Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG on May 30, 2011, 01:11:13 PM
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Ok, this doesn't just mean how many miles you put on it, for those of you that bought a used one...
I know we have at least one 100k mile club member from the old forum, incredible!! :hail: :thumbs:
I left the poll option open to change your vote as time goes on... ;)
For those of you that have alot of miles on yours, please post any details about engine swaps or rebuilds or anything like that please... (Or if your name is Steve, then just say 32k miles and not one single problem... ;) )
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62K for me, on an '08 purchased new in July '07.
Brian
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Still breaking my baby in, new in January and the weather has limited me to 1400 miles at this point. FINALLY getting more than one day without a major storm ;D
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Hit 40K last week. Bought it second hand with 2K on it in 7-2008. Best bike I've ever owned....Kirk
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Purchased a new 09 month ago. Have a whopping 312 mies on it.
Jeff
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8000 Miles not quite a year old.
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Mine is a new 2011. I only have 2453 miles on it. Riding on the weekend mostly.
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I bought my 09 about 9 months ago with 1300 miles on it. It now has 9500.
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2009 bought new six months ago, 1846 miles on the clock, 660 of these miles were done this memorial day weekend.
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2010 ABS model purchased new 6 months ago. I'm almost ashamed to admit it's only got 3200 miles. In between work and other obligations the opportunity to ride doesn't present itself nearly as often as I'd like it to. :-[
Mike
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Picked my 2010 ABS up Feb 8. Took it to the dealer Friday for the 15K service and second rear. Leaving in two weeks for Colorado, Utah, Nevada & California. Going to ride US-50 & PCH and attend the end of this years Iron Butt Rally.
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Just turned 35,000 and I picked up the 2009 in May 2010. Great machine.
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about 7500 miles. But I have only had it 7 months
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Non ABS purchased Jan 08.
My morning ride clicked over 60K today. I am going to overtake you soon B.D.F. ;)
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Non ABS purchased Jan 08.
My morning ride clicked over 60K today. I am going to overtake you soon B.D.F. ;)
He's probably going to put on another 6-7K in the next week or two! :o
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Mine will turn over 30,000 tomorrow.
I have put on about 11,500 of that since I bought it last fall.
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Quote; He's probably going to put on another 6-7K in the next week or
two! :o
I better put in for some vacation time, quick!
On the other hand, living in Houston is terribly hot now, and full day rides are tough. I can make it up in the winter ;)
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7600 miles on a 2011 I bought in February. I've already put more miles on this in a few months than some bikes I have owned for years!
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Purchased a new red 09 in later Dec. 2010. I have put 2800 KMs on it, and am loving every moment on the bike :)
Kent Kawasaki in Kent WA has been great to deal with, even though I am Canadian.
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53,000 on my 08 purchased in 10/07. Despite still riding my two little bikes regularly.
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15K on my '09 and 23k on my '10. Guess which one I like better?
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I only do about 12K a year, 6K goes on my C14 and the other 6K of commuting goes on my Vulcan.
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Purchased a new red 09 in later Dec. 2010. I have put 2800 KMs on it, and am loving every moment on the bike :)
Kent Kawasaki in Kent WA has been great to deal with, even though I am Canadian.
They have been pretty good to me as well. Ten times better than where I bought her...
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15 months, almost 33,000 miles (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
will have a whole lot more in July when i go on an america ride all month
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15 months, almost 33,000 miles (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
will have a whole lot more in July when i go on an america ride all month
If you are in southern Missouri/northern Arkansas give me a shout and we will ride. If my C14 can hang out with yours for a while, maybe the good KiPass Karma will rub off.
I wonder how far Cap'nBob parked his C14 away from everyone elses when he owned it. ;D
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If you are in southern Missouri/northern Arkansas give me a shout and we will ride. If my C14 can hang out with yours for a while, maybe the good KiPass Karma will rub off.
I wonder how far Cap'nBob parked his C14 away from everyone elses when he owned it. ;D
If I go through there will do my friend! Arkansas sounds like it may be part of the route. 1st stop is Oklahoma to visit son in the Air Force, next stop the million dollar hwy in Colorado because I always wanted to do that twisty road with no guard rails, then onwards towards Cali for friends and turns ;D
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Pretty cool to see. How about starting one for C-10's?
