just wondering who has got the most miles on the clock on their 14???
I'll play.....111,124miles as of arriving at work this morning.
5,300 so guess thats me out !! :smile2:
Just over 45000 but even that will be above average for an 11 year old - no the bike not me :lol:
Quote from: Hooli on Monday, 26 June 2017, 09:36 PM
I'll play.....111,124miles as of arriving at work this morning.
Sounds like a winner, I've not got even half that... just over 51,500 miles - and not all by me...
:onya:
I have 108 000 km in my K2. 45 000 km are mine. 15 000 with turbo.
@RossP You knew of a 14 in S.A. that had done huge k's if I recall rightly, think it got to just shy of 300,000k before detonating itself.
Well I am no we're near the big miles gang I a man only at 33.000 on a 51 plate :popcorn:
My K7 is around the 108,000 kms mark, so just run in.
I've chalked up around 10K per year, most of the rest were Bovs.
126,000ks on mine.
300.000 k???? :notworthy:
Quote from: Notty on Monday, 26 June 2017, 09:44 PM
5,300 so guess thats me out !! :smile2:
now 5347 miles - nearly top Lol :smile2:
My K8 has 90k/km but I haven't ridden it much over the last 5 years. The BMW has clocked 137k/km in that 5 year period.
We have a new member in the german forum who just purchased a 14 with 1449 km (900 miles). It was a carport find. We are all curious how he will fare with it. Has some telltale signs of sitting there for so long but no rust in the tank.
mine on 82650 miles at moment. on a k4.
one hundered and eleven thousand miles?? any pictures???
I'll be able to hear Barmys' palpatations from here when he spies that speedo pic! Better put a warning in the header Hooli, don't want the guy dropping dead on us do we. :lol:
I put it in my intro post so he's already seen it.
Besides Barmy has seen my 14 in much worse states over the years and he remembers it with 7.5k on & mint just after I got it.
any pictures of said barn find??
Quote from: Hooli on Saturday, 08 July 2017, 05:12 AM
I put it in my intro post so he's already seen it.
Besides Barmy has seen my 14 in much worse states over the years and he remembers it with 7.5k on & mint just after I got it.
Yep watched Hooli's 14 rack up the miles over the years - and actually given its usage and the UK weather, it's in pretty good condition IMO, mechanically well maintained by Hooli as the mileage reflects!
*Those* numbers came up again this morning.
I worked out something this evening... it's 238,900miles to the moon (on average), so in another 7,698miles my 14 will be halfway there.
This was the situation on last weekend.
Only on 60221 atm on a k3, but I've only done about 3000 in the last 3 years. Bought it in 2008 with only 5500 on the clock
that's great hope I can get to those sort of miles .and still be going strong .have you had many faults probs to watch out for.
Oil coolers crack at about 50k in my experience, apart from that just normal stuff really. More info in my intro thread here http://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=1314.0
BTW, valve clearances on mine have never changed & it's had halfords oil for the last 70k or so, changed every 4k. So they don't need 'owt special to make them last.
i have a small trophy for any one that can beet 111000 MILES, posted to the winner before end of august ,not much of a trophy but you can say you are THE HIGH MILER ON A 14 :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :hat: :onya:
Those regular oil changes are the key to it i reckon. Well done Hooli :cheers:
Quote from: saggy0000 on Friday, 28 July 2017, 08:31 AM
i have a small trophy for any one that can beet 111000 MILES, posted to the winner before end of august ,not much of a trophy but you can say you are THE HIGH MILER ON A 14 :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :hat: :onya:
You might want to up that score, I'm nearly on 112k now...
I'm pretty sure Shaun the Sheep is on a very similar mileage if he notices this thread.
A huge 34,000 miles on mine!
the trophy is waiting for the winner? shaun the sheeps milage?? anyone know :confused1:
K7 - still going strong...
That is very impressive - 200,000km :clapping: :hat:
Wow BLACK14 Kudos to you man that is some serious time in the saddle and it's a 2007 model too. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Good work black14.....pleased you are using it :onya:
Impressive ks Black 14. What repairs/maintenance/ broken bits in all those ks.
very impressive black
we'd be interested in any info on your bike .
as said whats broken and special maintenance things like that .
:cheers:
Bloody impressive, I really must try harder.
Really chuffed to see that millage, mine must be good for a few more years, only having 89000miles on her... :clapping: :clapping:
Just over 6300 miles now so must try harder !! :smile2:
36,000 miles for me...
116 500 km now.
May 2008 build bike owned from new since September 2008 used primarily for a 50km each way commute including around 17km of freeway with the occasional long distance run and blast through the twisties.
What's gone wrong?
Not much really!!
Gear linkage rose joints broke - pins sheared off both ends one at a time at maybe 120k kms and 145k kms or so. Rode home both times with it in 2nd gear - bit noisy on the freeway!!! Maybe I've just got a heavy foot...
Small patches of the chrome wore off the fork legs so I replaced the entire legs (tubes and sliders) with low mileage ones from a wrecker to minimise downtime.
Oil cooler has been fine - no issues.
Still on the original battery!
Shocks had the seized then leaking adjusters - a refill with engine oil fixed that.
Seat cover cracked - replaced it with a cover off eBay which lasted around 12 months so bought another seat off a low kms bike being parted out.
Valve clearances all good last check - around 15k kms ago - so will do again over Xmas break.
The usual tyres, chains, sprockets, brake pads and discs.
Irridium spark plugs after the first 40k kms - last a lot longer than the standard ones.
Make sure to dry out the compartment that the multi-pin connector for the ECU sits in - and every now and then pull apart and spray with contact cleaner.
Every 40k kms or so pull the fuel pump and clean the filters.
And I change the engine oil and filter (I've used genuine and K&N filters - mainly genuine) religiously every 5000kms (ok - sometimes it might run to nearly 6k kms!) - usually use Fuchs Silkolene Comp 4 (full synth) or Super 4 (semi-synth) or Penrite Everday 10w 40 car oil if they are not on special - no clutch issues.
Running K&N air filter and PC3 with a Shark slip-on - had it tuned on the dyno with that setup when new and haven't touched it since.
Does seem to run a bit rich at low revs when cold - but fuel consumption now is the same as when it had 5k kms on it so I'm not complaining...
Finish has stood up to time remarkably well considering the bike is ridden in all weathers and spends every working day sitting outside - bearing in mind no salt on the roads over here to destroy the aluminium. Few stone chips on the tank and elsewhere as can be expected.
Picture was taken in January of this year - so about 20k kms ago - doesn't look any different now!!
No idea of mileage on mine.
Came crashed with smashed clocks.
Last owner and I both put in serious mileage, but both kept on top of its services.
