Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: captainmarko on October 03, 2012, 12:02:43 PM
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Because I am not a fan. Would love to find someone who has the aluminum and would prefer the black. Maybe a swap? Just thinking out loud.
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I think Tom is interested, I just pm'd him for you, he should chime in shortly...
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I would be very interested. Where are you located?
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Where you at Capt.
Been considering having mine powdercoated.
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The grass is always greener, right?
Have the silvers, want black... In the Tacoma area if anyone wants to work with me on a swap. I'll even throw in the factory Stones (8,500 miles), flat spots and all!
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Add me to your list or anybody else that wants to swap black for silver. I'd even change over the TPMS sensors between the wheel sets so no KDS3 would need to be involved.
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Okay, I've opened Pandora's Box.
I'm in Vegas. Henderson to be precise. My only requisite is that the silver rims I'd be swapping for would be in good shape. I just bought the bike, and the only mileage it has on it is the 25-30 miles I put on it to try and "break in" the engine. It has been sitting in my garage since then (about a week) while I wait for my Canyon Cages to come in.
Point is, my black rims are brand new and spotless, and I don't want to trade them for a set of aluminum rims that have been through the wringer.
Just getting that out there. Better to say it now than when the deal is about to culminate.
Oh...and KDS3?
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Oh...and KDS3?
The Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (TPMS) inside your wheels are paired to your bike. Before you swap wheels with someone, you need to pull the TPMS units out of yours (as does the other party). Otherwise you will need to take it to a Dealer that has a KDS3 tool, to reprogram the new TPMS units to pair them to your bike.
BTW, I had my silver wheels powder coated black, and still like it better this way. ;)
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muguvian-Where are you located?
and C1xRider-thanks for the explanation.
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My wheels are in excellent condition, and I'd love the Black, however I don't' want to stop riding to do any exchanges. In the North East, riding season is precious, and short. I'm relishing every minute and every mile.
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I dunno. I'm not feeling the black on a Concours (wait a minute, I AM a black on a Concours haha!!) but I do have black rims on my GSXR, they look good.
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Bourne2Ride-
I can dig it. Get it in while you still can. Hoping to find somebody near Las Vegas.
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YES....I'm very interested, up here in Reno! Mine are in very good shape.....lets work this out.
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Once you go black you never go back...I like black.
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I'm in Phoenix but would be willing to drive out to do the swap if we can work something out.
Pm me if interested,
Thanks,
Kirk
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I was beginning to think I was the only one without whatever gene it takes to make the painted wheels look good. It almost makes me sick to think that if I ever trade for a newer model I'll be forced into painted wheels. :pukeface: If that ever happens, I guess I'll have to see what can be done to "unpaint" them or try to find someone that wants to trade like you're doing.
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muguvian-Where are you located?
and C1xRider-thanks for the explanation.
Located way down on the dibs list, but near the coast of North Carolina.
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I was beginning to think I was the only one without whatever gene it takes to make the painted wheels look good. It almost makes me sick to think that if I ever trade for a newer model I'll be forced into painted wheels. :pukeface: If that ever happens, I guess I'll have to see what can be done to "unpaint" them or try to find someone that wants to trade like you're doing.
They're all painted, either silver or black. Take a closer look...
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They're all painted, either silver or black. Take a closer look...
Are you sure? The 2 times I washed my rims they sure looked unpainted :o I'd go black, but only if they were true CF. Way less rotating mass will overcome the inherant slowness black produces ;)
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I was beginning to think I was the only one without whatever gene it takes to make the painted wheels look good. It almost makes me sick to think that if I ever trade for a newer model I'll be forced into painted wheels. :pukeface: If that ever happens, I guess I'll have to see what can be done to "unpaint" them or try to find someone that wants to trade like you're doing.
No Christmas card for you this year bro... ;)
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If anyone had their's chromed and now want black send me a PM. I'm in the middle TN area. 8)
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They're all painted, either silver or black. Take a closer look...
I'm not sure I agree that they're "painted", but I freely admit that I don't know and didn't take a closer look because I don't actually care. ::) However, if they are, please allow me to rephrase (though I'm sure you knew exactly what I meant); I don't like the wheels painted the same color as the bike. I choose to phrase it that way because I've seen pics of a couple I liked with wheels that were painted (possibly powder coated) a different color than the bike but they didn't come from Kawasaki that way . I included powder coat because I wouldn't want you to have to spank me again (unless, of course, you're a hot 18 year old Asian girl who's into that :D).
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I'm not sure I agree that they're "painted", but I freely admit that I don't know and didn't take a closer look because I don't actually care. ::) However, if they are, please allow me to rephrase (though I'm sure you knew exactly what I meant); I don't like the wheels painted the same color as the bike. I choose to phrase it that way because I've seen pics of a couple I liked with wheels that were painted (possibly powder coated) a different color than the bike but they didn't come from Kawasaki that way . I included powder coat because I wouldn't want you to have to spank me again (unless, of course, you're a hot 18 year old Asian girl who's into that :D).
They are definitely painted or have a silver powdercoat. I saw it all sandblasted off before I had mine powdercoated black.
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NVM......
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Hey guys,
I've gotten WAY more interest than I ever thought this would generate. I'm not going to remove the rims, ship anything, or anything like that. I'm also not going to spend a couple days riding somewhere just to do this swap. I've got a pretty tight work schedule and I'm in the middle of a home renovation. I was hoping to find someone near me who would be willing to meet at a local dealer and do the swap and split the cost. No hassle. If I can't find that, then I'll live with the black rims.
I appreciate all the offers.
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Hey guys,
I've gotten WAY more interest than I ever thought this would generate. I'm not going to remove the rims, ship anything, or anything like that. I'm also not going to spend a couple days riding somewhere just to do this swap. I've got a pretty tight work schedule and I'm in the middle of a home renovation. I was hoping to find someone near me who would be willing to meet at a local dealer and do the swap and split the cost. No hassle. If I can't find that, then I'll live with the black rims.
I appreciate all the offers.
Looks like TahoeC14 would be a great option then.
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Looks like TahoeC14 would be a great option then.
Possibly.
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Hey guys,
I've gotten WAY more interest than I ever thought this would generate. I'm not going to remove the rims, ship anything, or anything like that. I'm also not going to spend a couple days riding somewhere just to do this swap. I've got a pretty tight work schedule and I'm in the middle of a home renovation. I was hoping to find someone near me who would be willing to meet at a local dealer and do the swap and split the cost. No hassle. If I can't find that, then I'll live with the black rims.
I appreciate all the offers.
Thats what I was willing to do... Ride out there from AZ cause I love to ride :) and then meet at Dealer and do the swap... Do you have price on the swap from the dealer?
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If I wasn't sidelined until sometime in Dec. I could probably be persuaded to ride my 2011 (with very low mileage) to Vegas, do the swap, maybe hit the tables, catch a show, and partake in some adult beverages. Wow that could be one expensive set of black rims.