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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: VirginiaJim on May 12, 2011, 05:10:13 AM
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This thread will deal with the law enforcement version of the C14. Pictures appreciated. Posts outside that parameter
will may be nuked without warning.
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This one was at the Kawasaki booth in Daytona, during bike week
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Thanks!
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I'm just trying to figure out why they went to the expense to chrome the engine and saddlebag guards when there's nothing else on the bike that's chrome? Black powdercoat would blend in a lot better and is much easier to touch-up/repair if they get scuffed up in a spill.
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I was at my dealer when they were setting up the ones for Newport News. The parts guys told me that they have had to order a bunch of replacement keys cause the officers keep breaking them off in the side case locks. I halfway want to get pulled by one of them so I can get a picture!
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Newport News, VA?
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Have several pics from The Mich. Police Vehicle testing. As soon as I figure a way to post them online I will post a link. Just a note, to attain the proper min. turning radius the engineers took a dremel to the stops. Recommended that I do it to mine, he said it made it much easier to move around. These are the men developing the bike.
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_4607-16274--,00.html (http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_4607-16274--,00.html)
Here are the results of testing.
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Have several pics from The Mich. Police Vehicle testing. As soon as I figure a way to post them online I will post a link. Just a note, to attain the proper min. turning radius the engineers took a dremel to the stops. Recommended that I do it to mine, he said it made it much easier to move around. These are the men developing the bike.
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_4607-16274--,00.html (http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_4607-16274--,00.html)
Here are the results of testing.
Is that a Corbin seat RB??
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What were they trying to get the turning radius down to. I have not heard about the stops adjustment.
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Newport News, VA?
Sure is Jim. You nearby?
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Is that a Corbin seat RB??
The ones here have HEATED Corbin seats!
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Now if I could only get a job teaching police forces how to ride them...FAST :)
JJ
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NO, NO, NO....! We need to teach them to ride slow, slower, slowest.. ;)
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Sure is Jim. You nearby?
Not really. King George actually, but I come down that way quite a bit via 17. Lately it's only been via cage. I came through there last Wednesday and saw two C-14s. One on 664 heading toward the Monitor/Merrimac and one heading towards Ft. Eustis (military rider). Double dipper day.
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NO, NO, NO....! We need to teach them to ride slow, slower, slowest.. ;)
Well,.. I wouldn't teach them everything.. :)
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I should hope not... Actually, they are fairly good at riding slow.
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I am very glad to see this. My uncle was KCMO motorcycle cop for 25 years and retired a few years ago. He had the Kawasaki Police 1000, and loved that bike. They were transitioning to HD at the time, and I know he was sad to see the old girl go.
But as a side note, He is itching to ride my connie. It must be the sound and feel of a 1000cc Kaw that is just right with the universe ;D
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Here is a link to photos from Mich. State Trials.
Not sure what the turning radius was filed down to. The sidestand is a CHP requirement. Larger footprint. Yes that is a Harley sales guy on the Concours.
http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=7336526013/a=128749998_128749998/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/ (http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=7336526013/a=128749998_128749998/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/)
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We started with 20' and discovered right away that 18' for circles was fine. Man, that bike leans and we could still stay way inside the cones. I know we had that problem a couple of years ago with the Harley's, and they came out with a "field fix" but haven't heard anyone complaining about the Connies.
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If you have a chance, you should get a copy of the CHP's test. They really wring out bikes. They run flat tires, high speed, a lot of exciting stuff.
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Grabbed a few pics from my cell phone:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/IMAG0264.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/IMAG0265.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/IMAG0262.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/IMAG0263.jpg)
Didn't see the officer who was riding this bike, he was competing (since there is a number on the front of the bike), but we didn't see it as we were not there for the whole event. But figured I should post a few pics anyway!
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I like that they have the wheels black!! :thumbs: 8)
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I like that they have the wheels black!! :thumbs: 8)
You would!
