Muscle bikes - which one?

[LeftmostAardvark]

Bike change time and I think I'd like a big, lazy monster this time - xjr1300, gsx1400 etc. will be secondhand (probably £3-4k mark) and will be used all year round (including commuting). I know hooli has a gsx and from search I think he generally likes it, but is that the way to go or something else?

Thanks

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rufusgti said:

My friend has decided to sell his GSX 1400. Fantastic bike. He's in south Wales, will happily pass on his info if your interested.

Ridiculously quick bikes. Seems very capable as an all rounder. Would absolutely love to take it across Europe.

Yeah, potentially (depending on price, condition). Can you pm me some details please.

[LeftmostAardvark]

Heh, thanks, but probably not for me then.

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Update: picking a gsx 1400 up tomorrow. Photos as soon as I can take them off my phone and get them less than 2mb.

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Speed addicted said:

That does look good, is it the twin exhaust one?

Yeah, k3 version. Low mileage with stacks of history and absolutely immaculate. Obviously been a pampered garage queen until now. Let's hope that she doesn't throw a tantrum when she realises she is expected to do a year round commute.

[LeftmostAardvark]

Thanks - all really useful. A pipe and a PC (and a decent dyno tune) are top of the list and I've just ordered some acf50, which I'll be spraying liberally at the weekend. Looks like it'll be bloody cold in the next few days, so I don't think heated grips will be far behind either (and a fly screen).