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zadok

11th July 2005, 22:29

Mooch

12th July 2005, 00:28

Very tidy !, Roll on the weekend , Looks like you'll need to finish the run in process. :ride:

justsomeguy

12th July 2005, 00:36

Congratulations!!! :niceone:

Look forward to a few pics from your travels.

dangerous

12th July 2005, 06:02

This is a 6 month old 2003 1000GTR. (First registered 6 months ago). Only done 2,850km. :D :ride:
congrads man......... but umm that bikes atleast 10yrs old, whats the deal 2003? old stock or dont tell me they still buld them..... naaaaaaa :ride:

zadok

12th July 2005, 09:07

congrads man......... but umm that bikes atleast 10yrs old, whats the deal 2003? old stock or dont tell me they still buld them..... naaaaaaa :ride:
Dealer bought a few of the last ones made and this was the last one. Some 'old fella' bought it who was really after a Nomad. As they weren't available at the time, he bought the GTR instead. Now that he can get the Nomad, he traded it back. Showroom condition.

scumdog

12th July 2005, 09:45

Good score!, looks like a good bike for long tours.

Warr

12th July 2005, 10:48

Good to see some pic's of your new machine..
Can't wait to hear some reports on how you get on with her.
Havent found any for sale in NZ at present.

zadok

12th July 2005, 10:54

Good to see some pic's of your new machine..
Can't wait to hear some reports on how you get on with her.
Havent found any for sale in NZ at present.
Were you thinking of importing one from the US? Someone was.
If you were after something similar how about the update of what you already have, the XJ900 Diversion?

festus

12th July 2005, 16:28

Good on ya mate!, hardly run in!........is it run in?
May as well say brand new really........

Firefight

12th July 2005, 16:49

Nice one Marty, there's nothing like the buzz of picking up your new bike. hope you have enuff room over there to try it out.

F/F :weird:

Warr

12th July 2005, 17:42

Were you thinking of importing one from the US? Someone was.
If you were after something similar how about the update of what you already have, the XJ900 Diversion?
Mm thanks for that ... Frosty suggested that also, but thery are still 5 speed I believe, which ... dare I say.. As I get older!! I'd prefer the motor to be taking it easy, like me. Present '84 XJ at 110k's is doing 5500rpm. And Rpm = fuel usage. So whether the later Diversions are any taller in the gearing I dont know.
But its fun pondering what to spend the money you dont have.

Zed

12th July 2005, 18:03

DingDong

12th July 2005, 18:48

Looks shit-hot, have fun and watch out for the radar :yes:

dangerous

12th July 2005, 20:37

Dealer bought a few of the last ones made and this was the last one. Some 'old fella' bought it who was really after a Nomad. As they weren't available at the time, he bought the GTR instead. Now that he can get the Nomad, he traded it back. Showroom condition.
So whats the year of manufacture?
and whats a Nomad? :ride:

zadok

12th July 2005, 20:43

So whats the year of manufacture?
and whats a Nomad? :ride:
2003
Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad Fi - Cruiser, 1470cc, 337kg!
http://www.kimbrittonkawasaki.com.au/index2.html

Dafe

12th July 2005, 21:22

Gee, Nice bike bro and nice house/lawns too.
I love those good low Km deals.

zadok

13th July 2005, 16:19

Gee, Nice bike bro and nice house/lawns too.
I love those good low Km deals.
Thanks mate.
Going off to a screen manufacturer shortly to see about a slightly larger screen for me to hide behind. Looks like a good place here in Perth that supplies internationally. Will let you guys know what they are like.

festus

13th July 2005, 16:30

zadok

13th July 2005, 16:34

Got a mate I visited over there last year that lives in a town called Wyalkatchem, he was right into bikes, but reckons too dangerous for his liking out in the sticks, too many roo's, keep your peepers wide open out on the open roads dude.......
Will do. I try to avoid riding in the 'bush' first thing in the morning and at twilight for that very reason.

pete376403

13th July 2005, 16:40

Enviable. The GTR is one of the few things that I'd replace the GS1100 with, being a more up to date (water cooled, 16 valve, unitrack etc) version. Are you going to call it Connie?

Hey! 1000 posts. What happens now?

festus

13th July 2005, 16:40

Will do. I try to avoid riding in the 'bush' first thing in the morning and at twilight for that very reason.

Yeah that's right he did mention those times particularily.......

What made you move over there mate?, I nearly up rooted the family and moved over there myself, brickie labourers were getting anywhere from $20 upwards an hour!........

zadok

13th July 2005, 16:42

Enviable. The GTR is one of the few things that I'd replace the GS1100 with, being a more up to date (water cooled, 16 valve, unitrack etc) version. Are you going to call it Connie?
Connie!???

Toast

13th July 2005, 18:42

Thanks mate.
Going off to a screen manufacturer shortly to see about a slightly larger screen for me to hide behind. Looks like a good place here in Perth that supplies internationally. Will let you guys know what they are like.

A bigger screen? Already looks pretty good to me (compared to my sportbike anyway). It must be damn cool riding behind something like that, you'd get to hear the engine so much more, and wouldn't feel like you're gonna go def from the wind noise.

zadok

13th July 2005, 22:27

What made you move over there mate?, I nearly up rooted the family and moved over there myself, brickie labourers were getting anywhere from $20 upwards an hour!........
My now EX wife wanted to come here. I kicked up at first, but it turned out to be a good move. (ps. now remarried) (ps. not to her!) :motu:

zadok

13th July 2005, 22:31

A bigger screen? Already looks pretty good to me (compared to my sportbike anyway). It must be damn cool riding behind something like that, you'd get to hear the engine so much more, and wouldn't feel like you're gonna go def from the wind noise.
I find if I scrunch myself down a couple of inches the wind misses hitting my helmet full on and makes things more quieter and comfortable. 47cm screen.
I ordered the new one today. 52cm and tinted. Pick up Monday.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/

stevedee

13th July 2005, 22:59

Congrats mate, beaut bike and a bullet proof Kawasaki, well done, enjoy.

spd:-)

zadok

13th July 2005, 23:06

Congrats mate, beaut bike and a bullet proof Kawasaki, well done, enjoy.spd:-)
Thanks mate. The Z750 looks nice too. Sat on one in the shop when I went to pick mine up.

dangerous

14th July 2005, 06:11

I ordered the new one today. 52cm and tinted. Pick up Monday.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/
Bloody good screens them I have on on the Storm, exelent fit but they need pics on there web site so ya know what ya getting.

