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Title: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: ndp_2010 on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 06:28 PM
I recently bought a GSX 1400 to use as something more comfortable for riding with pillion/longer rides/more bumpy roads (currently also own a sports bike). Has 50,000 KM on the clock, has not been looked after meticulously (cosmetically not that great, but I am sure to bang it up a bit myself  :lol: ), but I believe the previous owner at least serviced basics such as oil at the proper intervals. Had remus slip-on, which looks OK, would prefer Akro full system if I ever get that much spare cash, but for now will do the job.

Really like the naked look, and large seat, and upright riding position :D
Currently have now added healtech ATRE and gear indicator and Hel braided brake lines (clutch line to be added once I get parts for master cylinder repair). Will be refreshing brake pads soon, add the stock short indicators to the rear, and possibly trim the mud guard. Looking for some crash protectors since the engine bars didnt work out for me, R&G knobs and sliders look like the best option, if you have any for sale let me know


(https://i.imgur.com/UCs29m3.jpg)

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Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: Mick_J on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 06:49 PM
Welcome to the forum npd_2010.  :onya:
Don't cut down your mud guard, they are becoming sought after.  There must be plenty on the forum for sale as a lot of owners are trying to go back to original spec so you will be able to sell it for more than the cost of a cut down second hand one if you still want to go that way.
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 06:52 PM
Welcome along ndp 2010......love the colour  :cheers:
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: grog on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 06:56 PM
Beautiful bike, glad you like it. I do
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 07:08 PM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 26 September  2019, 06:52 PM
Welcome along ndp 2010......love the colour  :cheers:
Agreed, the blacks are a great looking bike.  There's some nice touches there ndp, the black renthals, black timing cover, tape on the forks to prevent or hide the mank.  Think I'd be removing the rim tape off the rear mudguard myself.   :onya:
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: ndp_2010 on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 07:12 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 26 September  2019, 07:08 PM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 26 September  2019, 06:52 PM
Welcome along ndp 2010......love the colour  :cheers:
Agreed, the blacks are a great looking bike.  There's some nice touches there ndp, the black renthals, black timing cover, tape on the forks to prevent or hide the mank.  Think I'd be removing the rim tape off the rear mudguard myself.   :onya:
Did not know they were aftermarket bars :D
a few things still to do for sure, the front forks are a bit feral, maybe one day if seals need to be done I will paint them  :cool:
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: ndp_2010 on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 07:13 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Thursday, 26 September  2019, 06:49 PM
Welcome to the forum npd_2010.  :onya:
Don't cut down your mud guard, they are becoming sought after.  There must be plenty on the forum for sale as a lot of owners are trying to go back to original spec so you will be able to sell it for more than the cost of a cut down second hand one if you still want to go that way.
good to know  :grin:  in that case I may see about building a bracket for the plate and indicators.
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: Blubber on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 07:50 PM
enjoy your new toy  :onya:
Title: Re: New owner of 2008 GSX1400
Post by: GSXKING on Thursday, 26 September 2019, 09:30 PM
G'day mate  :ausflag: welcome to the nut house.  :onya: :onya:

Pity you bought a SLOW black one  :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: