50K miles

[stevewfl]

Along with cruise control and self-canceling turn signals, let's ask Big K for hydraulic lifters on the 2016 Connie ( it's probably too late for 2015 already). A new design cam chain would be nice too.

as long as they don't take the rattling, crunching and grinding noises with the redesign.  A C14 may sound as solid as a HONDA is they did 

[connie14boy]

as long as they don't take the rattling, crunching and grinding noises with the redesign.  A C14 may sound as solid as a HONDA is they did 

It's my only gripe and a source for constant derisive comments from my riding cronies. Mostly "why don't you get that fixed with your 3 year warranty?" I tell them it's a normal noise and nothing needs fixing and then I get that look of "oh, is that right?" I guess I will have to ride alone with my shame..

[VirginiaJim]

While hydraulic lifters would be nice, I would think that a larger displacement engine would be needed to keep the status quo on HP.   Are there any sport tourers out there with hydraulic lifters?  I know that I make a point to buy vehicles that have timing chains over belts.

[Conrad]

It's my only gripe and a source for constant derisive comments from my riding cronies. Mostly "why don't you get that fixed with your 3 year warranty?" I tell them it's a normal noise and nothing needs fixing and then I get that look of "oh, is that right?" I guess I will have to ride alone with my shame..

Supposedly if you start the bike on the center stand you don't get the noise. Parking the bike on the CS out in the 'world' is not recommended though. YMMV

[VirginiaJim]

The tensioner noise occurs on my bike on the side and center stands.  This noise or lack thereof can be different from bike to bike on start up.  C is correct on using the center stand in the wild on asphalt.  The stand will sink in to the asphalt on hot days and may cause the bike to fall over.  Using the CS on concrete is fine.

[Rhino]

Supposedly if you start the bike on the center stand you don't get the noise. Parking the bike on the CS out in the 'world' is not recommended though. YMMV

I get the noise no matter what for a good 5-10 seconds after start up.

Back on topic: I remember the days when 100,000 miles on a car was considered a very high mileage car and 50,000 miles on a bike means it had probably been overhauled at least once. Now I have 46K on my 2010 and with nothing but oil changes, tires and 1 valve check (they were well in range and I didn't change a thing).

[clogan]

Well, like I say, Max is probably right.

 But, as for me, I'm still not particularly impressed by any Japanese bike that makes it all the way to 50,000 miles with no trouble. 250k, maybe, but not a measly little old 50,000. I just have higher expectations.

Now, if we were talking Harley, on the other hand...
 

[Rhino]

as long as they don't take the rattling, crunching and grinding noises with the redesign.  A C14 may sound as solid as a HONDA is they did 

+1 I love my C14 but it is one of the worst sounding bikes on the planet.

[kzz1king]

This is a timely topic as I am looking at 08, 53,000 mile machine. A ton of  farkles and has been well maintained according to owner. $6000. Not sure if I want that high of miles though
Wayne

[gPink]

Another 1500 would find you one with half the mileage. Maybe less farkles though.

[stevewfl]

they make a manual tensioner for the Zx14 thats silent. I never put one on mine, I didn't want it to sound as good as a Honda.

That reminds me, I sure miss my friend Sherry i used to ride that ZX14 bike with.

[gPink]

Steve, I miss her too.