Stoli's GSX1400 - The Finished Article

[Stolichnaya]

Morning All
New Thread on the 2018 build as we now have a full MOT and its unleashed onto the Streets.  This is the finished bike and a few things done listed.. I cant remember them all

One thing I need to do is shout up to @Barmy & @seth.  THANK YOU.  your help, advice and assistance has been invaluable and the calming-down too when it was about to become a very expensive BBQ ....  My anger button has been pressed on more than one occasion and without your calming words this GSX14 would have been in bits and sold off by now...  THANK YOU


1. GSXR750/1000 Brake Lever that's a little trick.  Pressure adjustable, flip up and span adjustable
2. SV1000 Callipers, fully refurbished from top to bottom and all bolts and clips replaced with Titanium bolts/fasteners
3. HEL Oil cooler, custom Air Brushed with red HEL Logo and custom made Lines
4. Yoshimura Headers wrapped (I know some of you will frown but they look great in real life)
5. Forks now have K-TECH Adjusters, fully refurbished internals, progressive Springs, new Seals & Fluid.  Full rebuild
6. Fork Lowers, Swing Arm, Rear Rests, Fork Brace and Odds-n-sods all powder coated in Blue Chrome (to match wheels)
7. Ohlins Rear Shocks
8. Shot-Gun Undertray (needs painting still)
9. New Bearings front and back
10. MANY bolts, fasteners and bits changed to Titanium, even the rear wheel adjusters !
11. LED "sweeping" Indicators (Like the new Audi ones)

Take a moment to scroll in to the photos, you'll see there is quite some detail and I really think the Blue and yellow came out well.  (I didn't think it would but its a grower..)

[Sweaty]

Sensational job there Stoli, that now gives you a cracking personalised 14, that stands out from the crowd 

[Notty]

Awesome John !!!

[gsxbarmy]

Worth it all in the end Stoli, I know its been frustrating at times - especially for you - but absolutely worth it all in the end. Love those yellow calipers really set the wheels and the bike off 

And the good thing now is that $%*&&%&^ alarm has gone do can't screw up riding your pride and joy anymore.....

Enjoy (at last)!

PS: Please do tell me you swapped the rear wheel axle bolt around - the nut goes on the sprocket not the brake side 

[lil4399]

Cracking job buddy 

[Stolichnaya]

Worth it all in the end Stoli, I know its been frustrating at times - especially for you - but absolutely worth it all in the end. Love those yellow calipers really set the wheels and the bike off 

And the good thing now is that $%*&&%&^ alarm has gone do can't screw up riding your pride and joy anymore.....

Enjoy (at last)!

Indeed it has..  VERY frustrating but its all cool in the end.  No more alarm and its put me off for any bike I have.

Within 10 mins of arriving at Wheels Bike Shop Peterborough I came out (not like that) and this guy was asking lots of questions and was a bit bowled over...  he has given me his number and said he would like to buy it if I ever want to sell !!

oh bottoms...   whaddo I do!  my heart says keep but my head, the sensible bit says you simply wont use it and itll sit there gathering dust.. 

plus, and its a big plus..  with the dosh I could clear the GTR and then move to trade to a 2018 CRF1000 - which im very keen on

damn descisions !

Stoli

[gsxbarmy]

Been there done that Stoli - sold the 14 and bought the Triumph as a result as you know.....

You've got to do what's right for you - and you do keep saying about the Africa Twin.......

2 things with my old 14. One was from a medical point of view it had to go for me to continue biking (which rather influenced the decision admitedly) but also I think you get to a point where you achieve something with a build - and are looking for the next project. Which is where I think you may be - what next for the 14, or park it in the garage only to come out for shows on a really sunny day....). Decisions - which only you can make bud!

[seth]

You do know that there never finished 
Before anyone else says are you using milk for oil they look like that when still warming up if you have a window cover or not.

It looks fantastic buddy
Glad to help you through the ups and downs of your build .

Just needs riding and enjoying now .

[Kiwifruit]

Very nice work Stoli. Damn fine looking scoota !! 

[ARH]

Looks fantastic Stoli - great job!   Still not sure about the pipe wrap tho.....

[Stolichnaya]

Been there done that Stoli - sold the 14 and bought the Triumph as a result as you know.....

You've got to do what's right for you - and you do keep saying about the Africa Twin.......

2 things with my old 14. One was from a medical point of view it had to go for me to continue biking (which rather influenced the decision admitedly) but also I think you get to a point where you achieve something with a build - and are looking for the next project. Which is where I think you may be - what next for the 14, or park it in the garage only to come out for shows on a really sunny day....). Decisions - which only you can make bud!

Yep.. Understand fully Barmy.... keeping something and hanging onto it for nostalgia isn't right

I just think its a waste sat there... BUT it causes such a torn viewpoint though.  Yes its lovely to have it, I love looking at it and tinkering and some will say "but you've just done all that work..."

The truth of the matter is it HAD to have the front end out and re-jigged.  the bottom adjusters were Toast and it would have never passed an MOT.  they had leaked fluid and the rubber seals were on the way out / visible when you adjusted them!!  it rode like a complete PIG.  So a 2003 GSX14 with no MOT, not used for nigh on 2 Years and needing front end work would be worth pennies...  and that's without any buyer thinking "well if it needs that what else is needed"

So, work began and me being me - it just snowballed.  and then some!

Ive also been spoilt a tad as I have the GTR1400 now too.  and once you been on a newer bike it shows the GSX is fankly..  a bit of a tractor.  yes yes yes its lovely and that's the point for me and why I have one..  I wanted a big ole wobbly bike with poor brakes and suspect handling.  but the key word in that sentence is wanted...  5+ years and 1000's of miles both in the UK and Europe and ive had a HOOT but I just don't get the same Hit now.

Even the GTR14 will be going as its just too bloody fast...  or should I say its too EASY to go TOO FAST!  ive hit 165mph, 2 up with full luggage on this thing..  EASILY !  ive ridden the GTR14 from Cambridge to Catalunya and taken in Andorra on the way in 1.5 Days flat !

my biking needs now are a comfy and capable Euro tourer that doesn't weigh the same as an Atlantic Liner, and one that doesn't whisper "oi... psst... hey chubbs.. I can do 165  you know in my ear"  as Im a dummy for listening!!

It will be a shame and ive some soul searching to do but I wont get all misty eyed, ive had a complete blast on the 14 and its been brill.  but as with most things, the person changes but the bike doesn't and one has to give!

im in no hurry though...  so lets see what happens.  As ive been married 400 years and were at that stage that its fun to pee each other off I may well bring it in the house as a 230kg ornament to oooogle at.. 

or better still, she told me she would divorce me if I ever got a Harley so I could trade it for a Fat boy and be a single man in a matter of one evening (plus a black eye)

hehehe..  the funs only just starting !
Stoli

[Andre]

Maybe you should get a new couch. Sorry, I meant a Goldwing

[Stolichnaya]

Maybe you should get a new couch. Sorry, I meant a Goldwing

But that's an even bigger Ocean Liner than the GTR14 !!  plus with me on it..  it would be as heavy as a car!   

[Hooli]

As ive been married 400 years

Really? or does it just feel like it?

[Stolichnaya]

As ive been married 400 years

Really? or does it just feel like it?

Feb 20th 2010. So yes... 400 years ago !!!
Bless her. Mrs Stoli puts up with a lot but she gives a lot of abuse too so fairs fair..  I think Kiwi wants a date with her...