MY NEW BIKE

**zadok** · 11th July 2005, 22:29

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.

**Mooch** · 12th July 2005, 00:28

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

**justsomeguy** · 12th July 2005, 00:36

Congratulations!!!

Look forward to a few pics from your travels.

**dangerous** · 12th July 2005, 06:02

Originally Posted by zadok

This is a 6 month old 2003 1000GTR. (First registered 6 months ago). Only done 2,850km.

congrads man......... but umm that bikes atleast 10yrs old, whats the deal 2003? old stock or dont tell me they still buld them..... naaaaaaa

**zadok** · 12th July 2005, 09:07

Originally Posted by dangerous

congrads man......... but umm that bikes atleast 10yrs old, whats the deal 2003? old stock or dont tell me they still buld them..... naaaaaaa

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

Originally Posted by Warr

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

**Warr** · 12th July 2005, 17:42

Originally Posted by zadok

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

Originally Posted by zadok

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.

Congratulations Marty! I hope it brings you thousands of miles of pleasure.

**DingDong** · 12th July 2005, 18:48

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

**dangerous** · 12th July 2005, 20:37

Originally Posted by zadok

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?