Its got a noisy 3rd gear and has needed a camchain and a few other bits.
I suspect its got a few miles under its belt.
Forgot to mention also front/rear wheel and sprocket carrier bearings and 4 pot caliper swap (mine from a GSXR600) - this latter definitely a mod I'd recommend - work better (in my view) and way cheaper to rebuild (my 4 pots didn't need a rebuild - just bolt on and away you go).
Only other issues have been the seat lock - the left hand spring in the retainer rusted away in about 45k kms and once the rivets were drilled out replaced with a spring from a biro - all good since - and the centre stand rubbers - replaced with rubber bungs from the hardware store and pan head bolts - all good too!
For me a good trick is to put a radiator cap spring over the seat latch - then when you unlock the seat it pops up and can be easily grabbed with your one free hand - rather than needing one hand to turn the key and another to lift the seat off the latch (usually there's something in the other hand that you want to put under the seat!).
Looking forward to the next 100k kms!!!
:salute:
Great tip about the seat, was only thinking the other day how to solve those. Love simple solutions :onya:
black 14? shaun the sheep?? whos got the highest miles?? mines done 40 miles this year,tropy waiting for the winner
Great stuff Black14. 110000 for me - Also used as a commuter and fun on weekends.
used to be a bloke on old forum. cant remember any details. lived out west of brisbane. his motor destroyed itself at 312 th ks. no idea what happened, vague memory cam chain went wrong.maybe hes on here, hopefully reply.
Quote from: saggy0000 on Tuesday, 05 December 2017, 07:38 AM
black 14? shaun the sheep?? whos got the highest miles?? mines done 40 miles this year,tropy waiting for the winner
Last I heard Shaun t'sheep was on 118k.
"used to be a bloke on old forum. cant remember any details. lived out west of brisbane. his motor destroyed itself at 312 th ks. no idea what happened, vague memory cam chain went wrong"
Hope that person is on here still - maybe I should change out the cam chain anyway - although no sign of any issues with that yet. Might pull tensioner out and put back in to make sure tension is good over Xmas break.
Anyway, 312k kms - plenty of time yet!!!
:lol:
Recently sold my K3 with 118,000 mls on her, still going well
Sold it? It were only just run in lad!
I've gone for a mere 55k mls K5
Now you've got to do all that again to run it in!
SO,HIGH MILERS ,WHOS WINNING NOW??
The guy on the right in the photo looks like Ray Mears !!
Quote from: Speedy1959 on Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 06:41 PM
The guy on the right in the photo looks like Ray Mears !!
You mean Ray Mears looks like Shaun't'Sheep.
Quote from: Sean T'sheep on Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 07:32 PM
Recently sold my K3 with 118,000 mls on her, still going well
Is that AJ by the way?
It is, and I believe he's moved it on already :rolleyes:
The daft lad, why sell a 14?
Oh...
trophy is now ready for the bin / winner,either or,cant be arsed anymore,happy easter,humbug.
Those kms just keep coming!
😎
See
But not today. Out on one of the old bikes for a lap!
Bit of a different riding experience to the 14. But so are the other oldies. Still lots of fun!
Trophy to Black 14 i reckon. Those little Honda 4s, no power, just revs. Pretty bike
Yeah mate. You're right about the 400. Was my first proper bike. And I still love riding it. Got some other 70s too.
Funniestthing is I'm watching Shaun the Sheep movie!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
so you have grandkids? only movies i watch. saw i bought a zoo, might be old but brilliant. one of the kids arrived with it. life is good.
black 14 is the winner so far, 125187 miles,unless you know of one higher?? trophy being sent 01/01/18, address required???AUSTRALIA???gawd
Well I'm out at 80000kms then :undecided:
I'm out mine's only at 108-ish
Maybe a lowest mileage 14 could be a starter on another thread, since we're looking at the highest. Might be one out there still in the crate!
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 18 December 2017, 04:41 PM
Maybe a lowest mileage 14 could be a starter on another thread, since we're looking at the highest. Might be one out there still in the crate!
That would be cool to find one still in the box :onya:
today i spoke to a black n red k5 owner. 220 th ks. only mechanical failure, new clutch just last week. valve clearance never changed. usual shockies etc, thats all . still looks good.
Just under 140k miles on a clutch then.
Mine is still slipping a bit when cold so could be on the way out, but I think riding for a year with a dodgy slave that struggled to release at times accelerated the wear a bit.
I'll be clicking over 114k miles next weekend too, off to Scotland on it for a long weekend.
Well im not in it mines not run in yet with only 17000 on the clock but i look forward to putting plenty more on it !
I've got 10000 miles now :grin:
My K3 has just hit 17,007 miles. Thinks I need to get out more :cheers:
Quote from: Hooli on Saturday, 27 January 2018, 10:00 PM
I'll be clicking over 114k miles next weekend too, off to Scotland on it for a long weekend.
That reminds me...this was about 4am in snow on the A66.
My final score before it moved on
Nearly 900miles done since friday, mine is getting close to it's 116k service now.
Still shifts ok for me too, two up & behaving in roadworks/villages on saturday I did the 118miles Fort William to Colintraive in 115mins...
Edit to the above, after checking it was 928miles over the long weekend which puts my 14 on 116,008miles currently.
So it's due an oil change & needs a rear tyre again.
Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 26 April 2018, 06:16 AM
Edit to the above, after checking it was 928miles over the long weekend which puts my 14 on 116,008miles currently.
So it's due an oil change & needs a rear tyre again.
Good job it hasn't got an ashtray then Andy, else you'd be looking to trade it in for a new model :happy1:
Well done on attaining that sort of mileage, shows how bullet proof the 14 really is, at some stage, given you've had yours from such a low mileage, it would be interesting to see what items (apart from normal service items) have worn out and when.
Had my K3 from 9400 miles Dave, and from memory the following major parts were replaced
Exhaust headers - had two sets of those before changing to stainless ones from SBS at about 70k miles. also replaced the collector box at this point as the clamps were badly corroded.
Oil Rad - This was punctured by a stone at the MCR in Kent - that was at about 80k miles
Clutch slave cylinder - bore was corroded, I think this was probably to do with me not bothering to change the fluid as regularly as I should - 108k miles. Incidentally, i checked the clutch plates at this point and they were still in tolerance. Original Clutch plates were still in it when sold.
Burnt out at least 3 stators during the time I had it, possibly because of not replacing the battery as often as recommended and replaced one sprocket bearing at about 68k miles
The offside rear shock started leaking at 95k miles, both were replaced by secondhand units from Bongy's old K4. Mileage from them unknown, but were still leak free when the bike was sold at 118k miles.
Thats about it aside from the normal pads, chains, tyres. The cylinder head was never removed during the time I had it and the engine still sounded as sweet as the day I bought it
A "Rock" of a bike Sean! Well done mate.
