Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Rocket Therapy on September 13, 2012, 08:40:14 PM
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Well it's official now, just got back home with my new 2012 Concours 14, it's been an all day adventure but worth it. I traded in the Rocket today for the Connie, I am beat so I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
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Congrats RM! :chugbeer:
But....
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/cdsioduyf8we.gif)
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Congrats!!
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Congratulations!
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I'm with ZG: no pics -> didn't happen ;D
How was the drive compared with the Rocket?
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:thumbs:
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Excellent!
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What was "the rocket"? congrats!
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was it hard to sleep with a big grin on your face?
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What was "the rocket"? congrats!
Triumph Rocket III I am guessing. Awesome cruiser imo
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Congrats!!
You are reborn!
Good bye rocketman..... hello Connieman
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Okay connieman here I took a minute out of my busy day of riding to you send you guys a picture because I called in sick today. And I can do that because I'm the boss. Being self employed can have it benefits
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I like it. Let the farkling begin 8)
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Sorry for the confusion, you are no longer "rocketman", you are reborn as "Connieman".
Go ahead and change your used name to reflect your new bike of choice!
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I like it. Let the farkling begin 8)
+1... start by removing that massive potato launcher... ;)
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Please PM your CC# and billing address and I'll take care of ordering some stuff for you... really! ;D
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That is a good looking machine! Congrats of the new ride.
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I forgot to mention I LOVE THIS BIKE !! put about 200 miles on today doing some bonding. I passed some Goldwings in some twisties, had it on the superslab and some other really good roads. I do have some ?? about some farkles, guess I better take them to the other side of the forum
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That is a beautiful bike. That red looks so nice in the sunshine.
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+1... start by removing that massive potato launcher... ;)
Don't listen to Jay, the stock muffler is just fine.
Love that burgundy color.
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I forgot to mention I LOVE THIS BIKE !! put about 200 miles on today doing some bonding. I passed some Goldwings in some twisties, had it on the superslab and some other really good roads. I do have some ?? about some farkles, guess I better take them to the other side of the forum
Start using the search function and look through the threads. Just TONS of info.
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Don't listen to Jay, the stock muffler is just fine.
:battle:
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Maxtog likes 'em big, so you'll have to take that for what it's worth. :o
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Maxtog likes 'em big, so you'll have to take that for what it's worth. :o
Yep, some things I like big, like cats, pay, TV's, and mufflers.
But not other things, like government, taxes, and noise.
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Where do you stand on supersize sodas?
Yep, some things I like big, like cats, pay, TV's, and mufflers.
But not other things, like government, taxes, and noise.
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Where do you stand on supersize sodas?
For the most part, I only drink water :P
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Congrats. Yep, having your user name match the bike you own can be dangerous. Mine just tells it like it is. 8)
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Where do you stand on supersize sodas?
:rotflmao:
Good thing Max aint in NY... ;D
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I like it. Let the farkling begin 8)
++1...
Alot you can do on these things..I agree with ZG..Im eyeing the full Muzzy kit..the Connie needs Exhaust Symmetry
I just can't get used to the term "Farkling"
Particularly after my friend forwarded the definition from the Urban Dictionary..
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++1...
Alot you can do on these things..I agree with ZG..Im eyeing the full Muzzy kit..the Connie needs Exhaust Symmetry
The lack of symmetry doesn't really bother me as long as the bags are on. With the bags off the bike does look hideous with the big can and the huge tail. I really like the look of the Vance and Hines pipe for the Connie. I wonder if you could go dual V&H? Of course I will never do it though. I have never been able to spend money on an exhaust system. Not for a bike nor a cage.
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The lack of symmetry doesn't really bother me as long as the bags are on. With the bags off the bike does look hideous with the big can and the huge tail.
I agree. The muffler looks just fine and balanced with the bags on. With the bags off, though, it is too big and positioned strangely which removes the balanced look.
Like many (most?) connie owners, though, I never remove the bags.
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For the most part, I only drink water :P
Ah, that's explains a lot. ;)
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For the most part, I only drink water :P
Me too...
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Me too...
Well, now that I think of it, me too. Sorry Max.
Beer is ~95% water after all.
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Well, now that I think of it, me too. Sorry Max.
