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Aye up. Yep, completely standard apart from the Akra exhaust & a power commander

Yep

Agreed, had mine 13 years, still love riding it. Other bikes have been and gone in that time...................

Yep, it's embarassing

@@gsx1100eg no its not but it shows then supersports are just design for different things...I had both bikes and tbh the 636 a1p kwak was hitting 135mph in third gear...

@@Grooby84 Believe me, my mate on the ZXR is 30 stone (he's not called Bear for nothing :-) ) He completely nullifies any aerodynamic advantage from the fairing. It definitely has a lot of stonk for an older bike carrying that load.

Ta muchly fella

Funnily enough, we call him Bear........

Why thank you....

Will be again - if we ever get back there:-(

Hi there. I've never had any cooling issues, and they do have a fan fitted as standard behind the oil cooler, but the only time I've ever noticed it come on is when I've deliberately left the bike ticking over in the garage to test if it actually works (it does). As for a comparison with the other bikes, never ridden any of 'em, but, it's a Suzuki, so it's automatically better :-)

@@gsx1100eg Thx 👍

I really can't remember, I was waaaaay too busy concentrating on not dying, I reach the limits of my abilities before the bike does:-)

I'd love to hear how much that improves things....

The XJR was on my list, but the GSX was my preference, had it 11 years now and still love it....

Please upload a video of yourself doing it better.

@@MrNobbyify no, im not a showoff like you are trying, and failing, to be,

I'm 62, used to ride CBX 6 cylinder, GSX 750, GS 550 and after 35 years decided I needed to ride again. I bought a GSX 1400. seller had to drop it off for me because my bottle had gone. Slowly built my confidence back up just going round our side streets, then the motorways. Now I'm happy to say that the enjoyment has come back - we've now bonded. The bike is everything I've wished: comfy, quick, handles well, head turner. I won't be riding it like Pete though, buried 6 friends back in those mad, mad days, just happy to have the wind back in my face and on such a truly beautiful bike.

haha, you get used to it, eventually :-)

On the whole they're bulletproof. I've had mine 10 years now, and put 35000 miles on it and never had a problem/breakdown. But, I am quite keen, whatever it needs, it gets (never does more than 2500 between oil changes etc) The only downside is the finish on the frame etc. it's not the best. I had most of the bike powder coated quite a few years ago, and at the end of this summer I will be doing a full strip down to get the frame coated (it's looking real shabby now). Having said that, whilst at this years (very wet) T.T mine developed one of the few issues known to affect the GSX, C28 error code ( gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=759.msg9545#msg9545) I've had the throttle bodies apart and found (and fixed) the broken magnet issue, but still have the error code, so my investigations continue. I must stress that this isn't making the bike unrideable (still does 140+) I just want to get to the bottom of it. I notice you've said you're 72 and this will be your last bike, please be aware, they're a big heavy bastard, I can't see it being any lighter than your ZZR ( although the riding position will be a lot easier, and they have a damned good turning circle). I suspect the centre of gravity will be higher than your ZZR as well. Hope I've covered enough here, if not, feel free to get back to me.

@@gsx1100eg Many thanks for the detailed reply - much appreciated - your comments about weight and centre of gravity noted - must admit I was thinking primarily about the different riding position. Will find one at a dealer to try out and see how it feels.

Kudos to you, hope I'm still able to sling my leg over a bike when I'm your age. Impressed.com :-)

It's a public road my friend, it's only closed to the public during races & practice sessions.

Fat pig, fat rider :-)

I agree, I love it. If I sold it I'd have to buy three bikes to replace it, it's that versatile......

Wow, that sounds like a right beast, what's it putting out at the back wheel?

Rolling road says 150bhp

I'm not in the least bit envious.................... :-)

Hi there. No, I don't run it through winter (way too old for that nonsense). If you were going to buy one (or any bike) to run through winter, get the frame, wheels and everything powder coated. I did mine a few years ago now as it was starting to look a little tatty, (the finish on them isn't the best) and mine has a pretty easy life. They're an awesome machine, and it does everything I need, but, it won't handle like your speed triple.

Run, don't walk, to wherever you can find a good condition one :-) Loving mine, had it ~16 months now, 10000km plus touring the South Island, craving more :-)

@@RogerBarraud I've had mine for 10 years, love it as much now as when I bought. Still can't think of one bike i'd replace it with, it does everything so well

buy another bike, sell the wife.......

