, 10 February 2017, 01:07 AM
Quote from: ARH on Tuesday, 31 January  2017, 06:17 AM
Nice... but I m sure the weight of all that black paint is what makes it slower.   After all we all know that blue and white paint is lighter. ..... ahem... hat coat door..... :rofl2:

now you done it  :doh:
following your reasoning the primer grey ones should be fastest of all . :hat:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 04:04 PM
Figured I should probably sit down and list the mods to my bike â€" both what I inherited from Bov and have done myself.

My GSX1400 mods

Performance
Full Akropovic Stainless 4 into 1 with carbon can
Power Commander PC3
K&N Air Filter
Ignition Advancer
PAIRS blanked
Irridium plugs
Progressive Front Springs
Rebuilt rear shocks with OEM springs
Braided Front, Rear & Clutch Lines
Replaced front brake calipers (with 4 pots ex GSX-R 600/750)
Metalgear brake rotors and pads
Michelin PR4’s

Comfort & Convenience
Renthal 758 handlebars
Reprofiled seat (by John Moorehouse)
GI Pro Gear Indicator
SDR adjustable levers
Magazi mirrors

Protective & Cosmetic
Tail tidy
LED Indicators
R&G case sliders
Stainless Oil Cooler guard  (an ‘old’ org one…)
Stainless swingarm pivot covers
Powdercoated: wheels, rear springs, swingarm, torque arm, chain adjuster blocks, rear hangers, brake calipers
Red anodised fuel cap bolts
Vinyl tank protector

Accessories
Givi rack and Top Box




Jeez, that adds up when you write it all down eh....
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: gsxbarmy on Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 04:11 PM
Never.......NEVER add up what you spend on your bike. It wasn't until I put mine back to standard to sell it that I realised quite how much I had spent on it over the years until I listed all the bits for selling.....

Dammit it's a hobby......I enjoyed it so what the heck.

But glad I never did the sums before!

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 04:28 PM
Oh I don't mean it adds up in $$$ (but you are right unless Mrs Vlad is reading this then umm where did you get THAT crazy idea!)  I was talking about just the amount of STUFF !
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 27 January 2018, 09:28 PM
reserved
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Red Biker on Saturday, 27 January 2018, 09:33 PM
I keep a spread sheet to record all costs. Big mistake!
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Saturday, 27 January 2018, 09:37 PM

Well I managed to get the rear wheel back into the 1400 (bastard of a job) and gave her a good wash.

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.landyvlad.net%2Fpiwigo%2F_data%2Fi%2Fupload%2F2018%2F01%2F27%2F20180127202728-bde76030-me.jpg&hash=6eb203446432bfa1ad64c0cf31112b77b53dbfea)


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[/size]Prior to the clean the chain was CAKED in rubbish....I cleaned the chain with Kero and lubed it with some vmx80 (cheers @grog[size=78%]

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[/size]Take my word for it, that is a minor miracle.Figured that the battery would be dead and I'd have to put it on the charger... nope. Gave it the electric boot and the starter kicked in nice and strong.  Sure it's got a miss or two but it has been lonely for 6 months....
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 01:58 AM
Lookin good Vlad   :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: lloydjames on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 03:03 AM
Looks great.. Always had a thing for black and red bikes  :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 05:23 AM
Yep, looks good Mike. Take the girl out for a twirl, been a while.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: lil4399 on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 05:39 AM
It's amazing just what we end up "investing" in our toys.

Having just purchased mine (and not even got it home yet) I have already started a list of mods to be done but, apart from a service and any urgent jobs (like checking all brake and fuel lines) it will be a summer of riding and parts accumulation ready for winter. :smoke:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Red Biker on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 05:55 AM
Yeah looks great Vlad, My wheels are away at the moment being coated 'Wizaed Red'  :onya:

Bit ironic that you have Angels on your wheels and the grim reaper on your tank  :devil:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 08:24 AM
Not Angels mate - Michie PR4's






AAAAAARRGHHH - I was just about to take her for a run and it suddenly starts raining !!!!  Hasn't rained for a week or so at least, and not this heavy for a while.






Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 08:53 AM
That's a bugger Mike, oh well, back to lawnmower hunting.

There's a wee trick to this lawn mowing, get the Mrs to do it.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Andre on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 07:22 PM
Quote from: lil4399 on Sunday, 28 January  2018, 05:39 AM
It's amazing just what we end up "investing" in our toys.

Having just purchased mine (and not even got it home yet) I have already started a list of mods to be done but, apart from a service and any urgent jobs (like checking all brake and fuel lines) it will be a summer of riding and parts accumulation ready for winter. :smoke:

I do keep the receipts but refuse to add 'em all up in order to avoid being put in a mental ward.

It's enough to have a list of most of the things to buy (including prices and where to buy) until season starts. Maybe I should start a list of banks to rob as well.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: ARH on Sunday, 28 January 2018, 10:17 PM
Andre... I like your sense of humour.... very 'un-German like '  :happy1:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Andre on Monday, 29 January 2018, 02:11 AM
Thanks  :) Them 'mericans thought so too. Often laughed there asses off.

