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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Jeremy Mitchell on October 30, 2011, 05:37:55 PM
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This is where I will post pics and info for the rebuild of my C14.
My plan is to replace the rashed plastics on the right side (still unsure if I will do a custom paint job and install ZX-14 throttle bodies).
I have ordered the following parts to improve my bike
Penske 8983 shock from Traxxion
Ohlins rebuild of my fork
AreaP full exhaust
DynoJet AutoTune
I am also going to check my valve lash since it has been 20,000 miles since I did it last winter. Hopefully my bike will be down for a month or less.
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I'm glad to hear you are taking that route. I'm very anxious to see how you like the suspension changes.
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:popcorn:
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Awe heck Jeremy, why ya goin the cheap route? Ya left out the LSL bars ;) And dont stop at %75, do the ZX TBs, it aint goin to hurt anything ;D Make the quickest color even quicker :-X
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Awe heck Jeremy, why ya goin the cheap route? Ya left out the LSL bars ;) And dont stop at %75, do the ZX TBs, it aint goin to hurt anything ;D Make the quickest color even quicker :-X
That would be nice, but I don't have a retirement check plus a salary coming in. ;)
Maybe I will get the LSL setup on my next C14.
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Looking forward to the progress Jeremy.
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Everything is ordered and on it's way to my house. I just need to get the forks off and get them sent in. Then I need to decide if I want a pretty C14 or continue with attempting to fly under the radar. I am leaning towards leaving it neutron grey for now, since I would probably be less likely to ride it like it was meant to ridden if I had a nice paint job on it. Who has time to keep a bike spotless anyway? Well, besides ZG anyway...... ;D
Progress pics coming soon.
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Everything is ordered and on it's way to my house. I just need to get the forks off and get them sent in. Then I need to decide if I want a pretty C14 or continue with attempting to fly under the radar. I am leaning towards leaving it neutron grey for now, since I would probably be less likely to ride it like it was meant to ridden if I had a nice paint job on it. Who has time to keep a bike spotless anyway? Well, besides ZG anyway...... ;D
Progress pics coming soon.
8) :chugbeer:
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Everything is ordered and on it's way to my house. I just need to get the forks off and get them sent in. Then I need to decide if I want a pretty C14 or continue with attempting to fly under the radar. I am leaning towards leaving it neutron grey for now, since I would probably be less likely to ride it like it was meant to ridden if I had a nice paint job on it. Who has time to keep a bike spotless anyway? Well, besides ZG anyway...... ;D
Progress pics coming soon.
Well, anyone that ALREADY has farkles installed when they take a brand new bike home from the dealership ... ... ;)
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Well, anyone that ALREADY has farkles installed when they take a brand new bike home from the dealership ... ... ;)
;D ;D ;D :chugbeer:
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Bike is stripped down far enough until I decide if it is getting painted and I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow. I found the valve cover leak that I had been smelling for the past month or two. Also there is a second insurance claim that I am making since the tow truck driver damaged several areas on my bike. He used chains to secure the risers, the ratcheting part of the ratchet strap put a gouge in my rear wheel, and the straps damaged my upper fairings, seat, and rear grab handles. I am thinking about having them do my valve adjustment since it will be torn apart anyway. If they want more than I think it is worth I will bring it home and do it myself while I am on convalescent leave.
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0258.jpg)
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Also there is a second insurance claim that I am making since the tow truck driver damaged several areas on my bike. He used chains to secure the risers, the ratcheting part of the ratchet strap put a gouge in my rear wheel, and the straps damaged my upper fairings, seat, and rear grab handles.
:yikes:
Not cool... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/mad.gif)
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Everything is ordered and on it's way to my house. I just need to get the forks off and get them sent in. Then I need to decide if I want a pretty C14 or continue with attempting to fly under the radar. I am leaning towards leaving it neutron grey for now, since I would probably be less likely to ride it like it was meant to ridden if I had a nice paint job on it. Who has time to keep a bike spotless anyway? Well, besides ZG anyway...... ;D
Progress pics coming soon.