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SVonhof, I merged your post over here before I knew you had double posted it. I deleted the duplicate. Thanks for the pictures!
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SVonhof, I merged your post over here before I knew you had double posted it. I deleted the duplicate. Thanks for the pictures!
Perfect! Thanks for doing the housework! ;)
No problem! I was scouring the bikes to see if I would find a C14 and finally found this one. The ones competing when we were there were the old Harley's as well as the BMW opposed twins and Honda ST1300's.
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You would!
;D ;D ;D
Good to see you're paying attention Jim. :thumbs: :hail:
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Too much, here lately....
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Saw my first Colorado state trooper on a C14 the other day in Colorado Springs.
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I work near the Newport News guys but have not had a chance to see them yet. They seem happy with the transition, their previous ride was the R1200 RTP. I took delivery of mine earlier this spring. I know it is not a C14 but I am a motorcyclist and figure you guys are as well.(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc110/2007electraroad/DSC02474.jpg)
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Not really. King George actually, but I come down that way quite a bit via 17. Lately it's only been via cage. I came through there last Wednesday and saw two C-14s. One on 664 heading toward the Monitor/Merrimac and one heading towards Ft. Eustis (military rider). Double dipper day.
Well Eustis is where I work!! If it was an '08 it was me as I am the only one on base there. If you know ahead of time you're coming down give me a shout. We just bought a restaurant on 17 in Yorktown last month. www.mystinkys.com (http://www.mystinkys.com) for the map. I can get a great discount on lunch!
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Good idea Jim (although you're breaking your own rules on 'fluff' postings ;) ),
Came across the PNW Police Bike Rodeo last weekend here in Portland OR, in the K-Mart parking lot at 122nd & NE Sandy. They invited all "Association" members from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia to compete. These are all officers who have passed the certification tests to ride.
I only found 3 active duty C14s there, even though there were a hundred+ bikes. There was also a demo C14 bike from Authority Sales (the guys who won the contract to supply the Police version C14). It's the yellow one. They also had a brand new one in the trailer they were delivering to Milwaukee Oregon PD.
Most of the bikes were BMWs, as that's what Portland PD uses, and they were hosting the event. Second would be the ST1300's, then the HDs. Saw 3 HD's go down in the first 10 minutes I was there, and they were grinding everything, every turn. The BC mounties really now how to push their HDs though, and they had a couple of really close calls. Saw one smoke the front tire in a near miss.
Beaverton has been using ST1300s for awhile, so I was surprised to see they now have a C14. The 2010 blue C14 is one of Gresham PDs.
Interesting side note, while chatting with the guy who developed the Police C14 conversion from Authority Sales, he told me an update on the 2011 models is the steering locks were changed to allow tighter turning radius. Apparently it was done by Kawi in response to feedback from Police testing.
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And a couple more pics of the Gresham PD bike in action...
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Good idea Jim (although you're breaking your own rules on 'fluff' postings ;) ),
'Tis true, I confess, but I'm not unusually harsh with fluff postings as fluff postings go... Great pics! Thanks for sharing.
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Check out the article in Cycle World magazine. July 2011 issue page 74 titled "Badge of Honor". Officer does a test ride on a police equipped C14 and compares to the BMW. The article ends with "Man, I want one" (C14 of course).
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There is no comparison. Not with the Honda, and not with the BMW. It outshines both of them.
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Anyone heard or have had experiences with linked braking immediately after a series of tight hard left right turns? I have heard the tight hard turns is confusing the anti-lock brake system causing the front brake anti-lock to fail.
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Newest Cycle World magazine article titled "Badge of Honor" subtitled "Kawasaki builds a better police bike (dammit!).
Pretty favorable article on the Concours 14P (Police model).
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Never had that happen.
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We had no linked brake problems. Only engine stalling.
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There is no comparison. Not with the Honda, and not with the BMW. It outshines both of them.
