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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG on March 07, 2014, 08:36:03 PM
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http://www.copperdawg.com/c14gallery.htm (http://www.copperdawg.com/c14gallery.htm)
Just got mine, can't wait for this PNW weather to break so I can try it out! :banghead:
This one is in oem 09 black for an upcoming project but I think I'll try it out with my red bodywork here shortly cause I'm too impatient to wait... ;) ;D
He's selling these in color matched colors for all years of the C14 in case yer interested! :thumbs: :thumbs:
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/GB77_zps7307cb5b.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/GB77_zps7307cb5b.jpg.html)
I'll post up some pics of it on my red set here shorty. :chugbeer:
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I should learn to shut the :censored: up.....
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Damn thats pretty cool. I think my wife would kill me if I spent that much on a windscreen though. Better off waiting a few months.
Let us know how it is!
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http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=16434.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=16434.0)
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:popcorn:
Nice :censored: windscreen, gonna have to take'r for a test ride when ya get it on.
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Definitely have to paint the gills black now.
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Damn thats pretty cool. I think my wife would kill me if I spent that much on a windscreen though. Better off waiting a few months.
Let us know how it is!
Just don't tell the wife how much EB. ;) ;D
I'll definitely keep ya posted bro after a couple test rips! :chugbeer:
:popcorn:
Nice :censored: windscreen, gonna have to take'r for a test ride when ya get it on.
You can try her out anytime you want bro! :) :chugbeer:
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Definitely have to paint the gills black now.
Well I did black cause it's to go with my back in black project, but ya the blacked fins on the red set could look pretty cool indeed with this on GP! 8) :thumbs:
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Ok, I got mine to run with the back in black project, but it's just too cool and I'm too impatient, so I mounted it up with my red bodywork tonight... ;) 8)
Sorry for the crappy iphone garage pics but it's raining like a mutha here in the PNW, so you get what you get and you'll be happy with it... ;D :chugbeer:
Up position...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP4_zpse0bc7321.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP4_zpse0bc7321.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP1_zpsc04c69fe.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP1_zpsc04c69fe.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP2_zpsd0517e0c.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP2_zpsd0517e0c.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP3_zps421e6042.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP3_zps421e6042.jpg.html)
Down position...
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP5_zpsb3a29073.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP5_zpsb3a29073.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP6_zps193f2330.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP6_zps193f2330.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP7_zpsa2ee926a.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP7_zpsa2ee926a.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP9_zps427290c0.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP9_zps427290c0.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP8_zpsf9f04962.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP8_zpsf9f04962.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP12_zpse157448d.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP12_zpse157448d.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CP13_zpse68370bc.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CP13_zpse68370bc.jpg.html)
I'll get some better outside shots when the weather get's better... :chugbeer:
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I'll get some better outside shots when the weather get's better... :chugbeer:
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When is that June????
I'm thinking (doesn't happen often) I might order black because It would look better in the up position, and it blends well with the scheme of black and silver.......thinking.................... :finger_fing11:
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ZG,
The black WORKS on that red bike, dude!
Beautiful.
If that windscreen works half as well as it looks... major score!
It's not often I get THIS jealous... ;)
Lol
Looks awesome, Jay. Congrats.
I am very interested to know about the screen's performance...
Thinking about buying one myself. These Oklahoma summers with high humidity are rough behind that tall CB I have now.
But, I hate riding on a "naked" feeling bike... Wind gets to be a drag after about an hour or so.
Looking forward to hearing how well you like it, once the weather breaks.
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You need to throw a black front fender on and black out the gills just for grins.
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The black [screen] WORKS on that red bike, dude!
I agree
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After getting It and putting it on, what are your thoughts on that lIttle stick-on nose piece?
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I'll get some better outside shots when the weather get's better... :chugbeer:
When is that June? ???
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
To true CD, too true indeed... :-[ :( :'( ;) ;D :chugbeer:
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ZG,
The black WORKS on that red bike, dude!
Beautiful.
If that windscreen works half as well as it looks... major score!
It's not often I get THIS jealous... ;)
Lol
Looks awesome, Jay. Congrats.
I am very interested to know about the screen's performance...
