Hi from Sussex

[Phill P]

Thought I'd say hi, be rude not to.

Currenty not the owner of a gsx1400, I will be lurking in the background just gaining knowledge and will hopefully purchasing one some time next year, in blue and white, could be sooner if someone offers to buy my focus st lol.
This isn't my first rodeo on large muscle bikes, around 12 years ago I had a lovely XJR 1300 SP, which I did a nut and bolt rebuild with new paint etc. Prior to that was a blue and white gsxr 750 srad, nice bike but my wrists couldn't handle it. Before that some smaller bikes. I'll get pics up at some point. Will be interesting to compare the xjr to gsx, 6 speed box will be an advantage.

Cheers Paul

[seth]

 
To all things 1402
The for is a great small introduction bike into the world of muscle bikes 🤔
Welcome to the fill sizes version 😎
🍻🍻🍻🍻

[Phill P]

Cheers

Paul

[Tony Nitrous]

Hi Phill and Welcome.

The XJR looked tidy. Nice.  It'll be interesting to hear you're option on a comparison.  Obviously folk on here are biased but I don't hate on the Yam. I never found the 6 speed box to be a big deal, more so I noticed the GSX's stronger torque and extra grunt. Stock shocks (now getting old) in good condition aren't bad on the GSX at all but the Yam's budget factory "Ohlins" really weren't up to the famous name.

All just my opinion. I look forward to hearing yours.

EDIT:

Although they won't win many comps for horsepower the torque is real nice....

[Tony Nitrous]

Not sure how clue'd up you are on GSX's ?

There's a few differences between early and later models,  and a few common mods that folk do and a few others dislike.   

Any questions ask away.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Welcome mate

[Kiwifruit]

Welcome Phil 

[Johno]

Welcome from Downunder.

A nice group of bikes you have had over the years.

Smart move to get on the Forum prior to getting your 1400.

Lots of good info here and lots of very experienced owners.

You never know but someone may be moving one on.

[GSXKING]

Welcome to the nuthouse 🥳🥳
You hit the nail on the head 👍6 speed is the major difference you'll be amazed 😳😳

[grog]

Welcome Mate

[Speedy1959]

Welcome Phill / Paul..

I have had 3 CB 1300's in the past 6 years..
I am on my 2nd GSX1400 (08 plate FE)..
Decent ones are not cheap, but actually are still worth every penny..
I got back into bikes 7 years ago and have had 13 bikes in that time (inc 3 BMW 1200 GS's)...
Previous bike was a 2017 Triumph Explorer 1200... Very nice but a pig to do servicing on !
Yet still I kept getting drawn back to the GSX1400
The very generous space under the seat is not to be taken for granted..
I reckon if you ride a good one you will want it !
I have only owned my 08 model for 3 months.. I was very lucky to find it with only 6,800 miles on it.. She was a private sale.
I had to travel to the midlands from the North West, so be prepared to travel for a good one!

I wish you well with your search,

Simon

[T 24]

Welcome Paul 

[KiwiCol]

Hi Phill P & welcome to the forum.  As said, it's a good move to join & find out about the bike before purchase.  As for 6 gears, well, quite a lot of us still grab for 7th . . . 

[Notty]

 

[Mick_J]

Welcome to the forum Paul.