I would agree that the C14 has the muscle, and although I prefer a wet clutch I have gotten comfortable with the R1200RTP. I am trying to determine what other areas the C14 is superior in. Wind protection, no. Lighting, no. Ground Clearance, no. Fuel Mileage, no. Ergos, no. Saddlebag design, NO.
KIPASS........ :popcorn:
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Performance? I mean if you want to catch the bad guys this is the bike to have.
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Muscle was the only PRO that I can come up with, absolutely 0 comparison there..but honestly very few agencies are going to authorize a motorcycle to pursue a violator and it would have to be something VERY serious for me to even consider it. My agency has a VERY RESTRICTIVE pursuit policy even for the police cars.
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Excellent....and what jurisdiction would that be he asks? :)
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I will give you a hint.......
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc110/2007electraroad/DSC02474.jpg)
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This thread will deal with the law enforcement version of the C14. Pictures appreciated.
On the old forum there was a great picture of a bunch of police C14s lined up inside the cargo hold of a C5 military hauler. I have tried to find the pic but without luck. It would be great to see it resurface.
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I would like to give a big plus to Kawasaki Authority Motors. We had a bike with a lot of electrical problems. Our dealer, Moto Adventure, took the ball and contacted Kawasaki who in turn contacted Kawasaki Authority. They flew a rep out and replaced an entire wiring harness on a new bike. Very impressive customer service. We are very pleased with the response from our dealer, Kawasaki USA, and Kawasaki Authority. This is the kind of service that keeps customers.
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On the old forum there was a great picture of a bunch of police C14s lined up inside the cargo hold of a C5 military hauler. I have tried to find the pic but without luck. It would be great to see it resurface.
That would be a C-17 and it was the Mesa Police Department as supplied by Probity Motors.
(http://www.probitycycleparts.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/webassets/MesaEnforcerAirField.JPG)
(http://www.probitycycleparts.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/webassets/Enforcer33.JPG)
(http://www.probitycycleparts.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/webassets/Enforcer37.JPG)
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That would be a C-17 and it was the Mesa Police Department as supplied by Probity Motors.
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Cool, thanks.
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I was a motor officer in 2000 and rode a KZ1000, which paled in comparison to my CBR1100XX. However, when I first rode my new Concours it reminded me of my KZ1000, but with the HP and refinement of a sport bike. The stable platform, upright handle bars, and neutral riding position were what I had been promised by Kawi reps who worked on our KZ1000s. I haven't been assigned to police motors in years, but feel I could comfortably execute a cone course on my new Connie. Great thread!
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What a bike
It been a month since Portand Police took possession of ten Concours14s. Looks like Kawisaki is once again on top of the police bike game.
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PNW! :thumbs: :grouphug:
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http://youtu.be/dAsg8vMXBSI (http://youtu.be/dAsg8vMXBSI)
It's a video of California Highway Patrol riding Mulholland Drive. Short video.
I talked to a CHP in San Francisco in June 2011. He said he has gotten used to his BMW and might not transition before leaving the CHP. He has ridden a C-14 and liked it. His department gets to ride the SF freeways so he likes his 'daily commute.'
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oh hell can't wait for the vids of the racers trying to out run the c14. I don't know anything about Mulholland Drive but this curve seems to be the only one one the road LOL cuz its the only curve in all the vids on utube
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Boy I bet you that would make a tough job a little better.
(http://www.policemotorunits.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/webassets/.pond/1400Police.JPG.w560h431.jpg)
I've always thought we should provide more LEO's with motorcycles (or dogs or horses) just to help keep 'em happy.
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That pic is from Police Motor Units (http://www.policemotorunits.com/index.html)
Awesome pics of motor officers through the years, gear reviews and I would especially recomend that you click the link on the left for "Training Articles" and check out their collection of cone patterns. What a great way to kill an afternoon...
