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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: charliespain on December 08, 2011, 12:26:10 PM

Title: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: charliespain on December 08, 2011, 12:26:10 PM
Hey guys
Some of you must put this accessory to the connie.
I have only seen the boys in Germany
I attached a picture.
These hoops chrome or stainless steel for gauges

 :)
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: ljcorby on December 08, 2011, 12:35:04 PM
Where does one get those?
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: charliespain on December 08, 2011, 12:48:46 PM
That is my question?
In Germany, a C14 owner designed them.
Ask my friends in the United States if Connie had seen in some C14
Would have to measure the diameter of the clocks and locate

I hope more answers or solutions
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: wally_games on December 08, 2011, 01:08:22 PM
Some years back I test drove a Triumph Trophy that had chrome bezels on the gauges. It seemed that no matter which direction in was driving, I got a terrible sun reflection that nearly blinded me. At the time I felt that it was a big enough contributing factor that I ended up not buying the bike.
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: 556ALPHA on December 08, 2011, 01:25:17 PM
This is gonna get good.   They may be the same size as the Harley Rings.
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 08, 2011, 02:24:43 PM
Can you get them in black?
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: Conrad on December 08, 2011, 03:45:58 PM
Can you get them in black?

 :rotflmao:

How about clear?
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: jamiemac on December 08, 2011, 03:48:17 PM
Can You attach tassels to them?
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: texrider on December 08, 2011, 09:27:08 PM
Maybe with the silver concho feature...
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: charliespain on December 09, 2011, 04:08:38 AM
You can find them at a store in the United States?
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 09, 2011, 04:10:57 AM
I've never seen them for sale here specifically for the C14.
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: charliespain on December 09, 2011, 04:37:24 AM
Hello VirginiaJim
Maybe not specifically for the C14 sold in any shop, but ...... there are many people with imagination and means to achieve them.
But you step its construction schemes that have happened from Germany if any C14 owner is encouraged to make them.

regards
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 09, 2011, 04:57:17 AM
I'm going to take a giant leap of faith here but I would think the majority of owners of the C14 here are somewhat adverse to chrome on this bike.  As one of our members said, glare could be an issue with the rings and then you have to keep them clean....not for me at all.  But what the hey, someone might want to 'make' them, but I just don't see any payback or people lining up to buy them.  One might find these rings designed for another bike that would fit ours, though.  Just sayin it wouldn't be one of the most popular farkles we've seen.
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: COGnosticat0r on December 09, 2011, 06:07:52 AM
I got a "touch" of red on my neck  ;) and if they were reasonably prices, I would put them on my C14.  I think it looks good, makes the instruments stand out. From the picture they don't look chrome but a stainless steel finish.

Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: ljcorby on December 09, 2011, 06:14:06 AM
So who's going to attempt to make them?  I don't have the talent for that.   ;D
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: Maille Man on December 09, 2011, 06:28:39 AM
Damn, the rim of my coffee cup is 4mm too small...

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii78/cdharlach/Mail/2011-12-09_07-55-18_459.jpg)
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: wally_games on December 09, 2011, 07:53:54 AM
Now, if they were in black chrome... ...
 ;)

Or, maybe in a color match to the handlebars. Just something that is anti-glare.
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: ZedHed on December 09, 2011, 09:22:38 AM
I bet you can get them from the same guy who makes the ape-hangers for the C14....... ;)
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: 556ALPHA on December 09, 2011, 12:54:05 PM
I actually like the look in stainless, if the price were right I would try a set.  I just had the idea ape hangers and tassels would be coming soon.
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: RedBombardier on December 09, 2011, 02:42:31 PM
Can You attach tassels to them?

Yeah, tassels.  That would be great!  :rotflmao:
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: ninjawarrior1400 on December 19, 2011, 09:44:07 AM
Does anyone have web site to find and order these rings?  I tried to find it using the byline on the picture, but to no avail.....if they make them to match the handlebars that would be great.

Ninja
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: ljcorby on December 19, 2011, 10:41:33 AM
I would be interested in this as well.

Does anyone have web site to find and order these rings?  I tried to find it using the byline on the picture, but to no avail.....if they make them to match the handlebars that would be great.

Ninja
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: texrider on December 19, 2011, 01:08:47 PM
The 2012 Ninja 14 supposedly has such trim rings...
Title: Re: chrome rings for the speedometer and tachometer
Post by: ninjawarrior1400 on December 21, 2011, 05:47:26 PM
The rings are on the 2010 ZX-14 pic included...so maybe we can order them from Kawasaki and get a better price than from the Germans.

Ninja