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Offline wroman

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Kawasaki engine guards?
« on: July 23, 2013, 02:00:53 PM »
 If you look at the Kaw website for the C-14 they indicate engine guards as an available accessory?  Of course they are not listed.  Anyone have a guess why?
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Offline ZG

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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2013, 02:04:10 PM »
Only for sale in Europe and only for the 08/09.

FYI, they are made by Top Block, if you search that name on here you'll find ton's of info and pics.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2013, 02:05:13 PM »
Quote from: ZG on July 23, 2013, 02:04:10 PM
Only for sale in Europe and only for the 08/09.

FYI, they are made by Top Block, if you search that name on here you'll find ton's of info and pics.

Guess who's bike is in all of those pics?     ;)
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2013, 02:05:36 PM »
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2013, 02:07:36 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 23, 2013, 02:05:13 PM
Guess who's bike is in all of those pics?     ;)

 :-[ ;) ;D
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2013, 04:44:54 PM »
Quote from: Texas Concours14 on July 23, 2013, 02:05:36 PM
Murphs' sells them:
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=504

Oh, that must be new that they "carry" it now!  They didn't before.  And dealing with overseas was scary- this is a huge improvement.

You might also be interested in the McEnterprises Canon Cages with small rears which, together, offer even more protection, with no fairing cutting, and are less expensive.  But they are much more "visible"/obtrusive.   Or the Top Blocks for front PLUS the small rears from McEnterprises.  Lots of choices.  Just search the board for the zillions of posts and photos of both.

Having choices is great :)
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2013, 06:32:12 PM »
Quote from: wroman on July 23, 2013, 02:00:53 PM
If you look at the Kaw website for the C-14 they indicate engine guards as an available accessory?  Of course they are not listed.  Anyone have a guess why?

My guess is that they're idiots and have no conception on how to market accessories to riders of sport touring bikes.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2013, 07:20:04 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on July 23, 2013, 06:32:12 PM
My guess is that they're idiots and have no conception on how to market accessories to riders of sport touring bikes.

They bought a market study off the internet that said most sport touring riders spend very little on accessories. This led to the obvious conclusion that selling accessories would be a bad idea and drain profits, unless you are interested in a green hat.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2013, 07:31:31 PM »
I rest my case..they are idiots.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2013, 10:19:44 PM »
Quote from: Spanky on July 23, 2013, 07:20:04 PM
They bought a market study off the internet that said most sport touring riders spend very little on accessories. This led to the obvious conclusion that selling accessories would be a bad idea and drain profits, unless you are interested in a green hat.

 :rotflmao:

It's a shame.  I figure us sport touring riders are the most likely to splurge on factory swag/accessories.  Kawa could really make some GREEN if they had a full catalog of goodies to offer. 
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2013, 03:50:45 AM »
Quote from: Spanky on July 23, 2013, 07:20:04 PM
They bought a market study off the internet that said most sport touring riders spend very little on accessories. This led to the obvious conclusion that selling accessories would be a bad idea and drain profits, unless you are interested in a green hat.

Is that the same study that said the sport touring riders don't like curise control?  :deadhorse: :stirpot:
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2013, 07:54:29 PM »
Quote from: p07r0457 on July 23, 2013, 10:19:44 PM
It's a shame.  I figure us sport touring riders are the most likely to splurge on factory swag/accessories.  Kawa could really make some GREEN if they had a full catalog of goodies to offer.

Green swag...  :thumbs: :cool:



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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2013, 04:07:15 AM »
If you buy the Canyon Cages from MCE you also have a fantastic place to mount hiway pegs that actually work as well. Rivco makes a very nice set in black.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2013, 09:29:46 AM »
Quote from: Kinetic1 on July 29, 2013, 04:07:15 AM
If you buy the Canyon Cages from MCE you also have a fantastic place to mount hiway pegs that actually work as well. Rivco makes a very nice set in black.

Do you have a pic of this setup?  I think I'd like to run something similar, but I'm concerned about ground clearance in the corners.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2013, 10:30:42 AM »
Quote from: p07r0457 on July 29, 2013, 09:29:46 AM
Do you have a pic of this setup?  I think I'd like to run something similar, but I'm concerned about ground clearance in the corners.

The Canyon Cages were actually designed to give riders more ground clearance than our Law Enforcement Guards. We've sold hundreds of sets and haven't had a single person comment on restricted lean angle. Everyone seems to be very happy with them. Highway pegs may change how the guard hits the ground but it really depends on where you choose to mount your pegs. However, the bike is able to lean VERY far before the guards hit (as you can see in the photo below) so it's very unlikely you'll have clearance issues.

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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2013, 02:16:57 PM »
I don't mind the Canyon Cages for 2010-2014, but the ones for mine, 2009 look horrible.  :pukeface:
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2013, 03:06:52 PM »
Quote from: PH14 on July 29, 2013, 02:16:57 PM
I don't mind the Canyon Cages for 2010-2014, but the ones for mine, 2009 look horrible.  :pukeface:

Drop your bike once and I'll bet they'll look MUCH better to you.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2013, 03:37:48 PM »
Quote from: PH14 on July 29, 2013, 02:16:57 PM
I don't mind the Canyon Cages for 2010-2014, but the ones for mine, 2009 look horrible.  :pukeface:

I'm sure the 2008 ones look better... ;)
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #18 on: July 29, 2013, 04:00:57 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 29, 2013, 03:06:52 PM
Drop your bike once and I'll bet they'll look MUCH better to you.

I'm sure. I have guards though, just not Canyon Cages.
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Re: Kawasaki engine guards?
« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2013, 04:08:16 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on July 29, 2013, 03:37:48 PM
I'm sure the 2008 ones look better... ;)
         
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