Youngster with cubes!

[GSXJed]

Hey there fellow owners! I'm 23 and doing my DAS in July! Just got a gsx1400 for a first big bike! 57 reg done 7k miles and waiting for it to be delivered this week some time! Anyone got any helpful things to be aware of and to make sure I get the most out of the beast?! Would be much appreciated guys..

Thanks
Jed

[Captainjashton3rd]

Did exactly the same myself as what youre doing. Drove various 125s for years then did test straight on to a '14! Its a bit of a change from a 125!! Only hassle i had was the extra weight showed when at low speed manoeuvres. Just go steady and you ll be fine. Theyre a great bike.

[Andre]

Welcome to the forum 

[Notty]

Welcome  don't think I could have ridden a 14 at aged 23 and still be here - go steady 

[KiwiCol]

Hi GSXJed, welcome to the forum.


Tips?  They are everywhere on this site, real helpful guys worldwide.  My first tip for you would be the same as above, take it easy & treat your new bike with the respect it deserves, it's no superbike, but it can bite all the same. Just take it easy & get to know it (and your own ability on it) before you start cracking the throttle open.


Ride safe Jed. You'll be in for a long & happy relationship with it.

[ARH]

Welcome!  Fully agree with the comments above!  Like any big powerful bike, treat her with respect.  She will definitely bite back and catch you out if you don't.  Having said that, take your time and most important, enjoy 👍😎

[GSXJed]

Thanks a lot guys! Like to think I have my head screwed on somewhat so will definitely be taking it easy as I learn the bike and its characteristics! Been on the forum for a few hours doing a lot of researching and it's definitely a very helpful forum! Got a couple screenshots of things I like already! Like the suspension set up guide! That looks helpful as I plan on taking the misses out on it when I'm used to it also!

[gsxbarmy]

As you are just down the road from me in Grays (I'm in Billericay), always happy to help you out with any jobs you might want to do to your 14 or help "introduce" you to it with maintenance jobs etc.

Best advice I can give is to watch the torque - it can catch you unawares if you are not ready for it, so be gentle with pulling away until you get used to the bike. Also do remember that she's a heavy old girl, which can catch a few out at first.

As with any bike, just take it easy until you get used to her, and get the suspension etc set up for how you like to ride.

And enjoy.

[Goomer1400]

Best advice is break yourself in gently and it's only as powerful or fast as you twist the grip. Having said that it is a very smooth and gentle power delivery so go easy enjoy and you will love it. You may have to have your grin surgically removed though if you were going straight to an MT-10 which is my other bike I would be more concerned!

[Beaker]

Welcome along mate 

As @Notty said, don't think I would have been able to handle a 1400 at 23, but good onya for giving it a go. 

[Andre]

Got a couple screenshots of things I like already! Like the suspension set up guide!

You may not need many screenshots as there is a lot in the dowload section of the forum. Four downloads regarding suspension can be found here: http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?action=downloads;cat=5;sortby=date;orderby=desc;start=20

[Globalrider]

Ride it like you stole it Jed!!! After 53 years of riding I've lost count of the times I've come off - mainly in the dirt - so do take it easy.

Stan

[VladTepes]

to the forum. 

[Kiwifruit]

Skid carefully young man....but enjoy it !!
Welcome 

[owen426]

As someone once told me: "There are smart riders, and there are dead riders. You just have to pick which one you wanna be."