Just wanted to share my input on the "pretty" part Jeremy. There is definitely something to be said for having a not-so-pretty vehicle with all the mods under the fairing! A nice sleeper is one of my favorite things in the world. We pretty much all have that now but the effect would be that much greater if you left the rashed plastics on her!!
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Awesome project!
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Dropped it off at the dealer and they said that they would do my valve lash check and change the plugs for $100 since the valve cover was gonna be off for the gasket change. I asked that they make a shim map and the service manager said that they don't have many people ask for those but he said that would be fine. Pretty good deal IMO.
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i'd pay that for someone to do the valve check.
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Crutched into the dealer today to see how they were coming on the valve lash check, and they are still waiting on parts. I have ordered everything I needed and it is sitting in my garage (minus the exhaust since it is still being built) waiting for my bike to get back. I could have had my valves adjusted and ready to go by now. Oh well, I couldn't ride right now anyway since my ankle is still healing up from surgery. Trying to be patient sucks.
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So what did you decide on paint color Jeremy?
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So what did you decide on paint color Jeremy?
Nothing yet. The used plastics that I have bought are in good enough shape that I can slap em on and roll it as is. My only issue is my right bag cover is from a 2010 blue, so if I don't paint the whole bike I will just shoot the bags satin black, instead of paying through the nose for some neutron grey to mixed for me.
If I do end up having it repainted I am leaning towards copper or gun metal grey. I am toying with the idea of satin or matte also.
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Awesome project right here, thanks for posting it up (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
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Agreed. Look forward to seeing the bike when finished. Glad that you are doing good as well. Ride on.
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Dropped it off at the dealer and they said that they would do my valve lash check and change the plugs for $100 since the valve cover was gonna be off for the gasket change. I asked that they make a shim map and the service manager said that they don't have many people ask for those but he said that would be fine. Pretty good deal IMO.
That's the nice price!
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:popcorn:
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ZX14 throttle bodies eh… Has anyone got a map for the ZX14TB with a Full Area P, or done a Dino test with the ZX14 TB?
I have had a set sitting on my bench since March but no map.
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I bought an auto tune, that will help if I do decide to install zx-14 throttle bodies.
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Made some progress this weekend. Got the saddlebag lids, lower fairings, and front trim piece sprayed with bedliner and clear coated. It actually looks like a professional did it. I was skeptical at first and was kind of hoping that it would turn out like crap so I could tell my wife that I needed to take the plastics in for a complete paint job. I will post some pics tomorrow when the sun is out. I am thinking about doing my whole bike in the same coating. I used Rustoleum bedliner spray and Duplicolor clear coat.
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Made some progress this weekend. Got the saddlebag lids, lower fairings, and front trim piece sprayed with bedliner and clear coated. It actually looks like a professional did it. I was skeptical at first and was kind of hoping that it would turn out like crap so I could tell my wife that I needed to take the plastics in for a complete paint job. I will post some pics tomorrow when the sun is out. I am thinking about doing my whole bike in the same coating. I used Rustoleum bedliner spray and Duplicolor clear coat.
I thought that bedliner type stuff was somewhat rubbery/flexible? You can put a hard clear coat on that??
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urethane bed liner---urethane clearcoat? should work.
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I thought that bedliner type stuff was somewhat rubbery/flexible? You can put a hard clear coat on that??
The bedliner can stated that a color could laid over it, so I think clear should work out.
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I specifically subscribed to this thread to SEE your progress.
For all I know you're making this stuff up.
Pics, or it didn't happen. ;D
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Wanted to take pics outside to give a better representation. You might not like it but then again, it isn't your bike. ;D
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0271.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0272.jpg)
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I actually like the look and you won't have to worry about paint chips from rocks and other debris.
Good work. :thumbs:
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Wanted to take pics outside to give a better representation. You might not like it but then again, it isn't your bike. ;D
I think it will look good once it is put together. I have been thinking of doing the same to my bike although at the moment I have no compelling reason to do so. I saw it on a Street Glide last year an it looked great. The had done a great job.
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Just a thought - maybe use a matte finish clear coat to get the shine off. I rebuilt mine two years ago - know what you are going through!
