Hello. Is there anyway to convert my concours 1400 engine to chain drive?
Wrecked bike. Wanted to do a custom buggy.
Just figured the cases are the same as zx14. Just thought maybe would be pretty simple task
But the concours 14 has better torque at much lower rpm.
Indeed it does. But there are still those who are in denial about it in some delusion it is "de-tuned" and "inferior" to the ZX-14. It is why Kawasaki added variable valve timing in the Concours and tuned that way, exactly filling the role of a sport-tourer.
Anyway, good luck on your project if you decide to go forward with it. Otherwise, you can probably make some good $ by tearing it down and selling off the good parts on Ebay.
OMG, you said 'de-tuned'...
Indeed it does. But there are still those who are in denial about it in some delusion it is "de-tuned" and "inferior" to the ZX-14. It is why Kawasaki added variable valve timing in the Concours and tuned that way, exactly filling the role of a sport-toureDude, I've owned both for 10 years. The Connie is down on power, everywhere throughout the RPM range, compared to the ZX14. The last thing that bike needs is more low end grunt. Have you ever noticed what a turd the Connie is in 6th gear? Not the ZX14. It'll yank your arms off in 6th.
Dude, I've owned both for 10 years. The Connie is down on power, everywhere throughout the RPM range, compared to the ZX14. The last thing that bike needs is more low end grunt. Have you ever noticed what a turd the Connie is in 6th gear? Not the ZX14. It'll yank your arms off in 6th.Funny you mention the 6th gear turd. I was riding with my buddy who owns a BMW RT1200 and we were both in 6th. He had his cruise set and raises his throttle hand up off the bar, looks at me and slowly puts it back down and twists the throttle. I instinctively twisted mine. It was embarrassing how easily that bike just kept walking away from me. Of course, if I had downshifted a couple of gears first, that would’ve been a whole different story...
Dude, I've owned both for 10 years. The Connie is down on power, everywhere throughout the RPM range, compared to the ZX14. The last thing that bike needs is more low end grunt. Have you ever noticed what a turd the Connie is in 6th gear? Not the ZX14. It'll yank your arms off in 6th.
Dude, I've owned both for 10 years. The Connie is down on power, everywhere throughout the RPM range, compared to the ZX14.
Have you ever noticed what a turd the Connie is in 6th gear? Not the ZX14. It'll yank your arms off in 6th.