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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG on February 07, 2012, 08:17:21 PM

Title: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 07, 2012, 08:17:21 PM
I was a day late on the red one  :'(

Thanks for the post,

Welcome to the forum Tom! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sakdjiu.gif)
 
 
For everybody else out there, please help my brutha out here with his search... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif)
 
He's a good dude and close buddy of mine for about 25+ years. Just don't ask him to tell any old stories about me...  :-X ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: wally_games on February 07, 2012, 10:31:32 PM
Welcome, Tom. You won't go wrong with getting a Connie. Just don't let anyone fool you into thinking you should get anything other than BLACK!!

I've seen some nice deals down here on used ones, but I'm in Texas. A bit out of the way for you.

Hope to hear from you a lot once you get yours (and while you search for one). Let us all know what you find.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 07, 2012, 10:35:05 PM
I'll keep my peeps open, I just hope he isn't brainwashed on the slow black color ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 07, 2012, 10:57:06 PM
Just don't let anyone fool you into thinking you should get anything other than BLACK!!

I just hope he isn't brainwashed on the slow black color ;D

 :yikes:
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/Bitchslap6.gif)
 
 
Don't listen to SoP Tom, black is the fastest!  ;D ;D ;D
 
WG has it right!!  :thumbs: 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 07, 2012, 11:58:09 PM
What kinda bullets do vampire slayers use? ;D  Ya have Quick Silver, but I've never seen a movie made about quick black, of fast black, although there was a horse movie named the Black Stallion :-*  Do light reflectors come in black?  Nope, dey be silver, only way ya can catch the rays of light and turn em around :o
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 08, 2012, 04:11:37 AM
Tom, welcome to the nut house and hopefully you'll settle for the fastest color....Quick Silver and not Black.  Also, word of advice here, stay away from that Jay fellow.  He's just too happy for some reason.  Bring a sense of humor with you and you'll do well here.

Jim
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: gPink on February 08, 2012, 04:17:33 AM
And don't try to keep up with zg's post count.He'll turn you into a working girl. ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Conrad on February 08, 2012, 04:24:15 AM
What kinda bullets do vampire slayers use? ;D  Ya have Quick Silver, but I've never seen a movie made about quick black, of fast black, although there was a horse movie named the Black Stallion :-*  Do light reflectors come in black?  Nope, dey be silver, only way ya can catch the rays of light and turn em around :o

Welome Tom!

There's also Black Beauty Chet. But like you say, and we all know, Silver is the fastest. Don't listen to J Tom, you want a Silver Dammit!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 08, 2012, 05:32:54 AM
Welcome Tom!  Good luck in your search for the best (for the money) sport touring bike.  I bet if you are patient, you will find a smokin' deal on a bike.  Good luck and don't let Jay tell you that you need to buy a black bike to fit in with the "cool kids". 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: rcannon409 on February 08, 2012, 06:03:27 AM
Welcome Tom. Its good to have you here.  I do know of  a few brand new ones  here in Utah. Its from a decent dealer as well..

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=19084023&cat=&lpid=&search=concours%2014 (http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=19084023&cat=&lpid=&search=concours%2014)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: timbo on February 08, 2012, 06:17:40 AM
Welcome Tom, good luck on your search. I'm in ILL and will keep an eye out for ya!! But you definitely have to go silver  ;D. It is the fastest!!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Pokey on February 08, 2012, 09:27:16 AM
Welcome Tom, great folks here "well most of us". :stirpot:  Yes the silver is by far the superior color, and also appears to be cleaner when dirty "ask VirginiaJim". This forum is much more relaxed than the other, and we tend to have fun while trying to help a fellow rider.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: roadie on February 08, 2012, 09:45:29 AM
Welcome Tom, great folks here "well most of us". :stirpot:  Yes the silver is by far the superior color, and also appears to be cleaner when dirty "ask VirginiaJim". This forum is much more relaxed than the other, and we tend to have fun while trying to help a fellow rider.

Tom welcome aboard...fast black def the way to go!  there are about 4 silvers for (08's I believe), here at my local VA dealer...too far for you though.