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Thursday, 26 April 2018, 08:01 AM
Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 26 April 2018, 06:16 AM
Edit to the above, after checking it was 928miles over the long weekend which puts my 14 on 116,008miles currently.
So it's due an oil change & needs a rear tyre again.
Good job it hasn't got an ashtray then Andy, else you'd be looking to trade it in for a new model :happy1:
Well done on attaining that sort of mileage, shows how bullet proof the 14 really is, at some stage, given you've had yours from such a low mileage, it would be interesting to see what items (apart from normal service items) have worn out and when.
Off the top of my head Barmy -
I'v had my K2 since 7,452miles (sad I remember mileage before the test ride isn't it? It didn't move again till I got it) Oil n filter every 4k miles just for info
TPS about 45k
Oil cooler about 50k
Chain n sprockets inc sprocket carrier bearing every 30-35k
Oil cooler pipes about 90k
Replaced stator as it burnt out about 90k
Battery about 100k
Rechromed forks about 100k
High pressure filter at 50k & 100k
Saddle replaced about 50k as spilt & foam had rotted
Saddle recovered about 114k
Fourth set of steering bearings fitted about 100k, now on rollers rather than balls
Oh & finally on my second givi rack as they are made of cheese & rot away
Useless fact, the left hand bulb in the back light is still original.
120 000 km today.
57 000 km mine.
27 000 km with turbo.
That's quiet a lot of miles
Well done just shows what these bikes can do .
:cheers: :onya:
130 000 km today. 13 600 km during this season.
Not a big user but noticed the girl clock over to 73,000 k's. A march 2007 model.
I can just feel her loosening up under me. Starting to break in I mean.
This happened today, miles of course.
(https://i.ibb.co/1rWBS86/125k.jpg)
Hooli
That's a good amount of saddle time ! roughly what has been the wear items in that mileage . original engine internals ? fork internals? rear shocks, how many sets of wheel , headstem brgs , electrical issues TPS relacments etc interesting to know the durability. obviously its dependent on servicing regime, riding habits etc but will be good to know roughly whats coming. Corrosion induced issues are not really applicable here in West Aus as we just had the first real cloud and rain in about 5 months yesrtaerday been a really mild summer of around 30 degrees C days.
Regards,
Horse
Morning Horse,
A rough list from memory is -
TPS at 50k
Steering bearings, I'm on the fourth set & changed to rollers last time now they do ones that fit the K2 frame
Chain n sprockets every 25-30k
Forks rechromed at 100kish, they'd worn where the seals run so new seals leaked after 3k
Fork internals are original
Fork seals, I'm probably on the fifth set
Original wheel bearings
Sprocket carrier bearing changed every time I change the chain
I've recently fitted a rewound stator as the original burnt out about 80k, the replacement lasted till 124k
Oil cooler split about 45k, I fitted an aftermarket one with proper end tanks
Oil cooler hoses fell apart around 90k, but that was corrosion from salt stuck in the crimps
Discs at both ends have been changed, all due to dodgy calipers warping or damaging them in other ways. So my fault
Seat replaced once when it split, I recovered it the second time with a better material
The furthest I've been into the engine is to check the valve clearances, which have never changed since I first checked them at 15k. It still runs as good as ever & doesn't use a drop of oil. MPG has never changed either
Oil & filter every 4k miles is it's main maintenance, other things are done as needed
That's about it since 2007 as far as I can remember.
Oh yeah & one of the tail light bulbs is still original!
Evening Hooli,
That's a very interesting summation and pretty impressive reliability but for known weaknesses, the fork re chroming issue is one that is strange to me as I thought the white metal in the bush was sacrificial. I might change the oil a bit more regularly than I have been even though synthetic oil in there should not break down for a long time .
My TPS ( primary) only got 55k kms so it seems they are not a well built bit, oil cooler I suppose is understandable with the vibration but still not great, the valve seat recession is great on these engines , the second time I did mine I bought them all down to minimum as they don't seem to change much.
Probably a Stanley globe they seem too last!!
Thanks for the reply , very informative , have a good week,
Horse
Great summery
@Hooli :onya:
@horse The low oil change intervals is nothing to do with what oil you use (though Suzuki recommend semi-synthetic oil) it's due to the barrels being ceramic coated rather than metal liners .
:cheers:
I suspect he meant fork oil Seth as he was talking about the chrome.
I think mine wore as I didn't replace the dust seals when I did the fork seals the first few times so loads of dirt got stuck in there & a trip to Spain where they filled up with sand surely didn't help.
Thank god for the tail light builb :onya: hooli no really that's good Going's mate impressive :notworthy:
I was surprisingly disappointed when I had to change the other bulb back there, it amused me that they were original.
Hooli,
You are correct, I was referring to fork oil, god forbid I should publicly talk about engine oil on any forum, if as you say you effectively had emery at work in there that makes more sense,
Catchya,
Horse
A few more kms on the 14. Just happened to land on that exact number at the servo on the way home tonight.
It will get a break during May and June as I
have another bike I'm planning to put a few kms on - probably around 20k kms!
:boogie2:
Quote from: black14 on Friday, 05 April 2019, 04:42 PM
I have another bike
What ya got ?
What ya got ?
What ya got ?
It's a bush pig Tony!
😁
Nothing like your new steed...
But possibly a better choice for a lap on the dirt!
🍻
They are serious ks mate. Apart from consumables anything broken? I heard of 14 with 312ks just west of here. Timing chain broke, destroyed motor. My opinion on that is he wouldve/shouldve heard a problem, fixed it b4 breaking.
Quote from: black14 on Friday, 05 April 2019, 04:42 PM
A few more kms on the 14. Just happened to land on that exact number at the servo on the way home tonight.
It will get a break during May and June as I
have another bike I'm planning to put a few kms on - probably around 20k kms!
:boogie2:
Damnit, I've got some catching up to do!
Apart from the usual tyres, chain and sprockets (about every 45k kms), brake pads, oil and filters (every 5k kms) front wheel bearings, rear wheel bearings x 2, sprocket carrier bearing x 3, fuel filter clean (every 40k kms or so), k&n air filter clean (every 15k kms or so) it's a fairly short list I think.
Replaced 6 pot calipers with GSX600 4 pot calipers as less susceptible to issues that come with daily riding in all weather conditions. Front fork legs chrome wore through (bushes still looked ok so just thin chrome I think) - I replaced with low kms full fork legs tubes and sliders and have since rebuilt the originals. Front discs x 2 sets and rear x 1. Chain guard bracket broke- fixed with a bit of aluminum angle and a couple of screws. Rear shock adjusters refilled with oil and torx screws replaced with hex cap screws. Main power wire corroded and rejoined. Injectors cleaned after dealer routed tank drain line incorrectly and got water in the tank. Seat cover split so foam dressed up and recovered. Gear linkage rose joints broke (1 front 1 rear). Front master cylinder has had a kit through it. Clutch master has had a kit through it and the slave a new seal and the Busa seal fitted.
