Said goodbye to my k6 couple of weeks ago,,time has come regrettably to let it go to a new owner,,for some strange reason(think it's age and health issues)it became really uncomfortable and cramp inducing..any way it's with a new owner now and had to go for different bikes ,,v strom 800 re and for shorter rides a gsx8 r,, "Daytona "
Tough decision, I'm sure. Good luck with your new ride.
Quote from: Boa on Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:45 PMTough decision, I'm sure. Good luck with your new ride.
Like the look of the VStrom 800, been keeping an eye open for something with which to do some touring that allows us to explore the unsealed roads.
The 650 VStrom comes with a proven reputation but I think the HP drop from a 14 when two up might leave me a bit underwhelmed.
Nice choices Daytona, enjoy your new rides.
:cheers:
Roadglide Ultra Col, plenty of room on those. :whistling:
Quote from: KiwiCol on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 06:48 AMRoadglide Ultra Col, plenty of room on those. :whistling:
A Tri Glide Ultra would offer better stability on the unsealed roads, especially when two up.
Quote from: Pommeroy on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 07:04 AMQuote from: KiwiCol on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 06:48 AMRoadglide Ultra Col, plenty of room on those. :whistling:
A Tri Glide Ultra would offer better stability on the unsealed roads, especially when two up.
Cars are always more stable than bikes.
Quote from: Daytona on Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:25 PMSaid goodbye to my k6 couple of weeks ago,,time has come regrettably to let it go to a new owner,,for some strange reason(think it's age and health issues)it became really uncomfortable and cramp inducing..any way it's with a new owner now and had to go for different bikes ,,v strom 800 re and for shorter rides a gsx8 r,, "Daytona "
Sad days
@Daytona, let go of mine almost 10 years ago now, and still regret having to it, but for me it too was becoming unmanageable, same as you.
Still got to z900?
Quote from: Pommeroy on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 07:04 AMQuote from: KiwiCol on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 06:48 AMRoadglide Ultra Col, plenty of room on those. :whistling:
A Tri Glide Ultra would offer better stability on the unsealed roads, especially when two up.
:flins:
You boys are just being silly....
if I wanted something to tow a plough I'd get a Massey Ferguson.
Bloody hip cramps, I've spent the last 6 months physio,chiro, exercises, stretching. Nothing has helped.Sell my 14??Not a thought I enjoy. Apart from a forward controls bike are any others going to help the cramps?
Quote from: Daytona on Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:25 PMSaid goodbye to my k6 couple of weeks ago,,time has come regrettably to let it go to a new owner,,for some strange reason(think it's age and health issues)it became really uncomfortable and cramp inducing..any way it's with a new owner now and had to go for different bikes ,,v strom 800 re and for shorter rides a gsx8 r,, "Daytona "
Nice choice of replacements, both far lighter and lower than the GSX.
Did you encourage the new owner of said GSX to join our group ?
May I be so bold as to ask the selling price and condition ?
Please don't think you have to leave us either. Once a GSX1400 owner always an owner 🙏🙏
Hip cramps are tiresome...led me to sell my previous bike and buy a 14. I'm unsure where I'll head if I ever get such cramps on this one.
Quote from: Pommeroy on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 12:31 PMHip cramps are tiresome...led me to sell my previous bike and buy a 14. I'm unsure where I'll head if I ever get such cramps on this one.
When that happens ya head to a 2nd gen Rocket with feet forward, absolute game changer for me. :onya:
Quote from: GSXKING on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 11:30 AMQuote from: Daytona on Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:25 PMSaid goodbye to my k6 couple of weeks ago,,time has come regrettably to let it go to a new owner,,for some strange reason(think it's age and health issues)it became really uncomfortable and cramp inducing..any way it's with a new owner now and had to go for different bikes ,,v strom 800 re and for shorter rides a gsx8 r,, "Daytona "
Nice choice of replacements, both far lighter and lower than the GSX.
Did you encourage the new owner of said GSX to join our group ?
May I be so bold as to ask the selling price and condition ?
Please don't think you have to leave us either. Once a GSX1400 owner always an owner 🙏🙏
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 07:53 AMQuote from: Daytona on Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:25 PMSaid goodbye to my k6 couple of weeks ago,,time has come regrettably to let it go to a new owner,,for some strange reason(think it's age and health issues)it became really uncomfortable and cramp inducing..any way it's with a new owner now and had to go for different bikes ,,v strom 800 re and for shorter rides a gsx8 r,, "Daytona "
Sad days @Daytona, let go of mine almost 10 years ago now, and still regret having to it, but for me it too was becoming unmanageable, same as you.