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I'm sure you guys have this link here, but I've never seen it. The perfect thing to kill some time with on a cold and icy day. http://www.lasdhq.org/sites/motorcycle-test/2011.pdf (http://www.lasdhq.org/sites/motorcycle-test/2011.pdf)
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It's been quite a while since I last posted (major back problems/surgery), but the Idaho State Police have been on C14s since 2009. Their '09 models sported heated Corbins and V-Stream wind screens. Since then a few of the local agencies are converting some of their motor units to the C14.
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Glad to have you back... :)
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When I purchsed my C14 a few months ago I was told the American police force had purchsed all the blue Australasian C14's yet the only colour police bike over there I've seen is painted white, anyone have any ides?
I can only conclude that the blue bike is indeed faster than any of the other colour choices and by simply having mine re-painted has had a similar effect.
But seriously why buy all our blue ones? would have thought silver would have been easier to re-colour (it what I did).
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When I purchsed my C14 a few months ago I was told the American police force had purchsed all the blue Australasian C14's yet the only colour police bike over there I've seen is painted white, anyone have any ides?
I can only conclude that the blue bike is indeed faster than any of the other colour choices and by simply having mine re-painted has had a similar effect.
But seriously why buy all our blue ones? would have thought silver would have been easier to re-colour (it what I did).
If that is in fact true it probably had more to do with availability of large, unsold quantities than it did colour, as they would all be repainted anyway.
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Anyone found any details about the electrical system? Bigger alternator we can install, where and if it has a second battery?
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Anyone found any details about the electrical system? Bigger alternator we can install, where and if it has a second battery?
I'm pretty sure that the alternator is the same and the second battery is installed in the radio box behind the rider's seat.
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The alternator is the same. The second battery is mounted in the fairing right front.
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The color certainly stands out a bit...probably a good thing in your line of work, though. Thanks for posting!
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It turned out to be a color you either love or hate. Most of the pictures don't do it justice. We all like the color and it works well for representation for our company as everyone knows it and knows who built it (at least in our industry).
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A little off topic, but I see posts about exhaust here and there on the forum and thought some might be interested in this. We started powdercoating the silver pieces on the stock exhaust for Agencies that asked. I think it makes the exhaust look smaller.
VirginiaJim, if you know of a better spot to put this picture then by all means do so, just wasn't sure. It is on a C14 Police bike though.
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Cop bike in a cop thread. What's not to like?
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Cop bike in a cop thread. What's not to like?
Just trying to be careful and obeyin' the rules. I am just a newbie. Thought it should have been in an exhaust thread or something.
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A little off topic, but I see posts about exhaust here and there on the forum and thought some might be interested in this. We started powdercoating the silver pieces on the stock exhaust for Agencies that asked. I think it makes the exhaust look smaller.
VirginiaJim, if you know of a better spot to put this picture then by all means do so, just wasn't sure. It is on a C14 Police bike though.
I did the same but opted for a little contrast:
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Have several pics from The Mich. Police Vehicle testing. As soon as I figure a way to post them online I will post a link. Just a note, to attain the proper min. turning radius the engineers took a dremel to the stops. Recommended that I do it to mine, he said it made it much easier to move around. These are the men developing the bike.
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_4607-16274--,00.html (http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_4607-16274--,00.html)
Here are the results of testing.
It just allows further turning of the bar in a fork lock turn. for us, Portland Police Burea, its a standard spec set on our purchases
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Just trying to be careful and obeyin' the rules. I am just a newbie. Thought it should have been in an exhaust thread or something.
This is more of a general thread for the C14 police variant. Anything goes in this thread as long as it's LEO related to the bike. In fact, there are some other threads I'm going to merge into this one that are C14 LEO related.
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It just allows further turning of the bar in a fork lock turn. for us, Portland Police Burea, its a standard spec set on our purchases
The stops are shaved 3mm per side to allow a tighter turning radius. Any more than that and you will hit the tank cover or glove box on the 08-09.