Front footrest rubbers replaced.
Valve clearances have been checked regularly and don't seem to move.
Engine uses no oil and runs great. Fuel consumption hasn't varied other than with the right wrist.
Pairs removed and slip on pipe and PC3 from new.
Can't think of anything else and I reckon it still scrubs up ok after a quick tub!
🍻
Looks good. A very faultless life, chain guard only. Amazing bikes.
Pretty durable machines, the fork legs chrome disappearing is disappointing and your TPS's doing the journey is interesting fairly economical mooring all in all though,
Have a good weekend ,
Horse
133 000 km today.
70 000 km riden by me.
40 000 km with turbo.
Still going strong.
This happened this morning.
It was a busy weekend it seems as this appeared tonight.
61K Miles - just ran in :imrgreen:
132k miles service on thursday evening, so after a small ride out today it's on about 132,400miles. I will get it to the moon one day...
140 000 km today.
There's a lot of gauges on that dashboard mate :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Quote from: GSXKING on Sunday, 18 August 2019, 06:35 PM
There's a lot of gauges on that dashboard mate :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Saves fitting a screen!
@T 24 what year is your GSX please ?? :whatever:
Quote from: GSXKING on Sunday, 18 August 2019, 06:35 PM
There's a lot of gauges on that dashboard mate :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
It's my turbo engine. Not tuned by Mr. Somebody in Some dyno.
When I adjust all by myself I need some information.
It has worked now 47 000 km with turbo, so it can't be totally wrong.
This happened today.
136000 miles = 218824 kilometers :hat:
Just to update the above, now I'm back from the Alps (& a quick trip to Croatia as it was going to rain) my 14 is now on 139,458 miles.
224,435 kms in pretty impressive Hooli :onya: :clapping:
Nearlly time to change the oil Hooli........ :stir:
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 04 September 2019, 04:24 PM
Nearlly time to change the oil Hooli........ :stir:
:lol:
You're right actually, it's due again at 140k. It only got done two weeks ago as well.
Does anyone know the most miles/Km's ever put on a GSX1400 ? Is it recorded ? :whatever: :whatever:
I'm pretty sure we had an Aussie member who managed about 298,000km before it went pop.
I just did the 140,000km's oil change on my bike. Still running original clutch, timing chain etc. :tongue:
Chain and sprockets soon :whistling:
Original clutch etc on mine too. The most I've ever needed to do inside the engine is check the valves & they are the same as they were at 15k when I first looked.
only got 39000 on mine not even run in yet lol :onya:
Sophie's on 42600 miles now.
She had 25k when I first got her.
I am on 9256 wow... :)
Just over 14 on my 14 :hat:
My black/red bike passed 30000 on Sunday that's 24000 since I got it just over 3 years ago .
Emma's gsx1400 k6 is now at 59000 from new :cheers:
There's one of Facebook market place for sale in Brisbane.
203,000K's.
I wouldn't dismiss the mileage but it's more expensive than I paid and worse than mine!
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Friday, 06 September 2019, 05:05 PM
There's one of Facebook market place for sale in Brisbane.
203,000K's.
I wouldn't dismiss the mileage but it's more expensive than I paid and worse than mine!
Hardly run in!
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 06 September 2019, 07:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Friday, 06 September 2019, 05:05 PM
There's one of Facebook market place for sale in Brisbane.
203,000K's.
I wouldn't dismiss the mileage but it's more expensive than I paid and worse than mine!
Hardly run in!
The rest of the bike looks like it's been run in and back out again...
Fourteen ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo two, which means it's due yet another service.
You'll have worn the threads off the sump hole by now . . .
@Hooli is keeping the north sea working to keep him in oil and petrol .
Well done buddy keep on enjoying your bike .
I enjoy seeing your trip reports and how well.the bikes going at the mileage it's done and will keep doing.
:onya:
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 27 September 2019, 03:33 AM
You'll have worn the threads off the sump hole by now . . .
I might treat it to it's 3rd ever sump plug washer soon, but no rush as it doesn't leak yet.
I do need to whip the camcover off & helicoil a few of those bolts though as they felt wrong last time I checked the valves. I'll reseal the camcover gasket at the same time as it's got a slight weep (probably as the dodgy threads aren't clamping it right).
Just a pup mate.... :stir:
Quote from: black14 on Friday, 27 September 2019, 07:42 AM
Just a pup mate.... :stir:
Would be impressive if someone hadn't accidentally put that extra 0 on the end of the mileage.
Shouldn't let a minor fact like that get in the way of a good story Tony...
:rofl2:
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 27 September 2019, 04:15 AM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 27 September 2019, 03:33 AM
You'll have worn the threads off the sump hole by now . . .
I might treat it to it's 3rd ever sump plug washer soon, but no rush as it doesn't leak yet.
I haven't changed that sump plug washer ever, just glowed it once, durig my 79 000 km,
but maybe someone else has changed it before me (142 000 km now) :smile2:
I only ever changed mine as I got a filter from a dealer & it came with it.
And the last time I'll see these numbers for a bit. Fourteen oh twoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I bought it brand new in 05, in 18 months it had 75K, then 8 months no licence, 5 years FIFO work... and then 6 years mainly riding another bike, when it came to a terrible death due to rear impact with 167K on it.
Quote from: insane1400 on Friday, 24 January 2020, 09:16 AM
I bought it brand new in 05, in 18 months it had 75K, then 8 months no licence, 5 years FIFO work... and then 6 years mainly riding another bike, when it came to a terrible death due to rear impact with 167K on it.
Long time no hear Andrew. Hope you're well.
I see it's your first post on the new 3 year old org so you'd better go to the intro bit & tell the newbies your life story. They get a bit stroppy if you don't.
I'm just back from tour again, currently showing this. So it's nearly time for another service along with lots of other bits, still running sweet though.
Hooli that is a lot of miles in a short period of time you must have not been off the bike much :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :salute: :salute: :salute:
Hooli's arse must be by now, the same shape & pattern as a GSX1400 seat.
Quote from: GSXKING on Friday, 31 January 2020, 03:21 PM
Hooli that is a lot of miles in a short period of time you must have not been off the bike much :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :salute: :salute: :salute:
I got it to ride it, tbh as long as I find good roads I find they are all day comfy. It's only endless straight roads where I don't move around much that gets uncomfy.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 31 January 2020, 03:32 PM
Hooli's arse must be by now, the same shape & pattern as a GSX1400 seat.
