Previous owner told me to just start using the center stand.
Im concerned that the CC will get in the way of my new touring pegs or my legs while using them, these appear to set higher and should be clear. Plus they are $100+ cheaper. I am not really looking for complete protection, just as a slow slide or drop type situation i want to be able to ride it home.
If they are correct and there is an 07 C14, I'm going to be really pissed. I thought I was an early adopter. I'd be doubly pissed if I owned a '10 and found out it was really a gen1 bike (and paid more... ) believing all that Kwakery about improved heat management and such...
100% correct! Mate of mine got his C14/GTR in September 2007.
That is still a 2008.
In the US it's considered an '08. Outside the US, the laws must be different, eh?I think it must be a time zone thing.
That may be so, but it's registered as a 2007 model, not a 2008!!
That is a quirk of your country. They can call it anything they want, but it is a 2008 model. Of course, I always thought the practice of releasing model years earlier and earlier and earlier was stupid and should be stopped. Kinda like the Christmas "season" starting weeks and weeks earlier and earlier each decade.
As for the frame sliders, all except the Kawasaki/TopBlock ones are fugly, and those are over-priced. If you like them, good for you. Just let me know if yer planning on riding over here with them and I'll close my eyes. <LOL>
We will make sure to close OUR eyes to avoid looking at YOUR bike after you drop it