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I'll be the minority and say that I'm not super crazy about it with your 08 silver bodywork Jeremy, sorry bro... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/hiding.gif)
I think you could get away with it if you had the faster black or the maybe the pimp green, but my gut says with the silver it just might not look good... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_dunno.gif)
I know, I'm crazy and I do change my mind every 5 minutes, so I look forward to the assembled pics... :popcorn:
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Made some progress this weekend. Got the saddlebag lids, lower fairings, and front trim piece sprayed with bedliner and clear coated. It actually looks like a professional did it. I was skeptical at first and was kind of hoping that it would turn out like crap so I could tell my wife that I needed to take the plastics in for a complete paint job. I will post some pics tomorrow when the sun is out. I am thinking about doing my whole bike in the same coating. I used Rustoleum bedliner spray and Duplicolor clear coat.
Too bad you couldnt get ahold of some CARC Jeremy!
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I think it looks great JD!!!! Love it when people do their own modding like that. It will make you appreciated your bike even more! cant wait to see assembled pics.
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I'll be the minority and say that I'm not super crazy about it with your 08 silver bodywork Jeremy, sorry bro... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/hiding.gif)
I think you could get away with it if you had the faster black or the maybe the pimp green, but my gut says with the silver it just might not look good... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_dunno.gif)
I know, I'm crazy and I do change my mind every 5 minutes, so I look forward to the assembled pics... :popcorn:
I thought about the "patchwork" paint too, that is why I am thinking about doing the whole bike in bedliner.
@GSUN: I kinda like the gloss, it almost looks like a satin clear on the rough texture.
To everyone else: Thanks for the encouragement, I can't wait to get my bike back from the dealer so I can get to work.
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I like it!
Think how nice the touch up will be later.
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I'll be the minority and say that I'm not super crazy about it with your 08 silver bodywork Jeremy, sorry bro... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/hiding.gif)
I think you could get away with it if you had the faster black or the maybe the pimp green, but my gut says with the silver it just might not look good...
I agree it might not look good COMBINED with the rest of the stock paintwork, but I *do* like the way it looks, alone. From what I can tell from the pics, it is impressive. Good work.
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I'm not saying I'm gunna run out and paint mine like this, but as a fix to a very scratched up set of plastics, its a great alternative.
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I think it would look good on the whole bike, the only drawback would be that it's permanent (striping would require a jackhammer) but that product will outlast the life of the bike anyway. I wonder how that texture would look painted over in a bright color...maybe kawi green.
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Looks great JD!
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I like the bedliner idea. That solves alot of chips scuffs and scratching issues, I'll keep that one in mind as i rack up miles on mine. Thanks for updating us I'm still learning a bunch about the c14. Though I do think a copper or green with the black would look really good also. But have to admit I too love a sleeper.
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The bedliner stuff will chip off under the right (wrong) circumstances.
I've been using it on my fork lowers on the ZRX for a while. It does hold up better than paint though.
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The bedliner stuff will chip off under the right (wrong) circumstances.
I've been using it on my fork lowers on the ZRX for a while. It does hold up better than paint though.
Maybe on metal, but on plastic it seems to stick like snot. I messed up a spot on my lower fairing and it was a chore to smooth it down to recoat it. Seems to be very durable, but I will see how it goes once I get back on the road which should be in the next couple of days.
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It does look good!
Best wishes on the rebuild of both you and your C14
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The bedliner stuff will chip off under the right (wrong) circumstances.
I've been using it on my fork lowers on the ZRX for a while. It does hold up better than paint though.
Are you sanding it thoroughly first?
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Are you sanding it thoroughly first?
Yes sir, proper prep.
Honestly, it's too much up close riding with my hoolie bros using sticky ass tires.
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I have my bike stripped...............again. I am going to be installing the full Muzzy exhaust and finishing up the AutoTune. I have it wired up and just need to get the bung welded to the midpipe. I installed the Murphs shifter bearings and plugged the fresh air tube going to the pair valve. All I will have left after tomorrow is putting on fresh rubber, powdercoating the wheels, and sending the forks to Ohlins.
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Nice progress Jeremy! :chugbeer:
Are you doing the wheels black or something else, I think you were debating on other colors awhile back?