You're still not getting pics, so stop asking! :lol:
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 31 January 2020, 09:45 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 31 January 2020, 03:32 PM
Hooli's arse must be by now, the same shape & pattern as a GSX1400 seat.
You're still not getting pics, so stop asking! :lol:
:happy1: :rofl2: :clapping:
This happened about 1/4 mile from home this evening, which means it'll be getting yet another oil change tomorrow.
I've just remembered I forgot to put this in this thread to keep things tidy - last monday.
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 15 March 2020, 08:41 AM
I've just remembered I forgot to put this in this thread to keep things tidy - last monday.
At the rate I'm going that's another 146 years of life left in mine
The way mine never feels worn or tired I'm expecting at least 250k out of it, so you'll have to stay awake even longer to enjoy yours.
not me my k5 has 21600 :grin:
Getting there !! :) K5
You know that's just the trip meter showing there Notty?, push the select button again & it'll show the total mileage.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 02:10 AM
You know that's just the trip meter showing there Notty?, push the select button again & it'll show the total mileage.
Its the same Col :)
Lovely. :onya: Hardly run in Notty. :imrgreen:
Quote from: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 02:26 AM
Lovely. :onya: Hardly run in Notty. :imrgreen:
cost more in oil changes than petrol used !! Lol :rofl2:
Notty you've resisted using that trip meter ever!
Which begs the question.... why?
Quote from: Notty on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 01:53 AM
Getting there !! :) K5
Coz it'll reset to 0 after 9999km, making it feel like a new bike again.
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 10:08 AM
Notty you've resisted using that trip meter ever!
Which begs the question.... why?
2 trip meters - I use the other one :)
I used the first trip metre for each trip resetting at the start .
The 2nd I used to record tyre life .
:cheers:
I'm similar Seth.
T1 is for each tank of fuel, it's an easy check it's running right.
T2 is for rear tyre life.
Me T1 fuel
T2 for actually measuring, well, trips!
Got to 10K :)
@Notty did some one borrow it :whistling:
Great to be out I bet :cheers:
Bloody hell Notty it'll be worthless now!
Stop taking pictures of other peoples clocks Notty... :lol:
Steady on notty!! You'll be catching up with me soon :rofl2: :1400spray:
Bloody hell I'm going to have to ride more so you lot don't catch me up.
Oh look, 17 days later mine is due a service yet again. I really hope it never wears out as I can't afford a new bike.
Not high but higher than some 1400's will have at about 40 years old.
Good work with the trip meter too.
Quote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 05 August 2020, 07:55 PM
Good work with the trip meter too.
That was the easy bit.
Quote from: Hooli on Wednesday, 05 August 2020, 07:55 PM
Good work with the trip meter too.
I'll probably never be a high miler on my 1402 but I put all these kilometres on my GS1000G.
Hopefully 7 is a lucky number.
The last 50,000 kilometres as a VJMC member and a few with Irish and his 1400 and XJ900.
A seemingly meaningless number, but it means 150k miles done since I started the test ride the day before I bought this bike on Oct 2007. I wonder if it'll do the same again, it feels like it will so far.
Incredible effort Hooli. :clapping:Highest 14 ive ever heard of was 312 th ks, 194 th miles. Youll beat that. Story goes timing chain let go, who knows what really happened, how it was serviced etc.
By the time I've paid off enough debts to buy a new bike, I should be up to about 250k on this one. Last time I checked the timing chain it was fine, so I think it'll get there.
Oh & I found a pic from 18th Aug 2019 showing 136k, so it seems I've done 21k in the last year.
Just thought I'd update this thread again as she earned herself a service and wash again today.
@Hooli Nice one. That's an impressive mileage count. Must be just about run in now :onya:
Aye
@froudy, I think I can take it to 4k now. You can't rush running these in.
That's incredible Hooli you have my upmost respect. I would probably say that's way more mileage than I have covered in my entire life time on bikes. I'm no spring chicken either and have put a good few miles on bikes. Is that all your doing and is someone else involved? Either way that's a shit load of miles for a bike🤗
I am hoping mine never gets to 100000 as I don't won't her to get old lol
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 18 October 2020, 03:29 AM
Just thought I'd update this thread again as she earned herself a service and wash again today.
I'm bloody glad that they last as I seriously can't think of something without at least one, and mostly more than one compromise for a tall,fat dodgy kneed Cranky old Bastard That hates being buffeted and cooked in summer to replace it with
Quote from: Big Phil on Monday, 19 October 2020, 06:44 AM
That's incredible Hooli you have my upmost respect. I would probably say that's way more mileage than I have covered in my entire life time on bikes. I'm no spring chicken either and have put a good few miles on bikes. Is that all your doing and is someone else involved? Either way that's a shit load of miles for a bike🤗
I got it in Oct 2007 & it had 7,452 miles on before I test rode it.
Well Hooli that's awesome and will take some beating. Just a note my Mrs is a Donny girl and she has a whole tribe of uncles and aunts still there who we still visit. Great down to earth humourless (sorry humorous 😂) people in Yorkshire but one thing they always expect is to get their money's worth. Your certainly doing that with your bike👏👏👏
Well, given the months of COVID restrictions in Melbourne - I've been working from home since March and essentially confined to it for what seems like forever - the old girl has had a bit of a break from duty in 2020. It's taken me 8 months to put the last 1000 kms or so on it!
Good to get out there again!
:cheers:
You swine, you're about 500miles ahead of me!
Quote from: Mrg on Monday, 19 October 2020, 06:51 AM
I am hoping mine never gets to 100000 as I don't won't her to get old lol
I`ll probably cry for a week when mine`s done 30k - and spend the following year reversing! :grin:
Found this on the BMW R1200r forum. It's actually about extended warranties but the mileage is incredible.
Another data point: I bought my 2013 R1200R new in May, 2013, with the Western Service Contract ($995, 5-yr, unlimited mileage). By March, 2014, the OEM warranty had expired (36,000 mileage limit in USA). In March, 2017, at 184,000 miles, the driveshaft, final drive, and swingarm all disintegrated. The Western adjuster requested service records to verify that final drive fluid had had been changed as recommended. Since I had all services done regularly at dealers, I sent him those invoices, and he approved the claim without delay. Payment from Western covered all but $90 of the $5,473 repair bill. I did not have any other claims for the reminder of the contract, and the Roadster is now at 290,000 miles.
Yes that is huge miles BUT
Quote184,000 miles, the driveshaft, final drive, and swingarm all disintegrated.
that's a lot to go wrong.
Well this just came up on a FB group, I assume it's an Aussie.
Looks like I've got a new target to chase if/when we're ever allowed out to use our bikes again.
