Just got a new to me 2011 C14. I'm coming off of a 1996 GPz1100. I owned that bike since 2002, bought it with like 4800 miles on it, and have since rolled the clock over twice and then some. I went through more sets of tires than I can remember on it...I think I went through 4 sets of sprockets and chains...maybe five sets...but I'm very diligent about oiling. I love that bike...Corbin saddle, Givi luggage on a Wingrack, Aux lights, farkle wiring, MRA Vario touring screen...besides commuting to work with it my wife and I rode a lot.
So last spring, taking it out of storage I put a new battery in, put fresh gas in, set it to prime and got distracted, and sure enough ended up hydro-locking a cylinder...pretty sure I bent a rod but I haven't had the heart to check.
I've always wanted a new C14 since they came out, but since my GPz always ran flawlessly, I could never justify the expense...got mouths to feed, retirement and kids college to save for...
So I finally found my bike, an absolutely pristine 2011 in silver, only 24K of well loved and cared for miles by a former owner who is way more meticulous than I am when it comes to maintenance and care. I'm really looking forward to putting some high miles on the bike.
About me: I'm a former soldier, now a mechanical engineer. I've spent my career working in the nuclear industry, both under the NRC and DOE. I've been turning wrenches on everything from bicycles to minibikes to lawnmowers to cars, trucks and motorcycles for over 40 years now. I always do my own wrenching and tire changing, mostly because I don't trust anyone else to do it right, and I'm cheap....I enjoy learning new things all the time, and like sharing my knowledge and experience too.