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I am going with black, either gloss or satin.
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I am going with black, either gloss or satin.
Nice! 8)
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Jd can't wait to see what happens with the exhaust. Rembering if u need help hit me up. Even give me a call if u need anything
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I am going with black, either gloss or satin.
I really hate to see you slowing that fast silverdammit bike down with the slower black wheels.
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I really hate to see you slowing that fast silverdammit bike down with the slower black wheels.
My wheels are already black so it won't be any slower than it already is. Plus, slow isn't a bad thing for me right now.
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I got the Muzzy installed today, and it looks great........ to me. I was pleasantly surprised that the exhaust came with an O2 bung already on it. There is no mid pipe mount and the muffler mount was done by making an offset bracket. All in all it was fairly simple. My biggest problem was getting the exhaust gaskets to stay put. I ended up using a dab of grease to hold them while I slid the header into place (hopefully it won't smoke for to long ;D). Here is a picture of the bracket that I made.
Total weight savings is about 24 pounds compared to the stock exhaust (including the header).
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(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0343.jpg)
Plenty of room between the can and the pannier.
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Looks great. Bet it sounds good also. 8)
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Recently I had been thinking about putting a zx-10 front fender on but I like the protection the stock fender gives the forks and radiator (I also have a Murphs fender extender). So I decided to hack up the front fender to make it a little more streamlined in the front.
Here is pic after my first trim, the final cut is the pen marking on the masking tape. I will post up some finished pics tomorrow after the bedliner is dry.
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0336.jpg)
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Looks great. Bet it sounds good also. 8)
No coolant lines are hooked up but I can imagine it will sound nice. I will probably have the radiator put back in tomorrow and will start it to hear what it sounds like.
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The bike looks great. I know what coating my bags will every get if they get scratched/damaged. It woudl be grea tto remove a bad without having to be worried about setting it on the ground.
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That header looks very nice!
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Awesome JD that the exhaust went on so easy!
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That header looks very nice!
Fresh stainless is purty.
@Tyler:
I used the jack underneath the collector to massage the mid pipe but most of the change to the angle is from offset bracket I made to hook up the can to the rear peg mount.
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Here it is, my freshly hacked up front fender. I like how it turned out, a little ZX-10 flair with almost all of the protection of the stock fender. I also started my bike for about 30 seconds and it sounded like angels (or possibly demons) singing. The Muzzy sounded awesome, it was music to my ears. ;D
From this
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To this
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I like it, nice work. ;)
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Lets of your work is quite nice, the front fender I don't understand.
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Lets of your work is quite nice, the front fender I don't understand.
You don't understand why I did it, or you don't see what I did?
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You don't understand why I did it, or you don't see what I did?
Looks nice, but it's pretty subtle. I'm guessing 99.9% of people wouldn't notice if you didn't tell them.
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You don't understand why I did it, or you don't see what I did?
Its such a slight change, I don't understand why.
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Its such a slight change, I don't understand why.
I took about 2.5 inches off, but I did it because l like how the ZX-10 fender looks and had always wanted to change the look of the stock fender.
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0336.jpg)
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Maybe I need the final product to compare to stock.
Like a shot of the bike complete. Later of course.
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I took about 2.5 inches off, but I did it because l like how the ZX-10 fender looks and had always wanted to change the look of the stock fender.
And that is all that matters- how YOU like it :) That said, it is pretty subtle and I doubt I would ever notice it if it weren't pointed out. But that is like some stuff around my house that drives me crazy, yet nobody else would ever notice.... but *I* know about it, damnit!
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The fender mod is a good one. I love things like that when they are real changes, but it matches so well as to go un-noticed.
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The fender mod is a good one. I love things like that when they are real changes, but it matches so well as to go un-noticed.
Thanks, I really didn't think I could pull it off. I figured that I was gonna be ordering a ZX-10 fender off ebay, but they are only about $40 for one that needs paint, so I wasn't to scared. I always thought of a big bird beak when I looked at the stock front fender of the C14 so I wanted to change it up.
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Jeremy, keep up the good work. Make it yours....
