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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG on March 22, 2012, 02:48:05 PM
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It looks like Top Block came out with some new swing arm and fork sliders, I like the looks of them alot better than their prior ones. That swing arm slider looks like it must stick out at least a couple inches if not more! I currently have the ProjektD swing arm and fork sliders and they only stick out about an inch.
I'm thinking this would possibly provide better protection for the rear bags in the event of a tip-over? :-\
Is anyone out there already running these? Or do I need to just buy some and be the first?? ;)
http://www.top-block.com/index.php (http://www.top-block.com/index.php)
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I have the GSGs on mine J but they don't stick out as far as those you're showing.
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I have the GSGs on mine J but they don't stick out as far as those you're showing.
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Ya, those GSC's look to be about the same length as the ProjektD ones I currently have, about 1 inch... :-\
What are your thoughts on these new TB ones C?
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That swing arm slider looks like it must stick out at least a couple inches if not more!
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I'm thinking this would possibly provide better protection for the rear bags in the event of a tip-over? :-\
It is quite possible that the more a swing arm slider sticks out, the MORE LIKELY it is for the bike to roll over (cantilever) onto the bags. Think of the inertia and angles involved and you will probably see what I mean.
I still think your best bet is to add a set of small McE rear bars. They will not only directly protect the bags, but also prevent the bike from levering over the front protection (whatever it might be, but especially those like the GSG or the Top Guard fronts).
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It looks like Top Block came out with some new swing arm and fork sliders, I like the looks of them alot better than their prior ones.
I didnt see them on the Top Block website......what was the pricing like?
I still think your best bet is to add a set of small McE rear bars. They will not only directly protect the bags, but also .............
..... add a level of ugly that just should not be added to a sport tourer. The were designed for the police bikes that care primarily for function ..... and disregard form. Just my opinion, others will have theirs, but those bars are just plain out of place on a consumer version C14.
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I didnt see them on the Top Block website......what was the pricing like?
They're on there, go to the accessories for the 10+ model and you'll see em. If they fit a 10+ they'll fit an 08/09 (I have an 09), the forks and swing arms are the same, not sure why they only have them listed on their site for the 10+.
I emailed Tatiana this afternoon on pricing and if currently in stock or not, hopefully she'll respond overnight. I'll let you know...
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..... add a level of ugly that just should not be added to a sport tourer. The were designed for the police bikes that care primarily for function ..... and disregard form. Just my opinion, others will have theirs, but those bars are just plain out of place on a consumer version C14.
You really think the small rear ones are out-of-place or ugly? I totally agree with you on the front bathroom bars, but the small rear ones don't bother me much at all..... as long as the bags are on. Now, with the bags off, they would look strange and out of place (but I never ride with the bags off).
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You really think the small rear ones are out-of-place or ugly? I totally agree with you on the front bathroom bars, but the small rear ones don't bother me much at all..... as long as the bags are on. Now, with the bags off, they would look strange and out of place (but I never ride with the bags off).
With bags off the MCE rears would definately look out of place, the other problem is (as expressed by others on this forum) they will take away foot room for mama... And mama needs her foot room. ;)
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Ya, those GSC's look to be about the same length as the ProjektD ones I currently have, about 1 inch... :-\
What are your thoughts on these new TB ones C?
I think that they may offer a bit of protection down low but I don't think that they're gonna do jack squat to protect the bags. I don't think that the lil slider that I have is going to protect em either. They'll protect the swingarm and that's about it.
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..... add a level of ugly that just should not be added to a sport tourer. The were designed for the police bikes that care primarily for function ..... and disregard form. Just my opinion, others will have theirs, but those bars are just plain out of place on a consumer version C14.
No protection looks best no doubt. The Top Blocks look the best for sure. I have not seen the MCE rear bars with mine own eyes but in the pics, with the bags on, they don't look that obtrusive to me. I think that the peace of mind is well worth the compromise.
