Farewell to my 14

[Daytona]

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,,

[GSXKING]

That's a great price 💰💰💰
We need pics of the new steeds next 💰🙏🙏

[grog]

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.

[Pommeroy]

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.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Triumph for me.

What about the BMW 1800?

[grog]

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.

[Pommeroy]

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.

[GSXKING]

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,,

Nearly $12,000 Aussie dollars.
I must say I've always had a soft spot for that paint job.

[KiwiCol]

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.

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.

[Notty]

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.

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

[grog]

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.

[Tony Nitrous]

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.

[GSXKING]

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.

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 🥳🥳🥳

[grog]

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.

[Hooli]

Good luck Grog.