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Decided to put everything back together today since the weather is looking pretty good for this next week. I was going to send in my forks to Ohlins but I will probably end up doing that next month when the weather has a better chance of ice. Here are a couple pics of everything put back together.
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0350.jpg)
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Power switch for AutoTune
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i like it. it give the bike an agressive look
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Mmmm.... Muzzys and Kawi go together like steak and potato. :P :thumbs:
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Earlier I was not so sure about the black bags, but they sure look good now.
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Thanks for the comments, I am pretty happy with how it turned out, but I still have a little more left to do.
Still on the "to do" list:
Fork revalve from Ohlins
powdercoat wheels
black out the rear grab handles and risers
figure out why my a/f ratio isn't showing up from the autotune {scratches head}
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Make sure you have the little rubber plug In the autotune to activate it.
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Make sure you have the little rubber plug In the autotune to activate it.
Can you elaborate? I don't recall reading about the "little rubber plug".
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There should be a small rectangular plug that you have to install in the autotune open port. (the one you don't have the cable plugged in at)
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There should be a small rectangular plug that you have to install in the autotune open port. (the one you don't have the cable plugged in at)
Ok, I will double check that. Thanks.
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There should be a small rectangular plug that you have to install in the autotune open port. (the one you don't have the cable plugged in at)
Worked like a charm. I forgot to plug that open port and I even wondered the other day why they included two extra four pin, black plugs. All is good now, thanks.
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Jeremy, does your local shop have a dyno? Have you tought about doing a custom map with your setup since it's a little rare? I gained a couple extra ponies but more important flat lined my A/F with a custom map done on the dyno...
Blue line is the drop in map, red line is the custom map done on dyno.
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/09Conniedynoruncustommap7-23-11.jpg)
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Hey, JD, how come you have someone elses bike in yer avatar? ;)
Looking good, starting to look like a Soldiers bike ;D If you had a pair you'd pinstripe the raised portions on the bags pink 8)
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looks great JD!
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Jeremy, does your local shop have a dyno? Have you tought about doing a custom map with your setup since it's a little rare? I gained a couple extra ponies but more important flat lined my A/F with a custom map done on the dyno...
Blue line is the drop in map, red line is the custom map done on dyno.
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/09Conniedynoruncustommap7-23-11.jpg)
I don't have any shops close by that will touch a bike unless it is a Harley. I will be patient and try to get to a dyno in STL or KC.
@SOP:
You know me to well, pink would set if off nicely. I was also thinking about pink tassles and LED's. ;D
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AutoTune and Muzzy are working well. The front end felt very light today, I could feel the extra power. And it sounds soooo good. 8)
Thanks for the PCV maps, SOP and Arata!
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Looks like you've been busy. I like the way it turned out, it looks really good. If you get tired of the Muzzy just let me know. :thumbs:
I don't see the pink bar end tassles in the photos........special order?
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Hey Zg just asking. Is 147 low for doing a full exhaust? does the dual setup not give you the power the 4 into 1 does? When I dyno my bike I am hoping that the bike will have more then that.
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Hey Zg just asking. Is 147 low for doing a full exhaust? does the dual setup not give you the power the 4 into 1 does? When I dyno my bike I am hoping that the bike will have more then that.
Any dyno can throw a number, it is all up to the operator how everything is set up. I bet ZG's bike could put down 150+ on another dyno, it is the before and after dyno sheets that show how much of an improvement was made. IIRC Wanderlust (Aussie) posted a dyno sheet from his dual Muzzy setup that was somewhere around 162 hp. I don't worry about numbers very much, it is a tool and that is it. Just my 2 cents.
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Any dyno can throw a number, it is all up to the operator how everything is set up. I bet ZG's bike could put down 150+ on another dyno, it is the before and after dyno sheets that show how much of an improvement was made. IIRC Wanderlust (Aussie) posted a dyno sheet from his dual Muzzy setup that was somewhere around 162 hp. I don't worry about numbers very much, it is a tool and that is it. Just my 2 cents.
