Glove compartment delete

[Rhino]

Once I disabled the electronic lock with a hidden latch, I found the glove box on my 2010 to be very useful for anything that doesn't mind being toasted.

[zarticus]

Once I disabled the electronic lock with a hidden latch, I found the glove box on my 2010 to be very useful for anything that doesn't mind being toasted.

That's funny because on my 2012 the inside of the glove box barley gets warm.

[Cruise Missile]

up Date.
So the modification is complete. and I should add that the trim for the gas tank cover from the 08-09 will not fit without some modification. Although minor it cannot be reused on the 08-09 storage compartment after the modification.( A small section needs to be cut out of the middle ) Also a small bracket needs to be made for the 2 mounting screws. Took me 15 min to make out of some scrap  aluminum.
I can post pictures if anyone is interested. The modification looks like a stock 2010 .
 

[VirginiaJim]

Of course we are interested in pictures!

[Deziner]

Of course we are interested in pictures!

 

[Cruise Missile]

Sorry, The bike is dirty it has been tucked away in the corner with a cover over it . my camera picks up every spec of dust.
I haven't post pictures here before so this might not happen right away.

[sailor_chic]

Isn't it amazing how a bike doesn't look very dirty,  until you take a picture of it and all the dirt seems to be highlighted.

[maxtog]

Isn't it amazing how a bike doesn't look very dirty,  until you take a picture of it and all the dirt seems to be highlighted.

I call it "wishful seeing".  It is in the same family as selective hearing.

[Rhino]

I didn't think the Gen 1 bikes had the heated grips. Did you install those from a Gen 2 bike?

[maxtog]

I didn't think the Gen 1 bikes had the heated grips. Did you install those from a Gen 2 bike?

He must have- even has the correct/stock heating controller, mounted in a little custom box.

[Cruise Missile]

I purchased the Connie with them installed. The controller was mounted farther forward( you can see the wholes I plugged ) but you had to feel around for it if you wanted to adjust the temp. So I moved them closer to the Gen 2 location. Last season was my first with the C14. I had a  low KM 2006 C10 briefly in 2013 and liked it , but also owned a 2006 Triumph Tiger. I was going on a 10 day trip with five close friends and couldn't decide which bike to take, put them both up for sale with the intent of riding the one that didn't sell on the trip. Yup they both sold the same weekend and I was bikeless.  So in desperation went on a frantic bike shopping weekend . I visited the local shops and had the most frustration NON-Purchase experience of my life. Eventually found a bike and purchased it because it was a smoking deal not because I liked it. Wait for it..... 2009 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe.  Rode that for the rest of the season sold it , made money and found my 2009 C14 with 18000Km . LOVE IT!!!

[bbroj]

I'm confused, please help. There are 2 versions of a "glove" compartment for the C-14? I have a new-to-me '12 with no compartment and I miss the storage of the C-10. I carried enough stuff on the C-10 to make use of ANY additional storage on the C-14. If someone is eliminating the compartment and is looking for the blank plate from my '12, contact me!

[gPink]

The first gen center 'glove box' is not worth the trouble for you to relocate the relays and replace the bracket to make it fit. You'd be better off running a tank bag.

[maxtog]

I'm confused, please help. There are 2 versions of a "glove" compartment for the C-14?

Yes.  Gen 1 had a tiny flat one on the tank.  Gen 2 (like yours) has a tiny rectangular one on the side.  Neither holds much.

I have a new-to-me '12 with no compartment and I miss the storage of the C-10.

Aren't the bags on the C14 larger than what the C10 has?

I carried enough stuff on the C-10 to make use of ANY additional storage on the C-14. If someone is eliminating the compartment and is looking for the blank plate from my '12, contact me!

Like gPink says- very few people will think it is worth the effort.  Plus the Gen1 compartment interferes more with the bars and certain risers and accessories.  Get a tank bag or a top case for the rear (or both). 

[bbroj]

  Get a tank bag or a top case for the rear (or both).

Ok, thanks for the info. I thought we were discussing 2 different types of tank top compartments. I already have a Givi and am looking into a tank bag, but I always had those on the C-10 as well. The nooks and crannies on the C-10 were numerous and useful to me. There may be some on the C-14, but I have yet to find them. The lack of a right pocket option is troublesome as well. I understand California bikes have the canister there, but you would think Kawi would offer the option for the the other 49 states and the rest of the planet