What's your preference - GT or R

[dougl]

Could always get it painted

You can take a red R, and put on forward controls, GT bars, touring seats, GT windscreen, and passenger backrest and you would have a red GT.

 

[1olbull]

You can! They sell the seat, the parts to change the foot positions, the backrest, the whole thing. It'll cost you but you can do it.

You can make a GT into an R and an R into a GT. Not sure about the windscreen but that's about it.

BUT!!!
Can you buy the R Red tin for the GT?

 

[ruzzle]

BUT!!!
Can you buy the R Red tin for the GT?

Probably...if your wallet is thick enough.

Tanks for the old models (painted) were around three grand. And there would be the two fender panels...

Much better to paint it?

 

[1olbull]

I said I take offence, not that I was offended. There's a difference. If you said I was stupid for buying a GT rather than waiting for an imaginary bike to magically appear out of sheer will, then I would be offended. Taking offence would suggest that you are inferring that the GT is NOT a touring bike. To which I sought to clarify.

Seems I struck a chord by inferring that you want a bagger for the barcalounger seat for you and the Mrs. by resorting to name calling. If I offended you, then please grow a pair. Thanks.

HA! HA! HA!
You stated, "I said I take offence, not that I was offended."
Ya must have a different language (and spelling) than we speak here in the US.
FYI - To take offense IS to be offended!

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I’m on the verge of pulling the trigger on a GT. Much more comfortable riding position over the R for my 6’6” frame. I do like the red on the R the best though.

At 6'6" you can reach the front wheel and turn it with your hand.

 

[1olbull]

Probably...if your wallet is thick enough.

Tanks for the old models (painted) were around three grand. And there would be the two fender panels...

Much better to paint it?

OK then, a fine paint job for about 1 large it is!

 

[dougl]

BUT!!!
Can you buy the R Red tin for the GT?

Sure, as replacement parts. $5000 for the tank.

 

[1olbull]

Sure, as replacement parts. $5000 for the tank.

I'm out!!!
Mel @Dr.D may likely consider it . . .

 

[Dr.D]

I'm out!!!
Mel @Dr.D may likely consider it . . .

5k for tank is a bit high don’t you think?

We have had two custom painted bikes but one was done by the dealer before I purchased it. It costed 3K to paint an Indian Chieftain and I thought it was worth it. Lost every penny on that when we sold it.

If a guy wanted something special you could buy a black one and add some striping for few dollars. A full paint job could be more like a grand or two for exotic work. We’re talking toys here so it is all discretionary dollars.

 

[1olbull]

5k for tank is a bit high don’t you think?

We have had two custom painted bikes but one was done by the dealer before I purchased it. It costed 3K to paint an Indian Chieftain and I thought it was worth it. Lost every penny on that when we sold it.

If a guy wanted something special you could buy a black one and add some striping for few dollars. A full paint job could be more like a grand or two for exotic work. We’re talking toys here so it is all discretionary dollars.

I have a copper friend in central WA who paints very well!
A tank 2 fenders and 2 side panels are 1 large.