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I have 2300 miles on my 2010. Bought it 3 weeks ago with 1k on it.
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Got it new two weeks ago and I'm only at about 1220 :(
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A little over 60k.... Bought new 07/07/07. Still as much fun as day one. Brian, best of luck on your C2C in next couple of weeks... You can do it!
JJ
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Bought new in Nov '07 and have about 33.5K miles now. With the new job situation, don't ride nearly as much and when I do, I'm still 50/50 between my Connie and Vulcan.
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/rnelson21/My%20Bike%20Pictures/PA110019.jpg)
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got my '11 just shy of 2 months ago and i will eclipse the 3000 mile mark this weekend! hope fully i will be at 12000-15000 by years end.
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bought my 08 used in may 2010 with 6K on it and now have 11K on it
Guess i m not an high mileage rider :-[
Going on a 4K ride in august through many states including the BRP
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Bought new in Nov '07 and have about 33.5K miles now. With the new job situation, don't ride nearly as much and when I do, I'm still 50/50 between my Connie and Vulcan.
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/rnelson21/My%20Bike%20Pictures/PA110019.jpg)
Is that a Gold Wing in the corner there? A freinds Dad had one, we couldn't run away from Him with that Bike.
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Just thought I'd add my .02. Bought new July, '08. No gripes other then I don't ride enough ;D
Oh, 50,000+ miles ;) Seems like Mama Kaw hit another home run.
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Mine will be 1 year old on 9/25 and I currently have 9600 on her...(Slow year :( )
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'10 just past 14K. That's actually low mileage for me. I typically ride about 20K a year on a motorcycle.
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'08 bought new in APR '10, currently at 23,600. Have a 2500 mile trip coming up, so that'll add a few more to the total ;D
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Steve, where in OK will you be? Here in Tulsa if you need anything.
Jim
BTW--my '08 only has 9300 on the odometer. I know, don't ride enough...
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Just turned 45,000 miles on my 2009 ABS (purchased in May 2010). Very strong performance still.
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Got my 09 leftover in march this year? Now have 6k on it and thats only because I finally got 2500mile trip in a couple of weeks ago
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2 years 2 months, and 28,500 miles.
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Just a month - 1200 miles.
By the way 1st service done at 650 and asked for them tp check header bolts - 3 were very loose.
DK
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Just a month - 1200 miles.
By the way 1st service done at 650 and asked for them tp check header bolts - 3 were very loose.
DK
Is that all? Heck, all of mine were loose. Three ain't nothin. Also had some screws loose as well...
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People wonder why some consider Kawi's rattle traps huh ;D
But i better hush as I haven't tighttened anything in 41,000 miles 'cept stuff i loosened such as the oil drain bolt (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/cheers.gif)
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People wonder why some consider Kawi's rattle traps huh ;D
But i better hush as I haven't tighttened anything in 41,000 miles 'cept stuff i loosened such as the oil drain bolt (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/cheers.gif)
Your day is coming, even KiPass can't keep all eight header nuts tight forever.
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I just rolled over 26k on my '09 this weekend. Bought new in Aug '08.
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Just turned 15,000 today. I bought my 2010 in January 2011.
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Bought 7-14-2011. 0 miles showing.
Miles as of 8-28-2011: 10309
Got 1800 miles left to do before the 1st.
Apparently this is a great bike to tour the country on.
-darrell
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Bought 7-14-2011. 0 miles showing.
Miles as of 8-28-2011: 10309
Got 1800 miles left to do before the 1st.
Apparently this is a great bike to tour the country on.
-darrell
:yikes:
10,000+ plus miles in a month and a half. What a trip!
Ride safe.
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Bought 7-14-2011. 0 miles showing.
Miles as of 8-28-2011: 10309
Got 1800 miles left to do before the 1st.
Apparently this is a great bike to tour the country on.
-darrell
:o :hail:
Nicely done bro! :chugbeer:
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10022 after one year. ( only rode it about 8 months) trip from Houston to Washington state helped alot
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10,000 of commuter miles in the last 9 months...great fun.
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! month old 4000 pleasure riding miles only. :)
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thats alot of pleasure.
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(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/fd505517_holy20thread20resurrection.jpg)
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Just hit the 6k mark on my 09 black (fastest color) last weekend. ;D
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I'm now at 71,000.
