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Scott's 14 (First bike)

Started by J16SDA, Wednesday, 30 September 2020, 07:44 AM

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turner

wellcome scott. Another yorkshire lad , Im west yorkshire too , prob see you on a East coast run

Big Phil

Welcome Scott. I feel very lonely in Suffolk ☹️

DP1400

Welcome Scott - you`ve obviously already been busy, looks good. Take it easy, or she will bite back! :cheers:

SA14

Quote from: J16SDA on Friday, 09 October  2020, 01:10 AM
Quote from: SA14 on Wednesday, 30 September  2020, 04:41 PM
Welcome Scott! Best bikes on earth.

Question: First bike - passed test 2 weeks ago. Have you been riding bikes for long? Is this literally your first bike ever? Down here in Penalsville we have to start with a low powered bike for a while then progress to a larger capacity later. You went straight to the space shuttle! How do you feel about riding such a mighty bike as your first bike? Nervous much or are you a racer who's just got their road license?

I've ridden bikes up until I was 16 mainly motocross and mopeds across fields ha. I've had my car license around 15 years my lorry license 5 years so I'm experienced in that way.  I'm a big lad at 6ft2 23 stone so wanted something with a little pull to move my bulk. So far I feel great on it. I'm steady away as I know it's all new to me.

Cool. Thought for a second there that you were a young kid with a fresh licence and hopped straight onto a 14. Im also a big lad so would be interested in your thoughts on the seat when you get a chance to go for a long ride.

GSXKING

You'll be fine Scott it's one of the slower BLACK ones  :stir: :stir: :stir:
GSXKING 3:^)
Chris
Best allrounder I've ever owned 👍

J16SDA

Quote from: SA14 on Friday, 09 October  2020, 05:50 AM
Quote from: J16SDA on Friday, 09 October  2020, 01:10 AM
Quote from: SA14 on Wednesday, 30 September  2020, 04:41 PM
Welcome Scott! Best bikes on earth.

Question: First bike - passed test 2 weeks ago. Have you been riding bikes for long? Is this literally your first bike ever? Down here in Penalsville we have to start with a low powered bike for a while then progress to a larger capacity later. You went straight to the space shuttle! How do you feel about riding such a mighty bike as your first bike? Nervous much or are you a racer who's just got their road license?

I've ridden bikes up until I was 16 mainly motocross and mopeds across fields ha. I've had my car license around 15 years my lorry license 5 years so I'm experienced in that way.  I'm a big lad at 6ft2 23 stone so wanted something with a little pull to move my bulk. So far I feel great on it. I'm steady away as I know it's all new to me.

Cool. Thought for a second there that you were a young kid with a fresh licence and hopped straight onto a 14. Im also a big lad so would be interested in your thoughts on the seat when you get a chance to go for a long ride.

I'm 36 years old so not a daft lad.

The seat seems really comfy after a good 4hrs in the saddle. I have noticed that I slide forward a lot to the tank so I'm thinking of chopping a little foam away so its a little more level towards the back.  I have a new seat cover to go on which I've not got around to doing yet, I'll save that for when it goes away for a few months (winter)
2002 GSX 1400 - MATT BLACK - 1st Bike

Hooli

Odd question to another bloke but what are you wearing?

I've found textiles slide a lot more than leathers.

SA14

Quote from: J16SDA on Saturday, 10 October  2020, 06:06 AM

I'm 36 years old so not a daft lad.

The seat seems really comfy after a good 4hrs in the saddle. I have noticed that I slide forward a lot to the tank so I'm thinking of chopping a little foam away so its a little more level towards the back.  I have a new seat cover to go on which I've not got around to doing yet, I'll save that for when it goes away for a few months (winter)

Good to hear. Daft is acceptable though. I'm the President of that club and new members are always welcome.

Your seat interests me though. I'm finding mine uncomfortable (after about 30 minutes) even though it's in excellent condition so I'd be interested to know more about your cover (is it a stock cover?) and the mods you do so please take some photos and make a seat mod thread if you could be bothered. Inquiring minds want to know.

grog

Hooli, asking a 23 stone bloke what hes wearing. I just found that funny, sorry. Hope he doesnt answer with lycra.Nothing nasty meant, just my warped humour.

Kiwifruit

Pleased l'm not the only warped one Grog.....my first thought was lycra  :facepalm:  :facepalm: sorry.
Another great day on the right side of the grass.😎

J16SDA

Quote from: Hooli on Saturday, 10 October  2020, 08:35 AM
Odd question to another bloke but what are you wearing?

I've found textiles slide a lot more than leathers.

I'm either wearing jeans or I've got some padded like cargo pant thingy mi bobs
2002 GSX 1400 - MATT BLACK - 1st Bike

Hooli

I don't like riding in jeans they do slide more than leathers, I compromised on leather jeans as I don't like power ranger shit either.

J16SDA

Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 23 October  2020, 07:38 AM
I don't like riding in jeans they do slide more than leathers, I compromised on leather jeans as I don't like power ranger shit either.

I'm too "skinny" for power ranger suits.......
2002 GSX 1400 - MATT BLACK - 1st Bike

Athelstanexxx

Great bike, Scott!

Some questions and links to be provided here  :grin:

2) replaced the rear shocks for aftermarket
Which ones did you choose? From the pics I see they are without piggyback. Can you provide link?

8) led indicators
Also here, very beautiful indicators. Can you source the link please?

Thank you
Proud owner of a K3 GSX1400 now K6++ as look

Milts


That's a very nice looking bike Scott  :onya:

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