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Offline Jojje

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2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« on: May 11, 2011, 02:52:18 PM »
 ::) I would wish for:

Electronic cruise control
Adjustable display brightness (especially full beam indicator)
Electronical adjustable front/rear suspension
Three different windscreen options (sizes)
Freeflow exhaust (optional)
Rad guard
Rear hugger
Front fender extender
55-60 l. standard top box
GPS/Bluetooth/MP3-player
Fitted tankbag
One? extra layer of clear coat on paint
smoother gear shifter
User manual: Overlook the oil/sparkplug change intervals...
Electronical adjustable front/rear suspension
Adjustable seat height
Heated seat rider/passenger
Adjustable foot pegs rider/passager...
Compatible dynojet power vision (optional)
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Offline tthompsr

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 03:53:46 PM »
Don't want much do we?
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Offline VirginiaJim

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 04:08:49 PM »
With all that included the price would go up substantially and they would lose potential buyers.  It's always a balancing act on what to add vs cost and then price to the consumer.  I'm not willing to pay the extra price for all that stuff.
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Offline Tom J.

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 04:16:55 PM »
All that would put it way out of most peoples price range.
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 04:17:48 PM »
The only signifcant thing on my list is a factory electronic cruise control, which shouldn't add THAT much to the cost.  I suspect it would be popular enough as an option it's probably just cheaper to integrate it in to the base design.

Oh, and some side cases that could be left in an unlocked state.
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 04:31:07 PM »
Factory cruise! You could remove other stuff to reduce weight. But the cruise is a feature that should come on a tour bike. And the movable windshield! A lot of the other stuff is really unnecessary!
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 04:55:10 PM »
Color choices.
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 05:26:48 PM »
You can paint it whatever color you like....
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2011, 05:39:56 PM »
Quote from: vajim on May 11, 2011, 05:26:48 PM
You can paint it whatever color you like....

Something other than black??  ???
 
Wouldn't that make it slower??  ;)
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2011, 06:15:11 PM »

+ (what ever we're up to) Cruise control and better colors
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 06:17:08 PM »
Quote from: ZG on May 11, 2011, 05:39:56 PM

Something other than black??  ???
 
Wouldn't that make it slower??  ;)

Kawi green would make it faster!

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 06:53:20 PM »
Factory cruise control
A rear storage box with a comfortable backrest for my passengers
Factory stereo/ XM receivers with jacks for headphones, bluetooth connections
Setup or prewired GPS

Hey Kawasaki, build it like you would take it on a two week long trip.  Think of how we use the bike and build it accordingly!
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 06:58:56 PM »
Sounds allot like the new BMW.....and I'm sure all that on a C14 would cost about as much too......just sayin. ;)  Buncha grumpy ole unsatisfied icecream is too cold and hot chocolate is too hot arsehats!
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 07:16:14 PM »
It's a great bike for the price....But the factory seat is unacceptable, I mean how hard would it be for Kawi to design the seat a little flater so your not sliding foreward on to your...Well you know, it's kinda uncomfortable when something round is being squished flat  :o, otherwise I love the bike and don't have many other complaints. I think a seat mod is in my future.
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 08:12:22 PM »
I would like a three position Map... Sport, Cruise and Rain mode. Make the Sport full flys out/balls out ...I don't care how...... just do it!!!! Hows that...too demanding?

 Hey it's all clean in here ... lets pig up the place... what about Kirby and KiPass??? I was told Kipass is what killed Kirby, the radio waves fried his brain and dried him up... so don't put the Fob next to your head...it goes best in the hot tub or party drink glass...

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2011, 08:45:44 PM »
Nothing because I JUST BOUGHT a 2011!  Don't **** me off with something I can't have!

But if I had a list:

1) Cruise control <----------------
2) LOWER stock seat height- then make the damn seats taller if need be so people have options
3) Turn signals in the mirrors
4) All LED signals
5) HID headlights
6) Integrated rear helmet lock, keyed to master key
7) More options for combining/customizing multifunction display
8 ) Bike alarm... possibly with pager in FOB
9) More/larger brake/tail/running lights
10) English user's manual??? ;)
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2011, 08:59:30 PM »
You shoulda bought a Beemer...

With all this stuff the Connie would cost as much as one...

Quote from: Jojje on May 11, 2011, 02:52:18 PM
::) I would wish for:

Electronic cruise control
Adjustable display brightness (especially full beam indicator)
Electronical adjustable front/rear suspension
Three different windscreen options (sizes)
Freeflow exhaust (optional)
Rad guard
Rear hugger
Front fender extender
55-60 l. standard top box
GPS/Bluetooth/MP3-player
Fitted tankbag
One? extra layer of clear coat on paint
smoother gear shifter
User manual: Overlook the oil/sparkplug change intervals...
Electronical adjustable front/rear suspension
Adjustable seat height
Heated seat rider/passenger
Adjustable foot pegs rider/passager...
Compatible dynojet power vision (optional)
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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2011, 09:11:34 PM »
Quote from: Excavator on May 11, 2011, 07:16:14 PM
It's a great bike for the price....But the factory seat is unacceptable, I mean how hard would it be for Kawi to design the seat a little flater so your not sliding foreward on to your...Well you know, it's kinda uncomfortable when something round is being squished flat  :o, otherwise I love the bike and don't have many other complaints. I think a seat mod is in my future.

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2011, 09:20:11 PM »
Guess I'm kinda old school.  I like the lower base price and adding the farkles.  Nothing wrong with the turn key approach but I get satisfaction from tweaking it just for me.  :D    I still don't understand why most factory seats are either built for drag racing or to give us all higher voices - The factory low gel seat is flat and works for me.  That proves factories CAN build a flat non sloping seat.  8)

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Re: 2012-2014 models, what would you wish for?
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2011, 09:32:06 PM »
Quote from: SkipH76 on May 11, 2011, 09:20:11 PM
Guess I'm kinda old school.  I like the lower base price and adding the farkles.  Nothing wrong with the turn key approach but I get satisfaction from tweaking it just for me.  :D     
 
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