I do not consider myself German. I do not like associating with Germans (of cause there are exceptions). For one of many things I dislike their lack (or type) of humor and the many fine examples of "stick-in-the-ass" people and their intrigant behavior. Certainly one can find that all over the world. Just as people with respected "German" qualities can be found everywhere. And I am sure I have some un-fine characteristics myself.

One  (and I have done so extensively over long periods in three countries) only has to observe how people in dire circumstances are treated by their fellows. These situations are great to see what men/women are made of. I like statistics. Putting my observations into statistical terms, there are certainly more outliers (in regards to what I consider acceptable behavior) in Germany as compared to the other 2 countries.

I had a severe culture shock when I came back to Germany after spending 20 years abroad. Took me many years to  learn to deal with it. My experiences have been mine and were limited to the places I have lived within these countries and the times I was there!!! Others may have very different  experiences in the varying countries and at different times. But mine are what they are.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: ARH on Monday, 29 January 2018, 03:49 AM
Completely with you on that one Andre.... having been 'away' from the UK and lived in 4 different countries over the last 14 years has certainly brought me a new perspective as well!  Any time I'm home and talking to folks who have not had the opportunities to spend time overseas I quickly see they are at best colloquial, at worst just ignorant of the ways of the world.... not meant as a criticism of the many many good folks at home... just a personal observation.   I guess differences are what makes the world go around  :onya:

It's forums like this one make the world seem a much smaller place!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Andre on Monday, 29 January 2018, 04:27 AM
Being an expatriate for an extensive period is a great education and eye opener. Can't fault the people who haven't been there! Can't fault us who come back and see their home country with different eyes either.

I do follow three 14 forums. This one and 2 German forums. The reason why there are two German forums is that there was contention which split the guys up. I was told this by the guy who sold me some near new original end cans for very low €s. He said that he was only staying on the forum to sell/buy when the need arises as he despises contention and intrigues. I was new to the forums then but found strong evidence to what he said (and then some). Now I am a lurker only in these forums. Plenty of things there that put me off. The pinnacle was a PM I got from one of the more active members (with a giant stick up his ass) which was a clear call to join the gang of intrigants and showed me how they go about weakening the forum by obvious conspirative actions.

The gsx1400owners forum is LIGHT-YEARS  above these forums when it comes to common decency and living, howbeit mostly virtual, in harmony with each other.

I am confident that if I would meet the lot of you I will not be disappointed!
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Red Biker on Monday, 29 January 2018, 07:10 AM
Nice words Andre, a little goodwill goes a long way  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 29 January 2018, 02:49 PM
Andre, your last sentence hits it on the head for me.
Its a forum that is bound together by our love and enjoyment of one model of motorcycle but it also allows us a freedom to discuss wider issues that crop up in our lives.
Just a good place, l enjoy it  :onya:

Now l must be getting on, gotta take my curlers out put my stilettos on do my make up on, then get din dins on.....bye  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 29 January 2018, 02:53 PM
Felling lucky Col?  Got the 6" stilettos on tonight have ya?
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Sweaty on Monday, 29 January 2018, 03:50 PM
After the curlers, stilettos & makeup are on, are you sure din dins is what you do next Col  :whistling:  :grin:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Andre on Monday, 29 January 2018, 04:30 PM
Quote from: Red Biker on Monday, 29 January  2018, 07:10 AM
... a little goodwill goes a long way  :cheers:

Red, you nailed it :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Sunday, 04 February 2018, 10:32 PM
OK, I count today a success.

There was a break in the recent rainy weather - a sunny morning with dry roads... so I got out, albeit briefly, on the bike!

Took it to the servo - only a km or so - running a tad rough & no rear brake.
(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/gallery/0/1-060218231505-5292340.png)
I had about 1/4 tank so I topped it off with 98 ROM premium - that supposedly has injector cleaners in it....  and that seemed to do the job. I set the tyre pressure correctly (front was at 34.. ).
Rear brake issue was sorted by just leaning on the brake whilst riding. which must have cleared the rotors/pads of some shit in there from reassembly / washing.. 

Being back on the bike was... sublime!  That acceleration! That noise!

I did a bit of gentle riding and suburban corners to start gradually wearing the shine off the tyres. Drove around Sandgate area and the tide was very high due to recent full moon. Went to a seaside park and there were large pools of salt water on the road so naturally I elected not to take the nice clean bike through those !

Saw the sky darkening and wasn't keen to ride in the slippery stuff until the tyres are a bit more worn in, so I headed home and got her in the garage just as the rain began to fall.