At least it's only 186,000 miles or thereabouts.
Quote from: numbskull on Friday, 05 February 2021, 01:22 AM
At least it's only 186,000 miles or thereabouts.
Exactly, I'm only 25k or so behind.
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 05 February 2021, 01:26 AM
Exactly, I'm only 25k or so behind.
I reckon if I ride a bit more this year, I can get to 10% of yours :lol:
Maybe.
300,000 km's and the gauges look immaculate. I wonder what year the bike is ?
K5 onwards I'd say with that key & key surround.
Quote from: GSXKING on Friday, 05 February 2021, 06:17 PM
300,000 km's and the gauges look immaculate. I wonder what year the bike is ?
exactly, from the dash it looks like a K5, but looks too new for 300000km. Good effort though if its for real.
Here's the story behind that 300k km bike - for those with FB access.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/316921985136457/permalink/1696541033841205/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/316921985136457/permalink/1696541033841205/)
Thanks Black for sharing, id vaguely heard the story before. The truth is good to know.
I don't have FB access, anyone care to enlighten us plebs?
Do my best for those without FB...
And
:cheers:
Thanks, I had no idea of the story behind it.
I actually knew Don but was unaware of his health issues. I'd see him quite regularly riding his 1400 with a camera tripod strapped to his luggage rack and bag. The few times I spoke with him he seemed a decent chap. So sad to hear of his demise. :hat: :hat:
Just thought I'd bring this topic back to life with yesterday's pics.
165,000 miles = 265541.76 Kilometres
@Hooli well done. Are you there
@Notty :happy1: :happy1: :happy1:
Well played :hat:
@black14 are you still active on this site ? :confused1:
Quote@black14 are you still active on this site ? :confused1:
Yup - still here Chris.
:cheers:
Referring to previous comments did Dons bike reach 300,000 kms ?
Do you know ? :whatever:
As per earlier post, in February 2021 it had hit 307k kms. I've not heard anything since then on that topic. Although the FB poster (Stuart Langfield) has more recent FB posts re. stator and fuel sender unit - no idea if for the same bike.
:cheers:
Quote from: GSXKING on Thursday, 07 April 2022, 10:41 AM
Referring to previous comments did Dons bike reach 300,000 kms ?
Do you know ? :whatever:
@black14 indicated that it was showing 307000, phenomenal.Great story by Stuart.
:notworthy:
Rolled this over on a Katana.
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 07 April 2022, 08:18 PM
Rolled this over on a Katana.
Quite appropriate numbers there Beelzebub incarnate :devil: :devil: :devil: :stir: :stir: :stir:
Well it's taken 2 years, what with Covid lock downs, shoulder reconstruction, elbow surgery and 4 other bikes to ride, but another milestone for the 14 reached.
During this time I had the only serious issue with the bike since I bought it new in 2008 - the stator wires finally let go during a high country run and I was stranded between Bombala and Jindabyne. A friendly local farmer looked after my immediate needs - i.e. cold beer - and he and his lovely wife Nicole shared their lamb roast dinner with me too! There are still some great people out there... Bike was put on a flatbed tow truck to Cooma and then back to Mount Evelyn in the back of a ute. $700 odd later for a new stator and reg/rec (for peace of mind) she was up and running and hasn't missed a beat since. Oh, and a new set of handlebars to replace the originals bent by the overzealous towies... :furious:
Whilst the kms aren't adding up like they did when on commuting duty days (which ceased abruptly due to Covid in March 2020 and are now never to return :grin:) they are far more enjoyable being kms for pleasure, usually on some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. E.g. a recent trip to Omeo and back - Mitta Mitta to Omeo is 108kms of glorious road and was done both ways. I do have to admit that tyre wear is suffering accordingly - a price I'm happy to pay!
Although I do have (and probably always will) a fondness for all of my bikes, the GSX is probably the best all round road bike I've owned and I look forward to sharing the next milestone shared with the old black lady!
:cheers:
Wow mines got a massive 47k lol so a way to go to catch up to you fellas.
Big ks Black👍Much other stuff replaced?
@grog Other than what I'd call "consumables" (e.g. wheel/sprocket carrier bearings - keep an eye on the latter, pads, fork rebuild couple of times, discs - think 2 sets of fronts and one rear but due another rear, clutch master/slave kit and busa seal - thanks to the org for that tip, front brake master kit, plugs - I use iridium so not very often, chains, sprockets and of course oil, filter and tyres) only other things have been couple of broken gear linkage rose joints, footpegs got a bit droopy and worn down so replaced with aftermarket cheapies, brake/clutch levers replaced with shorties, 6 pots replaced with 4 pots for easier and cheaper maintenance, chrome on fork legs wore through so new fork legs on rebuild, seat cover replaced, spring in seat latch rusted away and replaced with one out of a biro very early in the piece and still there working perfectly, chain guard bracket broke - fixed with a bit of aluminium angle, rear shocks rebuilt including one shaft re-chromed is about it.
I did need to lubricate the STVA mechanism as that got a little sticky and was getting the dreaded C28 code until freed up, and also had the main power feed in the headlight corrode and require re-joining.
I replaced the cam chain tensioner spring as a precaution - it was a bit shorter than a new one and cost $6 odd! I discussed replacing the cam chain in the near future as a precaution with Mick Hone (who should probably have a fair idea!) and the advice was not necessary. He did mention that the tensioner itself can wear on the ratchet pawl teeth and result in the chain slacking off at high revs so replacing that at some point might be worthwhile, although from a manual inspection mine seems to be fine, so I'll just keep an eye on that.
I am pretty religious regarding oil/filters - every 5k kms for me. I have used various oils but settled on Gulf Western semi-synth probably for the last 140k kms or so. Filters have been either Suzuki, K&N or Hi-Flo. The engine uses no oil at all and there's never any sludge or metal on the sump plug magnet.
Also, regular (say every 40k or so) cleaning of high pressure fuel filter is on my list of good things to do as is a dose of injector cleaner every now and again.
Given the service the bike has had - i.e. commuting 100 kms/day in all weathers and sitting outside in the weather all day at work, I'm amazed how well the finish has held up. We don't have the salt on the roads problem like the UK and elsewhere so that probably helps, but a regular wash down with CT18 and a pressure washer (avoiding bearing seals etc. obviously) seems to have helped there.
The bike has been a pleasure to own and ride and, as an all rounder, is probably one of the best - not that I would be in any way biased of course!
:cheers:
Good photoshop!!! :grin: :stir: :P
:)
Quote from: Yetiman on Saturday, 19 November 2022, 05:27 PM
Wow mines got a massive 47k lol so a way to go to catch up to you fellas.
Same, my K3 is just about to hit 48000km. That's 2400km per year on average since its build date.