Beer is ~95% water after all.
if that's the case.........me too
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The lack of symmetry doesn't really bother me as long as the bags are on. With the bags off the bike does look hideous with the big can and the huge tail. I really like the look of the Vance and Hines pipe for the Connie. I wonder if you could go dual V&H? Of course I will never do it though. I have never been able to spend money on an exhaust system. Not for a bike nor a cage.
I bought 3 different exhaust for the Triumph, don't think I'm goin there again, when i traded it I put the stock one back on, nothing looks sweeter on a trade than original equipment
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I took my girlfriend for about a 75 Mile ride last night she said she likes it. She said it was more comfortable than the Rocket 3. I thought the rock it was very comfortable for me. So I told her she needs a ride more to get used to it because we're going to take it to Niagara next year. I'll be ready for my first service tomorrow.
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Well, now that I think of it, me too. Sorry Max.
Beer is ~95% water after all.
Not to mention, in it's own food group!
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Okay connieman here I took a minute out of my busy day of riding to you send you guys a picture because I called in sick today. And I can do that because I'm the boss. Being self employed can have it benefits
I'm self employed and way to cheap to miss a day and not get paid.
Congrats on the new scooter.
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I'm self employed and way to cheap to miss a day and not get paid.
Congrats on the new scooter.
Well back to the grindstone tomorrow, did enjoy the day though.
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Congrats. Love the color.... And my vote is also to get the stock can off there as soon as possible ;D
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You do know that 1352cc's deserves two cans? ;D
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You do know that 1352cc's deserves two cans? ;D
Yep, trudat! :thumbs: :thumbs:
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I took my girlfriend for about a 75 Mile ride last night she said she likes it. She said it was more comfortable than the Rocket 3. I thought the rock it was very comfortable for me. So I told her she needs a ride more to get used to it because we're going to take it to Niagara next year. I'll be ready for my first service tomorrow.
My girl went 700 miles last Sunday on mine. And didn't biotch! :D
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Rode again Sunday and couldn't get my girlfriend off of mine. I have some catching up to do to get to 700 though.
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My girl went 700 miles last Sunday on mine. And didn't biotch! :D
How many miles did you ride Steve? ;)
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my girlfriend is pretty happy driving at 110 on the Connie. I did 1000 miles on a K16GTL this weekend with her on the back, and her limit stayed at 90 mph. She said that in the Kawa she is pretty much on my wind shadow, while the BMW seats me much lower and her much higher. And I have to agree.
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Rockeman, you live near Cumberland, MD? Anticipating a possible Connie purchase if the deal goes right. Been spending a bunch of riding time in New York state. There is great riding there. I bet you have some great roads near you also.
Have fun.
Walt
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Yes I do. I do a lot of work in Cumberland. A lot of great roads around here. route 50 through West Virginia is probably 1 of my best.
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Excellent riding in that neck of the woods. I lived in the Hagerstown area for about 12 years before I moved back into VA.
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Yes I do. I do a lot of work in Cumberland. A lot of great roads around here. route 50 through West Virginia is probably 1 of my best.
Well what do you know....I'm right on the PA/MD border off I-81 in Greencastle. I was just out running the other day on rt 9 and 522 through Berkeley Springs looking for some nice side roads to ride on. Funny....Last yr or so I remember seeing some guy on a rocket somewhere pass me when I was in my truck thinking.....Now that's a bike I don't see too often. I actually was the only time I've ever seen one off he showroom...Wonder if our paths crossed.
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Well what do you know....I'm right on the PA/MD border off I-81 in Greencastle. I was just out running the other day on rt 9 and 522 through Berkeley Springs looking for some nice side roads to ride on. Funny....Last yr or so I remember seeing some guy on a rocket somewhere pass me when I was in my truck thinking.....Now that's a bike I don't see too often. I actually was the only time I've ever seen one off he showroom...Wonder if our paths crossed.
Hi Jimmy,
might have crossed paths, was on 9 and 522 more last year than any year, going to/from Winchester, Paw Paw to Berkley Springs. Maybe they will again exxept next time I'll be on a Connie
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Hagerstown
??? I'm guessing with a name like that the women there aren't all that pretty eh Sparky... :-\
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Right......