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Title: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 06:43 AM
Hi folks..just joined this evening...picked up my black gsx1400 3 days ago after saying bye bye to the hayabusa..happy with the change and look forward to gsx 1400 life style.. :computer_type:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 07:02 AM
Hi Bob. Great to have you aboard.
Welcome from down under  :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: gsxbarmy on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 07:17 AM
Welcome Bob - you'll enjoy the 14, cracking machine, a wee bit different from a Busa but in a good way!!!!!
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: typan on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 07:21 AM
Hi Bob,I to have just joined and also moved from a busa.welcome. :onya:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 10:04 AM
Quote from: typan on Thursday, 11 May  2017, 07:21 AM
Hi Bob,I to have just joined and also moved from a busa.welcome. :onya:

Hi mate..seems a natural move to go from busa to gsx14...
Loving the comfort and mid torque already
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 11:15 AM
:welcome: aboard !
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: seth on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 03:55 PM
 :welcome1:

great to have you here bob enjoy all things 1402

:cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 05:03 PM
Gidday Bob, welcome along mate.
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Rufus on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 05:25 PM
Hi Bob
Welcome  :hat:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Mick_J on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 05:42 PM
Welcome to the forum Bob  :onya:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 05:46 PM
Welcome  :smile2:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Blubber on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 07:10 PM
Welcome  :hat:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Mrg on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 08:30 PM
 :welcome1:

:cruisin:

great to see other join . all are welcome in the 1402 famliy  :onya:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Andre on Thursday, 11 May 2017, 11:01 PM
Welcome Bob  :onya:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: loadshifter on Friday, 12 May 2017, 03:39 AM
Hi Bob :)
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Leyther on Friday, 12 May 2017, 03:55 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 11 May  2017, 11:15 AM
:welcome: aboard !
Welcome matey.
I too am looking for a deal to move from my Busa to a 14, I have done a little chasing but nothing as yet, I would be interested to know if you traded what kind of deal you got?
Cheers ! :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Friday, 12 May 2017, 04:58 AM
Quote from: Leyther on Friday, 12 May  2017, 03:55 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 11 May  2017, 11:15 AM
:welcome: aboard !
Welcome matey.
I too am looking for a deal to move from my Busa to a 14, I have done a little chasing but nothing as yet, I would be interested to know if you traded what kind of deal you got?
Cheers ! :cheers:

I traded my 07 hayabusa for a 2004 gsx1400 private deal...my hayabusa and 1600 euro to do the switch over
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Leyther on Friday, 12 May 2017, 06:27 AM
Quote from: Bob Tomas on Friday, 12 May  2017, 04:58 AM
Quote from: Leyther on Friday, 12 May  2017, 03:55 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 11 May  2017, 11:15 AM
:welcome: aboard !
Welcome matey.
I too am looking for a deal to move from my Busa to a 14, I have done a little chasing but nothing as yet, I would be interested to know if you traded what kind of deal you got?
Cheers ! :cheers:
WOW! £4 to 4,5k Busa plus 1600 for a 04 GSX14!  Perhaps I am being unrealistic with my expectation as I am looking for a deal much closer, for me an 04 Busa for an 04 GSX with both of similar standard would need to be a straight swap or very. very close,
I traded my 07 hayabusa for a 2004 gsx1400 private deal...my hayabusa and 1600 euro to do the switch over
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: stick3 on Friday, 12 May 2017, 10:48 AM
welcome mate
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Friday, 12 May 2017, 03:43 PM
Quote from: Leyther on Friday, 12 May  2017, 06:27 AM
Quote from: Bob Tomas on Friday, 12 May  2017, 04:58 AM
Quote from: Leyther on Friday, 12 May  2017, 03:55 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 11 May  2017, 11:15 AM
:welcome: aboard !
Welcome matey.
I too am looking for a deal to move from my Busa to a 14, I have done a little chasing but nothing as yet, I would be interested to know if you traded what kind of deal you got?
Cheers ! :cheers:
WOW! £4 to 4,5k Busa plus 1600 for a 04 GSX14!  Perhaps I am being unrealistic with my expectation as I am looking for a deal much closer, for me an 04 Busa for an 04 GSX with both of similar standard would need to be a straight swap or very. very close,
I traded my 07 hayabusa for a 2004 gsx1400 private deal...my hayabusa and 1600 euro to do the switch over
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My busa had 1200 euros of extra mods.guy wanted the mods ontop.so i was happy enough to deal...and love the gsx straight away...good luck with ur search
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 12 May 2017, 11:20 PM
Hey Bob,
Let us know how the throttle issue goes!
I picked my 14 up from Cookestown Belfast, so it has green roots!