Oh and yo, Son of pappy:  SR-71 baby!!  BLACK, SLEEK, and oh yeah.....FAASST.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: 556ALPHA on February 08, 2012, 10:05:43 AM
Welcome aboard Tom, this is a very good forum unlike a few others out there.  I loved my FJR but those guys are brutal.   A lot of help and good info here.  That 09 was a steal, and the best color too!  Good luck with your quest. 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 08, 2012, 11:29:26 AM
Well as you can see Tom, there's lot's of good folks on here, welcome! Keep us posted on your search, if you have any questions at all please post em up, the group here can answer or provide feedback on anything.
 
Oh, and as Jim said, bring your sense of humor and you'll like this place even more!!  :)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Conrad on February 08, 2012, 12:10:14 PM
Yep, if you don't have a sense of humor, you might want to go to that other site...
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: MrPepsi on February 08, 2012, 12:32:01 PM
You can have mine for $17,500 ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Conrad on February 08, 2012, 12:33:58 PM
You can have mine for $17,500 ;D

Is that with or without the stripped bolts?    :P
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: 556ALPHA on February 08, 2012, 12:56:26 PM
now that was funny..lol
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 08, 2012, 01:10:53 PM
Is that with or without the stripped bolts?    :P

 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
 
Nicely played C!  :hail:
 
You tee'd yourself up for that one MP!  :-[
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 08, 2012, 01:12:35 PM
Yep, if you don't have a sense of humor, you might want to go to that other site...

 ;D   :stirpot:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: MrPepsi on February 08, 2012, 01:54:34 PM

 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
 
Nicely played C!  :hail:
 
You tee'd yourself up for that one MP!  :-[

I intend to strip all my bolts, its my newest farkle!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Gumby on February 08, 2012, 02:24:21 PM
You can have mine for $17,500 ;D

$17, 500.... OUCH

Thanks for all for all of the hello's. Y'all sound like a great bunch of guys.

I think I am going to go take a look at this one. What do you think of the price?

http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N (http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N)

REALLY? Color makes ya go faster? Hmmmmmmmmm.........................
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 08, 2012, 04:08:16 PM
I intend to strip all my bolts, its my newest farkle!

They aren't "stripped" they are called "tamper resistant".  It is just to bad that even you can't "tamper" with them.   ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: MrPepsi on February 08, 2012, 04:11:06 PM
Sadly, I got my new bolts in to replace these tamper resistant ones, and I can't get the tamper resistant one out.  :banghead:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 08, 2012, 04:24:21 PM
$17, 500.... OUCH

Thanks for all for all of the hello's. Y'all sound like a great bunch of guys.

I think I am going to go take a look at this one. What do you think of the price?

http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N (http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N)

REALLY? Color makes ya go faster? Hmmmmmmmmm.........................
I wouldnt sneeze at that price, I think ya could do better used, but that is always a gamble.  I liked the comfort of buying new so I payed the price, I did all of my buisness via email, worked the price to an acceptable amount, called them about ten minutes after my daughter enlisted in the Army, I asked if I could pick it up that afternoon, they asked, you mean today?  Yep, I'll be there at 3, check in hand ;D  I am so glad the other dealer didnt want to negotiate on an FJR, he lost more than a sale, he lost my buisness for life, I had only bought 2 bikes from him in the last 2 years.  I wonder how much he has lost in sales since then?  Brothers Powersports in Bremerton, WA BTW.  I suggest avaoiding them, go down the road to Cliffs Cycle, the service manager even rides a 14 ;D
On the color thing, if you get a black one at least ya won't be pulling over to wait on ZG ;D ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 08, 2012, 05:00:33 PM

I think I am going to go take a look at this one. What do you think of the price?

http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N (http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N)


Make sure to ask them how much the "OTD" (out the door) price is... Sometimes dealers tack on quite a bit to the price they have listed at time of the actual signing...  ???
 