Only 18 kilometres of riding but after six months off the road both the bike and I are happy again !!!!!   :boogie: :boogie2: :boogie: :boogie2: :boogie: :boogie2: :boogie:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: ARH on Monday, 05 February 2018, 03:28 AM
Great to hear you're back on 2 wheels Vlad! :cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Red Biker on Monday, 05 February 2018, 04:55 AM
Good news Blad, I've not ridden since end of Nov and it's tough already !!
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: lloydjames on Monday, 05 February 2018, 10:19 AM
Good to hear it Vlad. Been off mine for about a year now and wont see it again to complete the rebuild for at least another 4... Its killing me  :thumbs_down:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Monday, 05 February 2018, 10:56 AM
Well done Vlad, it takes a while to get comfy again. Few yrs ago had a compulsory lay off, only 8 weeks, i thought the bloody bike had grown for first couple of rides.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 05 February 2018, 01:43 PM
That's a bloody long time lloydjames, you'll need 'L' plates again after 5 years.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Monday, 05 February 2018, 06:27 PM
Quote from: lloydjames on Monday, 05 February  2018, 10:19 AM
Good to hear it Vlad. Been off mine for about a year now and wont see it again to complete the rebuild for at least another 4... Its killing me  :thumbs_down:

4 more years to rebuild it
do you need a hand with anything as happy to help
:cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: lloydjames on Tuesday, 06 February 2018, 05:42 AM
Quote from: seth on Monday, 05 February  2018, 06:27 PM
Quote from: lloydjames on Monday, 05 February  2018, 10:19 AM
Good to hear it Vlad. Been off mine for about a year now and wont see it again to complete the rebuild for at least another 4... Its killing me  :thumbs_down:

4 more years to rebuild it
do you need a hand with anything as happy to help
:cheers:

That was supposed to be 4 months  :whistling:  :lol: Thanks anyway.

Sent away yet again with work . At least it gives me time to internet shop for new goodies

:cheers:

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Kiwifruit on Tuesday, 06 February 2018, 05:45 PM
I was thinkin you must be being cared for by Her Majesty Lloyd  :stir:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 06 February 2018, 11:19 PM
Another ride this arvo for a while

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Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Andre on Wednesday, 07 February 2018, 01:57 AM
This doesn't help getting me motivated to shovel snow :frustrated:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 29 October 2018, 10:48 AM
Well, the bike is booked in for a service this Friday, in advance of the MCR trip.  :)




December 2018:  Front suspension is a 2 stage standard spring. More open i.e. softer only about 1-2cm long.
Steel spacers used about one inch long each side.
Springs are definitely not progressive.
Bushes were worn, REPLACED. 
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 16 March 2020, 12:20 PM
Update.  YOSHIMURA Stage 1 Cams

With a big thank you to @Teufel my 1400 is now fitted with Yoshi cams. 

The only (temporary) downside is that they have to bed in before I really test them.
100km not more tyhan 4,000 revs
100 km not more than 5,000 revs.
100kms not more than 6,000 reves

Then. party time.

I managed to knock off most of that first 100 on the way back from Teufel's place, and clicked over the 100 today.
(Luckily mostly highway riding so not hard to saty under the 4,000)

Now I just have to stop myself getting too enthusiastic when acccelerating away from lights etc, keep it under 5K for a while.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 10:04 AM
Hmm up to 170kms so far. The ride home today will knock most of that off. Perhaps tomorrow I'll be able to wind her out to 6K.  :)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 02:36 PM
Keeping en eye on my fuel un-economy.

Last measure I can find pre-Yoshi cams = 6.51 litres/100kms


Last few measures I've taken (post Yoshi cams) based on mostly commuting and mostly not speeding.

7.62 l/100
7.42 l/100

Not too flash....
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: steve porter on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 02:43 PM
Power corrupts
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 04:32 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Tuesday, 10 November  2020, 02:36 PM
Keeping en eye on my fuel un-economy.

Last measure I can find pre-Yoshi cams = 6.51 litres/100kms


Last few measures I've taken (post Yoshi cams) based on mostly commuting and mostly not speeding.

7.62 l/100
7.42 l/100

Not too flash....

38 - 39mpg?   That's a bit thirsty.  Ya not running everywhere in 3rd are ya?  I reckon you should be around 5.5 - 6L/100 (47 - 51mpg in old money)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 05:09 PM
I have been in third a bit, yeah, easier in urban traffic.

The figures you quote are what I was getting before fitting the Yoshi cams.

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 08:48 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Tuesday, 10 November  2020, 02:36 PM
Keeping en eye on my fuel un-economy.

Last measure I can find pre-Yoshi cams = 6.51 litres/100kms


Last few measures I've taken (post Yoshi cams) based on mostly commuting and mostly not speeding.
3
7.62 l/100
7.42 l/100

Not too flash....

But you got there quicker and using more power. :rofl2:..if ya got the ponies, ya gotta feed em... :whatever:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 11:10 AM
Oh its more out of interest to me than concern :)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 06:03 PM
Monitoring MPG is a good way to know if your bike isn't running right.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 07:09 PM
Done both of mine from day 1, every fill.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 12 November 2020, 11:01 PM
OK front brakes time.

The brakes were getting quite spongy with a tad too much lever travel before anything happened. 

