Newbie from Sweden

[Ultramagnus]

Hello,

My name is Magnus and I'm the south of Sweden,

Bought a Black 2006 GSX1400 a month ago. My previous bike was a Suzuki VX800 which I really liked, but it got stolen and then crashed while being chased by police.

So when i was looking for a new MC I wanted something similar, torqy, V-twin sound, naked and not to sporty(back problems) or a coffin ride (legs first), not to much computerized stuff, but modern enough to still find parts.

Turns out that was a tall order, at least in my price range!


But then I found the GSX1400...
Ok, its not a V-twin, but it got torq for days and a lovely growl. So, Happy days!

I am a real noob when it comes to mechanics and fiddling with engines and such, but I bought a Hanes manual and I'm handy in most other situations so I figure I will do ok...I mean, what can go wrong!? 


I plan to do some stuff on my bike, so I will most probably ask some silly questions, but do I promise to search the forum first!!

[Hooli]

Welcome.

If you go to the download section of this site you can get the offical Suzuki workshop manual which is a lot better than the Haynes.

[Ultramagnus]

Didn't know there was a DL section, excellent!

Thank you and Thank you!

[Blubber]

Hey,

Welcome from the Netherlands.

[Notty]

Welcome 

[BbigMmac]

Welcome to the forum ,enjoy the GSX ride!

[Mike87]

Välkommen Ultramagnus 

[KiwiCol]

Hi & welcome aboard Ultramagnus.  I can highly recommend a Black K6       I might be a bit biased though.  I'm sure you'll grow to love the GSX as we all do.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Welcome mate

[grog]

Welcome Magnus

[Kiwifruit]

Hello and welcome Magnus, you will enjoy your bike 

[GSXKING]

Hello,

My name is Magnus and I'm the south of Sweden,

Bought a Black 2006 GSX1400 a month ago. My previous bike was a Suzuki VX800 which I really liked, but it got stolen and then crashed while being chased by police.

So when i was looking for a new MC I wanted something similar, torqy, V-twin sound, naked and not to sporty(back problems) or a coffin ride (legs first), not to much computerized stuff, but modern enough to still find parts.

Turns out that was a tall order, at least in my price range!


But then I found the GSX1400...
Ok, its not a V-twin, but it got torq for days and a lovely growl. So, Happy days!

I am a real noob when it comes to mechanics and fiddling with engines and such, but I bought a Hanes manual and I'm handy in most other situations so I figure I will do ok...I mean, what can go wrong!? 


I plan to do some stuff on my bike, so I will most probably ask some silly questions, but do I promise to search the forum first!!

Welcome to the nuthouse Magnus.
There are no stupid questions 👍

[seth]

 
To all things 1402
Be careful with the Haynes manual as there are a couple of things wrong in it.
There are free Suzuki workshop manuals to download here for all years.
Ans always lots of help if you need it ?
Go look through the tips and download as loads of info there 😀
 

[Mick_J]

Welcome to the forum Magnus.  A picture would be nice. 

[Ultramagnus]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

It's nice to see such an active (and positive) forum as this appears to be.

😊👍