Kawasaki Concours Forum

The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: irishal on August 09, 2013, 08:32:25 PM

Title: New to Me Connie
Post by: irishal on August 09, 2013, 08:32:25 PM

Well I finally bit the bullet and purchased a 2009 Connie from a gentleman on this forum. It was a fantastic experience overall and I know I got a well cared for machine. I've raced moto-cross growing up in Ireland, ridden a lot of dirt bikes, cruisers, and race both road and mountain bikes today. This is my first sport touring bike and I'm in love with it. I test rode a few others leading up to the Connie.....Honda ST1300, Yamaha FJR & a BMW K1200GT. All had their pros and cons, but none were the complete package that the Connie was. I'm looking forward to taking her on a few long distance travels to places I've yet to see. In the meantime I'll lurk around here learning from all you guys.
Attached is a pic of my 2 passions.....and believe it or not, the Connie is not the most expensive bike in that picture.

Cheers,
IrishAl

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: VirginiaJim on August 09, 2013, 09:01:33 PM

Welcome!

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: Spanky on August 09, 2013, 09:13:52 PM

Congrats! Welcome to the forum - enjoy your new ride.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: chappy5oh on August 09, 2013, 09:21:29 PM

I get my new to me C10 Tomorrow!!!  ;D See you around on the forum.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: ARS on August 09, 2013, 09:53:37 PM

If it has two wheels it's cool. . .welcome!

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: TallyRex on August 10, 2013, 02:44:23 AM

Welcome aboard.  Your other bike probably weighs less than either wheel on the C-14.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: gPink on August 10, 2013, 06:09:45 AM

".....and believe it or not, the Connie is not the most expensive bike in that picture."

With your sanity in question you'll fit right in here.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: Conrad on August 10, 2013, 06:56:03 AM

Welcome!

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: ZG on August 10, 2013, 09:26:12 AM

Congrats and welcome IA!  :chugbeer:

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: thundermax on August 10, 2013, 10:13:50 AM

Welcome to the group Irish Al. Glad you are enjoying your new bike, it is really a fantastic one, one you can enjoy in all kind of environments! Maybe we will see you around sometime. If you are ever riding by Noble, OK, let me know, I will ride with you for awhile. You know, seems like we have met?

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: stevewfl on August 10, 2013, 10:22:07 AM

Congrats!  That one is my favorite color  :D

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: Scaffolder on August 10, 2013, 10:37:49 AM

Congrats! enjoy your ride.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: bhodge10 on August 10, 2013, 10:38:41 AM

Quote from: stevewfl on August 10, 2013, 10:22:07 AM

Congrats!  That one is my favorite color  :D

But is it the fastest color?

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: thundermax on August 10, 2013, 10:40:18 AM

Just thought I would post picture of my previous 2009 with my new 2012, together for the last time.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: wroman on August 10, 2013, 12:03:37 PM

Welcome all!!  I hope you cane make yourself at home on the Connie.

Title: Re: New to Me Connie
Post by: irishal on August 10, 2013, 06:54:19 PM

ThunderMax...that bike looks familiar ;)
Thanks again!!