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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: eng943 on April 28, 2013, 07:41:02 PM
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It was a good weekend for my C14. I installed an Area P slip on, BBC air filter and my refreshed SCI from Guhl.
After spending an hour or so with the bike I was just amazed with how responsive it is now. Feels like a completely different bike, and honestly, the way it should have run from the factory.
Two thumbs way up for these mods, and the Guhl regulars in particular.
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Too bad you did not remove the cats , did you plug that grey hose in the air box?
Today switching lanes and getting on it the front end lifted , handle bars did a wiggle ( I'm free I'm free) Yeah It feels like a 1400 now ;)
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+1 Leo Vince slip on, K&N and Guhl reflash on mine and loving it.
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Can't argue with the butt and the grin on your face.
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Can't argue with the butt and the grin on your face.
That's what she said...
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That's what she said...
pics or it didn't happen
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If I have this reflash done, will it get rid of that annoying snatching throttle, especially when you close the throttle ? Almost makes the bike slam into the forks. My 2010 did this along with my 2012 doing it now.
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If I have this reflash done, will it get rid of that annoying snatching throttle, especially when you close the throttle ? Almost makes the bike slam into the forks. My 2010 did this along with my 2012 doing it now.
I don't know about the reflash but these help a ton!
http://www.g2ergo.com/street-bike-g2-ergonomics-products/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-street/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-1.html (http://www.g2ergo.com/street-bike-g2-ergonomics-products/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-street/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-1.html)
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I don't know about the reflash but these help a ton!
http://www.g2ergo.com/street-bike-g2-ergonomics-products/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-street/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-1.html (http://www.g2ergo.com/street-bike-g2-ergonomics-products/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-street/g2-tamer-throttle-tubes-1.html)
+1 along with adjusting throttle cables
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I just don't feel that throttle "snatch" people talk about but maybe my cables are adjusted better.
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I just don't feel that throttle "snatch" people talk about but maybe my cables are adjusted better.
No snatch for you?
I'll Fight Ya For It - Snatch. (2/8) Movie CLIP (2000) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7QBS0O7gT0#ws)
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If I have this reflash done, will it get rid of that annoying snatching throttle, especially when you close the throttle ? Almost makes the bike slam into the forks. My 2010 did this along with my 2012 doing it now.
?? Pardon my confusion, but isn't instant on/off what we seek? Using my F800GS as an example, it was twitchy due to a lean, make the greenies happy, condition, fatten the mixture up and it goes away. The C14 isn't running lean, it is running fat, which is easily fixed with a flyectomy/PCV or the Guhl reflash. Chopping the throttle will have the same results regardless of which method you go with.
I must add, I love the aggressive downshifting the slipper clutch allows ;D ;D I've seen a few sportbikes get too aggressive which led to long tire slides and soiled britches ;)
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No snatch for you?
I'll Fight Ya For It - Snatch. (2/8) Movie CLIP (2000) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7QBS0O7gT0#ws)
^^^^mullet, wut?(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/confuse.gif) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/stevewfl/media/avatars/confuse.gif.html)
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^^^^mullet, wut?(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/confuse.gif) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/stevewfl/media/avatars/confuse.gif.html)
I love that movie!
What did he say?
The Pikey Caravan - Snatch. (1/8) Movie CLIP (2000) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGDO-9hfaiI#ws)
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OK, I have to ask... Ever since I have been flashed, there is more exhaust noise, especially a lower note, more at certain RPMs, and this is even under light throttle. Yesterday it seemed particularly noticeable, to the point I was looking for a small exhaust leak when I got home (nope, all noise coming from just the tailpipe).
Could be coincidence with the flash and be totally unrelated. I did install the windshield extender at the same time, which does make things quieter when I ride. Anyone else notice anything similar after flashing? Thoughts about it being something else?
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Max, I noticed a louder intake noise when I removed the flies. I changed the exhaust at the same time so no help there. Windshield position makes a difference in perceived sounds.
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Max, I noticed a louder intake noise when I removed the flies. I changed the exhaust at the same time so no help there. Windshield position makes a difference in perceived sounds.
Yeah, I am thinking it is a combination of some from the flash and some from the quieter wind situation. Will have to keep an eye on it... I mean ear on it.