Am I to young for a concours???

[jamcou2020]

Hello all. My name is James I am a proud new owner of a brand new 2011 concours ebony. I was just wondering at the age of 28 am I to young for this bike? Ive lived through my sport bike years. Over 4 years and 50k logged on sport bikes. My girl and I wanted a bike that was sporty and comfortable. The GTR is by far the best bang for the buck compared to all others in its class.   I am happy with my purchase and have logged almost 600 miles in two 3 days on her. I can't wait to be able to open her up to 6k. All of my friends like her but they still say its an old mans bike what do you guys think? Am I to young. Should I have gotten a zx 14 instead?

[Bourne2Ride]

The only "old man" bike is the bike with an old man on it, and God Bless him for riding. Ride what you want! Who cares what other people think.

[DonB]

ride what you like and to hell with what anyone else says or thinks.
just think how screwed up the world would be if we all liked the same thing

[jamcou2020]

Thanks guys I don't care what people think. I love this bike it handles like a sport bike it's powerful and comfortable. The only thing that I am getting used to is the weight. I have great clutch and throttle control. So I should be able to adapt fast. I just have to remember to use the gas more at slower speeds. Shes a little top heavy under 15mph

[Jeremy Mitchell]

I was 28 when I bought my C14 (30 now).  So...........no you aren't to old. 

Parking lot maneuvers can take a little getting used to but I love how my C14 handles.

I can keep up with my buddies that ride sport bikes and I am the one that everyone is talking to when we stop since I am not shaking out my wrists and stretching my legs.  Carrying a case of water and all the tools needed is just icing on the cake.   

[Scaffolder]

Do some quick research now on "CDA" Connie Droppers Annonymous. That should be your first stop. These bikes are heavy when you are between slow and stop. You'll outride all your sport rider friends and they'll be jealous of the versitility of this beast. I wish I had this thing when I was 20 for sure.

[Spanky]

Yes you are way too young. Now you must sell me yours for $5,000 and go buy a ZX 14. Will paypal be OK?

[jamcou2020]

Yes you are way too young. Now you must sell me yours for $5,000 and go buy a ZX 14. Will paypal be OK?

LOL!!! Thanks for the offer. I must respectfully decline. lol

[jamcou2020]

Yes you are way too young. Now you must sell me yours for $5,000 and go buy a ZX 14. Will paypal be OK?

Thank for the advice I'll go over I'll check that out right now. Does anyone have any info on Suspension set up? The bike feels a little weird when I go over bumps it bounces all over the place even while riding two up. Any advice on that??

[jamcou2020]

I was 28 when I bought my C14 (30 now).  So...........no you aren't to old. 

Parking lot maneuvers can take a little getting used to but I love how my C14 handles.

I can keep up with my buddies that ride sport bikes and I am the one that everyone is talking to when we stop since I am not shaking out my wrists and stretching my legs.  Carrying a case of water and all the tools needed is just icing on the cake.   

yeah I love the storage also. I can't believe that I have heated grips and a actual windscreen!!! Its amazing what little things in life make such a huge difference.

[SpazOnaConcours]

I was 30 when I bought mine... and I get the same ration of sh1t over the old man bike from my friends. I did a few young-punk mods though, and they say it a lot less now. I'll ride sportbikes until the day I die, but having luggage for the commute and long trips just can't be beat.

[booger]

My friend, you are too young for a ZX-14.  But we all are.

[bbhzx12]

I can hear your pals now..."Hey your too young for that old mans bike"   
"Hey man, would you mind putting my liner in your bag, it's getting hot"
"Uh, you think you have room for my helmet, I don't want to carry it around the mall all afternoon"
"Gee, my back hurts... want to swap for a few miles"
"You rode how far last weekend?"
Or as my pal said we he got off his R6 and tried my Connie "damn thats fast"
    He bought one three days later.

Enjoy!

[jamcou2020]

I was 30 when I bought mine... and I get the same ration of sh1t over the old man bike from my friends. I did a few young-punk mods though, and they say it a lot less now. I'll ride sportbikes until the day I die, but having luggage for the commute and long trips just can't be beat.

I cant think of anything to do to her other than an a slip on. The stock pipe is way to big when the bags arent on.

[jamcou2020]

My friend, you are too young for a ZX-14.  But we all are.

LOL yeah Im sure my driving record likes the connie better. But with all of that power she has I dont know how good I can be for long.

[jamcou2020]

I can hear your pals now..."Hey your too young for that old mans bike"   
"Hey man, would you mind putting my liner in your bag, it's getting hot"
"Uh, you think you have room for my helmet, I don't want to carry it around the mall all afternoon"
"Gee, my back hurts... want to swap for a few miles"
"You rode how far last weekend?"
Or as my pal said we he got off his R6 and tried my Connie "damn thats fast"
    He bought one three days later.

Enjoy!

Lol Already held my boys helmet for him yesterday in the saddle bags.

[ZG]

I can hear your pals now..."Hey your too young for that old mans bike"   
"Hey man, would you mind putting my liner in your bag, it's getting hot"
"Uh, you think you have room for my helmet, I don't want to carry it around the mall all afternoon"
"Gee, my back hurts... want to swap for a few miles"
"You rode how far last weekend?"
Or as my pal said we he got off his R6 and tried my Connie "damn thats fast"
    He bought one three days later.

Enjoy!

 
 
 
 
Enjoy the Connie JC2020! 
 
 
 

[Rick Hall]

... All of my friends like her but they still say its an old mans bike what do you guys think? Am I to young. Should I have gotten a zx 14 instead?

All my 'young' pals said the same thing when I got my C-10 "many moons ago". So I stow their excess crap, as they have no real saddle bags, head off into the sunset, perhaps stopping for a cold smash pack (or two... or more) along the way, and/or wait for them to arrive at the crest of a really twisty curvy road.

Screw 'em, you like the bike. Insurance is probably much cheaper too

Rick

[jamcou2020]

All my 'young' pals said the same thing when I got my C-10 "many moons ago". So I stow their excess crap, as they have no real saddle bags, head off into the sunset, perhaps stopping for a cold smash pack (or two... or more) along the way, and/or wait for them to arrive at the crest of a really twisty curvy road.

Screw 'em, you like the bike. Insurance is probably much cheaper too

Rick

Full coverage 60 a month I cant complain its better than 340 that i was quoted for 2011 busa.

[EpicBadass]

Hell if you're too young I shouldnt even look at mine... I got it a year ago and im only 26