+1 to Jeremy's point, the number that means the most is what you gained on the same dyno in same conditions etc. I did a base line run on this same dyno just prior to going to a full system and got 133 with stock header and Muzzys slip-on, going to a full Muzzys system, PCV, flies out, and K&N gained 14 hp. Gaining 14 is more than a 10% gain and pretty spot on for going to a full with PC etc. Temps, humidity, calibration of the dyno etc all change what the numbers will show, I could probably show 160 on somebody else's dyno but then again that dyno would also probably show stock at 148, which we all know is wrong... The Kawi specs show the stock Connie at 133, and that's what mine did on the base line run prior to going to full system run, so I feel pretty confident in the dyno being done accurately on my Connie.
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I agree about dyno numbers.
I think most are a bit optimistic, to make the customer happy.
It's the difference that counts, not the number.
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Tyler,
Here's my base line run showing the 133 stock prior to going to a full system...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/09Conniedynorun4-1-11.jpg)
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Understandable about the measure. Was just picturing the fuel moto site where they had a increase of horsepower that was like 24HP. With ZG's it was around 16 hp. So thats why I was asking. Just wondering if the dual pipes didnt give the HP increase like the 4into1 did.
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Understandable about the measure. Was just picturing the fuel moto site where they had a increase of horsepower that was like 24HP. With ZG's it was around 16 hp. So thats why I was asking. Just wondering if the dual pipes didnt give the HP increase like the 4into1 did.
IIRC that quote of a 24 hp increase was waaaay up at around 9000 rpm where the stock bike kicks in with the "soft limiter" and I believe the fuel moto tune keeps fueling until 10,000 rpm instead of tapering off at 9,000rpm like the stock tune.
I like my power in the heart of the rpm range (5,000-7,000 rpm) because I will only run to redline occasionally.
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Decided to put everything back together today since the weather is looking pretty good for this next week. I was going to send in my forks to Ohlins but I will probably end up doing that next month when the weather has a better chance of ice. Here are a couple pics of everything put back together.
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/IMAG0350.jpg)
Jeremy, good job really on the rebuilding of your bike. I'm sorry you still have the slower (Neutron Silver colour), but at least the bags should help! ;D
Just a question (and I haven't been through all the posts, so it might have been mentioned already): are those TechSpec pads on the tank? I think the rear side pads are inverted (left<->right). Or you did it intentionally? ???
I've got them myself and I put them just like the showed in their website: http://www.sprocketlist.com/Sport-Touring/2300560/GRIPSTER-Tank-Grips-Kawasaki-TechSpec-.html?imageIndex=1 (http://www.sprocketlist.com/Sport-Touring/2300560/GRIPSTER-Tank-Grips-Kawasaki-TechSpec-.html?imageIndex=1)
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Jeremy, good job really on the rebuilding of your bike. I'm sorry you still have the slower (Neutron Silver colour), but at least the bags should help! ;D
Just a question (and I haven't been through all the posts, so it might have been mentioned already): are those TechSpec pads on the tank? I think the rear side pads are inverted (left<->right). Or you did it intentionally? ???
I've got them myself and I put them just like the showed in their website: http://www.sprocketlist.com/Sport-Touring/2300560/GRIPSTER-Tank-Grips-Kawasaki-TechSpec-.html?imageIndex=1 (http://www.sprocketlist.com/Sport-Touring/2300560/GRIPSTER-Tank-Grips-Kawasaki-TechSpec-.html?imageIndex=1)
Yes they are TechSpec (snake skin).
I figured out that they were on the wrong side after I looked at these pics. They got put in the correct position about 10 minutes after the picture was taken. Good eye. ;D
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Got home yesterday and my new Angels were sitting on the doorstep. I pulled the wheels off last night and I will be dropping the them off at the powdercoater this afternoon. Last thing is the Ohlins rebuild, we just haven't had bad enough weather here in Missouri for me to want to be without my bike for around two weeks.
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Your bike looks good J, just remember the textured surface on the bags will work like Sharks skin and make it faster! C14ss. Silver Shark
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Black bags, black lowers, black front fender, black Tech Spec, black sheepskin on the seat. Just a few more "farkles" and you'll have a fast black bike. ;)
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The sheepskin isn't on there very often (maybe once every other month). You forgot "black wheels". Best of both worlds, the faster neutron silver DNA mixed with the tough texture of bedliner spray.
