Although the C14 is not a favorite among most long distance riders, why? I can't tell you. Most of them are too busy drinking the BMW kool-aid. Over here on the east coast, myself and a fellow rider from North Carolina (John) compete quite well in 24+ hour plus rallies on them.
Read about my latest adventure here:
http://accbiker.blogspot.com/2012/04/cape-fear-2012-april-19th-thru-24th.htmlAnd here is John's:
http://johnbaileysride.blogspot.com/2012/04/2012-cape-fear-rally.html-David
Athens, GA