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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: krsron on July 22, 2011, 10:56:29 PM
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I have seen pic's of 14's which they list hand wind deflectors produced by meal benders. Where is his web site, or is he out of business producing these.
Thanks Guys
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I have seen pic's of 14's which they list hand wind deflectors produced by meal benders. Where is his web site, or is he out of business producing these.
Thanks Guys
He is out of business
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Yeah, it's a shame. He made a really nice product! I really liked them.
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thanks guys
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thanks guys
Keep an eye out on the For Sale section. Sometimes people sell the accessories separately from the bike when they sell it.
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Post a thread in the wanted section too might help you find a set, good luck!
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Remember this picture? Some dude drew this on a beer box. According to the guy, this is the exact size when you print it out. Good luck.
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If he's called it quits I'd be interested in picking it up.
Murph
COG 2769
Industry Member
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If he's called it quits I'd be interested in picking it up.
Murph
COG 2769
Industry Member
Gary, If you want to contact him. I think I still have his email address! At least the one he used when he was making them! I think they would be a fine addition to the Murph's Kit's store!
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Remember this picture? Some dude drew this on a beer box. According to the guy, this is the exact size when you print it out. Good luck.
That dude was me ;D
I have 5 sets available for sale and hope to be ready for fall for a full production run.
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Great Flathead! How much are you selling it for?
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$55.00 Shipped CONUS. PM me if interested. I'll post some pics of them installed later this week, currently away on vacation.
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55 bucks, good lord that's a lot of money.... ;D
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Keep an eye out on the For Sale section. Sometimes people sell the accessories separately from the bike when they sell it.
Thats completely true, the upgrades on my bike done by the PO would kick butt,all included in his service history....prolly a grand!!
Mike
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I have seen pic's of 14's which they list hand wind deflectors produced by meal benders. Where is his web site, or is he out of business producing these.
Thanks Guys
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1946.msg21568#msg21568 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1946.msg21568#msg21568)
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$55.00 Shipped CONUS. PM me if interested. I'll post some pics of them installed later this week, currently away on vacation.
Here are a couple of pics...
They are made from 1/8" lexan, which is very resistant to discoloring and shattering, and bent so there are no brackets etc.
These will work on 2010-2011 models, I don't have an earlier model to test on but I assume they will not fit due to kawi raising the mirrors.
They sit behind the stock windshield about 3/8" so there is no interference in any position and the mirrors can be retracted forward and back without removing.
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PM sent
I would like to get a set
Thanks
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These will work on 2010-2011 models, I don't have an earlier model to test on but I assume they will not fit due to kawi raising the mirrors.
They sit behind the stock windshield about 3/8" so there is no interference in any position and the mirrors can be retracted forward and back without removing.
Flathead - I am interested in your wind deflector. Do you know if they interfere with a Cee Bailey Ultra Tour windshield (2010 C14)?
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Flathead - I am interested in your wind deflector. Do you know if they interfere with a Cee Bailey Ultra Tour windshield (2010 C14)?
I do not know... They sit just behind the black lip and do not touch the stock screen...
Here is another pic, might help...
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FYI for anyone interested in Flathead's wind deflectors. I ordered a set; good workmanship, clean and easy install. This Texas heat is too intense to tell if they will keep my fingers from freezing in the winter, but I expect they will. Of note - my 2010 C14 has the Cee Bailey Ultra Tour Dome windshield, and the deflectors fit fine with no contact with the shield. Two thumbs up!
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FYI for anyone interested in Flathead's wind deflectors. I ordered a set; good workmanship, clean and easy install. This Texas heat is too intense to tell if they will keep my fingers from freezing in the winter, but I expect they will. Of note - my 2010 C14 has the Cee Bailey Ultra Tour Dome windshield, and the deflectors fit fine with no contact with the shield. Two thumbs up!
Thanks TX (shameless bump)
Two more sets available, pm me if interssted >:(
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PM sent last night. Did you get it?
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Replied last night... will shoot another one right now :)
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Thanks TX (shameless bump)
Two more sets available, pm me if interssted >:(
Bill,
You were supposed to let me know about the next generation wings..........
I tested the first design he made and they worked flawlessly on a little trip out west. I put about
2K miles on my 2010 with Cee Bailey Ultra tour windscreen. The wings work and I will upgrade
when the slightly thicker ones are available.
Mick
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Bill,
You were supposed to let me know about the next generation wings..........
I tested the first design he made and they worked flawlessly on a little trip out west. I put about
2K miles on my 2010 with Cee Bailey Ultra tour windscreen. The wings work and I will upgrade
when the slightly thicker ones are available.