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I pulled the wheels off last night and I will be dropping the them off at the powdercoater this afternoon.
8) :thumbs:
Can't wait to see how they turn out bro, make sure to post up some pics for us to drool over... :P
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8) :thumbs:
Can't wait to see how they turn out bro, make sure to post up some pics for us to drool over... :P
I will, I dropped them off and hopefully will pick them up on Friday. My final decision was gloss black. I almost went with flat black but wanted the wheels to stand out a little more than they do now since they look about like a blackboard.
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I will, I dropped them off and hopefully will pick them up on Friday. My final decision was gloss black. I almost went with flat black but wanted the wheels to stand out a little more than they do now since they look about like a blackboard.
Good choice on the gloss black, that's what I went with and am very happy with the results! 8)
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I cannot wait to see these. The powdercoat always looks so nice and is simple to clean. Black is a great color since a sharpie will touch it up so well if it gets scratched .
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Jeremy has added black as it is widely known black bikes tend to be the slower color, it's the only wife SWMBO will ever ride with him again ;D To be honest I have considered powder coating the wheels black, tires would last longer :rotflmao:
Hey Jeremy, have you decided if ya want to add the ZX14 TBs?
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Jeremy has added black as it is widely known black bikes tend to be the slower color, it's the only wife SWMBO will ever ride with him again ;D To be honest I have considered powder coating the wheels black, tires would last longer :rotflmao:
Hey Jeremy, have you decided if ya want to add the ZX14 TBs?
Black bikes are slower, it is a good thing that I don't have a black bike. I am happy with the performance now. If someone posted a before and after dyno run that showed a nice bump in performance without any low/mid range losses then I would pick a set of ZX-14 TBs up.
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Jeremy has added black as it is widely known black bikes tend to be the slower color, it's the only wife SWMBO will ever ride with him again ;D To be honest I have considered powder coating the wheels black, tires would last longer :rotflmao:
SoP(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/kjeriwqu3.gif)
;D ;D ;D
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SoP(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/kjeriwqu3.gif)
;D ;D ;D
Nice!! All kidding aside, we bought a performance bike, why would anyone by a black bike? If your'e after economy, get a Prius like Jim ;D ;)
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If your'e after economy, get a Prius like Jim ;D ;)
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Only Sparky can pull that one off... :-X
My "Prius" is my V10 Ford 250 crew cab that get's 7 mpg. :o
It runs on $20's just going around the block, that's what I call going green... ;)
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Got the wheels back from the powdercoater. They look great! I was surprised by the quality that I received for $140. I installed the bearings and bolted up the brake rotors. Hopefully this snow melts soon so I can try out these new Angels.
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Looks Good J...what about doing the inside circles of the rotors too?
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Looks Good J...what about doing the inside circles of the rotors too?
I am happy with them being "brake dust" grey. I will probably be going with Galfers once my warranty expires in a couple years.
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Got the wheels back from the powdercoater. They look great! I was surprised by the quality that I received for $140. I installed the bearings and bolted up the brake rotors. Hopefully this snow melts soon so I can try out these new Angels.
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Very nice, looks great Jeremy!! :P 8) :thumbs:
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Sweeeet!
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%10 loss minimum, maybe more with all the things ya painted black. I hope some Harley doesn't whip ya :o
Yep, they do look nice, a set of EBC rotors will do ya good, new square drive, nice gold colored cariers should match up nicely. These rotors are so head and shoulders better than OEM. So smooth and predictable at any speed, any weather. Great feel.
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The wheels look awesome on the bike and the Angels are very impressive tires. I added some bedliner to the fairings to balance out the black and silverdammit. I'm not sure I like it as much as I thought I would but it does make it look a little tougher.
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Nice!! Getting that street fighter look. That new blacked out area would be a nice place for a well thought out graphic, just not flames, less of course ya like Jeff Gordan ;) I think you'll find the Angels even more inspiring then the PR2s, especially in the wet.