Still got to z900?
Thanks for the replies chaps,,gsx barmy ,no mate ,I haven't still got the z900rs,,I had to sell that and others when I moved house 4 years ago..out of interest I sold my gsx 14 for £6,750,,it was re painted in team classic suzuki colours with a hint of Barry sheene in there.it was sold at my mates bike shop in Lincoln so I haven't met the new owner yet but I'll certainly point him in the direction off this forum,,
That's a great price 💰💰💰
We need pics of the new steeds next 💰🙏🙏
Just like Daytona, bloody hip cramps, excruciating pain.Tried exercises, physio, chiro, magnesium, had to turn for home last little ride,too painful.To sell my 14, a day I hoped never to come. I'll try again but looks like I need a fwd control bike. List is limited, no Harleys or big cruisers. Rocket of course but too big.I got it down to Trump Speedmaster or Kawa Vulcan 650. Took them both for a ride, vastly different machines.I actually preferred the Kawa,still felt like a nice handling/ nimble bike.Could I live with it? Choice is plain, no bike or decide. Thoughts Gentlemen.
If we live long enough, moving to a lighter bike is something we'll all have to face.
I suspect you've made many, many memories riding the 14 and it's time to enjoy something different.
The Vulcan has a lot of adjustability built in with its ERGO-FIT system, and is a nimble wee thing. I've a soft spot for Kwakas because I've owned a couple and loved them.
Triumph for me.
What about the BMW 1800?
Might sound stupid to most but that little Kawa actually reminded me of riding my Diavel 10 years ago. 1/3 power, braking etc but somehow i liked it. Triumph was sort of wishing i was on a Rocket. I really dont want to change but 71 soon, not like choosing another bike when i was 20 unfortunately. Kawa can be updated easily to 70bhp, in the 70s my 650 Yamaha was 53 and i was happy with it.My 900 Ducati around 70 and thought amazing. Our expectations/ normalities sure do change. Sorry Eric, no BMW for me.
I had an RD350 YPVS with only 50-odd HP, and had some of the best biking years on it. Sometimes a bike just fits what we want, when we want it.
Quote from: Daytona on Saturday, 27 June 2026, 09:02 PMThanks for the replies chaps,,gsx barmy ,no mate ,I haven't still got the z900rs,,I had to sell that and others when I moved house 4 years ago..out of interest I sold my gsx 14 for £6,750,,it was re painted in team classic suzuki colours with a hint of Barry sheene in there.it was sold at my mates bike shop in Lincoln so I haven't met the new owner yet but I'll certainly point him in the direction off this forum,,
Nearly $12,000 Aussie dollars.
I must say I've always had a soft spot for that paint job.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 29 June 2026, 04:22 PMJust like Daytona, bloody hip cramps, excruciating pain.Tried exercises, physio, chiro, magnesium, had to turn for home last little ride,too painful.To sell my 14, a day I hoped never to come. I'll try again but looks like I need a fwd control bike. List is limited, no Harleys or big cruisers. Rocket of course but too big.I got it down to Trump Speedmaster or Kawa Vulcan 650. Took them both for a ride, vastly different machines.I actually preferred the Kawa,still felt like a nice handling/ nimble bike.Could I live with it? Choice is plain, no bike or decide. Thoughts Gentlemen.
As much as I'd like to say get the Speedmaster, that Kawa looks very nice indeed and it'll be much cheaper to service than the Triumph. Feet forward was the game changer for me, just much more comfortable, (cos I'm big n heavy) so having my knees bent up on the 14 just stopped working for me.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 29 June 2026, 04:22 PMJust like Daytona, bloody hip cramps, excruciating pain.Tried exercises, physio, chiro, magnesium, had to turn for home last little ride,too painful.To sell my 14, a day I hoped never to come. I'll try again but looks like I need a fwd control bike. List is limited, no Harleys or big cruisers. Rocket of course but too big.I got it down to Trump Speedmaster or Kawa Vulcan 650. Took them both for a ride, vastly different machines.I actually preferred the Kawa,still felt like a nice handling/ nimble bike.Could I live with it? Choice is plain, no bike or decide. Thoughts Gentlemen.
same age here and same pains ! got the triumph Tiger and after 900 miles over the last 3 weeks no hip pain . Thought I would struggle with lack of power against my mates but not at all - loving it. Oh, the 14 is going to the trade, no buyers sadly = £3800 a steal but that's life
Notty, glad youre enjoying, thats what its all about. My 14 to me is ultimate bike, 15 yrs of my upgrades, much talk about dos and donts on this forum. They say a door shuts, another opens.Past life was 5 yrs Suzuki, 11 yrs Ducati then 15 yrs Suzuki. My hips on 14 crazy pain. Now over 70, need a plan. Fwd pegs needed.
