C14 advice pls

[W14]

Sounds like a buyer's market for the C-14, putting you in a position to haggle more with the C-14 than with the ST1300 or the BMW. At the same time, make sure you want the C-14, as you will use you shirt if try to sell/trade it shortly after you buy.

[OregonJim]

Well, I went and pulled the trigger. Just signed the paperwork for a 2012 C14 (in black). Bike is still in the crate, so I must wait a few days to pick it up. A 20-mile test ride on a demo bike proved to me that 1) the vibration is no problem, 2) the engine is PLENTY strong, and 3) I will surely need a taller windshield (6-foot-3). Can't wait to pick up the bike on Tuesday. Thanks to everyone on this forum for your support and advice. You folks helped cement my decision to go with  a Connie. Now, bring on the accessories!!

[ZG]

Congrats Jim, nice choice on color! 

[maxtog]

Well, I went and pulled the trigger. Just signed the paperwork for a 2012 C14 (in black). Bike is still in the crate, so I must wait a few days to pick it up.

Congrats!!

A 20-mile test ride on a demo bike proved to me that 1) the vibration is no problem

Did you think there would be vibration?  It is a high-end, modern, smooth, fuel injected, counter-balanced, inline 4.  It ain't no low-tech V twin!

2) the engine is PLENTY strong,

It is a 1400 with 10,500 redline and 135+hp to the ground 

and 3) I will surely need a taller windshield (6-foot-3). 

Standing height doesn't completely relate to sitting height.  I am 5'7", but I estimate my sitting height to be that of an average 5'10" person, and the stock windshield is too low for me, also.  It might have been OK had I not used necessary handlebar risers.  Some day I might replace the windshield... I figure I will wait for it to get all scratched up first    One thing is for sure, it is a hell of a lot more protection than my previous bike (ZRX).  Like day and night.

[VirginiaJim]

Well, I went and pulled the trigger. Just signed the paperwork for a 2012 C14 (in black).

Congratulations!

[Gumby]

Welcome to the DARK side.

[Son of Pappy]

Welcome to the DARK side.

You running CAR TIRES?  Oh they're OK on black bikes, speed and cornering abilities are less of an issue

Congrats on the Bike OJ, at least ya got the brand and model correct

[RideBellChain]

Hope you enjoy the other forum as much as I enjoy this one.

I enjoy both forums, too...and I'm a new Concours 14 rider...is there issues/politics between forums?  I figure we should all be able to play nice...we all have great taste in bikes, and I pretty much like everyone that rides! 
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I have a 30" inseam, and wear 32" pants so they cover my ankles while I'm riding.  I can uncomfortably flatfoot the bike (I weigh 215). My other bike is a Royal Star Venture (full-dresser) and it weighs 850lbs dry, so with a full tank and 400 lbs of human cargo, it's heavy.  Light once it's rolling, though.  My Connie feels like a lightweight bicycle in comparison, and I love it. I too find it very hard to get back on the cruiser since I've bought my Concours.  And I can't stop daydreaming about riding it.

I went to a dealership and sat on an ST for 20 minutes, then on the Connie for a while, too. (My wife was quite irritated after a while, but comfort is important.)  The ST and the BMW R1200RT seem to have about the same size and mass, both comfortable, but both were more like cruisers in disguise...I knew I loved the looks of the Concours more, and after sitting on all the choices, reading the raving good reviews, I took home a black 2012 model and never looked back.  Probably added $1000 in farkles, but still the $$$ were way less than he BMW or Honda.

You will not be disappointed with the Concours.

[gPink]

I enjoy both forums, too...and I'm a new Concours 14 rider...is there issues/politics between forums?  I figure we should all be able to play nice...we all have great taste in bikes, and I pretty much like everyone that rides! 
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If you read the post I quoted you might see where I got the feeling the poster would be happier on the st forum.

[RideBellChain]

Ahhh, sorry, thought you were referencing the "other" Concours forum.  When I rode Honda, there was this silly rivalry between to Shadow forums that got really stupid after a while...silly animosity, and people saying they're "traitors" for posting on the other forum...sorry I misunderstood.  I like it here... 

[VirginiaJim]

Glad to have you!

[RideBellChain]

Glad to have you!

Thanks, and glad to be here! 

[RideBellChain]

Well, I went and pulled the trigger. Just signed the paperwork for a 2012 C14 (in black). Bike is still in the crate, so I must wait a few days to pick it up. A 20-mile test ride on a demo bike proved to me that 1) the vibration is no problem, 2) the engine is PLENTY strong, and 3) I will surely need a taller windshield (6-foot-3). Can't wait to pick up the bike on Tuesday. Thanks to everyone on this forum for your support and advice. You folks helped cement my decision to go with  a Connie. Now, bring on the accessories!!

Congrats and great news!  Glad you got a chance to take a good ride on it, too...

I thought I would want a taller windhshield too, but in fact I never put mine up - when it's down, the wind is "clean" - no buffeting, and as a bonus holds you up and takes pressure off the wrists.  I live in S. Florida, so it's usually a warm wind...

Best of luck with the new bike.  Ride it like you stole it!