FROSTY

14th July 2005, 06:37

I find if I scrunch myself down a couple of inches the wind misses hitting my helmet full on and makes things more quieter and comfortable. 47cm screen.
I ordered the new one today. 52cm and tinted. Pick up Monday.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/
Congrats dude--niiiice bike
Mate just a couple of things.before going to a higher screen just make sure the riding position is just right for you.
There are a range of after market handlebars which can raise or lower the bars by up to 30mm. Its just if its too low or high in the bars ya might end up wanting a different screen anyhoo.
Also be a tadd carefull at speed with the panniers on--above 160km/h (on a racetrack of course) she gets a tadd shakey in the back end
Also Im sure I said already--the Yanks call a gtr1000 a Concourse --or a Connie
if ya wanna see shit loads about em go to www.councourseownersgroup.com
Its US based but has heaps of info
and again--congrats --yumeee

zadok

14th July 2005, 08:58

Excellent point about the handlebars, Frosty. The riding position is comfortable as it is, so the screen looks the best bet. Went out for the first time on it in the dark and it was also wet. Handled like a dream. :love:

zadok

18th July 2005, 22:13

Picked up new screen today. :love: Pics to follow in the next few days. :ride:

FROSTY

18th July 2005, 23:28

I bet you were warm and dry riding in the rain on the ol gtr

zadok

19th July 2005, 09:48

I bet you were warm and dry riding in the rain on the ol gtr
I have noticed that actually. A new experience for me as this is my first faired bike.

ManDownUnder

19th July 2005, 10:11

HOO HOO!!!!! I LIKE IT! :Punk: :ride:

Enn

19th July 2005, 10:22

Picked up my new bike today. Now that I'm used to the different attitude of a Jap 4 compared to a V-Twin, I'm rapped.
This is a 6 month old 2003 1000GTR. (First registered 6 months ago). Only done 2,850km. :D :ride:
Nice bike, like the mileage, looks like a excellent bike to tour on, and a good fairing too, like bmw...... dont suppose ya get much rain over there,do you find that you get a bit over heated at times? sound stupid but 28+ degrees and not much wind due to fairing, had me streching to get a bit of cool air flow! :ride: ....

zadok

20th July 2005, 09:25

Nice bike, like the mileage, looks like a excellent bike to tour on, and a good fairing too, like bmw...... dont suppose ya get much rain over there,do you find that you get a bit over heated at times? sound stupid but 28+ degrees and not much wind due to fairing, had me streching to get a bit of cool air flow! :ride: ....
Still winter of course, so haven't seen what it is going to be like in summer. We have had quite a wet winter so far (we need it for the dams). I rarely ride with much more than a T-shirt under my jacket. In summer I have a very thin jacket, which I can see getting a lot of use now.

zadok

30th July 2005, 19:41

Miracle today! The missus went on the back of the new bike. A bit apprehensive at first, but enjoyed it. Went to her brothers place about 20km away. Beaut day.

Warr

30th July 2005, 19:49

Miracle today! The missus went on the back of the new bike. A bit apprehensive at first, but enjoyed it. Went to her brothers place about 20km away. Beaut day.
Thanks for the post there Marty - Good to see you both enjoying your new toy!
Have you given your wife cause for concern on other bikes :motu:

Dafe

30th July 2005, 20:19

Lucky for you the weather was good. I woke up this morning in Wellington, the weather so good, I thought I'd go for a longer ride to Palmerston North and visit a mate. A beautiful morning all the way up there, no cars on the road at 8am.
A few Bacon & Eggs later, I step out the door in Palmy and theres no blue sky to be seen.
A shitty ride back to Welly in showery rain most the way. My back tyres on its last legs and getting quite slippery in the wet too.
Ah well, If its pissing down tomorrow, I'll be smiling. At least I got my weekend ride in!

I'm sure the missus will enjoy the bike as long as you behave with her on the back.
Looks like quite a deal you found there!

zadok

30th July 2005, 21:24

Thanks for the post there Marty - Good to see you both enjoying your new toy!
Have you given your wife cause for concern on other bikes :motu:
No, the NTV650 was a great bike, but not suitable for two up riding. Hence this was the first real opportunity for her to go pillion.

zadok

30th July 2005, 21:27

I'm sure the missus will enjoy the bike as long as you behave with her on the back.
Looks like quite a deal you found there!
Yeah, I tried to restrain myself. $12,000 for a six month old 1000GTR couldn't be passed up.

Rashika

31st July 2005, 13:38

She didn't look too scared on the back in the photo...mind you it was stationary at that point :-)
Good on her for getting on the back though, and for you for getting a bike she can go on...very thoughtful ;) Hope you have many fine trips out 2getha!

Gwenda...jealous at the people with new bikes, even my damn pushbike died on me today, pancake like tyre :weep:

FROSTY

31st July 2005, 15:40

Yeah, I tried to restrain myself. $12,000 for a six month old 1000GTR couldn't be passed up.
Mate get the Givi 45l topbox with built in backrest --she will love ya forever if ya do.