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Sorry Jeremy, I can't say that I like the bedliner on the fairing. The wheels look great though.
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While I LUST over that exhaust and love the Angels I cannot say that the fairing would be my choice but if you are happy that is certainly all that matters. How do the wheels compare as far as keeping them clean? Glad that you have it all coming together.
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Guys, SWMBO required that the power adders be offset with black to help slow things down. Jeremy is simply making his 14 even stealthier 8)
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I'm also not thrilled with the black fairing, but good on ya for being brave enough to experiment.
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Guys, SWMBO required that the power adders be offset with black to help slow things down. Jeremy is simply making his 14 even stealthier 8)
lol 8)
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Keep in mind this is a rebuild. He was trying to make his plastic look better than all the scratches. I think he did great.
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I will be keeping my eyes open for some silverdammit fairings to fix my little "experiment". It doesn't bother me that much since I can't see the fairings while I am riding. ;D
I almost put on my cut down, stock windshield today, it was nearly 70 degrees and I had a beautiful day to ride.
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I like the black fairing. It looks smaller and less bulky than stock.
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i like it jeremy. 8)
silver is faster.
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While I LUST over that exhaust and love the Angels I cannot say that the fairing would be my choice but if you are happy that is certainly all that matters. How do the wheels compare as far as keeping them clean? Glad that you have it all coming together.
The wheels showed some brake dust after a long ride today but a quick wipe cleaned them off. The powdercoat is so smooth that I could probably just use the air hose to blow them off and they would look perfect. I am glad I went with the gloss.
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how much did you spend to have your wheels done? they look great, i want to do this to mine too.
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$130
$50 per wheel for powdercoat and $15 per wheel for sandblasting. Good deal IMO.
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Your inner black is coming out Jeremy!! 8)
Does she feel faster now? ;)
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Your inner black is coming out Jeremy!! 8)
Does she feel faster now? ;)
You're not from down south are ya ZG? I can tell. ::)
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You're not from down south are ya ZG? I can tell. ::)
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Not sure I understand what you mean, but if you mean what I think you mean my brain doesn't think that way bro...
Black, silverdammit, red, blue, new silver, new red... I get along with all of em! :) :grouphug: :thumbs:
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I don't "discriminate" but black has slowed down my bike enough that my C14 is only slightly faster than every other color. Once you go Silverdammit and black.......... you know that everything else is whack. ;D
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I love the Z snap!! 8) ;D
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I guess I'm behind the times, I had no idea what a z-snap was till I just googled it. The Urban dictionary said that it was three snaps, looks like you need 4 though.
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I guess I'm behind the times, I had no idea what a z-snap was till I just googled it. The Urban dictionary said that it was three snaps, looks like you need 4 though.
Hmm, I have never done a Z snap myself. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. I will ask the resident "z snapper gal" and see what she says. It might be a while, she has to get her hair "did" and her nails done too. ;D
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Jeremy, hows the Penske shock? Are you running it at stock length or a few mm's longer?
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Jeremy, hows the Penske shock? Are you running it at stock length or a few mm's longer?
I love it! I am still running it at the settings Traxxion left it at, and it feels great. Very controlled at spirited paces and it soaks up the bumps very smoothly (no more kidney shots if I hit a pothole). It feels a little faster on turn in because the rear is raised about 1/2 inch higher than stock.
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Hmm, I have never done a Z snap myself. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. I will ask the resident "z snapper gal" and see what she says. It might be a while, she has to get her hair "did" and her nails done too. ;D
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Be sure to let me know, I await with baited breath.
Do you have to do the neck thing when you do the z snap?
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Be sure to let me know, I await with baited breath.
Do you have to do the neck thing when you do the z snap?
I am pretty sure that is an implied task when you do a z snap. Followed by an "oh no he di'iint". ;D
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I am pretty sure that is an implied task when you do a z snap. Followed by an "oh no he di'iint". ;D
I guess that my z snaps will have to be substandard since I can't do the neck thing at all.
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I guess that my z snaps will have to be substandard since I can't do the neck thing at all.
I heard that's how Sparky hurt his neck... :-\
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I heard that's how Sparky hurt his neck... :-\
;D