Author Topic: What did you do to your Concours today? (Read 887758 times)

Conrad · « **Reply #1540 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:06:49 PM »

Quote from: jimmymac on September 29, 2015, 08:22:41 AM

I can't wait until my next tire change. Those things are outta here and replaced with plain ol' valve stems. Goodbye flashing panic cluster.
I'm a grown man. I can tell when my tire is low, and can verify with my gauge.

Kinda hard to do though when you're movin on down the road.

jimmymac · « **Reply #1541 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:55:04 PM »

I'm that guy, remember?

No warning at all. So don't count on it.
My 2012 ZX14R doesn't have it. If it was so important, all bikes would have it.
Since mine are serviceable, I'll sell them here when I remove them.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #1542 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:13:13 PM »

Well, there is a sort of cloud hanging over your head.....

maxtog · « **Reply #1543 on:** September 29, 2015, 03:13:05 PM »

Quote from: Rhino on September 29, 2015, 07:22:03 AM

Why oh why didn't they make these with a simple battery replacement. I would replace the battery every time I put on a new tire.

Because they can't make money that way...

maxtog · « **Reply #1544 on:** September 29, 2015, 03:14:08 PM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 29, 2015, 11:38:45 AM

If you are concerned about the warning screens, change the batteries when you change the tires. It's not that big of a deal. I've done both of mine.

Unless they are the newer version or have been replaced under warranty with the newer versions that are potted and can't be opened, like mine.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #1545 on:** September 29, 2015, 04:10:57 PM »

Correct.

B.D.F. · « **Reply #1546 on:** September 29, 2015, 04:57:05 PM »

The really short version is that you are right- the batteries in the potted versions are not [readily, easily, reliably] replaceable. That said, potted devices can and are dissected every single day to do something just such as this- to put a new battery in a $300 (or so) sensor.

I have been dying to get my grubby little paws on a potted version of Kawasaki's new sensors for just this reason. The key to the whole thing is that at least one, and maybe two or three, almost certainly have to be destroyed to find the path to get to the battery without destroying the sensor. It would not be practical to do that with Kawasaki sensors as they are so expensive but there are other ways to glean the needed information....

And of course, the other method is to 'short- sheet' the entire Kawasaki sensor and use something from GM or Ford or similar. That will not be straightforward but it can be done....

Brian

Quote from: maxtog on September 29, 2015, 03:14:08 PM

Unless they are the newer version or have been replaced under warranty with the newer versions that are potted and can't be opened, like mine.

maxtog · « **Reply #1547 on:** September 29, 2015, 06:00:37 PM »

Quote from: B.D.F. on September 29, 2015, 04:57:05 PM

And of course, the other method is to 'short- sheet' the entire Kawasaki sensor and use something from GM or Ford or similar. That will not be straightforward but it can be done....

If I ever replaced it with anything non-Kawasaki (and it would require using the Kawasaki dash, which I guess is unlikely), I would want something that had the battery on the OUTSIDE of the wheel (near the stem) so it could just be easily replaced whenever. OR perhaps a sealed li-ion battery on the inside with contacts that allow charging through the valve stem. Even a tiny Li-Ion battery could last over a year on a single, 15min charge or something like that.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #1548 on:** September 29, 2015, 06:04:47 PM »

Quote from: B.D.F. on September 29, 2015, 04:57:05 PM

The really short version is that you are right- the batteries in the potted versions are not [readily, easily, reliably] replaceable. That said, potted devices can and are dissected every single day to do something just such as this- to put a new battery in a $300 (or so) sensor.

I have been dying to get my grubby little paws on a potted version of Kawasaki's new sensors for just this reason. The key to the whole thing is that at least one, and maybe two or three, almost certainly have to be destroyed to find the path to get to the battery without destroying the sensor. It would not be practical to do that with Kawasaki sensors as they are so expensive but there are other ways to glean the needed information....

And of course, the other method is to 'short- sheet' the entire Kawasaki sensor and use something from GM or Ford or similar. That will not be straightforward but it can be done....

Brian

Why did they put the potted plant in jail? It was potted...

