Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Rocket Therapy on August 18, 2012, 09:37:22 AM
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Are there any other C-14 boards I can check out
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Oh my....
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Dear Nabisco... Are there any other Oreo cookies out there? :o
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dont think so Tim ;)
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and why not.....................100 posts...........but quality ones :chugbeer: :hail: :chugbeer:
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sure, there's always http://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum/concours-26/ (http://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum/concours-26/)
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There's the Accessory and Wiki boards..
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Sporttouring.net It's not Kawi specific but some good stuff there.
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http://www.kawasaki.com/rok/ (http://www.kawasaki.com/rok/)
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=8bb102a1a94bf2c5382f2585780846b1& (http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=8bb102a1a94bf2c5382f2585780846b1&)
http://www.1400gtr-forum.com/index.php (http://www.1400gtr-forum.com/index.php)
http://www.gtrmania.com/ (http://www.gtrmania.com/)
http://1400gtr.com/ (http://1400gtr.com/)
http://www.gtr1400.nl/forum/login.asp?target=default.asp (http://www.gtr1400.nl/forum/login.asp?target=default.asp)
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W. W. W. Wow
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To make a long story short, yes. But why?
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Can't wait until he meets Capt. Bob
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....it always comes back to 'k k kipass' doesn't it? 8)
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There's always Google. ::)
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Hey now I once asked the same question ( don't remember what forum I was on at the time ) but I have joined both and have been very happy with the help I have got from both.
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??? Sorry, but what's a board? :-\
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broads, he's looking for the c14 calender girl thread.
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broads, he's looking for the c14 calender girl thread.
Oh...
Well, not a C14 but something like this?? :-\
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/skjdsads.jpg)
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:popcorn:
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;D
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Thanks for all the replies, now before I. Pull the trigger on a connie I'm wondering..........what's the fastest color?
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It'll be OK unless he looks Bob directly in the eye or gets too close to the cage....
:o
Brian
Can't wait until he meets Capt. Bob
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Thanks for all the replies, now before I. Pull the trigger on a connie I'm wondering..........what's the fastest color?
SILVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)
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That's very true and good advice. Also, don't make any sudden movements and for heaven’s sake, do NOT ever, under any circumstance, mention "Kip***".
It'll be OK unless he looks Bob directly in the eye or gets too close to the cage....
:o
Brian
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That's very true and good advice. Also, don't make any sudden movements and for heaven’s sake, do NOT ever, under any circumstance, mention "Kip***".
... or this forum.
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Oh, you can mention here and while you may get assorted wisecracks from the locals, you won't be condemned for it.....much.
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I probably should have said don't post a link to something over here or incurr cap'n bob's ire.
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Actually I did see someone post a link to here from there and no one got bent out of shape there that I could tell. Bob isn't that bad, but there are a few things that set him off, like KIPASS.
Members occasionally post links to there from here but I haven't seen any negativity.
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How many years has google search provided us info?
I call troll thread from the dark side wherever that may be (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/icongoodoreveil.gif)
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You must have missed it Jim and it went on for pages. It is all cleaned up now though so it is safe for future generations.
Conrad will remember though as he was one who got his nose tweaked for doing a good deed. Right Conrad?
The whole thing is like Animal Farm: you thought it said that all animals were equal but what it really always said was that all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. I surely do hate censorship and am not growing any more fond of it as time goes by.
Brian
If it looks like a duck, qucks like a duck and walks like a duck.... just maybe it IS a duck.
Actually I did see someone post a link to here from there and no one got bent out of shape there that I could tell. Bob isn't that bad, but there are a few things that set him off, like KIPASS.
Members occasionally post links to there from here but I haven't seen any negativity.
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Some have a love/hate relationship with KiPass. However, most rational folks admit because of its mad pow-ah, KiPass will never ever be ignored
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Aflac?
(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/276866_56629329913_1733189545_n.jpg)
Yes sir I remember! The Cap'n didn't like what I posted so *poof* it went away. All in the name of making the thread easier to read. ::)
You must have missed it Jim and it went on for pages. It is all cleaned up now though so it is safe for future generations.
Conrad will remember though as he was one who got his nose tweaked for doing a good deed. Right Conrad?
