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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: madcap on May 30, 2011, 04:20:15 PM

Title: Air suspension??
Post by: madcap on May 30, 2011, 04:20:15 PM
Quick question - does anyone know if an air suspension has been tried for the connie 14? Looks like there is a nice Arnott setup for the zx14 - http://www.customdynamics.com/arnott_air_ride.htm#Kawasaki®_Motorcycles_ (http://www.customdynamics.com/arnott_air_ride.htm#Kawasaki®_Motorcycles_) (scroll down a little) but nothing out there yet for the concours... I know there would be up and down sides to doing this - I've done air before on other bikes and cars, but just wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge to share, or if this kit in particular has been used?
Title: Re: Air suspension??
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 30, 2011, 05:16:15 PM
After messing with air suspensions on the Voyager and C10, I want no part of them on this bike.  Good luck finding something that suits you, though.
Title: Re: Air suspension??
Post by: Shorty Gilmore on June 01, 2011, 05:52:57 AM
I have used the Arnott suspension on my 08 C14 for a few years and have about 40K with it on. I installed it because I'm 5'7".  Overall I'm very satisfied with this set-up as I tried lowering it with ZX14 OEM parts and didn't like how low it was and I think I may have tried the Muzzie lowering links as well.  If your height is not an issue and you are only looking for a shock that is better than OEM I would recommend getting an aftermarket shock such as Ohlins in the same price range as the Arnott.   
Title: Re: Air suspension??
Post by: madcap on June 01, 2011, 02:53:10 PM
Quote from: Shorty Gilmore on June 01, 2011, 05:52:57 AM
I have used the Arnott suspension on my 08 C14 for a few years and have about 40K with it on. I installed it because I'm 5'7".  Overall I'm very satisfied with this set-up as I tried lowering it with ZX14 OEM parts and didn't like how low it was and I think I may have tried the Muzzie lowering links as well.  If your height is not an issue and you are only looking for a shock that is better than OEM I would recommend getting an aftermarket shock such as Ohlins in the same price range as the Arnott.

Awesome - thanks for the reply! Any issues with installation considering it's designed for a ZX? And how does the ride quality compare to stock in the twisties? Thanks again!