MOB's Updated History with mileage poll

[Boomer]

08 ABS bought new in early Aug 2007.
40,827 miles since then and almost 18,000 in the last year.

Only problem I have had is one of the clutch friction plates disintegrated @ 37,000 miles.
When I replaced the clutch friction plates and the thrust springs I had to replace one of the steel plates as well.
Due to me being a doofus I replaced it with one that was too thin (2.3mm).
This led to more clutch slip which I finally fixed a few weeks back with a complete set of friction and steel plates (all 2.6mm).
Clutch is now great and she soldiers on. The complete set cost me around $250 which ain't bad.

[Son of Pappy]

'08 ABS purchased in Aug of '07.  Problems with the rotors, other than that, nothing.

Isn't this a duplicate of http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=146.0 other than the poll?

Convince me why I shouldn't merge this with the other one started by MOB (Rich)?  I'm open to convincing....maybe, possibly, beer helps. 

I'm not opposed to a merge with MOB, all I was looking at was the poll.  Whatever works best is fine by me

[So Cal Joe]

I bought it new in November of 2010. Zero problems, it runs perfect and looks even better. But
 now that I have a travel trailer I probably will be putting less miles on the bike now.  I don't think it has been out of the garage for about 3 weeks.   

[sherob]

09 bought new 1/5/09.  Have exactly 25,516 miles on her now.  She's burned thru 2 sets of rotors, will be going on 3rd set soon, I'm sure.  Just put on 4th set of rubber.  I've was rearended @ 15k, $2k damage... valves, plugs, filter done @ 17k... bike has run like new since. 

[Bob]

My 08 had about 23,000 miles at three years old when I traded her in! But she was also one of three bikes in the stable!

[VirginiaJim]

I merged this with the original post on bike history.  Well, not original but close enough.  I want to keep this stuff in one place.

[Son of Pappy]

Thanks Jim, we gotta keep the masses happy

[VirginiaJim]

Guys, I really hate (not really, I kind of enjoy it) to be a stickler but for the kind of information going in this thread I would prefer it to be on topic.  Thanks.

[MAN OF BLUES]

Guys, I really hate (not really, I kind of enjoy it) to be a stickler but for the kind of information going in this thread I would prefer it to be on topic.  Thanks.

hmmmmmmm.....
that's why I created a thread just for documenting purchase date, place of purchase, vin number, owner name and pricing....so we wouldn't have to read about everyones tire changes, oil filters and all the other stuff....it was intended to be a factual thread/record on purchase histories... now we can weed thru tons of other stuff just to try to figure out how many were sold, and where....arggggggggggggg

not what I intended. Thanks.

[banditrider]

'08 bought in August '07 with about 18km on the clock.  Just under 72,000kms on the clock.

Projekt D screen & hugger
V46 Top box
Stebel
Zumo 550
Oxford hotgrips
Radguard
Sheepskin seat cover
+80 bulbs

Killed 7 sets of tyres (PR2 current favourite), and 2 sets of front pads...that's about it.

Fuel mileage http://www.fuelly.com/driver/banditrider/concours-zg1400.

[Son of Pappy]

A place to document your C14 and the road to ultimate farkledom.  Keep it simple.
Date purchased, model year and ABS/KTRC or non ABS
Where purchased
Last 4 of vin
Farkles with miles when added and overall impression of farkle.  Updated as things go.

This was a lengthy thread before Kirby broke into Ricks place and chewed up the powersupply.  Lets see how we do.

[Boomer]

Kawasaki 1400GTR with ABS in Black, purchased new from John E. Vines Kawasaki in Rayleigh, Essex, UK on 5 August 2007.
Have no idea what the VIN is but they are usually different from the US structure so doubt if it'd be of any use.

Farkles are;
2000 miles - Fenda Extenda, very useful
2000 miles - Home-made ally plate rack for mounting my NonFango trunk, solid as a rock.
6000 miles - Calsci +6" screen, the best!
7000 miles - Michelin PR2s fitted, second best tyres I have ever used on a motorcycle.
8000 miles - Russell Daylong saddle, awesome all day comfort, had to sell due to unemployment :-(
10000 miles - Skidmarx hugger, good but would be better if it was a full length fender
10000 miles - GTR1000 (C10) rear pegs fitted
10000 miles - KB bar risers from Murphs (since sold)
20000 miles - Cigarette lighter socket mounted in fairing along with 4 way fuse box.
20000 miles - HF80 horns from Murphs
33000 miles - Michelin PR3s fitted. Best tyres ever!
Currently @ 48000 miles and planning on buying another Russell Daylong.

