Think I bought a 2012 C14!

[seagiant]

Hi,
     Went to look at a used 2008 BMW K1200GT at a dealer 50 miles from my house and was totally turned off by the condition and zero documented maintanance on the bike! It had 75,000 miles and I walked away from it. Amazingly there is a Kawi dealer 5 miles from my house and I had also been looking at the C14 also but just could not afford new pricing.

   I was bummed about the BMW and thought I would go to the Kawi dealer and see what he had used. Turns out there was a black 2012 on consignment with 1900 miles on it for $12,500. After talking to the manager we called the owner and I got it down to $12,100! It has 2 years left on the warrantee and I was able to buy 3 more years to add to it! Hopefully the financing will go through. I am putting $3000 down on it,will find out tomorrow! How did I do???

[wroman]

Where are you located? 

[Son of Pappy]

We will let ya know once we see pics   As it is the slow black one I think ya coulda got the price dropped at least $100 more

[seagiant]

Hi,
     I'm in Fla.   I did not think the C14 came in "slow"!

[Rick Hall]

The black, grey, dark blue, and red ones are the slowest. The lime green one is 8mph faster on the centerstand, 9mph faster on the side stand. If it isn't (the green one), it should be.

Rick

[Conniesaki]

Here's a brand new black 2013 C14 for $12,895: www.ebay.com/itm/370911751339

And another for $12,814: www.ebay.com/itm/151126000515

And finally, one for $11,999: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151136810379


Oh ... and if you like the "red" version, one for $11,498: www.ebay.com/itm/131008146614

[Jim M.]

You have no idea how lucky you were to walk away from the BMW. I had a K1200GT just before getting my C-14. The GT was hands down the biggest, most expensive piece of crap I've ever owned. And I've owned a LOT of bikes over the years. There are so many inherent design flaws which are NOT covered by BMW on that bike it's just crazy. Just go to I-BMW.com and look up the problems. The happiest 2 days of ownership for me was the day I bought it, and the day it went away!. You'll love the C-14!
 

[seagiant]

Hi,
      Thanks Jim! I did my research and went with info on the BMW K bike to check to see if the refits had been done to counter the most known problems(with 75,000 miles) and the previous owner had not even done the basic services to it!!! They wanted $10,000 for the bike but was then going to charge me $900 for the Valve check/service,that  it should of had already???

   I wasn't going to buy a bike and then have to do a major service before I even rode it! The C14 may not have been a steal but for my area was a bargain and I was able to have more warranty added and finance!

[Gumby]

As it is the slow black one I think ya coulda got the price dropped at least $100 more

Don't listen to Chet, he gets highly confused after he's been juicing for a few days. 

Hope the deal goes through for you. It is an absolutely awesome bike. 

Welcome to the forum.

[seagiant]

Hi,
      Thanks! The financing went through and I've got a bike!!! Pics later!

[Rhino]

Hi,
      Thanks! The financing went through and I've got a bike!!! Pics later!

Congrats! BTW: the K1200 is a very nice and comfy bike but can't hold a candle to the C14 for performance. Not even close. You made the right decision.

[Spanky]

Congrats! May farkles rain down upon your new steed.

[ZG]

Congrats! May farkles rain down upon your new steed.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
     Thanks fellas!!! WHOA! This bike is so much fun! Just rode back from the Dealer and this bike is light years from what I have ridden! My last bike was a Suzuki GSX1100G (shaft drive) and this bike is in another star system all together! To be honest was afraid it might be to much but I can see when I get used to it it will be perfect with the power I was missing on the 1100!

First mod will probably be a slip on. Any ideas! Here's some pics!

[Gumby]

First mod will probably be a slip on. Any ideas! Here's some pics!

Ya, get rid of that potato launcher. 

If your asking which slip-on to buy, it is more of a personal preference and how much your willing to spend. I really liked my AreaP slip-on before I went with the full dual Muzzy set-up. If you have the money you should go with the full AreaP set up unless you are like some of us and like the looks of dual exhaust, then go with the full Muzzy system. 

EDIT:
She looks bone stock, you have a lot of farkling ahead of you. Poke around the forum and see what you like on other bikes, then open your wallet and eagerly await the UPS truck every week.

[seagiant]

Hi Gumby,
                  It is bone stock!!! Like a brand new one except its got 1900 miles on it! The only thing I can figure is the first owner was scared of it and didn't ride it much???

   Can anyone tell me why the red warning light blinks when it is off and the key fob in the ignition switch turned to lock??? Do I need to take the key fob out of the ignition switch???

[RcrBoy]

Hi,
     Thanks fellas!!! WHOA! This bike is so much fun! Just rode back from the Dealer and this bike is light years from what I have ridden! My last bike was a Suzuki GSX1100G (shaft drive) and this bike is in another star system all together! To be honest was afraid it might be to much but I can see when I get used to it it will be perfect with the power I was missing on the 1100!

First mod will probably be a slip on. Any ideas! Here's some pics!

I've had mine less than a Month. Power is pretty close my my Buell 1125R, seat of the pants wise, but way more comfy.
Mine is BLACK also.         Very STEALTHY
Anyways MODS thus far for me are: COX radiator guard, Black. (This mod is great for covering up that big ass silver radiator in the middle, protecting it as well.)
Sargent seat, 1" lower. Cal-Sci tinted shorty screen.  And Stomp grips.
In two week my Canyon Cages will be in, so I will post pics of mine after I install those.

Sticking with my "Potato Shooter" because I'm Deaf. So no pipe mod is gonna make a difference for me sound-wise.
Power is plentiful as well. My racing days are over and this girl is just fine as she is..............

Enjoy your ride! 

-Mark- 

[RcrBoy]

Hi Gumby,
                  It is bone stock!!! Like a brand new one except its got 1900 miles on it! The only thing I can figure is the first owner was scared of it and didn't ride it much???

   Can anyone tell me why the red warning light blinks when it is off and the key fob in the ignition switch turned to lock??? Do I need to take the key fob out of the ignition switch???

That's just your security light. Keep the FOB away from the bike when parking it for the day. That blinking light will "time-out"..
The key is not the FOB, it's just a key.....
Read your owners manual. Lots of questions get answered there...............

[seagiant]

Hi Mark,
               I'll look into your mods! I'll be honest the bike is going to have to run as is for a little while as I was just able to swing it and will probably sale some things I'm not using to ease the pain!

   I think I found out why the red warning light is blinking,it does that to show it is locked up and can't be started??? This is all new to me,I will have to read the owners manual. Already ordered the Service Manual!

  Oh yea as an aside I am 6'8" tall and this is really the first bike that feels like it fits me! You just have to be there I guess!

  Hi RCRBoy,
                      Thanks,I'll read it tonite!

[maxtog]

   Can anyone tell me why the red warning light blinks when it is off and the key fob in the ignition switch turned to lock??? Do I need to take the key fob out of the ignition switch???

Sounds like someone needs to read the manual first...


Congrats, you will love the bike