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2008 new 12/07 78,300 Mi.
Shooting for 100K before end of year. Tires & gas most expense.
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> 49K in 24 months.
The mighty KiPass prevented any mechanical failures from occurring
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR%20700/SRW_2726-Edit.jpg)
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Just clocked up 81,000km which converts to around 50,000 miles. Bought with about 8km on the clock. Did about 21,000km in the first year I had it but since then not quite doing the same sort of mileage as I've been running two bikes to share the work.
The Connie still gets all the long distance and touring stuff and I'm looking forward to seeing 100,000km on the odo some time next year!
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Right at 22k, but that includes a year trip to one of the worlds vacation spots (Kuwait), as well as many TDY trips. It really IS funny how lots of people think THATS a lot of miles!!
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about 140 just picked it up yesterday.. :o
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Wow, in the 5 percentile and moving towards the 1 %. Do I get a patch for that? :rotflmao: This bike just loves miles, so do I !!
Mike
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22,000 miles on it's 1st birthday
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Another 120 or so added to the total just riding around back roads before the rain.. ::)
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73k
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Right at 22k, but that includes a year trip to one of the worlds vacation spots (Kuwait), as well as many TDY trips. It really IS funny how lots of people think THATS a lot of miles!!
3kbaught it last month
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A little over 60k.... Bought new 07/07/07. Still as much fun as day one. Brian, best of luck on your C2C in next couple of weeks... You can do it!
JJ
73,275 miles on this date... I'm still in love and wouldn't think ok trading up yet...
JJ
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C'mon Jerry, you had all winter to catch up. I am just under 78K on mine. :-) Thinking about doing another one of those 'across the US in three easy steps' runs early this summer- puts a lot of miles on the bike in a short time.
Brian
73,275 miles on this date... I'm still in love and wouldn't think ok trading up yet...
JJ
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Thinking about doing another one of those 'across the US in three easy steps' runs early this summer- puts a lot of miles on the bike in a short time.
Brian
I think you should Brian! Then you'll be our mileage leader on this poll for sure. :hail:
Next time throw Portland on your map, we've got a guest room and always beers in the fridge bro! :chugbeer:
Either that or I'll head up to Chet's to meet you there and we can drink his beer... Actually yes, that sounds much better!! ;D
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I think you should Brian! Then you'll be our mileage leader on this poll for sure. :hail:
Next time throw Portland on your map, we've got a guest room and always beers in the fridge bro! :chugbeer:
Either that or I'll head up to Chet's to meet you there and we can drink his beer... Actually yes, that sounds much better!! ;D
Works for me!! I just hope he carries a spare cell next time ;D
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C'mon Jerry, you had all winter to catch up. I am just under 78K on mine. :-) Thinking about doing another one of those 'across the US in three easy steps' runs early this summer- puts a lot of miles on the bike in a short time.
Brian
Bri,
I do usually ride if there is no snow thru the winter.. Unfortuneately, this winter I had a double heart by-pass surgery. I am just now able to ride again. Working on my long distance stamina so you better do another C2C just to make sure you stay ahead.. ;). Its so good to be back in the saddle again (cue Aerosmith song)
JJ
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I had no idea Jerry- sorry to hear about that serious a health issue. On the good side, at least you were diagnosed and there is viable treatment. The best thoughts possible in your recovery and rebuilding you physical strength.
Back to the mileage.... that trip is still in the 'thinking' stage and not definite. I will have to find the time to pull the clothes off the bike and give it a once- over before trying that CC thing again. I think I am loosing a bit of coolant; none on the ground but a faint odor and I believe the recovery tank level is dropping slightly. Probably something silly like a loose or cracked hose but I really do not want to be in WyNebIdtanna at 3:00 AM and find out it is a head leak.
Brian
Bri,
I do usually ride if there is no snow thru the winter.. Unfortuneately, this winter I had a double heart by-pass surgery. I am just now able to ride again. Working on my long distance stamina so you better do another C2C just to make sure you stay ahead.. ;). Its so good to be back in the saddle again (cue Aerosmith song)
JJ
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Thanks for the invite- still in the thinking stage and it might not happen. I have to make all the arrangements and then build up to it and convince myself it is really a good idea :-)
There is a C-14 in San Diego that was at something like 109K quite a while ago. Have not heard from that guy in a while so do not know if he still has the bike, and if so, how many miles are on it now. As I remember he had a long commute everyday and really racked up the miles.