I couldn't see any brake fluid through the reservoir glass but as the fluid is (was) yellow I wasn't sure if it was full or empty. :confused1:

So the other night I went to remove the lid and promptly stripped the head of one of the screws.  :furious:

This morning I went to buy a new screw - the local bolt shop didn't have one, so I resorted to Team Homo Moto, the local ripoff dealer.

Took the fuckers 25 minutes to acknowledge me, find the part and get back to me.  :angry:
And they had the temerity to charge $2.53 for one tiny little screw. I got screwed there alright.  :angry:

Didn't have much option though as wanted to fix it and bleed it tonight.

After work I headed to Bunnings and grabbed some 5mm hose which is just right for the nipples.  (mmmm, nipples  :grin: )

(https://landyvlad.net/piwigo/i.php?/upload/2020/11/12/20201112233211-155f8e60-la.png)

So I got to work. I used a drill (thanks to suggestions in another thread) to carefully remove the head of the screw without damaging the lid. Here's my drill, lid parts and the (good side) removed screw.

(https://landyvlad.net/piwigo/i.php?/upload/2020/11/12/20201112233225-a5de0a24-la.png)

Now let's look at what's to see with the 'cylinder' itself.

(https://landyvlad.net/piwigo/i.php?/upload/2020/11/12/20201112233222-e0e6e1cc-la.png)

As you can see there's plenty of exposed thread, and I was able to remove that by starting to turn it with pliers and then just wind it out by hand.




Looking at a different angle and we can see the answer to the full or empty question!

(https://landyvlad.net/piwigo/i.php?/upload/2020/11/12/20201112233219-923aac41-la.png)

:facepalm:

Amazingly there was just enough in there that
1. The brakes still worked, and
2. No air had got into the lines at all.

I proceeded to bleed the system first L then R sides.
And that job having been done it's full (to the correct level) of nice new blue Dot 4 this time - be easier to see in the sight glass.

Interestingly there is still quite a bit of lever travel - a bit less perhaps than before - but as the brakes take up it does seem to offer more resistance than previously.
Perhaps its time for new pads too. :rolleyes:

I'll give them a good hard application check or three when I start my commute tomorrow morning.

Anyway that's a job done !   :grin:

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: GSXKING on Friday, 13 November 2020, 06:19 PM
Do you have standard brake lines or Braided Vlad ?

Master cylinder may need a refurb if lever is spongy  :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Saturday, 14 November 2020, 11:56 PM
Spongy levers are sticky pistons in my experience.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 16 November 2020, 11:28 AM
Braided lines Chris. MC has already been sleeved/rebuilt.
(That was by Team Moto though so who knows how good that was...) 

How can I check for sticky pistons?

Would worn pads have the same symptoms? (haven't checked pad width)

I am running 4 pot tokicos on the front nowadays. Wondering if its worth changing back to the 6 pots....?
(Would cost money for powdercoating etc though so I'd prefer not too)



Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: steve porter on Monday, 16 November 2020, 06:33 PM
That you had so little fluid in the M/C it would suggest that the pads must be down to bugger all thickness, pull the pads without pushing pack the pistons and clean the pistons before pushing back for new pads. It will also naturally reverse bleed in case any air is trapped in there
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 01:21 PM
Yeah I reckon that could be it.
Do I need compressors / special tool to push brake pads / pistons back into the caliper or can it be done by hand?

@steve porter   REVERSE bleed? what's that?
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: steve porter on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 01:34 PM
because your fluid was so low it`s highly likely that air got in while cornering, when you push the pistons back in, I use a combination of small G clamps and tyre levers turned sideways, you will push all that fluid back up into the M/C with a 90% chance of any trapped air bubbles with it as air prefers to go up rather than down.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 06:02 PM
If you can't push the pistons back in by hand then there is something wrong with the brakes.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 06:18 PM
Agree totally.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 19 November 2020, 12:22 PM
Ah shit.

I just bought some new front pads, ordered to suit the 4 pot GSX-R 600/750 calipers that are on there. I ordered to suit '04-2010.
but SHOULD have checked earlier in teh thread first, where I posted:

Quote from: VladTepes on Saturday, 21 January  2017, 12:10 PM
For future reference:  Suitable direct changeover 4-pots are 01 - 03 GSX-R600 or 00 - 03 GSX-R750

Damn now to see if I can change over.

Edit: So a phone call and it's sorted - pick them up tomorrow.

So To suit GSX-R 600/750 2001-2003: (the calipers I have on my bike, based on the above)
MetalGear: 30-031  Brake Pads Organic Front  x 2
https://www.metalgear.com.au/mgear-brake-pads-organic~42700

To suit GSX1400 rear
MetalGear: 30-046  Brake Pads Organic Front L or Rear
https://www.metalgear.com.au/mgear-brake-pads-organic~42714

I opted to go for the organic pads, based on recommendations on the forum - although MG recommended the sintered as they say organic will wear more quickly (but of course they are also cheaper, so it probably works out about the same overall).
So I'll give the organic a crack and see how they go.