Mick
Will do, these are the last of the original 6 pair that I hand fabricated out of a small sheet of lexan. Summer's been crazy busy and I'm currently in the UK for business so I have not pushed out the full sheet of thicker ones yet but I will have them done before fall!
Thanks Mick!
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Will do, these are the last of the original 6 pair that I hand fabricated out of a small sheet of lexan. Summer's been crazy busy and I'm currently in the UK for business so I have not pushed out the full sheet of thicker ones yet but I will have them done before fall!
Thanks Mick!
Very cool!! These things are almost invisible but they work GREAT to keep the wind off your hands. I have the bar
risers from Murph and the original design kept my comfy at 38 degrees.
Thanks
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Flathead, for some reason the e-mail is not getting through. archerwilliams@hotmail.com
Please try again. I really want to get a set of your deflectors.
Thanks, Mark
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Got it. Sent.
Mark
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Any plans on making these available for the 08 and 09?
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Any plans on making these available for the 08 and 09?
Jeremy: I would like to, but I do not have a bike here to experiment on. When I get back to the states I'll run by my closest dealer and see if I can take some measurements/cardboard template... If they have an earlier model.
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OK, let us know if you end up doing that. This is the best looking option IMO.
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OK, let us know if you end up doing that. This is the best looking option IMO.
Will do, thanks for the kind words!
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I am definitely interested as well. How much are they and can you post some bigger pic's? Please advise. I have a 2010. Thanks.
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These are the real thing. I have a set of Maxtor Wings. The look and worked great with the factory shield but did not fit with the Ultra-tour shield. I Flatheads deflectors and they work great with all 3 shields I have. It really smooths out the airflow and protects the hands in the cold.
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@lj: Shoot me your email address and I'll send you some pics, the site is a bit limited on the file size. I'll include paypal info as well.
@con: Thanks!
Still looking for an 08-09 in the Denver area to experiment on!
Bill
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Flathead, I officially, deeply, truly, madly despise you ;)
I bought my deflectors from Motax (France) some months ago, and the whole deal came out at about twice what you're asking for your deflectors. Oh, well... I'll go do therapy now --> :banghead:
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Flathead, I officially, deeply, truly, madly despise you ;)
I bought my deflectors from Motax (France) some months ago, and the whole deal came out at about twice what you're asking for your deflectors. Oh, well... I'll go do therapy now --> :banghead:
Don't be a hater ;) I hope your therapy is like mine.... A long ride!
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Still looking for an 08-09 in the Denver area to experiment on!
Bill
Bill,
I just got back from 2,600 miles in CO and WY, using your first generation wings.
They worked perfectly in temps as low as 16F. Still waiting for the new thicker wings to arrive. :)
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Bill,
I just got back from 2,600 miles in CO and WY, using your first generation wings.
They worked perfectly in temps as low as 16F. Still waiting for the new thicker wings to arrive. :)
Awww, you should have let me know you were in CO, we could of met up and had a beer!!
Me too! Demand has risen so I am in the middle of a second batch of handmade ones, about 3/4" taller to work better with risers. I have to get this batch done and a 'perfect' sample so that the fabricator can duplicate them otherwise, I run the risk of having them mis-cut/bent.
Hope to have ~35 pair available By Nov 1st.
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Awww, you should have let me know you were in CO, we could of met up and had a beer!!
I doubt we would have had time unless we met you at one of our nightly stops. We did it in less than 6 days and no big roads! Fun stuff. Your air wings are still pretty opaque from all the bugs. Thatś a good indication of how well they work too.
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Awww, you should have let me know you were in CO, we could of met up and had a beer!!
Me too! Demand has risen so I am in the middle of a second batch of handmade ones, about 3/4" taller to work better with risers. I have to get this batch done and a 'perfect' sample so that the fabricator can duplicate them otherwise, I run the risk of having them mis-cut/bent.
Hope to have ~35 pair available By Nov 1st.
So your making "thicker" ones now than what you currently have?
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So your making "thicker" ones now than what you currently have?
It's a process ;)
The Lexan I can get quickly and in small quantities is .093" thick. The Lexan the fabricator will use is .118" because they do not stock .093, so they will be a bit thicker.
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When you have some new versions in stock, I'd be interested in a pair.....PM or email me when they are available. Thanks!
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I'd be very interested in a set for my `09 if/when they become available. Any thoughts of offering them in smoke?
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I too would be interested in a set for my '08. There must be SOMEBODY in the Denver area you can buy a cold bevie and get some measurements from :).
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I'll take a set for my 08' when you get em done. Please email me if/when you design them. Thanks! Maybe somebody in your area will assist you with the measurements...anybody?
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I too would be interested in a set for my '08. There must be SOMEBODY in the Denver area you can buy a cold bevie and get some measurements from :).