About 18 years ago, I had 2 stockish Hayabusa's. Both had low bars and fairings. Both of them gave me pain, arm, neck, back. I was about 45 at the time but just couldn't get on with them. Tried heaps of stuff.
1 I sold when I bought the B- King,
1 I streetfightered.
A pair of upright less sporty position bikes.
Fast forward 18 years and I'm back on 2 Hayabusa's!
I'd have laughed at anyone back then who'd predicted that.
Quote from: Notty on Wednesday, 01 July 2026, 06:12 PMQuote from: grog on Monday, 29 June 2026, 04:22 PMJust like Daytona, bloody hip cramps, excruciating pain.Tried exercises, physio, chiro, magnesium, had to turn for home last little ride,too painful.To sell my 14, a day I hoped never to come. I'll try again but looks like I need a fwd control bike. List is limited, no Harleys or big cruisers. Rocket of course but too big.I got it down to Trump Speedmaster or Kawa Vulcan 650. Took them both for a ride, vastly different machines.I actually preferred the Kawa,still felt like a nice handling/ nimble bike.Could I live with it? Choice is plain, no bike or decide. Thoughts Gentlemen.
same age here and same pains ! got the triumph Tiger and after 900 miles over the last 3 weeks no hip pain . Thought I would struggle with lack of power against my mates but not at all - loving it. Oh, the 14 is going to the trade, no buyers sadly = £3800 a steal but that's life
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder @Notty. We all know your bike is a work of art.
The trade buyer is getting a bargain and is probably aware of the true value and they always low ball every buyer because that's how they make a handsome profit.
I'm really glad you've got your joy for riding back and it's pain free.
You know the old saying "move it or lose it" so I stretch every morning and night because I sit all day behind the wheel of my truck. Hip mobility is ultra crucial to remaining stable and mobile.
Cheers mate 🥳🥳🥳
Tomorrow is my test hip day. Brakes re done, that certainly tested me, been bending etc. Will decide keep or sell my 14. I know which result id prefer but if i have to change i will. Bloody cramp in hips , not fun.
Good luck Grog.
Best wishes mate, hope you dont get hip cramps and your 1402 stays in your garage.
All the best, but I suspect the 14s's days are numbered.
Hey
@grog Just a thought, you've got crash bars on your bike, correct? Have you thought about putting some highway pegs mounted to those? That gives you the feet forward riding position.
Will look into that Col, great idea.At least a resting place out of town👍
Good idea Col.
Found some highway pegs, $50, unbelievably up to $400 for flash billet type. Electric gear shifter could also be fitted. Havent looked at alternatives in that department but will.
Do the $4hundy ones come with bar end tassles Grog :stir:
He'll need a new jacket with fringes and aviator glasses thrown in for good measure
Don't forget the arseless chaps!
I actually saw someone wearing those to ride a Sportster the other week, I did laugh a lot.
I never look that closely at a HD riders arse tbh.
It was his swagger across the car park that made it look like he'd been buggered by a horse that finished the image :lol:
Quote from: grog on Monday, 29 June 2026, 04:22 PMJust like Daytona, bloody hip cramps, excruciating pain.Tried exercises, physio, chiro, magnesium, had to turn for home last little ride,too painful.To sell my 14, a day I hoped never to come. I'll try again but looks like I need a fwd control bike. List is limited, no Harleys or big cruisers. Rocket of course but too big.I got it down to Trump Speedmaster or Kawa Vulcan 650. Took them both for a ride, vastly different machines.I actually preferred the Kawa,still felt like a nice handling/ nimble bike.Could I live with it? Choice is plain, no bike or decide. Thoughts Gentlemen.
@grog I too used to get hip cramps on the 14 and it was one of the reasons I sold mine almost 10 years ago now. I found the Triumph Tiger and now my GS much more comfortable after I bought them but on longer trips, still had some pain in my hips. Since fitting some bar risers also fitting lowered foot-pegs my seating position has been much improved. Still occasionally get a hip cramp, but it is only occasional.
Lower Foot Peg kits are still available on eBay (at least in the UK) for the GSX1400. You might also try some bar risers and perhaps raising the seat height by fitting one of the hawk type cushions. Perhaps also consider getting your seat re-sculpted, the standard seat is quite rectangular, having the edges rounded off makes a big difference to comfort (I had that done on my 1400)
Trust me
@grog there are ways around this, it just takes a bit of experimentation to find out what works for you
Thanks Barmy, going to try pegs on engine bars.Seat modded many yrs ago, have tried risers, up and back.