 
On the color thing, if you get a black one at least ya won't be pulling over to wait on ZG ;D ;D

 ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Gumby on February 08, 2012, 05:24:43 PM
Costco has a deal with Kawasaki, I'm going to see what that is all about too.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: C1xRider on February 08, 2012, 05:35:07 PM
$17, 500.... OUCH

Thanks for all for all of the hello's. Y'all sound like a great bunch of guys.

I think I am going to go take a look at this one. What do you think of the price?

http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N (http://www.poweryamaha.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=55665&p=1&f=&make=Kawasaki&vtype=&cat=A&s=Year&d=D&i=&l=&t=N)

REALLY? Color makes ya go faster? Hmmmmmmmmm.........................

Welcome!  Color only affects the perception of speed.  Now the Candy Neptune Blue is a Babe Bug magnet.  However, the color was just too enticing, so they could only offer it for one year.   8)

Are you only looking for new, or is used an option?  If you're not concerned about used, then deals will start popping up over the next few months.  If you specifically want new, then that's not a bad price.  I would think with a little haggling, you may get them to lower it a bit.  Also, in the past Kawi has been known to offer discount sales incentives to dealers for left over bikes from prior model years.  Weigh that against how badly you want it, and how concerned you get over someone else swooping in and snagging it out from under you.

 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Gumby on February 08, 2012, 06:59:29 PM
someone else swooping in and snagging it out from under you.

That's how this thread got started  :o
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 08, 2012, 08:21:45 PM
That's how this thread got started  :o

It will give you motivation to pull that trigger ASAP when the right one comes along...  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: gPink on February 09, 2012, 05:44:06 AM
From the other site:
http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,32008.0/topicseen.html (http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,32008.0/topicseen.html)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Gumby on February 09, 2012, 02:12:36 PM
The Costco deal is $344 under MSRP with a $250 Costco card.

Seriously?  :nuts: :loco:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 09, 2012, 02:21:12 PM
The Costco deal is $344 under MSRP with a $250 Costco card.

Seriously?  :nuts: :loco:

I have a Costco card if you need it bro...  :-\
 
Sounds like the savings maybe isn't there though huh, unless you by 100 of them!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Gumby on February 09, 2012, 03:41:52 PM
I have a Costco card if you need it bro...  :-\

I have a Costco card homer. That's how I got the info. They give you a card with $250 to spend there. DOH!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 09, 2012, 03:48:13 PM
I have a Costco card homer. That's how I got the info. They give you a card with $250 to spend there. DOH!

Doh!!  :banghead: 
 
That makes alot more sense... my bad. (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_smackbottom.gif)
 
Well, then I think you should do it, and give me the $250 gift card for chew and beer...  ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 11, 2012, 04:56:05 PM
Well, no more help needed, Tom just came by my house on his brand new 11, and in the fastest color too!  8)
 
Congrats bro!  :chugbeer:
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00812-20120211-1403.jpg)
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00811-20120211-1402.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: gPink on February 11, 2012, 04:59:12 PM
Tom, you gotta do something about that exhaust.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: kawacop1642 on February 11, 2012, 05:03:50 PM
I'm too late, but for anyone else that might be looking;

http://killeen.craigslist.org/mcd/2829138027.html (http://killeen.craigslist.org/mcd/2829138027.html)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 11, 2012, 05:10:47 PM
FYI, here's the one he bought, brand new leftover 11...
 
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcd/2838276918.html (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcd/2838276918.html)
 
 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Conrad on February 12, 2012, 06:43:34 AM
Sweetness!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 12, 2012, 08:37:16 AM
COngrats Tom ;D ;D

If you and ZG are planning on making the COG rally ya better leave next weekend, wouldn't want y'all to be late ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Conrad on February 12, 2012, 08:54:33 AM
COngrats Tom ;D ;D

If you and ZG are planning on making the COG rally ya better leave next weekend, wouldn't want y'all to be late ;)

 :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 12, 2012, 09:40:43 AM
If you and ZG are planning on making the COG rally ya better leave next weekend, wouldn't want y'all to be late ;)

 :o  Oh no you didn't SoP!
 