Fingers crossed I have everything correct order-wise.

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Thursday, 19 November 2020, 08:31 PM
Sintered wears your discs quicker too I believe, so helps their sales.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 20 November 2020, 04:44 PM
Picked em up this morning - too late now to go and gran some alloy wheel cleaner and brake cleaner so will have to be a job for tomorrow.
Let's hope it all goes smoothly.


Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Friday, 20 November 2020, 06:12 PM
All confidence Mate, youll rip thru it. As for organic or sintered, no clue from me. I thought my rears, worn out out at 23th ks, were organic. No, theyre sintered. Rotor still like new. Been bloody good but thought a short life. Metal Gear. This time have ordered sintered JP from UK, they say triple the life, will see.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Sunday, 22 November 2020, 09:37 AM
Quote from: grog on Friday, 20 November  2020, 06:12 PM
All confidence Mate, youll rip thru it.

Sadly not - discussion on that issue here:
https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=5800.0
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 04:19 PM
So as mentioned in another thread i am in the process of installing new indicators and at the same time trying to diagnose the reason my brake light isn't working properly.

It transpires that both of the LED bulbs have failed, but failed differently. 

One has ALL LEDS on all the time (that is, as if brake was in use), the other has only the tail light LED's with the brake light ones not working at all. 

So the good part of that is that there is evidently no issue with the bike itself :)
but I do need to get some suitable LED bulbs from somewhere.
(I was hoping I'd still have my incandescents somewhere to tide me over but can't find em)

Did I mention I hate electrical stuff?!
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 04:41 PM
Just buy a standard stop tail lamp bulb from Repco or SCA & use that till you can source an LED version you're happy with.  Cost ya $5.00
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 06:34 PM
Throw it in the bin Mate. Not worth the hassle. Stock tail unit, 2 Narva LED, works and looks good.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 09:37 AM
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 19 January  2021, 06:34 PM
Throw it in the bin Mate. Not worth the hassle. Stock tail unit, 2 Narva LED, works and looks good.

Throw what in the bin? It is a stock tail unit - just the bulbs are the issue.
Do you know which narva led bulbs are the ones I need?



Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: horse on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 10:57 AM
Vlad ,
        You need a BAY15D in any brand you favour, Stanley is OEM (and durable) but hard to get I use Osram and as has been said most places stock Narva and they seem Ok any real cheap ones are probably that and wont last ,

Regards,
            Horse
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 01 March 2021, 08:54 AM
Well I've fitted the fancy rear indicators with built in stop lights (video to come in due course) and new (Narva) LED bulbs in the tail lights and all is wonderful on that front (rear) now.

The tyres, chain and sprockets still need doing but I sold a shotgun on the weekend and that puts me half way there.

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Milts on Tuesday, 02 March 2021, 05:04 AM
 @VladTepes That's a coincidence i've just been doing something similar today.

Having fitted an LED rear light with integral indicators sometime back it was pointed out that wasn't a bright idea  :embarassed:
So I've fitted a pair of aftermarket indicators this morning, tbh i'm not convinced they are bright enough?? Will get a second opinion and may revert back to standard   :bugga:

(https://i.imgur.com/TbAZjnZl.jpg)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 02 March 2021, 05:58 AM
I use the standard indicators on all our gsx1400's .
But I fit orange bulbs and smoked lenses from the rear of a gsxr750 direct fit as apart from bulb and lens the same part .
They are stealth enough to hide but as bright as standard when they flash.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Tally on Tuesday, 02 March 2021, 06:16 AM
@Milts  they look identical to mine.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Kiwifruit on Tuesday, 02 March 2021, 10:08 AM
Seth any close ups of the errr....indicators ??
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 02 March 2021, 08:27 PM
Milts, same as mine I think, mine are the waterfall type, plenty bright.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 08 April 2021, 08:57 AM
OK well ordered:

Front: Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
Rear:  Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
Supersprox Front & Rear sprockets & EK chain (kit)
Rear Sprocket carrrier bearing
Fitting etc (Labour)

Total $1,053

:grin:

It'll feel like a new bike (kinda)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Thursday, 08 April 2021, 05:42 PM
I reckon thats a good deal Vlad. 👍Itll be so much nicer. WD or kero to clean that chain, VMX for lube, will last forever.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: GSXKING on Thursday, 08 April 2021, 08:14 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 08 April  2021, 08:57 AM
OK well ordered:

Front: Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
Rear:  Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
Supersprox Front & Rear sprockets & EK chain (kit)
Rear Sprocket carrrier bearing
Fitting etc (Labour)

Total $1,053

:grin:

It'll feel like a new bike (kinda)


Best money you will ever spend Mike. Amortised over a 20 year ownership, this bike has paid itself off over and over again. No second hand value really but lot's of sentimental value remembering the great times I've spent riding my GSX with loads of mates over those years who've come and gone from motorcycling also.  :crash: :wheelie:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 09 April 2021, 06:04 AM
True that Kingi. Our bike has taken us to places that have given us lifelong memories. So many we speak with wish they had a bike to have done the same.
Talking tyres around the bike shops recently, one question commonly asked is how do you use your bike. I answer "trips away with the missus and a load of luggage to the occasional track day and everything in between". "Oh so you use it a lot then" "yep".
Our bike has certainly been great value, still polishes up a treat and turns a few heads. Long may that continue.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 09 April 2021, 07:57 AM
Quote from: GSXKING on Thursday, 08 April  2021, 08:14 PM
Best money you will ever spend Mike. Amortised over a 20 year ownership, this bike has paid itself off over and over again.

