Now New owner of a 1400

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Some mini led indicators  and you're done.
Great write-up.

[BlueDragon]

Some mini led indicators  and you're done.
Great write-up.

I do actually have some mini Led indicators.

Went through 2 or 3 sets before I found a set that were really really bright.

But in the end, I didn't really like them.  I also couldn't get used to the delay when turning on the indicator.  There is about a 1/2 to 1 second delay from when I hit the indicator to when the LED lights up.  Not Much, I know, but it makes a difference to me when I indicate to get off the small country town roundabouts here.  By the time the light comes off, I'm already off the roundabout or about to get off.  I know I could just consciously make an adjustment to turn them on earlier, but after nearly 40 years of riding, old habits die hard as they say.

I saw a 1400 with clear indicator lenses and liked the look better.  No big orange blobs.  Which is what I hated about the OEM indicators.  I didn't care about the size, just hated the orange blob.  So clear indicators with orange bulbs suit me just fine.

So I like it the way it is.  The only thing I will end up doing is taking out the front indicators with such a long stalk and put some rear OEM indicators on the front so they don't poke out as far.  I do have a set, I just haven't got around to installing them.  Will probably do it tomorrow.

[Olstorparn]

Well, I ended up buying the fairing brackets that Big Geordi had to see how the GS1000S fairing would fit up to the 1400.  Something I'll do when summer gets here and at the same time I'll do a respray on the 1400.

In between time (before I bought the brackets) I ended up buying a cheap headlight fairing on Aliexpress and found that it fitted up with a minimum of fuss.

Pretty much doesn't do a lot except protect the gauges from bugs splattering all over them. It offers no wind protection but I think it looks OK. 

The clear fly screen I had fitted on before fitting the fairing, actually provided more wind protection than this little fairing.  But then the fairing barely makes it over the top of the gauges, which is why it is more looks - for those who like bikini fairings.  Having started riding in the early 80s on the road, it was the "old school" thing back then to fit the small bikini fairings, so I like them.  Each to there own though.

I have read your whole thread now and ypu have done a great job with the bike. Do you have a link for the windshield from aliexpress btw?

[Fast1400]

Nice one mate, it looks great, although apparently a great deal of work to make it as good underneath?

I was lucky, mine was immaculate when I bought it, but I think it was a bit too much for the seller as the set up when I got it was a disaster.

[BlueDragon]

Well, I ended up buying the fairing brackets that Big Geordi had to see how the GS1000S fairing would fit up to the 1400.  Something I'll do when summer gets here and at the same time I'll do a respray on the 1400.

In between time (before I bought the brackets) I ended up buying a cheap headlight fairing on Aliexpress and found that it fitted up with a minimum of fuss.

Pretty much doesn't do a lot except protect the gauges from bugs splattering all over them. It offers no wind protection but I think it looks OK. 

The clear fly screen I had fitted on before fitting the fairing, actually provided more wind protection than this little fairing.  But then the fairing barely makes it over the top of the gauges, which is why it is more looks - for those who like bikini fairings.  Having started riding in the early 80s on the road, it was the "old school" thing back then to fit the small bikini fairings, so I like them.  Each to there own though.

I have read your whole thread now and ypu have done a great job with the bike. Do you have a link for the windshield from aliexpress btw?

Sorry,  Only just noticed this reply.

Here is the link to the fairing that I bought from Aliexpress.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001793382201.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.3d6c2e0e7u9oQ2

[BlueDragon]

Nice one mate, it looks great, although apparently a great deal of work to make it as good underneath?

I was lucky, mine was immaculate when I bought it, but I think it was a bit too much for the seller as the set up when I got it was a disaster.

Yep. more work than I expected.  Recently have changed all bearings in the steering and wheels, swing arm etc. 

The bike is definitely a keeper... 

Just need to paint up the complete set of spare bodywork/tank I have for it.. 

[Ultramagnus]

Thank you for all the work you have done explaining, taking photos etc. It has been a great help for someone like me.

I bought and installed the halo headlight and it looks good and works great.
I did have massive problems when trying to mount the fairing (same as yours, but black) took me 2 days to figure out how to do it and I hade to make some parts for everything to fit and stay in place. It works and looks good, but its not a 100% fit, I have trouble adjusting the headlight, but it is manageble, so it will have to do for now!


oh, and your bike looks amazing!

[BlueDragon]

Thank you for all the work you have done explaining, taking photos etc. It has been a great help for someone like me.

I bought and installed the halo headlight and it looks good and works great.
I did have massive problems when trying to mount the fairing (same as yours, but black) took me 2 days to figure out how to do it and I hade to make some parts for everything to fit and stay in place. It works and looks good, but its not a 100% fit, I have trouble adjusting the headlight, but it is manageble, so it will have to do for now!


oh, and your bike looks amazing!

Thanks.

Sorry, I haven't been on the forum for ages.

I still have the bike...

though I've recently been toying with the idea of selling it and clearing out the garage with the huge amounts of spare parts I have for it. 

that said - not sure what I would buy next..  maybe nothing for a while..

[GSXKING]

I really like the look of your bike mate. If you sell it what would the going price be in your part of the world ?
I've always encouraged members to stay on here wether they have their GSX or not. The forum can always accept your input.
The headlight installation looked very tricky. I'm considering an upgrade, however I'll get my mechanic to do it. He loves the old school UJM's.  

[GSXKING]

BlueDragon 

[BlueDragon]

Not entirely sure how much I would put on the bike.

Its only got around 70,000 klms on it.
Has a complete spare set of bodywork for it.. 
Spares include

Front guard, fuel tank, side covers, rear ductail, spare unpainted bellypan, rear tail light, spare original headlight as well as a spare LED head light, Renthal bars (I changed back to the originals) heated grips, gear indicator, throttle bodies, volt indicator, spare new regulator/rectifier, spare new magneto/stator, Alurack with adaptors, 2 Givi top boxes (different sizes for day trip and touring,  Spare original seat with a custom seat cover. Custom sheepskin seatcover, spare oil cooler and protective grill, spare original orange indicators as well as a set of LED indicators.  Have clear headlight screen with brackets if the buyer doesn't like the current headlight fairing.

Sorry no panniers now as I sold the new Givi rack and givi panniers I bought to "Dapper 14". I never got around to even trial fitting them.

Also have a Wes Cooley GS1000S fairing with clear screen and original Wes Cooler fairing brackets.  Never got around to fitting, mounting or painting it as other projects came around.

Still have a set of 4 piston front brake calipers that fit.  I went back to the 6 piston originals after I put a complete service kit through them.   Happy to sell the 4 piston brake calipers separate if anyone is interested.

Have lots of other spares that I most likely can't remember right now.

I haven't been able to ride since September 2025 after twisting and dislocating my right knee. So the bike has just been sitting there. Still waiting to see a specialist and get booked in for surgery.

Bike is great to ride..  Just ask "Dapper 14" on the forum.  I had to ask him to ride my 1400 to Western Ranges here in Tamworth to get a rego check done for me..  He couldn't believe how powerful the brakes were and the fact that the bike actually handles like a sports bike rather than a 1400. 

[grog]

Bluie, bad luck with knee, bloody long specialist wait.Lots put into your bike, lets hope you can keep it🤞🏻

[Mr Gee]

Bluie, bad luck with knee, bloody long specialist wait.Lots put into your bike, lets hope you can keep it🤞🏻

Second that

Awesome looking machine.