You would think but no takers as of yet ;)
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I would like to buy a set for my 2010 when they are available again.
BM1327@aol.com
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You would think but no takers as of yet ;)
What measurements do you need? Yes, I have a caliper and mic and I'm not afraid to use them! LOL
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What measurements do you need? Yes, I have a caliper and mic and I'm not afraid to use them! LOL
Thanks a bunch for the offer but I would feel a lot more comfortable making a pattern and trial fitting a pair before I offered them for sale.
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Hey Flathead,
I'm interested in a set for my 2011 when ready. You said this new batch is a bit higher to accommodate risers?
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Hey Flathead,
I'm interested in a set for my 2011 when ready. You said this new batch is a bit higher to accommodate risers?
Yes sir, I tried a few different heights and settled on 3/4" taller than my original design (probably doesn't mean much). I have Murph's risers and they work very well, puts the wind stream about 2" above my hands.
Spend all day in the shop yesterday and I have six sets available. PM me for details....
Thanks!
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I just ordered a set from Flathead for my '11. I'll probably need them when I head back to NC in November. I love riding in the cold but hate cold hands!
Thanks for the fast response.
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I just ordered a set from Flathead for my '11.
Me 2... I think I helped Flathead delve into new territory ;)
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Chalk me down for an order when the 08-09's are ready
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Me 2... I think I helped Flathead delve into new territory ;)
@Khrome: Yes you did, and thank you, always happy to learn something new! :)
@davidnixon: Swing on by and we'll do em up! Free beer and (hand)wings, can't beat that!
I created a quick facebook page with some pics of the kit and the installation. Figured it was much easier than trying to post hi-res pics here or email them out. Please let me know if you have any questions...
Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300193786664020.92620.100000202049534&type=1&l=415911722b (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300193786664020.92620.100000202049534&type=1&l=415911722b)
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It looks like u r near Colorado Springs? About 1400 mile RT - tempting
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It looks like u r near Colorado Springs? About 1400 mile RT - tempting
Actually closer to Denver, 80° today and tomorrow!! Come on doen :)
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I should mention that Flathead sent me a pair for my 2011. Installed them in, oh I dunno.....seven minutes. It's a very simple design, and they work very well, even with my 1-1/2" risers.
Small issue: the top spacer for one of them was a little shorter than the other, but enough so that the CB Ultra windshield rubs up against the deflector at the lowest position on that side. I need to get another spacer to get the deflector a little further back.
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I should mention that Flathead sent me a pair for my 2011. Installed them in, oh I dunno.....seven minutes. It's a very simple design, and they work very well, even with my 1-1/2" risers.
Small issue: the top spacer for one of them was a little shorter than the other, but enough so that the CB Ultra windshield rubs up against the deflector at the lowest position on that side. I need to get another spacer to get the deflector a little further back.
I'll be happy to send you a couple of more spacers, just let me know. You can also pick them up at Ace Hardware, about 40 cents each. To keep them as close to the original bodywork I trim down a one inch spacer to 7/8". My apologies!!
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No problem, Bill. I don't need another spacer, just a washer to add to that shortie spacer, I'll run down to Ace and get one. Thanks!
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Chalk me down for an order when the 08-09's are ready
Me too please.
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Got mine from Flathead and mounted on my '11 - definitely makes a difference.
Great product - Thanks
Dk
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Got mine from Flathead and mounted on my '11 - definitely makes a difference.
Great product - Thanks
Dk
Thanks Dk!!
It's been around 30° here in the mornings and I have not had to switch to my winter gloves yet, grip warmers about 1/4 on ;D
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I have been using my reg gloves as well - just did the hookup for my Gerbings globes today, with the new wings may not need them for awhile ;)
DK
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Are the 08-09 made? I would love a set for mine.
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I'd buy a set for my '08. I run Baker Hand Wings in cold weather, but I'm not completely happy with them. I also think yours look much better on the bike.
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A while back we had a group buy for Motax air deflectors for both the Gen 1 and Gen 2 C14s. David Cork of Street fighters by Design (http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/ (http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/)) imported them for us from Motax (a French company, http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR_07_09_deflecteurs_/1400_gtr_07_09_deflecteurs_.html (http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR_07_09_deflecteurs_/1400_gtr_07_09_deflecteurs_.html))
If you're serious about these air deflectors you may want to contact David and see what he can do for you. Or you could order from Motax yourself.
(http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR_07_09_deflecteurs_/1400GTRdeflecteurG.jpg)
(http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR_07_09_deflecteurs_/1400GTRdeflecteurFace.jpg)
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+1 to the Motax deflectors. It made my grip heaters all but unnecessary, only maybe in the coldest situations, in which I avoid driving the bike anyway because there's danger of ice :o