GSX14 Common Problems

[Andre]

Only other thing that comes to mind is that the thread for the sump plug is close to being stripped so that will get re-lined next oil change. Dealer I bought it from said it's fairly common on the GSX 1400 but I've seen nor heard any mention of it elswhere.

That dealer is talking BS. There are gazillions of reports on the net about that - cars and bikes. If you use a new copper gasket, screw the bolt in by hand, and torque it correctly this will not happen.

[Sweaty]

I've had mine over a year now and done30,000 kms and the only thing I've had a 'very slight' issue with was how long it took to fill the tank, but thanks to you guy's that issue has been addressed with the tank modification  :grin:Only other thing that comes to mind is that the thread for the sump plug is close to being stripped so that will get re-lined next oil change. Dealer I bought it from said it's fairly common on th.
e GSX 1400 but I've seen nor heard any mention of it elswhere.

An easier option Gegs, would be to get a Fumoto drain plug, and never touch the thread again. Quite a few of us have these fitted and they are fantastic.(some worry that they sit a bit lower than the original, but not an issue with any of us that have had them for years) make sure you get the one without the nipple for connecting a hose etc. Makes the oil change a breeze & no worrying about stripping the sump thread.
You want the Fumoto F-111 (14mm-1.25) if you can get an original, but it looks like Fumoto Australia only do the SX version of the original now (too bulky) but they are doing their own range called "EZ oil drain valve" so you want, EZ-111 14mm-1.25
I have attached links below (if this is getting confusing) it is for me 
Just something to think about.

http://fumoto.com.au/announcement.html

https://shop.ezoil.com.au/collections/all-valves/products/ez111

[KiwiCol]

They are a good thing Gegs, I had one but tore it out going through a deep pothole. My fault. Knackered the sump. Yes I'd get another one, just not got round to it.
Just stay away from deep potholes and high speed bumps, basically anything that rises up sharply n reduces sump clearance.

[Tony Nitrous]

It took one look under my motor at the rash on the pipes and marks elsewhere to decided I didn't want any kind of plug that was lower or more vulnerable.

[KiwiCol]

Grog has gone the other way, he's fitted a sump plug from an Astra (from memory), they go in as opposed to protrude down.  Kiwicol & I looked at getting 1 each, but the cost was mental for a bloody sump plug, so we left it as is.

[grog]

Wow Col, what a memory. Id forgotten about that plug. I have it somewhere but cant remember details. I still have fumoto, never got round to changing it. Must look up that plug posts to jog memory. Maybe was a peugeot one. Allen key to undo.

[Kiwifruit]

Wurth plug Grog.

[Rh4000]

Great info here lads

[VladTepes]

Just stay away from deep potholes and high speed bumps, basically anything that rises up sharply n reduces sump clearance.

The same applies with the standard sump plug as evidenced in my bike thread eh.

[ajl]

had mine 8 yr only bitch ,its to damn heavy almost justifies a reverse gear , have to plan exit before parking up...

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Only problem I've found is that the fuel tank empties too fast, plus the silly grin factor. Otherwise great bikes

[grog]

Mine also keeps using fuel, hard problem to solve.

[Andre]

That is a real hard problem but she can take more fuel on board than most bikes, especially the newer ones

[GSXKING]

21 litres was never going to be enough 

[Andre]

Mount a trailer hitch so you can pull a fuel truck