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With bags off the MCE rears would definately look out of place, the other problem is (as expressed by others on this forum) they will take away foot room for mama... And mama needs her foot room. ;)
I don't know that the rear bars take up any real foot room. The only problem that I know of for sure is that the stock rear pegs won't fold up with the rear bars installed. If I can't like with that then I'll get some aftermarket pegs that will fold.
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I don't know that the rear bars take up any real foot room.
They don't look like they would. But I can't tell from the photos.
The only problem that I know of for sure is that the stock rear pegs won't fold up with the rear bars installed. If I can't like with that then I'll get some aftermarket pegs that will fold.
They don't? Oh, I think I see what you mean. In my case, I *never* ride with a passenger (nor could I), so I might just remove the rear pegs. Hmm.
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They don't? Oh, I think I see what you mean. In my case, I *never* ride with a passenger (nor could I), so I might just remove the rear pegs. Hmm.
Nope, they won't fold up. If I never rode with a passanger I'd just remove the rear pegs too.
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Woohoo! I just got an email from Tatiana regarding these, here's the pricing below, I went ahead and ordered them up, I'll post some pics when they arrive! 8) ;D
Hello Jay,
Of course I remember you.
Prices for these two products are: PRFK29 = 69.50€ and PRRK29 = 69.20€. Both are available
If you whish you can pay by PayPal (as usually).
Best regards,
Tatiana
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Is it strange that the name Tatiana gives me wood?
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Is it strange that the name Tatiana gives me wood?
:o
Amboina Burl wood from Southeast Asia? ;)
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I thought that was a French company?
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I thought that was a French company?
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French Burl? ??? :-\ ;)
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I thought that was a French company?
What does that have to do with wood?
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What does that have to do with wood?
Nothing, why do you ask? ;)
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Nothing, why do you ask? ;)
It all started with Tatiana.......
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What does that have to do with wood?
It's a long story Mike... I think you missed it while you were on your forum sabatical...
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Is it strange that the name Tatiana gives me wood?
For all any of us know, she might be my age. The human imagination can travel in any direction.
Regarding the topic of this thread. I am fortunate to own machine tools and can create such items as these sliders with the benefit of being able to size them according to my own satisfaction. I also have powder coat equipment and can either powder coat them or polish them. Compared to the price of Top Block's creations and the shipping fees from France, a T6 aluminum rod is almost free, as is my labor.
I must admit though, I am subject to the high cost of Top Block's creations as the FedEx delivery man just rang my doorbell and handed me a package from Top Block. It contains their rather pricey side sliders as seen on ZG's always picture perfect '09 C14. I too have a black '09 but it looks a bit different than his as mine is decorated with a large assortment of splattered bugs and the debris accumulated by riding it in the rain. I wonder how long it takes Jay to remove the remains of any insect that has the temerity to commit suicide somewhere on the front of his immaculate bike.
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For all any of us know, she might be my age. The human imagination can travel in any direction.
Regarding the topic of this thread. I am fortunate to own machine tools and can create such items as these sliders with the benefit of being able to size them according to my own satisfaction. I also have powder coat equipment and can either powder coat them or polish them. Compared to the price of Top Block's creations and the shipping fees from France, an T6 aluminum rod is almost free so is my labor.
I must admit though, I am subject to the high cost of Top Block's creations as the FedEx delivery man just rang my doorbell and handed me a package from Top Block. It contains their rather pricey side sliders as seen on ZG's always picture perfect '09 C14. I too have a black '09 but it looks a bit different than his as mine is decorated with a large assortment of splattered bugs and the debris accumulated by riding it in the rain. I wonder how long it takes Jay to remove the remains of any insect that has the temerity to commit suicide somewhere on the front of his immaculate bike.
No doubt, ZG has a beautiful bike. I think that I can shed some light as to why he has no bug splatters on display. In order to spat a bug his bike needs to be moving fast enough to splat said bug. ZG's bike is so slow that at the speeds he is capable of, the bugs just bounce off.
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For all any of us know, she might be my age. The human imagination can travel in any direction.