Can you convince my missus of that please.
She reckons that because my bike "is worth nothing"  :rolleyes: I shouldn't be spending any money on it.

She said "You'd be better off putting the money toward a new bike".

She couldn't get her head around the fact that a new bike would still need chains. sprockets tyres etc periodically.




(Oh and no, she didn't mean I could get a new bike... )
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 09 April 2021, 08:41 AM
Kinda sounds like management did mean that Vlad.
Maybe you should come home with a valuation for that pristine post classic GSX 1400.
Its an investment for the future :onya:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Friday, 09 April 2021, 08:33 PM
I think she meant you should get a brand new bike as well, then you can demonstrate how they cost just as much to run.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: GSXKING on Sunday, 11 April 2021, 02:03 PM
I think that is actually a green light for another bike as two are as economical to own as one.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 12 April 2021, 09:05 AM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Friday, 09 April  2021, 08:41 AM
Maybe you should come home with a valuation for that pristine post classic GSX 1400.
Its an investment for the future :onya:

Nope. If she thinks its worth anything she'll want me to sell it.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 12 April 2021, 01:18 PM
Huh!, now the cops will too!
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 09:33 AM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 12 April  2021, 01:18 PM
Huh!, now the cops will too!
:confused1: ???
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 05:23 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Tuesday, 13 April  2021, 09:33 AM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 12 April  2021, 01:18 PM
Huh!, now the cops will too!
:confused1: ???

In reference to your 700mph speeding thread, now the cops will want you to sell the bike as well.

Took me a while to work out what I was on about too.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 15 April 2021, 09:13 AM
Bilke booked in for next Tuesday !  :boogie:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Thursday, 15 April 2021, 04:30 PM
Bilke is that your secret word or is your spelling just as bad as mine  :cheers:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 15 April 2021, 04:49 PM
I think is 'Tuesday' Seth
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 19 April 2021, 10:32 AM
no that' not it as per otehr thread and my spelling is fine it's amy typing which is rubbish.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: GSXKING on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, 08:19 PM
WELL ????????????????????? @VladTepes  :confused1: :confused1: :confused1:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, 08:36 PM
Exactly, what has happened Vlad. Should be singing like a mermaid on a rock.  :grin:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 04 May 2021, 10:45 AM
Sorry, been busy.

Will post some pics when I get a chance, but yes she's 100% better than before that's for sure.
Weather hasn't been conducive to a thrash around the 'mountains' as yet but I'm sure it'll do the job.

Dave reckons my front sprocket was (and I guote) "The worst I've ever seen"
It was indeed very loose on the shaft, t'was flopping around like a dick in hat.

The dramatic driveline clunk has disappeared now :)

As for the rear sprocket carrier bearing - I didn't end up getting it replaced it was in immaculate condition.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: GSXKING on Tuesday, 04 May 2021, 05:25 PM
Dave ?

Dave Oliver ?????????????  :hat:                         
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 04 May 2021, 06:10 PM
Good job Vlad. Bet it rides lots better. Now keep that chain clean n lubed. Will last forever. What chain brand? Every 2 or 3 k, wd40 or brake cleaner, wipe it off, then gear oil with oil can.Spin that wheel many times, wipe it off. Wipe bike clean after 20 or 30ks. Job done. VMX Castrol is brilliant, no smell. I put old sheet under bike when doing, no mess. No adjustment on mine for a long time.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 09:29 AM
Quote from: GSXKING on Tuesday, 04 May  2021, 05:25 PM
Dave ?

Dave Oliver ?????????????  :hat:                         

