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Started by grog, Thursday, 04 April 2024, 05:17 PM

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grog

I get confused with last couple of 14 models. Is SE up north same as my K7? Is FE a bike sold in Uk? I know i should be onto this after all these years but im not😵

Notty

Quote from: grog on Thursday, 04 April  2024, 05:17 PMI get confused with last couple of 14 models. Is SE up north same as my K7? Is FE a bike sold in Uk? I know i should be onto this after all these years but im not😵
I thought ours was the FE as well? not heard of an SE  :bugga:
The older I get the better I was
The problem with retirement is that you cant take a day off

Hooli

I've not heard of a SE either. But I have occasionally seen the FE referred to as a special edition, so maybe that's it?

Mick_J

I believe that the FE (Final Edition) was first used to refer to the 2006 model but was then carried on the 2007 model but that came with a sticker on it say it was the FE, although mine doesn't have the sticker but it's defiantly a 2007.
Keep the rubber side down.          Mick

grog

FE is what Micky J just bought, pic on there, maybe Oz model, thats why i get confused

Hooli

Quote from: Mick_J on Thursday, 04 April  2024, 06:34 PMI believe that the FE (Final Edition) was first used to refer to the 2006 model but was then carried on the 2007 model but that came with a sticker on it say it was the FE, although mine doesn't have the sticker but it's defiantly a 2007.

I've seen a K6 with the sticker, I presume it was original as the bike looked totally unmolested.

KiwiCol

The SE was Special Edition as far as I'm aware. 
😎  Always looking for the next corner.  😎

MickyJB

Mine is 03/08 but the VIN states it's a 07' model according to Suzuki Dealer. I'm in Australia and it has the Special Edition decal on the tank which is predominantly white with the coloured flashes below

Haven't worked out how to include photo.  :whatever:
Mick
08 Special Edition
Ulysses 69619

gsxbarmy

Lets put this discussion to bed.

The K5, K6 and K7 were all "Final Edition" models - the only difference between all of them was the paint job, everything else remained the same.

The K5, K6 and K7 were all sold in both Europe and Australia / New Zealand

In Australia (possibly New Zealand, not sure) only, Suzuki sold the SE, sometimes referred to as the K8, which came out after the K7, Whilst I believe the engine and components (still) remained the same as the K5/6/7, apart from changing the colour scheme (again), there were a number of additional cosmetic changes making it a "Special Edition"

More details here: https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=2209.0
Nothing to do.............all day to do it....I love retirement :lol:

seth

Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 04 April  2024, 07:56 PM
Quote from: Mick_J on Thursday, 04 April  2024, 06:34 PMI believe that the FE (Final Edition) was first used to refer to the 2006 model but was then carried on the 2007 model but that came with a sticker on it say it was the FE, although mine doesn't have the sticker but it's defiantly a 2007.

I've seen a K6 with the sticker, I presume it was original as the bike looked totally unmolested.

The FE sticker came in the bag with owners hand book
I've got 2 still in The packet for our k5(black bike emmas) and my k6(the blue/white bike) I just never stuck them on the bikes . :cheers:
only a slightly modified gsx1400
oh and a standard one too

Sethbot Postwhore

Eric GSX1400K3

Im glad I've got a K3, none of this confusion and faffing about with stickers.
I try to take one day at a time, however sometimes several days catch up with me at once.

KiwiCol

Here's a pic of a 2008 SE, see if you can spot the differences.  Amazing that fecken bazooka is still there!


SE Pic.jpg
😎  Always looking for the next corner.  😎

grog

They are truly beautiful Col and i always thought they were called FE, old dogs can learn new tricks.

Boa

Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 05 April  2024, 11:14 AMHere's a pic of a 2008 SE, see if you can spot the differences.  Amazing that fecken bazooka is still there!


SE Pic.jpg

That bazooka helps them hear better!  :onya:
Aka Chris Leam on the original Org.

Batkwaka

14 years and 100k/km I had my GSX1400SE until that sad day last July. An awesome bike and proudly displayed its shining Bazooka until its final day. 😢
May the sun be warm & shining and your roads be smooth & winding.

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