Thinking about buying one myself. These Oklahoma summers with high humidity are rough behind that tall CB I have now.
But, I hate riding on a "naked" feeling bike... Wind gets to be a drag after about an hour or so.
Looking forward to hearing how well you like it, once the weather breaks.
Thanks brother, glad you like! :)
I'll keep ya posted on how it works, I agree if it works as good as it looks this thing is a homerun! 8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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After getting It and putting it on, what are your thoughts on that lIttle stick-on nose piece?
Well, I really like the nose cone on, I think it really does complete the looks of it, especially cool IMO when you raise up the screen and that V part separates! 8)
But on the other hand, I also wish that it was more easily removable and attachable for swapping out to use other shields during the winter/rain etc. I normally run the CB shields, the CD nose cone can stay on the upper with the CB shield mounted and it doesn't hit it or anything, but it does look a little odd IMO... :-\
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You need to throw a black front fender on and black out the gills just for grins.
Maybe I should run that CF front fender that I got for the back in black project eh GP? :-\
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/cf3_zpsd40a9d3d.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/cf3_zpsd40a9d3d.jpg.html)
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:thumbs:
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Got a break in the rain for a couple hours today and was able to get her out for a quick rip! :)
If you're wanting air this is definitely the ticket for ya, it almost felt like I was riding a motard or something... :finger_fing11:
Was able to get a couple outside shots of it so I'll post those up for those interested. :chugbeer:
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD24_zps03e8afa7.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD24_zps03e8afa7.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD26_zpsf131c005.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD26_zpsf131c005.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD27_zps1fb08ce0.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD27_zps1fb08ce0.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD21_zps27eb6c29.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD21_zps27eb6c29.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD23_zps3ff1b93b.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD23_zps3ff1b93b.jpg.html)
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it does look better than my summer shield, mine was less expensive though.(http://)
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it does look better than my summer shield, mine was less expensive though.(http://)
Yeah, but your cut looks to be really good/smooth/nice from the photo. That is on my to-do list this year.
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Got a break in the rain for a couple hours today and was able to get her out for a quick rip! :)
If you're wanting air this is definitely the ticket for ya, it almost felt like I was riding a motard or something... :finger_fing11:
Was able to get a couple outside shots of it so I'll post those up for those interested. :chugbeer:
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD24_zps03e8afa7.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD24_zps03e8afa7.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD26_zpsf131c005.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD26_zpsf131c005.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD27_zps1fb08ce0.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD27_zps1fb08ce0.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD21_zps27eb6c29.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD21_zps27eb6c29.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/CD23_zps3ff1b93b.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/CD23_zps3ff1b93b.jpg.html)
So, does it block much airflow with it raised up?
In other words, down for lots of air, up for protection?
Or is at all air, all the time, regardless?
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So, does it block much airflow with it raised up?
In other words, down for lots of air, up for protection?
Or is at all air, all the time, regardless?
In comparison to my CB shield I'd say not all that much protection in the full up position, yes it does provide some protection in the up position, but not enough to bang through a major rain storm, the main purpose of this sportscreen is definitely for warm summer-like weather.
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What's the airflow across the helmet feel like in both positions? Do you get a nice, clean, quiet flow? I know if I stand up on my Connie with the stock shield down, my RF1100 gets quieter and smoother than if I'm sitting behind the shield.
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Looks so much better than the barn door you normally have on there! LOL!
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Looks so much better than the barn door you normally have on there! LOL!
;D :chugbeer:
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What's the airflow across the helmet feel like in both positions? Do you get a nice, clean, quiet flow? I know if I stand up on my Connie with the stock shield down, my RF1100 gets quieter and smoother than if I'm sitting behind the shield.
Very clean air indeed WG, pretty much full on air to the chest and head.
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I'll add these pics on this thread as well for future searches showing it with my black bodywork... :thumbs: :chugbeer:
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/44144_zpsb2922834.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/44144_zpsb2922834.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/44147_zps0171f45e.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/44147_zps0171f45e.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/44148_zps590316e1.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/44148_zps590316e1.jpg.html)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/44149_zps8c1a0d68.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/44149_zps8c1a0d68.jpg.html)
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Nice!! :) :) :)
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ZG... When are you doing the chrome body work?