Yep  :onya:

grog your method is the one I have been using for a while now.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 12:42 PM
Same, just fitted new RK chain and sprockets, std gearing 19/41. Found the front was 17, rear was std 41. Aligned and then oiled chain with VMX 75W90 gear  oil.  Just perfect.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 04:30 PM
Std front is 18 Eric.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 05:33 PM
Eric, how do you like 19 on front? Something i thought id do next chain.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 08:17 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 04:30 PM
Std front is 18 Eric.
Ah yes right you are, 18 it is
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 09:08 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 04:30 PM
Std front is 18 Eric.
Ah yes right you are, 18 it is
Quote from: grog on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 05:33 PM
Eric, how do you like 19 on front? Something i thought id do next chain.
Havent had a chance ride it yet, too much rain this side and i still need to change the engine  oil.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 09:50 PM
With a 27 tooth front sprocket and 41 rear it revs like mad and also the Speedo reads 10mph high so at 70mph your only doing 60mph.
Standard 18 Speedo still reads high by 5pmh
I'd think that a 19 will make the bike feel very lazy on acceleration but drop the revs at cruising speed a bit and I'd guess the Speedo should read correct speed.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 10:19 PM
Quote from: seth on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 09:50 PM
With a 27 tooth front sprocket and 41 rear it revs like mad and also the Speedo reads 10mph high so at 70mph your only doing 60mph.
Standard 18 Speedo still reads high by 5pmh
I'd think that a 19 will make the bike feel very lazy on acceleration but drop the revs at cruising speed a bit and I'd guess the Speedo should read correct speed.

@seth 27 tooth?  :lol: :whistling:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 11:41 PM
Quote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 10:19 PM
Quote from: seth on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 09:50 PM
With a 27 tooth front sprocket and 41 rear it revs like mad and also the Speedo reads 10mph high so at 70mph your only doing 60mph.
Standard 18 Speedo still reads high by 5pmh
I'd think that a 19 will make the bike feel very lazy on acceleration but drop the revs at cruising speed a bit and I'd guess the Speedo should read correct speed.

I think he meant 17 tooth.  And yes it revved a bit more, but not much, i think 3200 @an indicated 110kmh. worst was the speedo being out.  Now ive put it back to standard 18/41 (sorry for the typo before) i think it will be much better

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 06 May 2021, 03:39 AM
Quote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 10:19 PM
Quote from: seth on Wednesday, 05 May  2021, 09:50 PM
With a 27 tooth front sprocket and 41 rear it revs like mad and also the Speedo reads 10mph high so at 70mph your only doing 60mph.
Standard 18 Speedo still reads high by 5pmh
I'd think that a 19 will make the bike feel very lazy on acceleration but drop the revs at cruising speed a bit and I'd guess the Speedo should read correct speed.

@seth 27 tooth?  :lol: :whistling:


Seth has fat fingers!   (again or as usual . . .  :rofl2:)
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: seth on Thursday, 06 May 2021, 04:27 AM
 :doh:
I couldn't edit it but a 27tooth sprocket will give it a top speed if 1000 mph if you could ever get it going doubt it'd go round any corners though .
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: SFC1000 on Saturday, 08 May 2021, 08:19 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 08 April  2021, 08:57 AM
OK well ordered:

Front: Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
Rear:  Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
Supersprox Front & Rear sprockets & EK chain (kit)
Rear Sprocket carrrier bearing
Fitting etc (Labour)

Total $1,053

:grin:

It'll feel like a new bike (kinda)

Vlad, how are you finding the Metzeler's so far?
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Saturday, 08 May 2021, 04:47 PM
Be careful what you ask SFC, He probably changed to the Kendas to save a few bucks😂
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 10 May 2021, 10:00 AM
Quote from: SFC1000 on Saturday, 08 May  2021, 08:19 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 08 April  2021, 08:57 AM
OK well ordered:

Front: Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
Rear:  Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
Supersprox Front & Rear sprockets & EK chain (kit)
Rear Sprocket carrrier bearing
Fitting etc (Labour)

Total $1,053

:grin:

It'll feel like a new bike (kinda)

Vlad, how are you finding the Metzeler's so far?

Mate I am really happy with them.
I feel more confident on them, tip in is nice, stability feels great. No complaints at all as yet, very impressed.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Monday, 10 May 2021, 09:13 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 10 May  2021, 10:00 AM
Quote from: SFC1000 on Saturday, 08 May  2021, 08:19 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 08 April  2021, 08:57 AM
OK well ordered:

Front: Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
Rear:  Metzeler ROADTEC 01SE 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
Supersprox Front & Rear sprockets & EK chain (kit)
Rear Sprocket carrrier bearing
Fitting etc (Labour)

Total $1,053

:grin:

It'll feel like a new bike (kinda)

Vlad, how are you finding the Metzeler's so far?

Mate I am really happy with them.
I feel more confident on them, tip in is nice, stability feels great. No complaints at all as yet, very impressed.

Thats pretty good for just sitting on the bike in the garage hey Vlad?   :stir:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 09:17 AM
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Monday, 10 May  2021, 09:13 PM
Thats pretty good for just sitting on the bike in the garage hey Vlad?   :stir:

:confused1: ???
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 05:03 PM
Some recent fuel "economy" stats:
(Primarily commuting in stop start traffic)
All 91RON (91) unless otherwise stated.

18.45 litres for 244.7 kilometers = 7.54 litres/100km
17.27 / 230.4 =  7.50 litres/100km
17.08 / 230.6 =  7.41 litres/100km
17.09 / 230.9 =  7.40 litres/100km
19.05 (98) / 256 =  7.44 litres/100km
19.31 / 260.5 =   7.41 litres/100km   (my tank and last bar were 'flashing' for this fill)

So it seems that I'm getting between 7.4 and 7.5 litres/100kms, with no advantage from premium fuel.
Based on that my maximum theoretical range would be 293-297kms. (assuming 100% usage of 22 litres, not realistic.)

