Author Topic: Picked up the new 2011 black (Read 6034 times)

Scaffolder · « **on:** January 31, 2013, 02:46:26 PM »

Went through with it today and bought the 2011 black C-14. I got to ride it home. It was a pretty nice break in the weather. 30-40mph winds, but over 40 degrees. Now to get through the break in period.

Conrad · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:51:31 PM »

Dang that's pretty! Even if it is black.

Congrats Joel!

ZG · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:54:22 PM »

Congrats Joel!

ljcorby · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:56:51 PM »

Congrats....let the farkeling begin.

gPink · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:05:55 PM »

What are the double rings in the dash picture?

Conrad · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:12:47 PM »

Quote from: gPink on January 31, 2013, 03:05:55 PM

What are the double rings in the dash picture?

That's the linked brakes crap.

Scaffolder · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:12:59 PM »

Thanks guys.

gpink;It is the brake assist symbol. This is showing less assist. The linked brakes most of us hate.

gPink · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:18:16 PM »

Thanks. Don't have that on my antique '08.

TallyRex · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:57:50 PM »

Congrats on your new bike, ride safe and ATGATT

maxtog · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:54:47 PM »

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Quote from: gPink on Today at 05:05:55 pm
What are the double rings in the dash picture?
Quote from: Conrad on January 31, 2013, 03:12:47 PM
That's the linked brakes crap.

Wow

OK, a more politically correct explanation is- that icon shows which of the two modes the "Coactive-breaking Technology (K-ACT)" linked brakes are in- weak or strong. Unfortunately, since the owner's manual is in Engrish and not English, it is kinda impossible to know which mode is which. A direct quote so you can see what I mean:

"Standard Mode (mode 1): (State level of front brake pressure here. Example: More front brake pressure) Best suitable on winding roads. High Combined Mode (mode 2): (State level of front brake pressure here. Example: Less front brake pressure) Best suitable for touring, carrying a passenger, and the expressway"

Clear as mud, isn't it? According to the docs, his bike (and mine too) is in Mode 1, whatever that is.

Broz · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:04:09 PM »

The break in period doesn't need to be as slow and painful as most manufacturers suggest. Take a look at this.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Broz · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:10:45 PM »

I changed my oil as soon as I got it home for the dealer and installed a magnetic drain plug. This is what it looked like at the second oil change 525 miles later.

gPink · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:14:49 PM »

Got it, Max. Cwistal cwear.

connie1 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:30:30 PM »

I robbed the magnets out of an old hard drive, incredibly strong, and stuck them to the oil filter. You don't actually see what it's removing but if its anything like the magnetic drain plug it should be doing something.

Congrats on the new bike!

Scaffolder · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:41:41 PM »

I will just do the same style break in that I did with the last 2. Pretty much by the book. Both bikes ran perfect all the time, so something went well.
I should get a magnet drain plug. Even though most of the engine is aluminum.

ZG · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:50:59 PM »

Quote from: Broz on January 31, 2013, 05:10:45 PM

I changed my oil as soon as I got it home for the dealer and installed a magnetic drain plug. This is what it looked like at the second oil change 525 miles later.

maxtog · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:33:52 PM »

Quote from: connie1 on January 31, 2013, 06:30:30 PM

I robbed the magnets out of an old hard drive, incredibly strong, and stuck them to the oil filter. You don't actually see what it's removing but if its anything like the magnetic drain plug it should be doing something.

Hey- that is a neat idea. And I have lots of those things from one of my employees always disassembling hard drives (he can't seem to get enough of those magnets).

maxtog · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:35:38 PM »

Quote from: Scaffolder on January 31, 2013, 06:41:41 PM

I should get a magnet drain plug. Even though most of the engine is aluminum.

Most of it is aluminum- but not the parts that are actually wearing (gears, chains, sleeves, etc) which are all steel...

Conrad · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2013, 04:23:56 AM »

Quote from: Broz on January 31, 2013, 05:04:09 PM

The break in period doesn't need to be as slow and painful as most manufacturers suggest. Take a look at this.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

This is material for an entirely new thread, one of many that we've gone through in the past. I think that the consensus was that most of us did our break-ins closer to what the owner’s manual suggested rather than what this guy suggests.

It's your bike, do what you want.

Kinetic1 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:00:35 AM »

Congratulations on the new scooter!

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Author Topic: Picked up the new 2011 black (Read 6034 times)