Wise words Barmy :hat:
Hey Grog this pick flicked up on another site I'm on just after I read your post.
Looks like a handlebar raiser and homemade bracket.
Thanks Chris but I've ordered these $40
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Saturday, 04 July 2026, 09:30 PMI never look that closely at a HD riders arse tbh.
Only because you can't keep up :stir: :lol:
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 05 July 2026, 08:39 PMQuote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Saturday, 04 July 2026, 09:30 PMI never look that closely at a HD riders arse tbh.
Only because you can't keep up :stir: :lol:
nah, the rearview mirror on the BMW vibrates too much, so their ass cheeks get blurry, or is it the HD suspension?
Went for a little ride today,had a physio visit couple of days back.Daytime temp not at all warm, just on 17. No cramp LHS, tiny bit rhs, stays like that I'm happy. Have ordered footpegs for engine bars and gel seat cover 35 mm higher.🤞🤞
Care to share the link for gel seat Grog?
Rode about 400kms yesterday, was ok. Mate on his GS is short enough to let his legs dangle and they dont touch the ground. If I did that I'd wear my boots out in 5min.
Just a Chinese to try, see how it goes.
Im still keen for an airhawk seat, just to try. About 160AUD I think
Yeah they get the nods but just experimenting with a bit of lift for me. For comfort a sheepskin, I've had same one over 40 yrs. Eric, keep an eye on marketplace, some people really don't like airhawk, one near me $75 used once.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 06 July 2026, 04:51 PM. For comfort a sheepskin, I've had same one over 40 yrs.
Never used a sheepskin cover, but I now travel past a shop most days that does them. I really should call in there some time.
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Maybe the air mesh could also assist Grog. I had one on my B/W and still got one on the Yam 700 quad. The rocket doesn't need one, it's comfy as it is. Think Eric has a mesh seat cover as well these days.
Can imagine what it'd be like sitting on a full sheepskin after it's been sitting out in the rain all night on an away trip. Least with vinyl you can wipe it dry.
The sheep skin is usually easily removable Col. I also used it for warmth or a pillow when I used to camp at rallies when I was much younger of course 😳😳
I still have it in the cupboard a bit like a security blanket 🙀
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 06 July 2026, 08:38 PMMaybe the air mesh could also assist Grog. I had one on my B/W and still got one on the Yam 700 quad. The rocket doesn't need one, it's comfy as it is. Think Eric has a mesh seat cover as well these days.
Can imagine what it'd be like sitting on a full sheepskin after it's been sitting out in the rain all night on an away trip. Least with vinyl you can wipe it dry.
yes, ive got the "windrider" 3D printed mesh cover on the 1402's seat, plus also on the BMW. Comfy, allows airflow through, but Id like a touch more height and padding. My idea is to try an airhawk under the windrider mesh cover. Will have to check marketplace, thx for the tip. Maybe a sheepskin one day, theres a place near me that does all sorts of sheepskin products, might try them, see what they say.
Quote from: GSXKING on Monday, 06 July 2026, 09:25 PMThe sheep skin is usually easily removable Col. I also used it for warmth or a pillow when I used to camp at rallies when I was much younger of course 😳😳
I still have it in the cupboard a bit like a security blanket 🙀
Are you sure you're not from NZ? :lol:
So thanks Tony, I never look at Hondas, just no idea why. Looked at CMX1100, might be what I want.Plenty of good reports,comfy stretch out,can even upgrade motor to more power, not much less than 14. Forward control kits available. Honda quality,did some phone calls but none local to ride.Watch this space😎
DCT, Bagger or SE Grog?
Parallel twin motor from their Africa Twins.
I was picturing a more feet forward type cruiser
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Monday, 06 July 2026, 04:44 PMIm still keen for an airhawk seat, just to try. About 160AUD I think
Been using an Airhawk for a couple of years now. It's amazing how little air you need in them, too much is no good, you just roll around.
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Quote from: grog on Monday, 06 July 2026, 04:42 PMJust a Chinese to try, see how it goes.
I have one on my 14 for years I ended up reversing it with the wide bit to the front, on long rides it's better on the inside of my leg I think the seat rib doesn't help circulation.
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Friday, 10 July 2026, 09:43 AMQuote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Monday, 06 July 2026, 04:44 PMIm still keen for an airhawk seat, just to try. About 160AUD I think
Been using an Airhawk for a couple of years now. It's amazing how little air you need in them, too much is no good, you just roll around.
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Your seat look's modified already Col 😳 was it not comfortable enough or just longer journeys ?