When I registered my 2008 bike in 2012 they asked for the mileage. I said it was 000001 kilometres. They said "Is it new then?" I said no it's very 2nd hand, but the clocks had been smashed to f#ck and replaced. For some reason they had a bit of head scratching before they accepted it.
Thanks Black, great write up. Nothing thats not wear n tear or unexpected. Well done.
Thought I'd bump this thread for yesterday's little milestone, pretty sure I'm on the descent to the moon now so it should get easier from here on...
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And because it's rude not too, I took her for a pint to celebrate.
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thats impressive hooli :onya: has the engine had any work ?
Tony
Basically bugger all.
Valves are still in spec & not changed since I first looked at 15k. But it's had...
2 stators, 3 TPS, 1 SPS, 3 high pressure fuel filters and a hole in the sump welded from a misaligned exhaust before I got it.
Oh & an oil cooler once, along with cooler hoses twice as they rotted out. Still on the original seals in the clutch slave, it's been stripped a few times but I've always reused them.
Runs as well as ever, uses no oil & so on. You wouldn't think she'd gone any further than a mate's 31k example to ride.
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 09 July 2023, 01:36 AMBasically bugger all.
Valves are still in spec & not changed since I first looked at 15k. But it's had...
2 stators, 3 TPS, 1 SPS, 3 high pressure fuel filters and a hole in the sump welded from a misaligned exhaust before I got it.
Oh & an oil cooler once, along with cooler hoses twice as they rotted out. Still on the original seals in the clutch slave, it's been stripped a few times but I've always reused them.
Runs as well as ever, uses no oil & so on. You wouldn't think she'd gone any further than a mate's 31k example to ride.
nice, so still on the original rings and shells :onya:
Original everything inside, she's never been apart for any reason.
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 09 July 2023, 04:48 AMOriginal everything inside, she's never been apart for any reason.
so theirs plenty of life in my engine at 36,000 miles :boogie2:
Hooli, getting near the top i reckon. Most ive heard of here 312ks, 194 miles. Pretty sure was a female owner.
It'll take me longer to get to my target of 250k now, as the HD has become my main touring bike. 14 is still getting out & about though.
Must be something about them Hooli. Most poular bike around here. Most of their riders attitudes really put me off them unfortunately. After 12 yrs with 14, i often think id like another challenge, diff bike that is. No idea what id like.
It's comfy, relaxing as I don't feel the need to rush when I don't want too on it. Plus it's new so I can trust it to do long trips with little prep. I'll still take the 14 on some trips, but the next one is 3 weeks long so the extra 1k miles between services is a bonus too.
I still have the same attitude towards most HD owners I see as I did before I got it. I'll never get the 'I ride an HD so I'm more of a biker' thing.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 31 July 2023, 06:23 PMMust be something about them Hooli. Most poular bike around here. Most of their riders attitudes really put me off them unfortunately. After 12 yrs with 14, i often think id like another challenge, diff bike that is. No idea what id like.
Hey Grog, if you a lot of spare cash to throw away on maintenance and like wearing Belstaff riding gear, I highly recommend a BMW.
Quote from: Batkwaka on Tuesday, 01 August 2023, 10:21 AMQuote from: grog on Monday, 31 July 2023, 06:23 PMMust be something about them Hooli. Most poular bike around here. Most of their riders attitudes really put me off them unfortunately. After 12 yrs with 14, i often think id like another challenge, diff bike that is. No idea what id like.
Hey Grog, if you a lot of spare cash to throw away on maintenance and like wearing Belstaff riding gear, I highly recommend a BMW.
either a K or S series BMW, lots of fun. My K bike has seen 99600km and still looks new. If you're handy with spanners its not that hard, the issue is the cost of parts.
I test rode S1000XR and F900. 1000 would kill my licence, amazing bike. F900 is a great ride, could suit me fine, just expensive, 20g with a can, i like noise. Very diff i know but i like new GSX 8, sort of a bit lighter than 14, any advantage over 14, for the extra bucks, not sure. Only want one bike, 14 is sorted, selling would destroy me, huge decision.
My GSX 2001 has 149,000+ kms
My BMW R1200RT 2014 has 162,000+ kms
I've owned a myriad of other motorcycles in that time also.
My friend says I have no emotional attachment to motorcycles and I guess that's true to an extent.
However 22 years of ownership is because I firmly believe this is the best allrounder I've ever had the privilege of owning 🏆
I've got 20k miles on the HD now, only got it March '22 so I must be enjoying it.
@grog and I'd love a Guzzi but despite that I will not sell my 1400 it's just such a good bike.
Also I will NOT be changing us to gsx1400plusafewtriumphandbmwowners.org :rofl3:
Bumped into a guy at whiteways on Sunday with a gsx, not a high miler but was running a turbo on his, standard engine low boost 179 bhp, high boost 230, ex drag bike :cheers:
Quote from: Phill P on Wednesday, 02 August 2023, 06:46 PMBumped into a guy at whiteways on Sunday with a gsx, not a high miler but was running a turbo on his, standard engine low boost 179 bhp, high boost 230, ex drag bike :cheers:
thats crazy if its a road bike :shocked: the GSX14 has plenty of grunt for road use. ;)
Quote from: hard road on Wednesday, 02 August 2023, 07:51 PMQuote from: Phill P on Wednesday, 02 August 2023, 06:46 PMBumped into a guy at whiteways on Sunday with a gsx, not a high miler but was running a turbo on his, standard engine low boost 179 bhp, high boost 230, ex drag bike :cheers:
thats crazy if its a road bike :shocked: the GSX14 has plenty of grunt for road use. ;)
I would agree, can hardly use what I have now, he clearly enjoyed riding it though and couldn't think what to replace it with, he'd tried the Kwak h2 thing but didn't like all the modes. Shows the engine is strong though.
Quote from: Phill P on Wednesday, 02 August 2023, 09:03 PMQuote from: hard road on Wednesday, 02 August 2023, 07:51 PMQuote from: Phill P on Wednesday, 02 August 2023, 06:46 PMBumped into a guy at whiteways on Sunday with a gsx, not a high miler but was running a turbo on his, standard engine low boost 179 bhp, high boost 230, ex drag bike :cheers:
thats crazy if its a road bike :shocked: the GSX14 has plenty of grunt for road use. ;)
I would agree, can hardly use what I have now, he clearly enjoyed riding it though and couldn't think what to replace it with, he'd tried the Kwak h2 thing but didn't like all the modes. Shows the engine is strong though.