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I did the same but opted for a little contrast:
Nice!!! I sure do like the red ones. I wanted to build one so bad but never got the opportunity.
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The alternator is the same. The second battery is mounted in the fairing right front.
Really? What size is this battery? And we are not talking about the OEM battery compartment are we?
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Really? What size is this battery? And we are not talking about the OEM battery compartment are we?
The auxilary battery is a ytz14-bs battery and it is located under the black panel next to the right fork leg on top of the right air intake tube. We manufactured a battery tray to mount it in this location to power our police harness that gets installed during a build. The OEM battery compartment remained unchanged.
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Recognize these? 8)
(http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/zimmerman21.jpg)
This is the complete article from the Zimmerman case that's been all over the news lately.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/video-of-george-zimmerman-being-taken-in-for-questioning-surfaces/ (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/video-of-george-zimmerman-being-taken-in-for-questioning-surfaces/)
I don't care to start a thread discussing the case....just the cool Police C14s in the shot. I pulled up behind one yesterday and didn't get to say hi to the driver. They look just like the Black '10s with MCE bars on them. Mine is red with the bars so I thought I'd ask them how they hold up to a real drop next time I see one of them.
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As you didn't want to really discuss the Zimmerman case, I moved it here.
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Recognize these? 8)
(http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/zimmerman21.jpg)
This is the complete article from the Zimmerman case that's been all over the news lately.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/video-of-george-zimmerman-being-taken-in-for-questioning-surfaces/ (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/video-of-george-zimmerman-being-taken-in-for-questioning-surfaces/)
I don't care to start a thread discussing the case....just the cool Police C14s in the shot. I pulled up behind one yesterday and didn't get to say hi to the driver. They look just like the Black '10s with MCE bars on them. Mine is red with the bars so I thought I'd ask them how they hold up to a real drop next time I see one of them.
Sanford PD. They bought six bikes from us.
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As you didn't want to really discuss the Zimmerman case, I moved it here.
Cool thanks! I didn't really care to get a debate going on the case as I've already seen and heard enough of it on the news. >:(
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.....so I thought I'd ask them how they hold up to a real drop next time I see one of them.
Maybe I wouldn't make a very honest Police Officer, but I wouldn't admit that I ever dropped it
nor acknowledge that I have any knowledge of an officer dropping one at any time, anywhere.
Most likely say "Don't know, we don't drop 'em." 8)
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Maybe I wouldn't make a very honest Police Officer, but I wouldn't admit that I ever dropped it
nor acknowledge that I have any knowledge of an officer dropping one at any time, anywhere.
Most likely say "Don't know, we don't drop 'em." 8)
I would think that at some point in their motor training they'd have to pick up the machine they're riding at least to see what kind of effort it really takes. I picked up one of those Harleys some depts still use and they are a beast to lift!
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I am 5'7 175 and can pick them up all day, either. It is all about technique, but at some point the frequency greatly declines in drops. Unless you are a phenom dropping is part of the learning process and I have yet to meet a phenom.
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CHP on C14 spotted today.
So I was driving south on interstate 15 near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (San Diego) when I noticed off in the distance what looked like C14 headlights in my mirror. They have a distinctive look. It was gaining on me pretty quickly but things didn’t look quite right to be sure that it was a C14. It had to get almost next to me when I realized it was indeed a C14 with a CHP officer riding it! It had the typical black & white paint. It also had a set of MC Enterprises protective bars with a chrome finish. So no more advantage C14 in my neighborhood!
Mark
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Old news. Can we move on?
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One last remark? Ok...buddy of mine is a CHP motor officer and his training officer just got a C14...he loves the power but is bugged by the width of the bags...he said his trainer will gladly get used to it for the power ;)
Really like this forum just got my Connie recently an loving it!
FX(http://"FrankCHP.JPG")
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bugged by the width of the bags...he said his trainer will gladly get used to it for the power
We had the same transiion issue from the BMWs. With the police crash guards added the bike is a bit wider.