You'll find the FZ1 handles a LOT better.........

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Hi there. It's all torque, from tickover right round to about 8500rpm. It used to start running out of steam at about 7000, but the power commander & a dyno map improved that. I absolutely love it, and yes, the looks are a lot to do with it. However, it is a big heavy bastard and you'd probably find that a 1200 Bandit would give you almost as many smiles per £.........................

Tbf I find the bandit 600 fun even though most find it bland. Wouldn't have thought the gsx1400's handling would be much worse than the bandits especially as it's adjustable which it's not on the bandit. Would consider the 1200 bandit though would like to get something different than a bandit also love the fact the gsx1400 has loads of under seat storage. Bandit isn't too bad with under seat storage can easily fit a couple bottles of pepsi or something under the seat but it's just huge storage on the gsx 1400.

Sounds like you've already made your mind up :-) I looked around until I found one with a decent 4-1 exhaust already fitted, the standard ones are sooooooooooooooo heavy, and sound shite......

Ye lol not keen on sports bikes, don't get me wrong would be mad to have a bike that can go insanely quick but anything over 100 mph and you'll most likely loose licence for a bit anyway lol. Also dunno if I'd get on with the riding position. What year is your bike? I think the newer ones like 2005-6 on-wards only have 4 into 1 exhausts which I'd have to get as I doubt the twin cans would fit down the alleyway to my garden lol plus didn't they refine the FI from 2005 on-wards also?

I don't like sports bikes either, although I'd consider a CB1000R or a GSx1000 if it came to it. Mine's a 2003, but it had a full Akrapovic 4-1 already fitted. The later ones had a 4-1 as standard (a Yoshi I think) Couldn't tell you if they they changed the F.I on later models, but I don't have any complaints about mine............

Aye up matey. I suppose it depends on your definition of "cheapish". What trim is yours in at the moment, standard pipes etc? Mine already had a full Akapovic on it when I bought it, so that was a great expense out of the way. I fit a K&N air filter a couple of years ago, and it made a small but noticeable difference. The biggest improvement came when I fit a power commander. I took a gamble and bought a 2nd hand power commander off Fleabay ( I just kept putting £50 bids on every one that appeared and eventually I got one). They're a piece of piss to fit (plug & play). Then I booked it into a local Dynojet place (£125) and had it mapped properly. Wow, what a difference. Hell of a lot smoother, doesn't sound like an asthmatic pensioner at 7000 rpm any more, and more power. It's now doing 108 bhp and 108 lb/ft of torque. Only thing I'm gonna do now is replace the rear shocks. It's done 41000 on the standard shocks and it starts weaving and trying to start a tank slapper once it gets above 120mph, and I think it's cos the shocks are a bit tired. You could spend a lot of cash on hot camshafts, bigger valves in the cylinder head, upgrade the injectors (the list is endless), but I personally wouldn't cos the limitations of the handling/braking would make it a bit pointless (unless I was gonna turn it into a sprint bike. Hope that hepls, any more questions - feel free.....

Pete the engine is all standard, it came with the 2 into 4 cans, not sure of the make but dont think they add any performance. its a 2002 so think its a k2.

Mine's a K3 (I'd attach a photo if I could figure out how) and although it came with the Akrapovic already fitted, it also came with the original full chromed system (which I stuck straight on Fleabay). It weighed a bloody ton, must have sapped 5 bhp just in weight. You can still get the same Akrapovic system (titanium race can), but it's the best part of a grand. There might be cheaper 4-1 systems available. I suppose it depends on how much you want to spend. I deliberately looked for something that had a decent exhaust and sports rack already fitted.

Yeah, crap mic on a cheap camera. It sounds great in reality...............

@@gsx1100eg Redo with MXL R144 with a windsock tucked in tightly behind your back :-)

That's a big step up matey, boy are you in for a surprise :-) You're gonna love it........................................

Cheers matey. How does the 1400 compare to the Yam then? I considered the XJR, but I've always been an aircooled Suzuki fan so the choice was obvious for me...................

Dear jeezes he’s not Valentino Rossi ffs , fella went round the mountain with his mates gone settle yourself ffs

@@markcutter201 yeah he just thinks he is

@@vincesnetterton5868 Yep, 54, fat & bald, I get mistaken for Rossi on a daily basis :-) :-)