 :battle:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 12, 2012, 10:00:17 AM
 ;D

I do like the comparison, both bikes are nice looking, the 09 is slimmer looking and the 11 has a hungry look.  I can tell we are gonna have to hookup and do some rides to put this color thing to rest ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 12, 2012, 10:16:48 AM
;D

I do like the comparison, both bikes are nice looking, the 09 is slimmer looking and the 11 has a hungry look.  I can tell we are gonna have to hookup and do some rides to put this color thing to rest ;)

The silverdammit owners will be waiting at the next turn.  That is just the price we pay for having the fastest bikes.   ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 12, 2012, 10:21:43 AM
The silverdammit owners will be waiting at the next turn.  That is just the price we pay for having the fastest bikes.   ;D
Yep, I'll have their coffee waiting, black, of course :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: W14 on February 12, 2012, 10:38:09 AM
Don't care which color is the fastest, the ladies like my red 2009
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 12, 2012, 11:04:09 AM
Don't care which color is the fastest, the ladies like my red 2009

Only because it matches their lipstick and nails.


Don't have a bike that matches lipstick and nails, buy a bike that hides dirt and dust.   :stirpot:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 12, 2012, 11:34:47 AM
Only because it matches their lipstick and nails.

But what if she's goth?  :o :-\
 
 
;D

I do like the comparison, both bikes are nice looking, the 09 is slimmer looking and the 11 has a hungry look.  I can tell we are gonna have to hookup and do some rides to put this color thing to rest ;)

Indeed bro, we live too close to not hookup for some rides this year!  :chugbeer:
 
 
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 12, 2012, 12:05:23 PM

But what if she's goth?  :o :-\
 

Well Jay, then you will be perfectly set up for the goth chicks.   ;D

"Don't have a grandson with a dog collar."
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 12, 2012, 01:09:11 PM
"Don't have a grandson with a dog collar."

 :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 12, 2012, 02:05:59 PM
Well Jay, then you will be perfectly set up for the goth chicks.   ;D

"Don't have a grandson with a dog collar."

OMG!!  Another reason why Silverdammit is da way to go!!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 13, 2012, 04:08:03 AM
Tom, you gotta do something about that exhaust.

What's wrong with the exhaust?
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: gPink on February 13, 2012, 04:09:53 AM
 ???... ;)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 13, 2012, 04:10:40 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Conrad on February 13, 2012, 04:44:58 AM
What's wrong with the exhaust?

Oh nothing Jim, not a thing. It looks great, like yours.    :o
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 13, 2012, 05:52:15 AM
Oh nothing Jim, not a thing. It looks great, like yours.    :o

Shhh, don't tick off the guy with the sword!
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 13, 2012, 07:03:59 AM
That would be good advice, Jeremy.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: gPink on February 13, 2012, 07:31:57 AM
Hip and thigh, Jim. Hip and thigh.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 13, 2012, 09:28:17 AM
What's wrong with the exhaust?

It's as ugly and the same size as a Prius...  :stirpot:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: MrPepsi on February 13, 2012, 09:47:45 AM

It's as ugly and the same size as a Prius...  :stirpot:

Luckily for the Prius, they weigh less.
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 13, 2012, 10:34:12 AM
What's wrong with the exhaust?
It's been known to create an uneven pull to the right, causing severe neck pain :o
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 13, 2012, 10:46:41 AM
It's been known to create an uneven pull to the right, causing severe neck pain :o

 :rotflmao: :deadhorse:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 13, 2012, 12:25:41 PM
 >:(
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on February 13, 2012, 12:35:07 PM
>:(

You know how the saying goes.

If the neck brace fits.................. wear it.


 ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: ZG on February 13, 2012, 02:05:26 PM
>:(

 :grouphug:
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 13, 2012, 07:14:04 PM
>:(
;)  At least it's a quiet pain ;D  I reckon ya could fill the left bag with some fine E&J brandy to help soothe things out ;D
Title: Re: Done found one, was: WTB C14 in PNW
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 14, 2012, 04:31:52 AM
Not a bad idea...sitting outside under the stars sipping brandy or whatever.