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If I had the option I would take the ergos of the RTP and install the C14 engine. I think I would get in trouble if I rode the C14 for work though.
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Bags on the Connie are not any wider than the width of the side mirrors and you can get narrower bags for the c14 from Steve Beaudry Kawasaki who sold all the Connies to CHP.
Btw I never dropped my HD during my motor officer training... Just sayin'
D
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Not sure if anyone is interested, but the local Kawasaki dealer is selling their demo police C-14. I think they are asking about $17k. Bellevue Kawasaki in Bellevue, WA. They told me they have to remove the pursuit lights and siren to sell to the public...
TimO
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They want 17k and they want to remove all the police gear.....good luck with that price. What year bike? Even if it's a 12 that's way too much money. They're out of their minds.
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It is a 12, and I thought it was steep myself. That is why I bought an 09 with 4,000 miles for $8500 instead!
But, I thought someone might be interested. I am sure the asking price and actual selling price are 2 very different numbers... ;)
TimO
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I already posted this on the other forum but thought it might be appropriate to post in this forum too.
Spotted at LAX on the 6 June.
I was outbound headed back to the UK.
Yes, I did ask permission of the Police Officer.
If anyone wants to see the originals (3200x2450) PM or email me.
Too big to post here.
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Thanks, Boomer. It is very appropriate to post here as well. :thumbs:
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I'm pretty sure this is a CHP C14
http://widget.newsinc.com/_cfvp/playlist16x9_player.html?CID=507&WID=10317&VID=23752930&freewheel=91052&sitesection=KCPQ_hom_non_sty&external_url=http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-report-obama-to-stop-in-seattle-next-tuesday-for-fundraisers-20120718,0,6073645.story (http://widget.newsinc.com/_cfvp/playlist16x9_player.html?CID=507&WID=10317&VID=23752930&freewheel=91052&sitesection=KCPQ_hom_non_sty&external_url=http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-report-obama-to-stop-in-seattle-next-tuesday-for-fundraisers-20120718,0,6073645.story)
Poor bike :-\
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Looks like a C14 oem muffler on it....he's got guards on it. The bike will be ok, unlike the perp.
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I'm pretty sure this is a CHP C14
http://widget.newsinc.com/_cfvp/playlist16x9_player.html?CID=507&WID=10317&VID=23752930&freewheel=91052&sitesection=KCPQ_hom_non_sty&external_url=http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-report-obama-to-stop-in-seattle-next-tuesday-for-fundraisers-20120718,0,6073645.story (http://widget.newsinc.com/_cfvp/playlist16x9_player.html?CID=507&WID=10317&VID=23752930&freewheel=91052&sitesection=KCPQ_hom_non_sty&external_url=http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-report-obama-to-stop-in-seattle-next-tuesday-for-fundraisers-20120718,0,6073645.story)
Poor bike :-\
Who needs a kickstand when you've got tip-over protection eh! ;) :)
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2009-2012 Police spec bike recalled for electrical issues....
http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/04/05/manufacturers/kawasaki/police-spec-kawasaki-concours-14-recalled/ (http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/04/05/manufacturers/kawasaki/police-spec-kawasaki-concours-14-recalled/)
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2009-2012 Police spec bike recalled for electrical issues....
http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/04/05/manufacturers/kawasaki/police-spec-kawasaki-concours-14-recalled/ (http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/04/05/manufacturers/kawasaki/police-spec-kawasaki-concours-14-recalled/)
wow thats crazy
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Not really. You have a company adding electrics and using the existing electrical infrastructure. It's unfortunate, but it happens. In this case, the MPOK (Mad Powah of Kipass) didn't help them.
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Not really. You have a company adding electrics and using the existing electrical infrastructure. It's unfortunate, but it happens. In this case, the MPOK (Mad Powah of Kipass) didn't help them.
Prolly using the 'CC' fobs instead of the full sized versions.
