I bet it's a lot less than that. Vehicles already run borderline lean due to emissions regulations; basically negligible, as several owners have stated. Plus it's overridden above 30% throttle, 4K rpm, and forgot which other parameters, so on a trip, it'd rarely kick in anyway.
Hey Tomp, so the RT has better cornering clearance than the C14? I had a 2014 RT that gave back to BMW due to the recall. Took it to the twisties once, and could take them as fast as on the sportier K1300S, with both almost dragging pegs the way I like to ride on the streets. I remember my 2007 FJR touching way earlier, but with the new Gen3, that supposedly got better. Hope the C14 is more like the RT and less than the FJR... although on most comparos I've seen, the C14 is slammed as the worst handler (and heavy-steerer) of them all, and the Gen3 FJR as the best. Who knows. Let me know your more detailed impressions:). Thanks.
Also, getting your specific "sag-set" is very important to the C-14, and should be done before any serious cornering or braking is attempted.Good advice, but at 155# sans gear, I might not sag the Connie enough. Have read it's on the stiff side. I like a firm ride, but not jarring. On my ex-BMW bikes, I had the suspension in the softest settings, and felt like I was on sport+. Ha ha. But just the way I like it. So never moved it, or bothered to change spring rates and such. It's a bit hard to buy without a long and proper test-ride, but that's what happens when you live in a crappy place like this . Plus there're no twisties of any kind anyway, so a test-ride around the block doesn't tell you much. Still waiting to hear availability of 2015s before making a final decision. Supposedly they're shipping to dealers already.
Good advice, but at 155# sans gear, I might not sag the Connie enough. Have read it's on the stiff side. I like a firm ride, but not jarring.
I am in the same boat at 150# sans gear. I wish I knew someone that could help set up the bike correctly for me. I think it feels OK, but I might could benefit from a softer spring.Just need someone to help with measurements. Take your choice. Three vids on How To. . .Info from all three should make one good piece of info...
Just need someone to help with measurements. Take your choice. Three vids on How To. . .Info from all three should make one good piece of info...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4m4ahZLRMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjGgq1z9zbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK3flKxf41U
Do they touch the water while seated?
I've got more sag than I care to elaborate on...
Do they touch the water while seated?
Good point... if it were a boat, yep.