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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: B.D.F. on May 17, 2011, 04:00:40 PM

Title: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: B.D.F. on May 17, 2011, 04:00:40 PM
I mean, someone had to post it and I wanted to be first.

 ;D

Brian

Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: mikeboileau on May 17, 2011, 04:01:33 PM
Here's your sign.......
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 17, 2011, 04:03:54 PM
Why, Brian, why????
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: ZG on May 17, 2011, 04:15:13 PM
How about one made of wood... eh Jim...  ;)
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: B.D.F. on May 17, 2011, 04:27:19 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D  So much information was lost in the crash.....

Ah yes, I think Jim's choice in fine tire- wood might be Amboyna Burl from Southeast Asia..... but that is just a guess.

Amboyna Burl from Southeast Asia also makes a fine fob- storing wood as well. In fact, that is what Kirby uses to hold his nuts too.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f82/BDF08012008/FobnBowl.jpg)

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f82/BDF08012008/Kirbysnutsnwood.jpg)

Brian



How about one made of wood... eh Jim...  ;)
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: Son of Pappy on May 17, 2011, 04:30:08 PM
He is getting ready for a CC in a coupla weeks.  Me thinks the stress of western routes has him worried about finding tires so he wants a set that will do 30000 miles ;)  I mean, he was concerned if stations stayed open after 5pm :o
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: ZG on May 17, 2011, 04:32:20 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D  So much information was lost in the crash.....

Ah yes, I think Jim's choice in fine tire- wood might be Amboyna Burl from Southeast Asia..... but that is just a guess.

Amboyna Burl from Southeast Asia also makes a fine fob- storing wood as well. In fact, that is what Kirby uses to hold his nuts too.

Brian


 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
I love this place, just like old times again!!  :grouphug:
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: B.D.F. on May 17, 2011, 04:34:26 PM
Just a quick question there Jim, what is it about burls you find attractive?

This is a photo I found of a couple of burls in the crotch of a tree. I don't know what to think about the whole thing now....

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f82/BDF08012008/401px-Quoddy_burl.jpg)

:roflmao: <I still can't get that icon to work and I could really use it now>

Brian


How about one made of wood... eh Jim...  ;)
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: redbraid on May 17, 2011, 05:09:53 PM
Was wondering when this would come up again.
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: Tactical_Mik on May 17, 2011, 05:21:30 PM
10 ply should suffice nicely....You know with the weight of the bike and all.
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on May 17, 2011, 05:30:13 PM
http://youtu.be/UTdDN_MRe64 (http://youtu.be/UTdDN_MRe64)
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 17, 2011, 06:02:38 PM
Just a quick question there Jim, what is it about burls you find attractive?

:roflmao: <I still can't get that icon to work and I could really use it now>

Brian

Actually, the finished product.  The raw product, not so much.
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: Rockstar on May 17, 2011, 06:45:39 PM
I think these are Goodyears  ;D
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: stevewfl on May 17, 2011, 09:39:35 PM
this thread delivers (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: jamiemac on May 17, 2011, 10:54:43 PM
Only if You have all small parts & wheels chromed, and run vegetable oil in the crankcase.
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: manowarwi on May 18, 2011, 06:17:05 AM
I read this post, then on Craigslist I read this ad:
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/mcy/2387358725.html (http://greenbay.craigslist.org/mcy/2387358725.html)

It must be fate!  Now to figure out how to attach the shaft drive....
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: stevewfl on May 18, 2011, 07:27:16 AM
I mean, someone had to post it and I wanted to be first.

 ;D

Brian

have you been using a car tire and not telling us? if so, brand model and pics please  ;D
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: MOTOR659 on May 20, 2011, 02:08:05 AM
I mean, someone had to post it and I wanted to be first.

 ;D

Brian
Don't do it Brian!!! Resist the dark side!!!

Motor
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: Assassin 11B3P on May 20, 2011, 08:20:45 AM
do it.
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: mikeboileau on May 23, 2011, 02:18:02 PM
This thread is still going?

 ;D
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: B.D.F. on May 23, 2011, 05:30:15 PM
Nope, not interested in using a car tire, just wanted to be the first to bring up the topic and thread here on the 'new' forum. Stirring the pot but it didn't seem to generate much interest. No problem though, we still have KiPass.... in fact, I am going to post about that right now!

Brian


Don't do it Brian!!! Resist the dark side!!!

Motor
Title: Re: Can a car tire be used on a C-14?
Post by: GeeBeav on May 23, 2011, 08:39:58 PM
I read this post, then on Craigslist I read this ad:
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/mcy/2387358725.html (http://greenbay.craigslist.org/mcy/2387358725.html)

"Car tire rim for drag racing, could be used for street."   ;D