The whole thing is like Animal Farm: you thought it said that all animals were equal but what it really always said was that all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. I surely do hate censorship and am not growing any more fond of it as time goes by.
Brian
If it looks like a duck, qucks like a duck and walks like a duck.... just maybe it IS a duck.
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..and life goes on. 8)
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Yep, well you'll be glad to know that it has gotten even easier to read yet. Any negative sounding posts, partial posts or other
incriminating unhappy evidence has been removed. Somewhere out there in Concours cyberland there must be a delete key with the writing worn off of it....
Brian
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Yes sir I remember! The Cap'n didn't like what I posted so *poof* it went away. All in the name of making the thread easier to read. ::)
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I'm really sorry to see that happen.
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Me too- there was an incident some time ago that was apparently based on good intentions (but still censorship never the less) but that issue was resolved and everything seemed to be going fine for a while. Now these new incidents seem to be happening to make forum history and personal postings appear [less bad] which is even worse in my opinion. It is a free country and I am a big boy but I am also a member in good standing and pay my dues like every other member of that organization. I cannot help but feel I am subsidizing bad ethical behavior which would truly be unfortunate.
Brian
I'm really sorry to see that happen.
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These two sailors had something to say to the Capt'n about all that censorship, but, well, seems he beat them to it.
(http://skeptisys.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/censor1.jpg)
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www.cog-online.org (http://www.cog-online.org)
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Thank you, Brent.
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cogonline
Censored for equity in the fun house ;D
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Thank you, Brent.
I was a little shocked it took this long.
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I'm still at work... ;) Oh, you mean someone mentioning the other site, don't you? Hmmmmm, you're right. It did take awhile didn't it?
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I was a little shocked it took this long.
Yeah yeah, I know why.
but its still a good board.
Just not near as good as this one.
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I'm still at work... ;) Oh, you mean someone mentioning the other site, don't you? Hmmmmm, you're right. It did take awhile didn't it?
Hmmm, I just noticed that... Funny how that is eh? :-X
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I just hope people don't forget we all have interest in the C-14 and C-10 and motorcycles in general. Please try to not perpetuate the poor sportsmanship.
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I just hope people don't forget we all have interest in the C-14 and C-10 and motorcycles in general. Please try to not perpetuate the poor sportsmanship.
You're right of course Brent. From what I've seen, we just joke about it a bit over here. Over there, it's more than just something to joke about...
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Sadly.
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Actually I did see someone post a link to here from there and no one got bent out of shape there that I could tell. Bob isn't that bad, but there are a few things that set him off, like KIPASS.
Members occasionally post links to there from here but I haven't seen any negativity.
Good, Bad or Indifferent; that is how I found this forum. 8)
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I get on both forums and post on both when I got something to write. I don't have a favorite :grouphug: :)
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Excessive censorship and lack of the COG exec staff doing anything about it is why I no longer participate in the cog-online site. Just because a topic is potentially controversial, or not what a mod likes to see discussed, is no reason to delete posts or entire threads. If they must, then they should lock them with an explanation, but just outright deleting them is too much for me.
I figured COG needs me more than I need them. Sad thing for me to say, but that's where I am now. And, of course, that means I get to grace all of you with my presence. ::) Anyone feeling special now? :D
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Anyone feeling special now? :D
Very! (http://www.ohioriders.net/images/smilies/shortbus.gif)
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Well, in the interest of being reasonable, I must point out that COG is an entirely volunteer organization and it is not as if there are dozens of people stepping up to do various tasks, especially qualified people. So they make use of what is available as most all of us do in 'real life'; there are almost always correct and proper tools to do every task but look at how much time and effort we devote to conjuring up ways around that. I mean there must be 12 different 'home made' ways around using a true axle tool to remove the front axle on a C-14 but few of them are really better than the right tool, just close at hand and cheaper. So while there are COG folk in high places who know about and try to do something about the situation, it is simply not possible to cast everyone aside who does something(s) that are not quite in the best interest of the group; often there is just no one else willing to step up to the job.
And as it is with most things, the situation is not awful, just a bit biased and excessive IMO. But management is aware of the situation and has addressed the situation in the past and probably will do so again as the need arises.
