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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: badf85 on November 15, 2014, 07:31:44 AM

Title: Side Spoilers
Post by: badf85 on November 15, 2014, 07:31:44 AM
 The ones that Kawasaki make. Do they work? The clear plastic ones.
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: maxtog on November 15, 2014, 09:06:31 AM
The ones that Kawasaki make. Do they work? The clear plastic ones.

There has been little talk about them over the years

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=4182 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=4182)

Probably because they are obscure, expensive, special-order-only, and never promoted.  Even finding them on Kawasaki's site is a major chore.

http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-215WSC-0004-Side-Spoiler-Set/dp/B007A18NZG (http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-215WSC-0004-Side-Spoiler-Set/dp/B007A18NZG)
http://www.superbiketoystore.com/cruisers/Body-and-Accessories/Genuine-Kawasaki-Side-Spoiler-Set-Kawasaki-Concours-14-2010-2013-/prod_25110.html?review=read#productDescription (http://www.superbiketoystore.com/cruisers/Body-and-Accessories/Genuine-Kawasaki-Side-Spoiler-Set-Kawasaki-Concours-14-2010-2013-/prod_25110.html?review=read#productDescription)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Conrad on November 15, 2014, 10:53:30 AM
There has been little talk about them over the years

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=4182 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=4182)

Probably because they are obscure, expensive, special-order-only, and never promoted.  Even finding them on Kawasaki's site is a major chore.

http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-215WSC-0004-Side-Spoiler-Set/dp/B007A18NZG (http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-215WSC-0004-Side-Spoiler-Set/dp/B007A18NZG)
http://www.superbiketoystore.com/cruisers/Body-and-Accessories/Genuine-Kawasaki-Side-Spoiler-Set-Kawasaki-Concours-14-2010-2013-/prod_25110.html?review=read#productDescription (http://www.superbiketoystore.com/cruisers/Body-and-Accessories/Genuine-Kawasaki-Side-Spoiler-Set-Kawasaki-Concours-14-2010-2013-/prod_25110.html?review=read#productDescription)

Plus they only fit the slower Gen 2 bikes.    8)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: maxtog on November 15, 2014, 12:22:09 PM
Plus they only fit the slower Gen 2 bikes.    8)

You are just jealous of all the uber-kewl upgrades :)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: VirginiaJim on November 15, 2014, 01:46:19 PM
I don't think that we are, Max.  ;)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 15, 2014, 02:51:29 PM
The ones that Kawasaki make. Do they work? The clear plastic ones.

Got them on mine from new.....................seem ok but haven't tried bike without them..............

They don't seem to slow the bike down.............................

KAWASAKI GTR 1400 HI SPEED. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-FL_2tF4TA#ws)

Lots of Lovely Kawasaki 1400 GTR's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baCmIFXubWY#ws)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: zarticus on November 15, 2014, 04:22:56 PM
Plus they only fit the slower Gen 2 bikes.    8)
We put them on so Gen 1's have a chance to keep up to us  ::)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 16, 2014, 12:28:29 AM
We put them on so Gen 1's have a chance to keep up to us  ::)
  :goodpost: :rotflmao:

Buy that man a beer............. :chugbeer:
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Conrad on November 16, 2014, 06:00:41 AM
You are just jealous of all the uber-kewl upgrades :)

We put them on so Gen 1's have a chance to keep up to us  ::)

Are you talking about the Gen 2 with the speed limiter? Poor things have a top speed of only 154.  ::)     ;)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: sailor_chic on November 16, 2014, 06:37:25 AM
Are you talking about the Gen 2 with the speed limiter? Poor things have a top speed of only 154.  ::)     ;)

Only? lmao!
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: badf85 on November 16, 2014, 10:47:26 AM
OK anybody have any experience with and without them? Do they help any when it's cooler? I always used the extenders on the C10 when the weather got cool.
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Caffeinated on November 16, 2014, 02:49:42 PM
Yes, they really help cut the wind from hitting your knees. I was lucky enough to grab a used set on here, since I refused to pay the ludicrous $ kawi wanted.
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: zarticus on November 16, 2014, 06:48:56 PM
Are you talking about the Gen 2 with the speed limiter? Poor things have a top speed of only 154.  ::)     ;)
It's about how fast you get there  :D , They did not make the side spoilers for the Gen 1's because if you block ANY air your legs will melt  :banana
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: VirginiaJim on November 16, 2014, 08:04:36 PM
 :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: maxtog on November 16, 2014, 09:31:55 PM
Only? lmao!

Exactly!  Oh, I am so limited!!!     N O T!
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: maxtog on November 16, 2014, 09:34:51 PM
Yes, they really help cut the wind from hitting your knees.

Interestingly, I have no problems with air hitting my knees.... of course, I have short legs so that might have something to do with it.   But it does seem to hit my hips/side of upper thighs.   Other problem area is the back of my neck.  Doesn't seem to matter what I adjust, there is always cold air there.
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: The Pope on November 17, 2014, 03:38:28 AM
Yes, they really help cut the wind from hitting your knees. I was lucky enough to grab a used set on here, since I refused to pay the ludicrous $ kawi wanted.

Yes. They push out the air flow that would normaly hit you around the knees and upper legs.

Plus they only fit the slower Gen 2 bikes.    8)

Not all of the Gen 2 bikes are limited.  8)
So you just keep on thinking that.
(ZX14 TB's & Guhl reflash w/speed limiter deleted.)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Conrad on November 17, 2014, 04:24:14 AM
It's about how fast you get there  :D , They did not make the side spoilers for the Gen 1's because if you block ANY air your legs will melt  :banana

That's correct. At those high speeds there is quite a bit of heat caused by air friction.   ;)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 17, 2014, 05:16:07 AM
That's correct. At those high speeds there is quite a bit of heat caused by air friction.   ;)

 :hail: Dark Green Gen II (to fast for North American Market) are proven to cause Redshift which is quicker than..............The Waco Kid :yikes:

Blazing Saddles (8/10) Movie CLIP - Applause for the Waco Kid (1974) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVhCNgct9JQ#ws)

 :salute:
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: VirginiaJim on November 17, 2014, 05:29:34 AM
Really? ::)
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 17, 2014, 05:51:43 AM
Really? ::)

Yep  :popcorn: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: VirginiaJim on November 17, 2014, 07:24:38 AM
Twit.
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: gPink on November 17, 2014, 07:27:08 AM
Twit.
Is that British for 'twit'?
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 17, 2014, 12:59:21 PM
Is that British for 'twit'?

 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Conrad on November 18, 2014, 04:53:07 AM
:hail: Dark Green Gen II (to fast for North American Market) are proven to cause Redshift which is quicker than..............The Waco Kid :yikes:

Blazing Saddles (8/10) Movie CLIP - Applause for the Waco Kid (1974) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVhCNgct9JQ#ws)

 :salute:

I'm sorry but there ain't nothing faster than the Waco Kid, not even a Silverdammit.
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 18, 2014, 05:34:16 AM
I'm sorry but there ain't nothing faster than the Waco Kid, not even a Silverdammit.

 :chugbeer: :chugbeer: :thumbs:...............and he plays chess : :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Deziner on November 22, 2014, 05:07:24 PM
Would that be an African or European Wako Kid?
Title: Re: Side Spoilers
Post by: Charlie747 on November 24, 2014, 07:15:28 AM
Would that be an African or European Wako Kid?

 What...............I don't know that ................:rotflmao:....................Monty Python.........................bring it on..................

Airspeed Velocity of a Swallow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2R3FvS4xr4#)