Author Topic: GTR 1400 emblems... (Read 12100 times)

rcannon409 · « **on:** July 05, 2012, 07:49:00 PM »

I think this might be from the we want what we cannot have dept. I do like the new look, though. From a very nice Kawasaki dealer in England.

texrider · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2012, 07:52:08 PM »

Already went to a lot of trouble to get all that sort of crap off. Do like that seat, though...

coastalconnie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2012, 07:56:12 PM »

Was lucky to have a foreign exchange student from Denmark who's father brought a set of badges over when they came for a visit. 1400GTR just sounds so much better than Concours to me

maxtog · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:12:17 PM »

Quote from: texrider on July 05, 2012, 07:52:08 PM

Already went to a lot of trouble to get all that sort of crap off. Do like that seat, though...

The seat appears to be a Sargent.

maxtog · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:14:45 PM »

Quote from: coastalconnie on July 05, 2012, 07:56:12 PM

Was lucky to have a foreign exchange student from Denmark who's father brought a set of badges over when they came for a visit. 1400GTR just sounds so much better than Concours to me

I kinda like "Concours". My only problem is that people can't seem to grasp the concept that it is pronounced "CAHN' CORE"!

rcannon409 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:32:44 PM »

It is a Sargent low that I bought at Rocky Mountain ATV, of all places. Good price, and I could pick it up locally. Actually, it was a much better value than the emblems, and only a little more money. Honestly, I've ridden the bike abotu twice as much after getting the seat.

I know how these seats are different for everyone, but this thing feels custom made for me. Between it and the seat, I DECIDE when to stop riding..not my elbows, or ass.

stevewfl · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:12:08 PM »

decals and emblems are good for about 2-3 HP each

texrider · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:22:01 PM »

Quote from: stevewfl on July 05, 2012, 11:12:08 PM

decals and emblems are good for about 2-3 HP each

Just a crutch for use on the slower silver bikes.

martin_14 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:37:18 PM »

Quote from: stevewfl on July 05, 2012, 11:12:08 PM

decals and emblems are good for about 2-3 HP each

at least!

W14 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2012, 04:26:09 AM »

I like emblems and decals. Most folk I encounter don't know what the C14 is, asking if it is a BMW and then guessing that it is 650 cc.

Conrad · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2012, 04:42:35 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on July 05, 2012, 11:12:08 PM

decals and emblems are good for about 2-3 HP each

Unless it's a red R, then we're talking 7 - 10 HP each, depending on the size of the R.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2012, 04:51:53 AM »

Quote from: W14 on July 06, 2012, 04:26:09 AM

I like emblems and decals. Most folk I encounter don't know what the C14 is, asking if it is a BMW and then guessing that it is 650 cc.

+1. You can never have too many.

maxtog · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2012, 06:55:42 AM »

Quote from: W14 on July 06, 2012, 04:26:09 AM

I like emblems and decals. Most folk I encounter don't know what the C14 is, asking if it is a BMW and then guessing that it is 650 cc.

LOL- they aren't looking very closely then. The huge "KAWASAKI" emblems are kinda hard to miss. And it says "14" too, right after "Concours", although those are small.

Bugnut · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2012, 07:01:38 AM »

Been sporting them for a couple years. Very few people notice them. Ordered into a shop in Ireland before a trip and were there when I arrived.

And yeah, lots of "is it a BMW" questions with the full KAWASAKI on the side. Simple answer - Nope, 10k less and WAY better!

Mike

muguvian · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2012, 09:12:33 AM »

The Kawasaki version wasn't quite what I wanted so I used Sign Specialists' site to make my own set. $13.

Cuda · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2012, 09:37:23 AM »

I took the KAWASAKI off when I first bought it.
I took the CUMMINS off my truck , the 5.5 in exhaust is a dead give away.

maxtog · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2012, 10:00:25 AM »

Quote from: Cuda on July 06, 2012, 09:37:23 AM

I took the KAWASAKI off when I first bought it.
I took the CUMMINS off my truck , the 5.5 in exhaust is a dead give away.

I don't mind the logos at all. But I took off all those damn warning and info stickers the day I got it home. I hate those things. I put them all on the inside door of one of the bags. Immediately took off the dealer advertisement plate surround, also.

About the only factory logo I am not terribly fond of is the "Kawasaki" sticker on the windshield.

Flathead · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2012, 10:47:38 AM »

De-badged mine after the first wax job since the microfiber towel caught on of them 14's and tore it.

MrPepsi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2012, 11:27:53 AM »

Quote from: maxtog on July 05, 2012, 09:14:45 PM

I kinda like "Concours". My only problem is that people can't seem to grasp the concept that it is pronounced "CAHN' CORE"!

I always pronounce it CAHN-COOR
As in COORS beer.

maxtog · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2012, 11:33:00 AM »

Quote from: MrPepsi on July 06, 2012, 11:27:53 AM

I always pronounce it CAHN-COOR
As in COORS beer.

Well, you might be right

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