Brian
I think you should Brian! Then you'll be our mileage leader on this poll for sure. :hail:
Next time throw Portland on your map, we've got a guest room and always beers in the fridge bro! :chugbeer:
Either that or I'll head up to Chet's to meet you there and we can drink his beer... Actually yes, that sounds much better!! ;D
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I think his name was Charles R. with the high mileage. I wish I didn't wreck my first C-14. I would be sitting at about 68,000 miles with in 32 months. It would have put me in his range of 100,000 in 4 years. Not too bad for a New England resident.
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6500, bought it 10/1/11. Looking forward to a lot of miles this summer!
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Met Gumbi for luch today and finally hit the 5k mark... :)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG01010-20120417-1251.jpg)
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Wait, what?
Dude I thought you rode, not just dressed your bike.
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Wait, what?
Dude I thought you rode, not just dressed your bike.
:rotflmao:
Mulitple toys in the stable, too much work/travel, and living in the PNW MP... :'(
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I hit 5k in four months, and part of that was on a trip to PNW.
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I hit 5k in four months, and part of that was on a trip to PNW.
I hit 5k in 4 months too MP, but it was on my Connie and 2 different Gixxers combined... ;)
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what could be better than a Connie? :)
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what could be better than a Connie? :)
2? :rotflmao: :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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:rotflmao:
Of course
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One year anniversary and I noticed she's got 11551 miles today
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Just swapped the rear tire out at 10950 and 10 months of ownership. Gotta love commuting in the PNW 8)
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B.D.F,
I am at 80,258. What are you at now?
Got National Rally coming up and suspect with >2000 during that week and the commutes till then, I should pull way ahead. 100K before Xmas is likely. Then it's a piece of tape over the 1 to start over.
STOCK SEAT TOO :o
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B.D.F,
I am at 80,258. What are you at now?
Got National Rally coming up and suspect with >2000 during that week and the commutes till then, I should pull way ahead. 100K before Xmas is likely. Then it's a piece of tape over the 1 to start over.
STOCK SEAT TOO :o
:popcorn:
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I am at 16,400, bought last February, stock seat. With slip-on muffler recently added, bike more fun than when I first purchased it. WOW!
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Maybe this question should be a separate thread:
For those with high mileage (40k+ ?), it'll be interesting to know:
- Type of mileage (motorway, commuting)
- Climate the bike is ridden in
- Age of bike
- Major issues
My bike is an 08 model with 45k on the clock. Used for daily commuting on the motorway (about 80 miles round trip).
The weather here in the UK is generally damp to wet for 9 months, and dry to sunny for three. The bike gets ridden all year round.
Issues with bike in that time:
- warped discs
- broken windshield assy
- bearings require replacing at 20k intervals (now on non OEM part)
- display died
- TPS sensors replaced
No issues with the engine at all
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Maybe this question should be a separate thread:
For those with high mileage (40k+ ?), it'll be interesting to know:
- Type of mileage (motorway, commuting)
Commuting 80 as well, track twice a year, touring, parking lot type stuff, and of course plenty of mountain twisties.
- Climate the bike is ridden in
Pacific Northwet
New July 08
Tank keeps running out of gas
[/list]My bike is an 08 model with 45k on the clock. Used for daily commuting on the motorway (about 80 miles round trip).
The weather here in the UK is generally damp to wet for 9 months, and dry to sunny for three. The bike gets ridden all year round.
Issues with bike in that time:
Mine wore out at 48000
Not an issue for me
- bearings require replacing at 20k intervals (now on non OEM part)
replaced fronts when I upgraded front rotors
Not an issue for me
No issues with the engine at all Still get low batt till they warm up
Only warranty work I have had done was the gear position sensor. Over 52000 care free miles, flyless, PCV, Auto Tune, AreaP full, ZX14 throttle bodies, running Lucas full synthetic since the first oil change at 200 miles. Also prefer Pirelli Angels over the PR2s. And yes, I do idle along in 6th when SWMBO is along for the ride ;)
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I think his name was Charles R. with the high mileage. I wish I didn't wreck my first C-14. I would be sitting at about 68,000 miles with in 32 months. It would have put me in his range of 100,000 in 4 years. Not too bad for a New England resident.