Regarding the topic of this thread. I am fortunate to own machine tools and can create such items as these sliders with the benefit of being able to size them according to my own satisfaction. I also have powder coat equipment and can either powder coat them or polish them. Compared to the price of Top Block's creations and the shipping fees from France, an T6 aluminum rod is almost free so is my labor.
I must admit though, I am subject to the high cost of Top Block's creations as the FedEx delivery man just rang my doorbell and handed me a package from Top Block. It contains their rather pricey side sliders as seen on ZG's always picture perfect '09 C14. I too have a black '09 but it looks a bit different than his as mine is decorated with a large assortment of splattered bugs and the debris accumulated by riding it in the rain. I wonder how long it takes Jay to remove the remains of any insect that has the temerity to commit suicide somewhere on the front of his immaculate bike.
;D ;D ;D Thanks BC for the compliments and congrats on the Top Block delivery bro!! :thumbs:
No doubt, ZG has a beautiful bike. I think that I can shed some light as to why he has no bug splatters on display. In order to spat a bug his bike needs to be moving fast enough to splat said bug. ZG's bike is so slow that at the speeds he is capable of, the bugs just bounce off.
And as for you C.... :battle:
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Delivered today and I just got them installed! 8)
On their website they are listed for the 10+ model but fit the 08/09 perfect as well! :thumbs:
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00992-20120413-1501.jpg)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00993-20120413-1501.jpg)
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(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG01002-20120413-1504.jpg)
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For all any of us know, she might be my age. The human imagination can travel in any direction.
Regarding the topic of this thread. I am fortunate to own machine tools and can create such items as these sliders with the benefit of being able to size them according to my own satisfaction. I also have powder coat equipment and can either powder coat them or polish them. Compared to the price of Top Block's creations and the shipping fees from France, a T6 aluminum rod is almost free, as is my labor.
I must admit though, I am subject to the high cost of Top Block's creations as the FedEx delivery man just rang my doorbell and handed me a package from Top Block. It contains their rather pricey side sliders as seen on ZG's always picture perfect '09 C14. I too have a black '09 but it looks a bit different than his as mine is decorated with a large assortment of splattered bugs and the debris accumulated by riding it in the rain. I wonder how long it takes Jay to remove the remains of any insect that has the temerity to commit suicide somewhere on the front of his immaculate bike.
So, you say you can make these?
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I should have also mentioned this in the prior post, but FYI the ProjektD swing arm sliders that I "had" on are 3/4", these Top Block sliders are 2".
:o :thumbs:
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So, you say you can make these?
Not what you have pictured. I was referring to the sliders on the front axle and swingarm of ZG's C14. Items such as these are relatively easy to make if you have the tools to do so. The last paragraph in my post stated that I had just purchased and received the items in your pictures.
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I should have also mentioned this in the prior post, but FYI the ProjektD swing arm sliders that I "had" on are 3/4", these Top Block sliders are 2".
Do you want to sell me the ProjektD's for a really good price?
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Not what you have pictured. I was referring to the sliders on the front axle and swingarm of ZG's C14. Items such as these are relatively easy to make if you have the tools to do so. The last paragraph in my post stated that I had just purchased and received the items in your pictures.
Dang!
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Hey J, tell your wife that she did a nice job installing those new sliders. :thumbs:
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Do you want to sell me the ProjektD's for a really good price?
Sorry, I have dibs on those.
Hey J, tell your wife that she did a nice job installing those new sliders. :thumbs:
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But where did she find tools? Does she have her own?
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Do you want to sell me the ProjektD's for a really good price?
Sorry bro, Gumbi already has dibs...
Hey J, tell your wife that she did a nice job installing those new sliders. :thumbs:
:battle:
Sorry, I have dibs on those.
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
But where did she find tools? Does she have her own?
:battle:
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And they work!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
See pics on this thread below... :o
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0)
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And they work!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
See pics on this thread below... :o
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8315.0)
Don't wanna.