Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: coachmajor on March 18, 2015, 06:51:22 PM
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Today I won an Ebay auction for the stainless version of the CS1. I bought it from a nice local fella with great feedback. The pipe was only installed for a couple of K and the seller still has instructions etc. For $ 217.50, I thought it was fair. My question is whether there are key things i should be looking for when i go pick it up. Assuming the booklet has a breakdown of what is supposed to be included, I intend to make sure all pieces and parts are included. Other than that, anybody have any advice regarding inspection? Thanks!
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Great score for $217!!!!! :chugbeer:
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The guy that sold me a used one left out the rear bracket to mount it. Luckily I was able to fab my own. I'm kinda gifted like that. 8)
No good pics to show it though...
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/Jimmymac25/ridetoTexas11008.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/Jimmymac25/media/ridetoTexas11008.jpg.html)
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Thanks. I'll make sure and ask about that mount. I'm no fabricator
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They should also come with a black heat shield, I believe. Curious how well that works, so I can inquire if it can be bought by itself from V&H. I might not need it, but that's the only option I can think of. There's also the option of a 'quiet insert' to make less noise, if you so desire. Good luck.
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Thanks. I'm picking it up today. Installation seems pretty simple for an old grease monkey. I'm confident the guy will have everything, but I am ready to inspect it and get it on the bike. Electric cars sound cooler than a stock C14 :-\
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I think you're really gonna like it. I've only had my connie for about a month and, while I enjoyed the electric rush of the stock system, I needed to hear the engine a little more. I snagged a Two Brothers on Amazon and it was a breeze to change and really enhanced the ride quality. I wear foam earplugs religiously to cut down on wind noise so the result is a nice, mellow, tone.
Good luck, ride safe
Richard
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Thanks. I'm picking it up today. Installation seems pretty simple for an old grease monkey. I'm confident the guy will have everything, but I am ready to inspect it and get it on the bike. Electric cars sound cooler than a stock C14 :-\
Even the Jetson's car sounds better than the stock bazooka. I have really enjoyed my CS-1 the last 3 years, and it makes Connie very 'operatic' when wanted- the fat lady can sing.
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Even the Jetson's car sounds better than the stock bazooka. I have really enjoyed my CS-1 the last 3 years, and it makes very Connie 'operatic' when wanted- the fat lady can sing.
:rotflmao: My Electra Glide was fat, my Concours is pleasingly plump, or perhaps voluptuous. 8)
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It has a nice burble at idle, but at WOT as you get on it, its heavenly.
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You guys are right. Picked it up today. It was in outstanding condition and, as expected, easy to install. Sounds much, much better. I could probably handle it a little bit louder at idle and under 4-5k but man it begins to sing after that! I generally wear ear plugs too, but it'll be nice to hear a little bit of that growl. Thanks again. I dont know what these generally sell for used but i feel like I stole it. Thanks for y'all's input.