Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: twozsforme on May 23, 2011, 07:18:52 PM
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Has anybody ever installed a hidden battery cutoff switch on their connie? I am moving overseas to japan and I wanted a little antitheft protection for my bike.
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Has anybody ever installed a hidden battery cutoff switch on their connie? I am moving overseas to japan and I wanted a little antitheft protection for my bike.
You can always remove the battery, fit an alarm or add a GPS tracking device.
Just some ideas.
Jon.
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If you have the KiPASS with you and not on the bike you shouldn't have a problem, Heck sometimes they won't start even with the KiPASS (Sorry, I couldn't resist)
You can get a lock that attaches to the front caliper, just remember to remove it before you ride off.
:deadhorse:
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I don't know if it would be needed, but a switch interrupting current to the fuel pump shouldn't be too difficult. Lifting the fuel tank will uncover wiring to the fuel pump located in the bottom of the tank.
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Will this stop them from loading your bike in a truck? :D
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No one will be starting the bike without the fob and riding it off anyways. How will a mains cutoff help?
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Will this stop them from loading your bike in a truck? :D
Nope theres not much I can do about that. :-\ I was planning on getting an alarm as well as a disc lock. The thing I worry about is the scanners that can enable key fob ignitions. Its common in car theft and has been a real problem as of late. I was in Japan about six years ago and while I was over there motorcycle theft was a big problem. My reasoning was if there is no power to the ignition you cant scan it and start it. Just a thought. Thanks for the replies.
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It's easier to park next to the ZX6 or Harley. They will probably always take them first! :D
Nope theres not much I can do about that. :-\ I was planning on getting an alarm as well as a disc lock. The thing I worry about is the scanners that can enable key fob ignitions. Its common in car theft and has been a real problem as of late. I was in Japan about six years ago and while I was over there motorcycle theft was a big problem. My reasoning was if there is no power to the ignition you cant scan it and start it. Just a thought. Thanks for the replies.
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The biggest deterrent would be locking your bike to a tree or lamp post with a cable lock or chain.
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I don't think Connies are high on the hit list.
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I don't think Connies are high on the hit list.
I hope not. Big bikes are not as common over there as they are in the states. For that reason big bikes are targeted. From what I was told when I was there was that if your bike was stolen it was out of the country within 24 hours.
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The biggest deterrent would be locking your bike to a tree or lamp post with a cable lock or chain.
Yeah that worked good for the guy in the NYC video. They cut the cable or chain and loaded it in a van in seconds! If it's in sight and they want it, it's gone.
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I would'nt mind something similiar to my kz1300 it has a separate keyed switch to turn all power off and on. Also does'nt have a clock and stuff though
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Will this stop them from loading your bike in a truck? :D
If it has the stock exhaust it will take 10 men to lift it... :o
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If it has the stock exhaust it will take 10 men to lift it... :o
I wonder how much that header weighs compared to an Area-P?
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I would'nt mind something similiar to my kz1300 it has a separate keyed switch to turn all power off and on. Also does'nt have a clock and stuff though
OH MY G_D that second ignition switch is a royal pain. Along with:
- the camchain tensioner that's prone to failure (piston, meet valve)
- the resistor in the ignition coil circuit that makes the resistance for the coils right but kills the spark
- the ridiculous fuel cutoff solenoid
- the marginal oil supply (rectified on later models)
- the airbox lid that broke on almost every KZ1300 ever made
- the 145-watt alternator. No, that is not a misprint; barely 12 amps! (bumped up to an anemic 240 watts on later models)
- the ignition system that changed every year but one, with NO parts interchanging
- the horrible 2-barrel carbs
The fixes:
- tensioner from a ZX11
- Accel coils (or Nology, or the coil pack from a 6-cylinder GM)
- trashcan; vacuum petcock from some other bike
- oil pan from a mid-80 or up KZ1300 (with the pickup)
- fabricate
- the alternator off a mid-80 or later KZ1300
- spare parts from Flea-Bay
- deal with it
I'm sure there are more I'm forgetting...a very difficult bike to love.
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True but it is all easily offset by that magnificent engine.... when it runs and / or when it runs right.
A KZ1300 is what you get when the motorcycle gods command: build me a motorcycle and don't spare the iron. No key is though that you have to use the iron in useful areas, not just to 'weight up' the bike like the lead a jockey carries.
And seeing as we've drifted this far offtopic, have you seen the KZ that that English guy converted into a V-12? Fantastic machine with two KZ 1300 cylinder blocks and heads attached to another engine's crankcase. He had to lengthen the bike 4" if I remember correctly to fit the new engine in place. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/v12_custom_kawasaki_2300cc/index.html (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/v12_custom_kawasaki_2300cc/index.html)
Brian
OH MY G_D that second ignition switch is a royal pain. Along with:
<snipped minor list of problems that prevent bike from running and / or destroy engine>
I'm sure there are more I'm forgetting...a very difficult bike to love.