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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: RIGS on February 05, 2012, 08:18:58 AM

Title: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: RIGS on February 05, 2012, 08:18:58 AM
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the help and great information.  I joined this site in shortly after picking up my 08. I will be saying goodbye to my 2010 C-14 and moving on to a different type of bike.

This site proved to be invaluable to me and kept me from getting stranded on my last trip.
K-Rock Saved that day!

Thanks for all the great info and tips!
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: ZG on February 05, 2012, 09:01:31 AM
 :grouphug:
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: 556ALPHA on February 05, 2012, 09:42:58 AM
So what is your next ride gonna be?
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Rhino on February 05, 2012, 11:37:31 AM
Yeah, what's the next ride?
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: RIGS on February 05, 2012, 04:38:50 PM
Fell in love with the Super Tenere.....

Planning a trip to Deadhorse AK this summer, decided the the Super T was the bike to do it on.
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: coastalconnie on February 05, 2012, 04:50:35 PM
Yamaha did a good job on the Super Tenere but just can't get over the front end styling(reminds me of that Marvin Martian cartoon character), gonna wait to see how the Triumph Tiger Explorer stacks up.
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Scaffolder on February 05, 2012, 05:26:38 PM
Enjoy your new ride. I too like that  new Triumph.
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 05, 2012, 10:57:40 PM
Fell in love with the Super Tenere.....

Planning a trip to Deadhorse AK this summer, decided the the Super T was the bike to do it on.
http://www.altrider.com/en/product/category/fmaid/8/cid/2/d/Parts+and+Accessories+for+Yamaha (http://www.altrider.com/en/product/category/fmaid/8/cid/2/d/Parts+and+Accessories+for+Yamaha)

Check these guys out.  I'll vouch for them.  Great group of folks to spend a weekend riding the Hoh!!  Check out their site, lots of rides planned, I'd also suggest checking out http://advcamp.com/alaska-adventure (http://advcamp.com/alaska-adventure) it aint free, but what in life is?  There will be plenty of coaching along the way, should be a great chance to perfect bits and pieces of your riding and spend some time with some really nice folks.  If you're interested, mention me (Chet), they may have a discount available, no promise, but it sure wouldnt hurt to ask ;D
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: martin_14 on February 05, 2012, 11:18:02 PM
slightly :offtopic:

Chet, you had a surgery of some sort recently, if I'm not wrong. How's that going?
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 05, 2012, 11:32:00 PM
slightly :offtopic:

Chet, you had a surgery of some sort recently, if I'm not wrong. How's that going?
Thanks for asking Martin, things aint going as well as I had hoped for, I get another injection Wednesday to try to isolate whats wrong.  I got told I may be unable to return to work at full capacity and work needs a guy at %100.  Big bummer.  I did find it kinda funny but the doc doesn't see why I wouldnt be able to keep on doing the MC instructing, so I do have a backup plan already in the works.
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: olie on July 09, 2012, 12:35:35 PM
Fell in love with the Super Tenere.....

Planning a trip to Deadhorse AK this summer, decided the the Super T was the bike to do it on.

I know the feeling... since I bought the Super T, not only my Connie is sitting in the garage but I also unloaded my beloved Tuono. Although fully different than the 2 bikes, the more I ride it the more I like it! I can't believe it myself... Yesterday I rode 400+ miles through Hill Country including Leakey...
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Fretka on July 10, 2012, 10:42:20 AM
Thanks for asking Martin, things aint going as well as I had hoped for, I get another injection Wednesday to try to isolate whats wrong.  I got told I may be unable to return to work at full capacity and work needs a guy at %100.  Big bummer.  I did find it kinda funny but the doc doesn't see why I wouldnt be able to keep on doing the MC instructing, so I do have a backup plan already in the works.

Looks like you are going down the very same trail I did some 4 years ago, Chet.

PM me, I'd love to compare experiences if you feel like it.............Bruce
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: TJ on July 10, 2012, 10:57:40 AM
Seen one of those Yamaha's at the dealer. Nice ride, little to heavy for a dual sport IMO. But seemed to be built really well.
What is surprising is I never seen one on the road in Alaska.
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Son of Pappy on July 10, 2012, 11:09:29 AM
Looks like you are going down the very same trail I did some 4 years ago, Chet.

PM me, I'd love to compare experiences if you feel like it.............Bruce
PM sent, and FWIW, I think Karma is smiling at me ;D
Title: Re: Thanks to Everyone!
Post by: Fretka on July 10, 2012, 04:51:41 PM
PM sent, and FWIW, I think Karma is smiling at me ;D

That's certainly some good news....I think MY karma ran over my dogma................ :'(