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Taking the 08' up to Michigan for the Police vehicle trials this weekend. They will have the Connie, BMW, HD and Can Am Spyders this year. Anything in paticular anyone wants to know? Will be talking to reps about their vehicles so this would be a good time to speak up.
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Taking the 08' up to Michigan for the Police vehicle trials this weekend. They will have the Connie, BMW, HD and Can Am Spyders this year. Anything in paticular anyone wants to know? Will be talking to reps about their vehicles so this would be a good time to speak up.
Please, please, please, make sure them stock stones aint anywhere in sight. What screen ya running? I'd say for those who may not of ridden her before it may make a big differance. Any mods, such as the flyectomy or PCIII/V? And the seat, hope you have something other than the Japanese torture device in place.
When talking to the reps suggest a set of LSL risers and of course upping the alternator output and consider a bigger battery (or second?), plenty of room in that space with very little work. I think our folks in uniform deserve the very best, which is even in stock form, the C14, with a few very simple tweaks it isn't just better, it outclasses anything else currently out there. I'd even go so far as to suggest the simple mod of flies gone, PCV and Auto tune, at dealer price and labor you're looking at what, under $600 for very real gains in rideability, performance, and yes, economy. I have not had a MC ride my '08 yet tell me how much better their BMW or ST, or Harley (just to be fair) bike was. All I get is smiles and traces of drool followed by the "I wish my department had the $$"
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My folks were at the CHP retirement weekend . They had the new C-14 on display. Dad told me the head motor instructor said it was good for 170mph. Dad said it had a Corbin seat and backrest pad on it. These are the first photos I have seen of the bike. Two years ago I went to the retiree's weekend with dad and we were told the CHP was testing the C-14 but did not see any.Thought I would share it.......F-106
(http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_22432/MVI_3597.jpg)
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I bet they'll leave the potato launcher on for intimidation purposes...
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You Tube video of the GTR1400 and FJR1300 police bikes in the UK...
Police Bikes Yamaha FJR1300 & Kawasaki GTR1400 Intro movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrBKc5EbpAU#ws)
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- these big tourers sure have plenty of road - presence !
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You Tube video of the GTR1400 and FJR1300 police bikes in the UK...
Love the CHiP's soundtrack! :thumbs:
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So I talked to a CHP officer standing next to his BMW this evening. I asked when he was going to get his Concours. His reply was "Not going to happen". According to him, they are having maintenance and reliability problems and are not purchasing more. I asked for specifics. Apparently most problems relate to the accessories that are added to make the bike a police bike. They guy didn't sound ultra knowledgeable about the details so take this post with a grain of salt.
Mark
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basically due to wiring/load/main fuse capability
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I think they were New Mexico State Police.
Concours 14 Police 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skYqiz6Cm3w#ws)
Concours 14 police (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKf9z_0QEKQ#ws)
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Cool!
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I've seen some out on the road here in Colorado.
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I could do that.... :rotflmao:
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Nice vids (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/stevewfl/media/bigthumb.gif.html)
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New member here. Traffic Sergeant from Mesa PD in Arizona. We have over 20 Concours. It is currently the only duty bike we use. We love them but are looking to put Helibars on all of them. We equipped three with the Helibar system and all three riders loved them. Any feedback on the Helibars or other similar systems would be appreciated, especially from LE members.
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Welcome to the asylum, Sean! We have a number of members here using the Heli bars including myself. I love them. What outfit provided the customization for your bikes?
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I have the Heli horizons and love their adjustability. I thought KAS offered rises from 1-4 inches with a ton of pullback made specifically for the police motors? I have an 09 and after spending money on wedges and risers I am completely happy with the Heli's. I ride a 2012 R1200RTP on the job and the Heli Horizons on my C14 make the position very comparable to the RT.