Conrad · « **Reply #1549 on:** September 30, 2015, 04:37:17 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 29, 2015, 06:04:47 PM

Why did they put the potted plant in jail? It was potted...

sailor_chic · « **Reply #1550 on:** September 30, 2015, 07:09:44 PM »

Quote from: rhhall on September 28, 2015, 10:38:41 PM

Didn't you have a Laam?
Why the switch?

When Seth made my seat, he cut it down to accommodate my short inseam. This resulted in a lot of foam being removed. So I have put plenty of seat time on it now and in a short period and the foam compresses to easily. He warned me of this.
So I basically was sitting on the pan after long hrs in the saddle.
No fault of Seth Laam, it was my persistence that caused the flaws.

rhhall · « **Reply #1551 on:** September 30, 2015, 08:50:23 PM »

Thanx SC. I was just curious because I had a Laam on my 08 and have ordered another for my 14. I am 6'4' so shouldn't be an issue.

Beary · « **Reply #1552 on:** October 01, 2015, 02:36:08 PM »

OK, I fixed my glove compartment so I can open it with the key off and installed Advance riser adapters.

I know, I know, easy. But I'm a new owner and i'm starting slow.

Next on the list is adusting slack out of the throttle cable. Jumping from 1100 rpms to 2000 rpms makes shifting a bit sporty right now.

Advice is welcome.

Beary

seagiant · « **Reply #1553 on:** October 03, 2015, 07:43:36 PM »

Hi,
Thought I would throw up some pics of install on my Ohlin's parts!

AlbertaDoug · « **Reply #1554 on:** October 03, 2015, 08:47:39 PM »

Quote from: seagiant on October 03, 2015, 07:43:36 PM

Hi,
Thought I would throw up some pics of install on my Ohlin's parts!

Looks great.

How's the ride now?

maxtog · « **Reply #1555 on:** October 03, 2015, 10:25:05 PM »

Quote from: seagiant on October 03, 2015, 07:43:36 PM

Thought I would throw up

Nothing like a good purge

seagiant · « **Reply #1556 on:** October 04, 2015, 04:43:08 AM »

Hi,
The ride is more "supple" now.

Before I had to dial up the rear shock so much it made the ride harsh and stiff!

That is the best way I can describe it.

I bought these off of e-bay and they came off of a 2012 C14 from a guy in the COG.

I called the tech at Ohlins and told them the spring # on the rear shock and he said for my weight it would work and if I thought I wanted to go up a number I could do it when I did the rebuild later.

Admittedly it was a lucky thing the PO had a heavier spring installed than normal!!!

Because of my weight!

Be advised, if you buy a set of Ohlin's ZX-14 forks for your C14 (that came off of a ZX-14) you will probably have to change springs as the C14 is heavier than the ZX-14!

This is my understanding!

Conrad · « **Reply #1557 on:** October 04, 2015, 06:14:06 AM »

Quote from: seagiant on October 04, 2015, 04:43:08 AM

Hi,
The ride is more "supple" now.

Before I had to dial up the rear shock so much it made the ride harsh and stiff!

That is the best way I can describe it.

I bought these off of e-bay and they came off of a 2012 C14 from a guy in the COG.

I called the tech at Ohlins and told them the spring # on the rear shock and he said for my weight it would work and if I thought I wanted to go up a number I could do it when I did the rebuild later.

Admittedly it was a lucky thing the PO had a heavier spring installed than normal!!!

Because of my weight!

Be advised, if you buy a set of Ohlin's ZX-14 forks for your C14 (that came off of a ZX-14) you will probably have to change springs as the C14 is heavier than the ZX-14!

This is my understanding!

I like your postings over on the COG site better for some reason...

seagiant · « **Reply #1558 on:** October 04, 2015, 07:48:43 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on October 04, 2015, 06:14:06 AM

I like your postings over on the COG site better for some reason...

Hi,
Yea.....But they need all the help they can get over there!!!

Conrad · « **Reply #1559 on:** October 04, 2015, 07:55:47 AM »

Quote from: seagiant on October 04, 2015, 07:48:43 AM

Hi,
Yea.....But they need all the help they can get over there!!!

We may not need that kinda help over here but we* sure do like it!

* most of us that is...

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