Conundrum. (I think his name is John)
Beat me to 100k by about 4000 miles. I'm sure i'm even farther back now, since my commute halved, and I now own a car again.
Still, 106K on my clock.
type of mileage? everything... including a track day ;)
Type of climate? Everything.
Bought Aug. 3rd. 2007
No major issues.
I had the dash surround replaced early on.
I've had the early glovebox replaced by the slightly better fitting 2009 version.
Kawi exchanged the final drive on a few of us high milage guys, so they could inspect them.
I tried to get them to pay out the warranty for the peeling paint on the OEM muffler, so I could store credit an aftermarket one. But instead I bought a second used OEM one for $40.00. (that also is peeling...)
Replaced a lot of tires. I prefer Pilot Power 2CT fronts, but like the Dunlop Roadsmart too.(I'm very easy on my front tire, so I get decent mileage) And either Dunlop Roadsmarts, or Michelin Pilot Road 3 in the rear. (probably stick with the PR3 from now on)
Replaced the brake pads for EBC's, but didn't like them, so I'm back on OEM pads. (and due to replace them...again :P)
Replaced the wheel bearings around 50k
Replaced the steering head bearings around that time too. (probably just needed a retorque, but what the heck)
And that's about it. The rest of the bike has gone the distance. (Yes, the brake rotors are 106k old) I'm a mechanic by trade, but I don't want to do work on my free time, so I've let a shop in Gilroy do all the service work, and I've liked the results.
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Conundrum. (I think his name is John)
Beat me to 100k by about 4000 miles. I'm sure i'm even farther back now, since my commute halved, and I now own a car again.
Still, 106K on my clock.
type of mileage? everything... including a track day ;)
Type of climate? Everything.
Bought Aug. 3rd. 2007
No major issues.
I had the dash surround replaced early on.
I've had the early glovebox replaced by the slightly better fitting 2009 version.
Kawi exchanged the final drive on a few of us high milage guys, so they could inspect them.
I tried to get them to pay out the warranty for the peeling paint on the OEM muffler, so I could store credit an aftermarket one. But instead I bought a second used OEM one for $40.00. (that also is peeling...)
Replaced a lot of tires. I prefer Pilot Power 2CT fronts, but like the Dunlop Roadsmart too.(I'm very easy on my front tire, so I get decent mileage) And either Dunlop Roadsmarts, or Michelin Pilot Road 3 in the rear. (probably stick with the PR3 from now on)
Replaced the brake pads for EBC's, but didn't like them, so I'm back on OEM pads. (and due to replace them...again :P )
Replaced the wheel bearings around 50k
Replaced the steering head bearings around that time too. (probably just needed a retorque, but what the heck)
And that's about it. The rest of the bike has gone the distance. (Yes, the brake rotors are 106k old) I'm a mechanic by trade, but I don't want to do work on my free time, so I've let a shop in Gilroy do all the service work, and I've liked the results.
Congrats on the 100k+ Charles!! :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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Mine has 4100 miles more today than it had just ten days ago. A friend and I (also on a Concours) just completed a trip from Houston up through Southern Colorado & Utah, and northern Arizona & New Mexico.
I now have approx 35,000 miles on my 2010 that is 29 months old. The only thing that has had to be fixed was a tire pressure sensor. I typically average around 47-48 mpg overall. I ride all year around in Houston, and we saw temps in the high 20s in Colorado for a short time in the mornings on our trip, although the lowest we rode for any length of time was 30's and 40's. I ride the bike fast, but not what I would call hard. It has seen top speed several times, and sees well over 100mph almost every time I ride it.
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52,000 in 2 years, 1800 was this weekend.
KiPass has protected my bike so ZERO issues.
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52,000 in 2 years, 1800 was this weekend.
KiPass has protected my bike so ZERO issues.
1800 in a weekend? Is that about 900 per day? That is pretty darn good for one days worth of riding not to mention two days back to back of it...
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Well, a year ago, it was 60k on my 08.
82k yesterday. Tires and gas :( Still a blast!
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Quote: Did you update your selection in poll 14AD? I don't see anyone in the 80-90k votes bro??
Done!