Red
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: DanGSX on Saturday, 13 May 2017, 01:54 AM
Hey and welcome!!

I havn't owned a hayabusa, but i've ridden one. Didn't like it in comparison to the 14, but then again, i've never liked sports types. Upright + naked all the way!

EDIT: And well done on the colour choice. The fastest version of the 14 that is!  :stir:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Big Geordi on Saturday, 13 May 2017, 03:35 AM
Welcome to all things 14!!
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Saturday, 13 May 2017, 09:12 AM
Hard to compare a 14 to a Busa other than personal taste,
they both win / fail in different areas. Both great bikes.


One thing to remember when trading between them is, when the 1400 ended
production the Busa didn't. It got better in some ways. Bigger motor, brakes that work, different engine modes, etc etc. I love Gen-1 Busa's but they are an old model that's been superseded. There are an awful lot of Gen-1 Busa's built between 99 and 07 and there's a newer model available. Not true for the GSX1400.

The Gen-1 is a cult bike and a performance junkies choice of fix though.


Edit: Not sure about the UK / Ireland, but a quick look at one AU bike sale's site shows 91 Hayabusa's for sale, and only 19 GSX1400's.
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Sunday, 14 May 2017, 12:18 AM
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Saturday, 13 May  2017, 09:12 AM
Hard to compare a 14 to a Busa other than personal taste,
they both win / fail in different areas. Both great bikes.


One thing to remember when trading between them is, when the 1400 ended

I loved the busa and it was my age that i had to go upright .my back and wrists were busted after 1hr ride outs..there are alot of gen 1 busas for sale in ireland..lads dont seem to hang on to them for long..
Look forward to the 14oo now and a lovely change
Be safe

production the Busa didn't. It got better in some ways. Bigger motor, brakes that work, different engine modes, etc etc. I love Gen-1 Busa's but they are an old model that's been superseded. There are an awful lot of Gen-1 Busa's built between 99 and 07 and there's a newer model available. Not true for the GSX1400.

The Gen-1 is a cult bike and a performance junkies choice of fix though.


Edit: Not sure about the UK / Ireland, but a quick look at one AU bike sale's site shows 91 Hayabusa's for sale, and only 19 GSX1400's.
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Sunday, 14 May 2017, 12:20 AM
Quote from: Red Biker on Friday, 12 May  2017, 11:20 PM
Hey Bob,
Let us know how the throttle issue goes!
I picked my 14 up from Cookestown Belfast, so it has green roots!


Red

Hi mate.bike going in to mechanic in ten days time as he is away on holidays.
Will let you no what the outcome is
Be safe
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 14 May 2017, 05:06 AM
I had two Hayabusa's together, I'm a big fan.
I know what you mean about the riding position.
I was doing anything from 500 up to 1,200 mile weekends and ending in agony.
One got traded in against a B-King.
The other one now has a top yoke conversion and Renthal bars.
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Captainjashton3rd on Monday, 15 May 2017, 07:49 AM
Hey Bob.
Ive just joined up myself. Plenty of info and craic on here. Im up in n.i. Youll enjoy the 14. Its a great bike.
Captainj
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Red Biker on Monday, 15 May 2017, 10:33 PM
How do Capt, welcome aboard!
I bought mine from Cookestown👍last Year.

Cheers
Red
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Captainjashton3rd on Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 02:26 AM
Cookstown is a mighty place. Not far from me. Thanks for welcome plus health to enjoy
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Bob Tomas on Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 09:45 AM
Quote from: Captainjashton3rd on Monday, 15 May  2017, 07:49 AM
Hey Bob.
Ive just joined up myself. Plenty of info and craic on here. Im up in n.i. Youll enjoy the 14. Its a great bike.
Captainj

Enjoy the site and the 14 mate :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: Rynglieder on Friday, 19 May 2017, 05:22 AM
Welcome to the world of 14.

I'm sure that you will find the GSX will do everything you need a bike to do, enjoy!
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: owen426 on Friday, 19 May 2017, 12:45 PM
 :welcome1:
Title: Re: Hello from dublin ireland
Post by: NI-Mike1973 on Saturday, 20 May 2017, 12:25 AM
Hi from Bangor Northern Ireland.   :)