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Title: My GSX1400
Post by: Alz on Monday, 04 September 2017, 05:26 AM
Here's my K3 GSX1400

Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: seth on Monday, 04 September 2017, 05:26 AM
nice bike
love the end can  :cheers:
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: Alz on Monday, 04 September 2017, 05:52 AM
Thanks Seth, running a PC and 1550 lump  :devil:
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Post by: northern on Monday, 04 September 2017, 06:12 AM
Quote from: Alz on Monday, 04 September  2017, 05:52 AM
running a PC and 1550 lump  :devil:
in this case it's yours GSX1550 :)
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: Alz on Monday, 04 September 2017, 06:47 AM
 :boogie:
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Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 04 September 2017, 07:18 AM
Nice scooter  :onya:
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Post by: Buddynq on Monday, 04 September 2017, 08:41 AM
Wow - Nice - Different looking swingarm
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Post by: Macon on Monday, 04 September 2017, 10:39 AM
 :drool:
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Post by: T 24 on Monday, 04 September 2017, 01:06 PM
Nice bike! GSX 1550 looks much better than GSX 1400 :mwink: Where is that swingarm from?
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: gsxbarmy on Monday, 04 September 2017, 02:20 PM
Quote from: T 24 on Monday, 04 September  2017, 01:06 PM
Nice bike! GSX 1550 looks much better than GSX 1400 :mwink: Where is that swingarm from?

Looks like it's a Metmachex to me

http://metmachex.net/swingarm-prices/
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: Alz on Monday, 04 September 2017, 05:51 PM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Monday, 04 September  2017, 02:20 PM
Quote from: T 24 on Monday, 04 September  2017, 01:06 PM
Nice bike! GSX 1550 looks much better than GSX 1400 :mwink: Where is that swingarm from?

Looks like it's a Metmachex to me

http://metmachex.net/swingarm-prices/

That's correct, I think they are about £650.
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 05 September 2017, 02:54 PM

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmetalbase.in%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FWalter-Thumbs-Up-Ammo-Approve-Meme.jpg&hash=dec494ec6ba50622e3c2d5dcc7c8e019314f7f95)




What a fantastic looking beast :)


Does the swingarm brace (I assume that's what it is) serve any ACTUAL function or just basically for looks ?!
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: Buddynq on Tuesday, 05 September 2017, 03:11 PM
I was wondering the same
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Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 05 September 2017, 03:28 PM

As far as I know, they stiffen the back end up (if it needs it) & helps overcome the 'wallowy' feeling you can get going round corners & through the twisties whilst heavily loaded (2 up or lots of travel gear).   Bit of expensive bling I reckon, aaannndd, lower ground clearance - no good for us Mike!

Stoli has one, maybe he'll read this & fire his experience in.

@Stolichnaya
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Post by: grog on Tuesday, 05 September 2017, 07:35 PM
unreal bike, everyone is jealous, we all want 1550 deep down. posted last week, next to a turbo at lights, 1700 etched into billet. not sure ive seen those power specs posted. must be amazing. id have to polish cam ends and fins if i owned yours. just me. love it.
Title: Re: My GSX1400
Post by: Alz on Sunday, 10 September 2017, 03:04 AM
Cheers all, sorry I've been off the forum for a while! The swinging arm as said stiffens up the frame and reduces that wollowy feel as some people mention. I can't personally give any input as the bike was as is when I bought it and so far I'm very pleased with it, it's beast! :)
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Post by: ourjake on Monday, 11 September 2017, 07:21 AM
Lovely bike  :)
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Post by: Stolichnaya on Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 02:28 AM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 05 September  2017, 03:28 PM

As far as I know, they stiffen the back end up (if it needs it) & helps overcome the 'wallowy' feeling you can get going round corners & through the twisties whilst heavily loaded (2 up or lots of travel gear).   Bit of expensive bling I reckon, aaannndd, lower ground clearance - no good for us Mike!

Stoli has one, maybe he'll read this & fire his experience in.

@Stolichnaya

Yes yes Kiwi..  i have one on mine...  as i like to be stiffened up, especially as I'm considered a "2 up" - in that being a bit rotund i may as well have as much bracing as possible !!! 
as far as i know you have your existing Swing Arm braced.  Mechamex will do it for you i think.  mine was already on but i suppose a good ole Google will bring info !!!