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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Drac on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 02:34 AM

Title: A whole new experience
Post by: Drac on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 02:34 AM
Good afternoon all
Firstly, thanks for accepting me.
I have just returned from my first proper ride out on my new to me 1400. All i can say is just wow!
Ive been off 2 wheels for 3yrs after owning a V Strom 650 for 6 years and using it as my commute, needless to say i basically ran it into the ground.
I always loved the GSX 1400 and after 3yrs of dreaming searching and more dreaming i finally took the plunge and purchased a very tidy K5 in Red n Black. This bike will be dry miles only. Ha
So now the good lady is insisting i take her out on it tomorrow, so hopefully we"ll get to some nice scenic place so i can take the usual photo of my bike with some hills behind.
I'm always up for meets as i was with the V-Strom and i shall undoubtedly be asking for loads of help and advice from you clever lot.
This machine is whole new beast to me compared to a 650  :shocked:.
Again thanks and i"m looking forward to the community.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: lil4399 on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 02:38 AM
Bienvenue!  :8:  (again ;)  )

Look forward to the pickies!  Enjoy the machine, they're great. :boogie:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 02:56 AM
Welcome Drac - looking forward to seeing some pictures of your R&B!

The 14 is a great machine, very versatile, just be a bit gentle when pulling away as that torque can catch you out at first. But I think you'll enjoy your summer riding out!

Plenty of help and advice on here should you ever need it just ask away!

:welcome1:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: seth on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 02:59 AM
 :welcome1:
To all things 1402
A few members not to far from you so I'm sure you'll see some on the road .
I lived riding in the peak district before I moved north.
Loads of info here so have a good look around and ask any questions as also loads of knowledge here to
Keep the shimmy side up drac
:cheers:

Seth
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Andre on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 03:06 AM
Welcome :hat:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Latty66 on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 03:31 AM
Welcome mate see if ya can slap a pic up t.moz maybe see you out  :salute:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: T 24 on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 03:56 AM
Welcome Drac!
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Red Biker on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 05:04 AM
Welcome Drac, you're just across the cattle grid from me  :onya:

Red
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 05:31 AM
Probably won't see you about Drac but welcome from Down Under. Enjoy your new ride.  :onya:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Sweaty on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 06:17 AM
Welcome Drac, you will love it.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 06:39 AM
Hi & welcome Drac, nice to have you aboard.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: ARH on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 07:17 AM
Welcome!  :cheers:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Red Biker on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 08:50 AM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 03 June  2018, 05:31 AM
Probably won't see you about Drac but welcome from Down Under. Enjoy your new ride.  :onya:

Don't 'count Drac' out Kiwi  :facepalm:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Mick_J on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 04:36 PM
Welcome to the forum Drac  :onya:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Notty on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 05:51 PM
Welcome -  Croeso  :)
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Proteous on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 06:06 PM
Heya Drac. you relatively local to me so if you plan on any rides, let me know.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: grog on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 06:28 PM
welcome mate. often thought id like a v strom 1000, am i wrong. not real good looking.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Blubber on Sunday, 03 June 2018, 07:09 PM
Welcome home  ;)

Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Del on Monday, 04 June 2018, 12:55 AM
Hi Drac welcome on board mate  :onya:

Del
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 04 June 2018, 04:22 AM
Quote from: Proteous on Sunday, 03 June  2018, 06:06 PM
Heya Drac. you relatively local to me so if you plan on any rides, let me know.

I like the Peaks too so could be up for a mini-meet.

Oh & welcome Drac. Once ya used to a R/B you'll be able to step up to the power of a B/W ;)
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Drac on Monday, 04 June 2018, 05:26 AM
Pics of our 4.5hr ride this afternoon as promised. Last one is the good lady pretending obvs.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: seth on Monday, 04 June 2018, 07:46 AM
Great looking bike I have a red/black and a blue/white in the same paint scheme
I think the r/b looks better  but as you'll find out the b/w ones are naturally faster :stir:
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 04 June 2018, 08:08 AM
Very nice Drac. If l didn't have a black i'd be well happy with a red and black.
Your good lady will be enyoying the space she has on the back.  :onya:.
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 04 June 2018, 12:04 PM
Bloody nice ride mate ! You'll be happy with that for years to come.

(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/gallery/0/1-290517235220.png)
Title: Re: A whole new experience
Post by: Red Biker on Tuesday, 05 June 2018, 03:16 AM
Nice bike Drac 👍 you'll love it 👍