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[Mick_J]

Welcome to the forum Bailey.    Can't help with the bike but it looks good.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Welcome

[BbigMmac]

Welcome and enjoy the ride!

[Bailey]

Hi


Can I ask what is the difference is between a K2 and K3 ? I bought mine as a K2 but people are saying it's a K3        May 2003  registered

[seth]

K2 and k3 are the same except got the paint .
The big change came with the k5 they have a lot of differences 

[DP1400]

Apart from the paint, I don`t think there is a difference between the K2 & K3 - but I stand to be corrected by those here in the know. Mine`s a K3 for sure on a `53 Plate and the paint job is the same as yours......

[Bailey]

Thanks

I have ridden out and wow the bike is beautiful . I can see why everyone is happy with the gsx 1400

I have a few different bikes and after 20 miles I think it's my best one

[Andre]

There are other differences between K2 and K3 besides the Paint (at least on German 14s):

K3: The wire harness has been changed due to introduction of hazard lights and lights on when ignition is turned on with key.
The bearings for the steering stem changed from ball bearing to tapered-rolling bearings. Also the rear shocks were modified (unsuccessfully) due to the known preload leaking problem.

Fuel rail material was also changed. Can't remember the materials.

Almost forgot the incredible improvement of adding a 4th hole to the bling-covers to the sides of the throttle bodies

[Bailey]

Thanks   

[Mick_J]

Thanks

I have ridden out and wow the bike is beautiful . I can see why everyone is happy with the gsx 1400

I have a few different bikes and after 20 miles I think it's my best one

What are your other bikes?

[Globalrider]

I had two K3s but not like those two - they are identical!!
Welcome onboard Bailey


Stan

[Milts]

Hi


Can I ask what is the difference is between a K2 and K3 ? I bought mine as a K2 but people are saying it's a K3        May 2003  registered

Hello Bailey, welcome from another K3 owner

However IMO the k2 has the better paint graphics plus it also came with polished front and rear foot hangers.

Enjoy 

[Bailey]

Should I fit a hugger as there is no chain guard or just fit a chain guard  . I know it's down to to personal taste . Has anyone got an original chain guard for sale .

[VladTepes]

Oh you definitely should have a chain guard of some sort !


Not all huggers incorporate chain guards (though most these days do) and yes its a matter of personal taste.


With that bike, if I were you, I'd see if I could track down a genuine chain guard.  Be careful though - a common failure point is the front tab on the guard, securing it to the bike there. Can split from vibration over time. so may either be dodgied up with a washer or something, or possible repaired.  Just something to be aware of to check when shopping, when looking at second hand parts.

[Mrg]

Welcome and enjoy our family we  all  love the big 1402