I've been getting these figures since the Yoshi cams were fitted.
Before that  was getting in the region of 6.5.
The only record I can find 17.58l / 279.6 kms = 6.28 l/100kms

@Teufel any idea of what your yoshi'ed 1400 is getting?



Interested to know how everyone else's consumption figures stack up?

For you UK types here's a converter table: https://www.honda.ie/page/117/fuel-consumption-converter









Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 05:40 PM
Recent fuel use stats, some highway running in here & occasional heavy handed (6.3)

Km Distance   Fuel       L/100K
336                   95            5.69
281                   95          6.30
277                   95          5.38
282                  100          6.09
328                   95          5.51    -   5.51 was done using the 100 octane.  I did 282k at 6.09L/100k, filled with 100 octane and the next 328k was using the 100, giving 5.51 using that. Make what you will of it, it's just what happened.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 05:45 PM
Mine has never varied thru 3 diff exhausts. 5.5 per 100. Best was 5.2.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 08:39 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Tuesday, 24 August  2021, 05:03 PM
Some recent fuel "economy" stats:
(Primarily commuting in stop start traffic)
All 91RON (91) unless otherwise stated.

18.45 litres for 244.7 kilometers = 7.54 litres/100km
17.27 / 230.4 =  7.50 litres/100km
17.08 / 230.6 =  7.41 litres/100km
17.09 / 230.9 =  7.40 litres/100km
19.05 (98) / 256 =  7.44 litres/100km
19.31 / 260.5 =   7.41 litres/100km   (my tank and last bar were 'flashing' for this fill)

So it seems that I'm getting between 7.4 and 7.5 litres/100kms, with no advantage from premium fuel.
Based on that my maximum theoretical range would be 293-297kms. (assuming 100% usage of 22 litres, not realistic.)

I've been getting these figures since the Yoshi cams were fitted.
Before that  was getting in the region of 6.5.
The only record I can find 17.58l / 279.6 kms = 6.28 l/100kms

@Teufel any idea of what your yoshi'ed 1400 is getting?



Interested to know how everyone else's consumption figures stack up?

For you UK types here's a converter table: https://www.honda.ie/page/117/fuel-consumption-converter

So Vlad, for the extra 1.0L/100km sacrificed to Pop Yoshimura, is the power noticeably different? More ponies means you gotta feed em more.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 25 August 2021, 10:33 AM
If I really get on the throttle then yeah the power is there alright!

Thing is I rarely ride at those higher revs because speed turns illegal quickly...

Am I glad I got it done - hell yes.

BUT I was very fortunate to buy the cams from a forum member at a good price, and have another forum member install them for me (and install a suitable map to the PC3).

I'd not have been able to justify it at retail and paying to install / dyno.

Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Teufel on Thursday, 26 August 2021, 08:56 AM
@Teufel any idea of what your yoshi'ed 1400 is getting?

Never measured it, but I went to Caloundra and had to fill up on the Southside on the way home.
I think it works out at just over, or around 300 for the full tank.

Sorry I can't be more help.
Maybe you'd like a spare set of pillion foot rests?
ARE YOU LISTENING, CHRIS?
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Teufel on Thursday, 26 August 2021, 09:12 AM
Sorry, it was Maroochydore, so a bit better than that.
You know, it was so long ago, I'm not sure if I'd done the cams by then.


Please ignore.

Oh that's right, you do already, don't you Chris?
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Teufel on Thursday, 26 August 2021, 09:14 AM
Ha Ha.
No not drunk, just caffeined to the hilt.
I love Thursday breakfast.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: GSXKING on Thursday, 26 August 2021, 09:27 PM
OMG I've never forgotten, life gets in the way Peter. I may be a procrastinator also  :doh:

However, having said that, I will make it my priority to get them from you ASAP. Thanks for the prod  :worshippy: :worshippy:
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Teufel on Thursday, 26 August 2021, 11:42 PM

Just havin' a laugh.
They're in the glove box, so next week, next month or whenever is good for me.
Hoping to pick up a GSXR 600 in Mt Gravatt East on Saturday.
Just so you know.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 10:40 AM
Odometer: 140,500 kms

Latest issue when key is in the lock position (steering locked) it is proving almost impossible to unlock the steering/move the switch.

Took 15 minutes yesterday and I was in a hurry too (of course)  :furious:

I'm hoping I can resolve it via https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=6268.0  and  https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=6266.0

Just need to figure out and ensure I have the necessary tools and parts.
Also need to know how long the job will take from start to finish.
Title: Re: Vlad's K7 GSX1400 "Back in Black"
Post by: Hooli on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 05:35 PM
I think it was an hour or two when I did my ignition barrel, but that was working it out as I went along.