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Nice!! :) :) :)
Thanks KR! :chugbeer:
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ZG... When are you doing the chrome body work?
:o
Gold maybe... :finger_fing11:
Chrome... definitely not. :thumbdown
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:o
Gold maybe... :finger_fing11:
You've seen these before, but what the heck.
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx321/mr_beeps/goldsm_zpsf84d8e19.png)
Chrome... definitely not. :thumbdown
Chrome-ish? Meh, silver really:
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx321/mr_beeps/aluminumsm_zps79a1e526.png)
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I like that gold. I am guessing those are photoshopped? I would not think of gold as a good color but oddly I find the above attractive.
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I like that gold. I am guessing those are photoshopped? I would not think of gold as a good color but oddly I find the above attractive.
For now ... but I must assume Jay is working on both sets ;)
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For now ... but I must assume Jay is working on both sets ;)
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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I purchased one of Jay's sportscreens that he never used and installed. This screen really changes the dynamics of this bike. It transforms the front end from the toury side of Sport Touring to much more of a Sport bike look. Looks like a falcon head up front the way the air vents and nose cone are designed. Sitting on the bike gives the sensation that you are on the ZX14 more then the C14 as the screen is so low cut.
The sensation while riding is very different then the stock screen. As Jay pointed out this does throw a ton of air at you. At 80MPH I feel like I better be holding on well or I will be blown back. Oddly I have a sport screen on my FZ1 and it does not give me that same sensation and I believe the difference is in seating position. On the FZ1 I am leaning more forward as I also have lowered triple clamp set up on that bike and on the C14 I am sitting a bit more upright. I am 6'2" and the stock handlebar position does not require me to reach for the bars much.
So love the look and I enjoy the sensation of a more open air feel however I don't think you would want to tour far with this setup or ride in cold weather with it but otherwise an awesome product. Thanks Jay.
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Thanks Jay.
Yer welcome, that 2010 blue colored one looks good on yer ride bro! 8) :chugbeer:
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Yep I thought so. I brought it home and put it on and hid the stock shield in the cabinet. Did not tell wife I bought it yet figure I will wait until she notices. :-X
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Did not tell wife I bought it yet figure I will wait until she notices. :-X
Bout the same time you notice her next hair cut huh? ;D
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Yeah I had to give in and tell her. Took her for a ride (finally) and she was complaining about how much wind was hitting her, so I had to break down and tell her that I actually have a taller screen we can try on the next ride. Oddly she didn't ask any heated questions. I think shes a keeper.
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I am about to place my order. I have read the previous posts, and I know it looks great, it is expensive, it takes a while to make, and significantly changes the riding experience with respect to wind. I am six feet exactly, and I ride daily in Houston, which is about to get very hot. I want something to help me cool off. Everyone seems to be very happy. Are there any concerns about the product itself i should know about? Thanks in advance!
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I am about to place my order. I have read the previous posts, and I know it looks great, it is expensive, it takes a while to make, and significantly changes the riding experience with respect to wind. I am six feet exactly, and I ride daily in Houston, which is about to get very hot. I want something to help me cool off. Everyone seems to be very happy. Are there any concerns about the product itself i should know about? Thanks in advance!
From the other thread, mine were mainly two concerns- about using risers (handlebar clearance) and the "stick on" nose thing (which is a bit strange; and only a concern if you plan on trying to switch back to a regular windscreen for when it is not hot).
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Doggone it. I ride all winter long even when the temps are in the high 30s and 40s. I'll need the stocker back on there. The post about the adhesive has caused me to really think about it. I want to be able to go back stock in the winters. Is there any other option to cool down? Is there any way to make the copperdawg easily interchangeable?
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I also want to be able to slip on the CB for those much longer rides i take each year. Thanks for any help on the previous reply.
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I run a Calsi large three seasons and a cut down stocker in the heat of the summer.
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I don't have a pic right now . I cut four inches off and could have cut two more. I used a jigsaw and hand sanded the edges. I finished the edge with a propane torch. there are several done that way by the members here with pictures. A couple have been painted black on the inside for an excellent look. I'll see if I can find the thread.
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Found it. Thanks a million.
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There are several...here's one... http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=16614.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=16614.0)