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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: krsron on August 05, 2011, 06:46:51 PM

Title: new owner questions
Post by: krsron on August 05, 2011, 06:46:51 PM

Hi Guys,  purchased a 09 abs c14 with 2500 miles.   Few questions, seems to be more vibrations than expected through bars and even the tank, any way to reduce or look for to reduce.  Also the tank puts out heat, do the insulated blanket trick work.  What grade fuel do you use in your bike.

Thanks for any and all information.

Thanks Ron

Title: Re: new owner questions
Post by: So Cal Joe on August 05, 2011, 10:09:23 PM

I have an 09 and get no vibration, could be your tires, check for cupping. Some have used the insulated blanket to reduce the heat, I have a targa tank bra and don't feel any heat, others say it helps to keep the fuel tank full.
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Title: Re: new owner questions
Post by: Conrad on August 06, 2011, 07:40:41 AM

I always use premium, mostly 93 octane.

I don't have any vibration issues with my bike either.

Those who have used an insulating blanket under the tank have reported good results. 

Title: Re: new owner questions
Post by: koval68 on August 06, 2011, 08:47:33 AM

You need to tighten header bolts on your bike, it will help reduce vibrations!
I always use premium gas.
I'm not as "sensitive" as some on this forum.....no issues with excessive heat on my bike! 8)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=309.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=309.0)

Title: Re: new owner questions
Post by: krsron on August 06, 2011, 12:03:11 PM

Thanks Guys,  living here in wisconsin some heat is welcome but would like to reduce a little bit.  The vibration is probably more of a concern.

Title: Re: new owner questions
Post by: CrashGordon on August 06, 2011, 12:08:07 PM

Vibration is definitely not normal. My '09 is silk smooth at any speed.

Title: Re: new owner questions
Post by: Rhino on August 06, 2011, 01:56:04 PM

Quote from: CrashGordon on August 06, 2011, 12:08:07 PM

Vibration is definitely not normal. My '09 is silk smooth at any speed.

+1 on my 10