I see this on other forums where the lads fit blowers and big bore kits to their big engined bikes, I think to my self where are you gona use all that power on a public road ???? I just like standard big engines (as they are more reliable) and spend my money on how the bike looks. ;)
Hmm, I have a turbo sitting here but by the time I price up all the bits and pieces and work it'd cost me too much so it's not fitted. :(
Mine has only done 103k miles before I took it off the road about 7 years ago ... thinking of putting it back on the road :salute:
Had my Gen-1 Busa since 2005 or 6.
Had my B-King since 2007.
Had my Bandit 12 since 2009.
Had my GSX1100 since 2008.
My bikes rarely get seriously high mileage as I do like to run a few and the use gets spread amongst them.
Normally my newer bike gets most use and it's often the better bikes for long hauls. I sold my first Gen-1 Busa and H2 SX that both had this role.
I like longer rides, but don't do enough of them anymore to clock up any impressive numbers.
Thought I'd bump this thread with a pic from yesterday morning.
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Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 05 October 2023, 06:38 PMThought I'd bump this thread with a pic from yesterday morning.
Show off, bet you can't wait for that 200k mark, would love to see that :notworthy:
I'll never reach that mileage as I don't ride as much as I used to, that and I can't afford that much fuel!
All the best ... Barry
I've said for ages I want to see 250k on it, I'd have to stop riding the others as much to get there. 200k will be a nice milestone though.
To think when I got it in Oct 2007 there was 7,452 on the clock prior to my test ride & I collected it the next day.
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 06 October 2023, 01:12 AMI've said for ages I want to see 250k on it, I'd have to stop riding the others as much to get there. 200k will be a nice milestone though.
That'd be something ... I'd probably even take a day or so to ride down and meet up with you just to see it ... so get the finger out :lol:
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 06 October 2023, 01:12 AMTo think when I got it in Oct 2007 there was 7,452 on the clock prior to my test ride & I collected it the next day.
I got my 'good one' the K3 in 2004 with 4500 miles on the clocks and a destroyed front end ... in the next twelve years I took it up to 103k (although clocks not working for about 3k of that).
I've got another three and a bit years to go on the mortgage, then I'll have more money ... never know I might catch up to (and pass) you :hat:
All the best ... Barry
P.S. Just worked out what it'd take to catch up with you ... say 70k miles, 30 miles a gallon @ around £7 a gallon (for now) ... around £16k ... that and around two years of doing 100 miles every day :happy1:
Quote from: BanditsHigh on Friday, 06 October 2023, 02:32 AMP.S. Just worked out what it'd take to catch up with you ... say 70k miles, 30 miles a gallon @ around £7 a gallon (for now) ... around £16k ... that and around two years of doing 100 miles every day :happy1:
:lol:
I've carefully never worked the cost out, but I know mine does around 50mpg overall, better on a run & worse on short trips. So it'll be cheaper than you think.
Highest ive ever heard on 14, 312ks/194 miles. Youre getting there Hooli. :clapping:
Bump!
I've obviously really slacked over winter this year, only done 3k on my 14 since October. I do apologise for poor service there.
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That really is impressive and just goes to show what a joy they are to ride and how easy to keep going.
I think I'm at around 42k on mine, but it has to share my love with others.
Long may you enjoy it.
Pete.
Oh I've put 24k on my HD in 18 months recently too & had various other bikes alongside my 14 too.
Quote from: Hooli on Monday, 26 February 2024, 10:57 PMOh I've put 24k on my HD in 18 months recently too & had various other bikes alongside my 14 too.
You really need to find a bike with a bunk on it, you could sleep on it too :shocked:
68,000 on my K2. tight as a drum still.
Re-posting this here - I got confused between the "High Milers" thread and the "High Milers Club" thread... :confused1:
QuoteWhat issues you had Black?
@Grog - I posted up details in this thread when I hit 280k kms back in November 2022. Since then the only issue I've had is a failure to start (see this thread - https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=7857.0 (https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=7857.0)) which, after a lot of mucking around, was eventually resolved by cleaning a bridge connector next to the tail light... That unfortunate episode was day 1 of an 8 day 3500km ride which was then completed on a mates GPZ 1100 - a very different experience to the 1400!
The 1400 doesn't do anything like the kms it used to these days - COVID put an end to the commuting kms and retirement ensured they will never return, and it has to share ride time with my 5 other bikes too. On the plus side, the kms it does do are far more enjoyable than the commuting chore.
Thought I'd bump this thread with a new couple of pics to prove these things don't wear out.
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@Hooli I reckon you've got one of if not the highest mileage 14 - I just wonder how high it can go..... :onya:
I'm sure we've heard of slightly higher mileages on here Barmy, not members but bikes they know of.
As to how far it'll go, watch this space...
Incredible distance Hooli, not much has failed. They reckon a 1991 Harley holds the longest ever, one million, like to see its repairs
I've not heard of that one Grog. Sure I've seen about a bloke riding a Goldwing around the world for about a decade & on 570,000miles are just one new engine...
I'd love to know how people fund such trips, indeed a few seem to get rich off them. Must be a great life to lead.
I know that when triumph were resurrected from the dead a Trident went about 235,000 miles before Triumph bought it from the owner and stripped it down to find everything in the engine was still in spec. Those early triumph triples were well over engineered but it's not bad for a new company.
The Harley with a million, 9 motor rebuilds& 2 new motors, 105 rear tyres,9 new seats. He had to average 125 miles each day for 30 years, not sure how he found time for the repairs.Must be true, its on the internet🤷😀
That's 9524 miles (15,238km) for each rear tyre,not bad if it's true. Not that impressive if it's had 9 motor rebuilds and 2 new motors.
If on the same motor that's been rebuilt, then that'd be something.
Im a bit doubtful on harley story, i do know one high mileage bloke. Honda 6 cylinderGold wing. He did just on 600 th ks, think around 370k miles. Nothing ever broke, reverse gear did actually, Honda fixed it free. I really dont think that bike ever had a problem. That bloke was 70 yrs old when he bought that bike, hope i can do similar.
Sounds a bit like trigger's broom. :)
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 06:21 PMThat's 9524 miles (15,238km) for each rear tyre,not bad if it's true.
I get about that from the rear tyre on my HD, so that bit might be true.
Mick, not sure what Triggers Broom is.
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 07:12 PMMick, not sure what Triggers Broom is.
It's a reference to Only Fools & Horses Grog.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56yN2zHtofM
He's had the same broom for 20 years with just 17 new heads & 14 new handles.
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 07:12 PMMick, not sure what Triggers Broom is.
Its part of British culture.
https://youtu.be/56yN2zHtofM
Ill have a look, certainly not Aussie culture. Im guessing you never heard of Norman Gunston or Crocodile Dundee, each to their own i guess
Everyone knows Croc Dundee!
That's not a knife...
Crocodile Dundee. Seen that one a few times. The "that's not a knife" scene I never forget.
Norman Gunston ???