And all of that said, the COG members I know in person are some of the nicest people I have ever met, as are the non COG concours owners that I know- certainly the best group I have ever been associated with. So in balance things are not all that bad and we all, me included, tend to pick out the part that is annoying us at the moment without really mentioning the system as a whole.
Brian
Excessive censorship and lack of the COG exec staff doing anything about it is why I no longer participate in the cog-online site. Just because a topic is potentially controversial, or not what a mod likes to see discussed, is no reason to delete posts or entire threads. If they must, then they should lock them with an explanation, but just outright deleting them is too much for me.
I figured COG needs me more than I need them. Sad thing for me to say, but that's where I am now. And, of course, that means I get to grace all of you with my presence. ::) Anyone feeling special now? :D
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Is it Winter yet? Or just too hot to ride?
I think I need to perform an exhaust volume test, anyone have a certified/able method? It's been 3 1/2 years since I last checked and that was before the ZX TBs and full exhaust, I wonder how much quicker the bag will fill up and if the tape will melt any quicker?
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Well, in the interest of being reasonable, I must point out that COG is an entirely volunteer organization and it is not as if there are dozens of people stepping up to do various tasks, especially qualified people. So they make use of what is available as most all of us do in 'real life'; there are almost always correct and proper tools to do every task but look at how much time and effort we devote to conjuring up ways around that. I mean there must be 12 different 'home made' ways around using a true axle tool to remove the front axle on a C-14 but few of them are really better than the right tool, just close at hand and cheaper. So while there are COG folk in high places who know about and try to do something about the situation, it is simply not possible to cast everyone aside who does something(s) that are not quite in the best interest of the group; often there is just no one else willing to step up to the job.
And as it is with most things, the situation is not awful, just a bit biased and excessive IMO. But management is aware of the situation and has addressed the situation in the past and probably will do so again as the need arises.
And all of that said, the COG members I know in person are some of the nicest people I have ever met, as are the non COG concours owners that I know- certainly the best group I have ever been associated with. So in balance things are not all that bad and we all, me included, tend to pick out the part that is annoying us at the moment without really mentioning the system as a whole.
Brian
There you go being reasonable again Brian! Stop it! ;)
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Is it Winter yet? Or just too hot to ride?
I think I need to perform an exhaust volume test, anyone have a certified/able method? It's been 3 1/2 years since I last checked and that was before the ZX TBs and full exhaust, I wonder how much quicker the bag will fill up and if the tape will melt any quicker?
definitely too hot to drive, ATGATT or otherwise. I just drove to Milano, Italy, for the weekend and was greeted with 95°F on the shadow and 107°F under the sun. Back to Munich, 92°F felt almost "fresh"... :o
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Well, in the interest of being reasonable, I must point out that COG is an entirely volunteer organization and it is not as if there are dozens of people stepping up to do various tasks, especially qualified people. So they make use of what is available as most all of us do in 'real life'; there are almost always correct and proper tools to do every task but look at how much time and effort we devote to conjuring up ways around that. I mean there must be 12 different 'home made' ways around using a true axle tool to remove the front axle on a C-14 but few of them are really better than the right tool, just close at hand and cheaper. So while there are COG folk in high places who know about and try to do something about the situation, it is simply not possible to cast everyone aside who does something(s) that are not quite in the best interest of the group; often there is just no one else willing to step up to the job.
And as it is with most things, the situation is not awful, just a bit biased and excessive IMO. But management is aware of the situation and has addressed the situation in the past and probably will do so again as the need arises.
And all of that said, the COG members I know in person are some of the nicest people I have ever met, as are the non COG concours owners that I know- certainly the best group I have ever been associated with. So in balance things are not all that bad and we all, me included, tend to pick out the part that is annoying us at the moment without really mentioning the system as a whole.
Brian
I understand what you are saying, and completely agree. Look how long it took to get a SW Area director (how many people live in the SW?).
However, I suspect that the "few" are preventing others from stepping up, and volunteering.
So far, every COG member I've met and rode with have been great people too. Last year I helped Gary (NWAD) out with a used front tire and a place and tools to swap it on the way back from a rally (his was showing cords). I would do the same for anyone, as I think any COG member would.
If I had an excess of time on my hands, I would get more involved and try to make things better, but I really, really don't. Given that, I chose not to support the organization, and this disappoints me greatly.