[jayke]

2008 Non-ABS.  Purchased new August 2007.  Currently 35K miles.

Cal Sci X-large windscreen,  Murphs risers and lowered footpegs, Audiovox cruise, Motorcycle Larry passenger peg extenders with C10 passenger pegs, Shad 46L topcase from Murph, Starcomm Intercom, Techmount GPS mount,  Rick Mayer dual leather saddle.  I run PR2's

Currently at the bike shop to get the missing #2 cylinder exhaust nuts replaced.  Too cold for me to mess with it. This is the only mechanical problem I've ever had.

[Jeremy Mitchell]

SEP 2010- 2008 non-ABS with 19,000 miles traded my M109R to a Honda dealer in Marshall, TX and haven't looked back. 
Already on the bike- Givi SR 410 rack and K&N air filter

OCT 2010-
Bought a cut down stock seat (didn't like it)
NOV 2010-
Murphs risers
VStream
Oxford heated grips
Grip puppies
JC Whitney style cheapo trunk with homemade LED Tail/Brake lights (worked great for almost a year)
JAN 2011-
PCV
A&R HID lights
Flyectomy
Chopped nine inches off the bazooka (worked for me until I installed the Muzzy's)
Auxillary fuse block in the glove box
Multi use guage for voltage and temperature
APR 2011-
Sargent seat
Stebel Nautilus air horn with Murphs wiring harness
Murphs Wedges (didn't care for the angle)
SEP 2011-
Givi E52 Maxia with more homemade turn/brake LEDs to replace my broken cheapo trunk
NOV 2011-
Penske 8393 shock
Muzzy ZX-14 full exhaust
Auto Tune
TechSpec tank protection
Murph's lowering pegs (didn't care for them and went back to stock)

Future-
Ohlins fork rebuild

Not really a farkle but PR2/PR3 or Angel in a size 190/55 is a great addition, I highly recommend it.

Currently have 42,000 something miles and plan on riding the wheels off of my C14.

[So Cal Joe]

November 5, 2010      Bought new NON ABS 2009 Concours (.5 miles)
November 13,2010     Installed bar risers, radiator guard and fender extender (500 miles)
November 18,2010     600 mile service (608 miles)
November 20,2010     Installed Sargent Low seat and Phils risers (650 miles)
November 23,2010     Installed Cee Bailey Ultra Tour domed shield (700 miles)
December 3,2010       Installed Garmin 767T and Projekt D adjustable mount (750 miles)
January 4,2011          Oil &  Filter change (1575 miles)
January 5,2011          Install Targa tank bra (1575 miles)
February 11, 2011      Front tire Bridgestone 023 (3504 miles)
February 23, 2011      Installed J&M handlebar mounted CB unit (3565 miles)
March 24, 2011          Oil and filter and final drive fluid change (4528 miles)
April  22, 2011           New rear tire Bridgestone 023 (5075 miles)
July 6, 2011              Replaced front tire pressure sensor (7715 miles)
July 8, 2011              Oil &  filter  (7770 miles)
October 26, 2011      Oil & Filter and final drive fluid change ((11661 miles)
November 17, 2011  Front tire pressure sensor and new front tire (11551 miles)
January 17, 2012      Rear tire Michelin pilot road 3 (12871 miles)

[VirginiaJim]

Locking this for a bit cause I think we may have a duplicate...  I'll unlock soon.

[Rick Hall]

Locking this for a bit cause I think we may have a duplicate...  I'll unlock soon.

Think we do too. But everyone stay tuned, I'm tried installing a spiffy modification to the forum. 

Rick

[VirginiaJim]

Oh lovely....

Here's the link for the other thread...

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=146.0

Take a look at that and see what you think.

[Son of Pappy]

Thanks, I thought we had one started, but I guess I didnt search hard enough.  Thanks guys

[Rhino]

2010 ABS in Neptune Blue VIN# xxxxxxxxxxxxx1124

As of 1/19/2012

22,000 miles
Michelin PR3's
Cee Baily Ultra Tour Domed wind screen
Modified glove box with hidden latch
MC Enterprises small rear guards
Projekt D sliders
Spencer Seat mod
Rostra Cruise Control
2" Handle bar risers plus 1" up and 1.25" back home made additional risers
Home made highway pegs that attach to sliders for long rides