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I have the Heli horizons and love their adjustability. I thought KAS offered rises from 1-4 inches with a ton of pullback made specifically for the police motors? I have an 09 and after spending money on wedges and risers I am completely happy with the Heli's. I ride a 2012 R1200RTP on the job and the Heli Horizons on my C14 make the position very comparable to the RT.
+1 I resisted for a long time due to price but once I took the plunge, I never looked back. Perhaps the best farkle I put on this bike.
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Welcome to the asylum, Sean! We have a number of members here using the Heli bars including myself. I love them. What outfit provided the customization for your bikes?
Probity Cycle from Mesa, Az did our bikes. Our drop bar system and entire set up is outstanding. We have had no electical issues whatsoever. Our only mechanical issues with our bikes were all covered by Kawasaki under warrantee e.g. fork seal, water pumps.
Our only complaint is the handle bar system. We do have risers on them, but it's not enough for the shorter riders. We have three bikes outfitted with the Helibars and the difference is remarkable. We are trying to find funding to outfit the remaining 20 or so bikes. The only down side to the Helibars is when one of our riders with the Helibars has to ride a spare bike, he has a hard time adjusting back to riding the bike with the stock bars. That's why I want to put them on all the bikes.
My e-mail is sean.kelly@mesaaz.gov if anyone wants to send me info on this topic or any other topic related to LE Motors, especially relating to the Concours.
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Probity Cycle from Mesa, Az did our bikes. Our drop bar system and entire set up is outstanding. We have had no electical issues whatsoever. Our only mechanical issues with our bikes were all covered by Kawasaki under warrantee e.g. fork seal, water pumps.
Our only complaint is the handle bar system. We do have risers on them, but it's not enough for the shorter riders. We have three bikes outfitted with the Helibars and the difference is remarkable. We are trying to find funding to outfit the remaining 20 or so bikes. The only down side to the Helibars is when one of our riders with the Helibars has to ride a spare bike, he has a hard time adjusting back to riding the bike with the stock bars. That's why I want to put them on all the bikes.
My e-mail is sean.kelly@mesaaz.gov if anyone wants to send me info on this topic or any other topic related to LE Motors, especially relating to the Concours.
What sort of problem did you have with the fork seals?
It seems strange that your shorter riders are having issues with the bars. I'm a shorter rider and have no such problems. It seems to me that the taller riders would have more issues than the shorter riders would.
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I had one parked in front of my office last week. I'm right around the corner from the Court and he was waiting for people driving away that had just had their license suspended..... :P
He said their's were converted by someone in Michigan I believe and it was the electrical problems that were causing them problems. I think he said they will be going back to HD......... :'(
Anyway, here are some pictures I took. Santa Rosa, CA (Sonoma County - that's Wine Country to you)
Gregg
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What sort of problem did you have with the fork seals?
It seems strange that your shorter riders are having issues with the bars. I'm a shorter rider and have no such problems. It seems to me that the taller riders would have more issues than the shorter riders would.
We had a few of the fork seals leak. Nothing major.
The shorter riders had issues with the stock bars because they were having to lean forward too much. This caused two issues. 1. Fatigue to the back and wrists from working all shift in this position, as opposed to the more upright position of traditional police models. 2. Making tight turns is tougher when you are leaning forward, I am talking about bars locked turns. When you are sitting more upright, it is easier to turn your head back farther, thus making the turn "easier". This is no problem with the Helibars regardless of the officer's height.
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That sounds like about what I would expect. The department close to me does not train and I doubt they could get through the offset weave so the problem you have never came to light with them. It is essential to have proper body alignment for head and eyes. I immediately realized how easier full lock turns were with my C14 as soon as I put the Heli's on. I could not imagine trying to get through the 360 bent over. As I said before the 4" risers from KAS gives a lot of pullback for about half the money but I would rather have the Heli Horizons. Does Heli offer a municipal discount? I would imagine you would want all the motors to be outfitted with the same gear regardless. I wondered how a full shift was on the lower back considering the angles.