kawasaki concours - Page 18

LoneTraveler · 04-24-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HaChayalBoded

The peg lowering kit is a night and day difference on the connie.

+1

Best $130 I've put into this bike so far. Really makes a difference on long motorway journeys.

As a test, I rode from central NJ to Cape May and back with the stock pegs, and then just this afternoon did the same to test the lowering kit. With the stockers, I had to stop after about 2 hours or so and stretch my legs.

I didn't have to stop with the lowering kit.

KilLeR Kawasaki · 04-24-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneTraveler

+1

Best $130 I've put into this bike so far. Really makes a difference on long motorway journeys.

As a test, I rode from central NJ to Cape May and back with the stock pegs, and then just this afternoon did the same to test the lowering kit. With the stockers, I had to stop after about 2 hours or so and stretch my legs.

I didn't have to stop with the lowering kit.

At the top of my farkle list, with the WS.

Meter Man · 05-02-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneTraveler

+1

Best $130 I've put into this bike so far. Really makes a difference on long motorway journeys.

As a test, I rode from central NJ to Cape May and back with the stock pegs, and then just this afternoon did the same to test the lowering kit. With the stockers, I had to stop after about 2 hours or so and stretch my legs.

I didn't have to stop with the lowering kit.

I am assuming installing and adjusting the shifter was pretty simple?

How long did it take to install and adjust?

KilLeR Kawasaki · 05-19-2011, 10:31 PM

Okay, just bought my second one. I need to sell the '86. Any interest out there? Runs great.

Chisenhallw · 05-21-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KilLeR Kawasaki

Okay, just bought my second one. I need to sell the '86. Any interest out there? Runs great.

How much? How many miles? Pics?

PM me please.

KilLeR Kawasaki · 05-22-2011, 01:03 PM

Here is the bike that I'm selling.

I'm asking $1,450 for it. 49K miles. Good tread on tires. Runs strong. Shocks rebuilt within last two years (according to the original owner). Clymer manual. New switch gear (left installed, right in hand). New grips. Fresh oil change and coolant replacement. Fresh gear oil in final drive.

The bad:

Front fairing has a number of cracks and is very fragile where the right mirror attaches. Some of the internal attachment points for the mid fairings are missing. All fairings are attached well enough, just not as originally designed. Tank and front fender both have clear-coat issues, but no dents.

The bike is super clean for its age. You could eat off of the carbs.

I picked up a 2004 model just because I want to spend some time with this bike and wanted to start with a newer platform. I wish my '04 was taken care of as well as my '86!.

There is also a new Right mirror and peg mounting bracket (guess what happened?). I will be getting the right luggage attachment antler fixed as well. The bags are in good shape for their age and did not suffer from the parking lot tip.

Parts are plentiful like crazy for this bike. It is even more common than the KLR it seems. You can find anything on ebay for it.

Zerk · 05-31-2011, 04:46 AM

Just picked up 01, 20k miles.

Any suggestion for GPS mount? I see one that gas on the gas cap on Goldwing one that you mount to the two screw on the handle bars. I am thinking the later, cause that one goes with a ball mount.

Zerk · 05-31-2011, 04:58 AM

Good manual? Order from Kawaski?

KilLeR Kawasaki · 06-01-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Zerk

Good manual? Order from Kawaski?

The Kaw manual is $80! Clymer is definitely more cost effective.

ATH · 06-01-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerk

Any suggestion for GPS mount?

I bolted a RAM ball to the unused hole on top of the left handlebar controls ... see photo.
--
Wayne
1999 Kawasaki Concours

Zerk · 06-01-2011, 03:44 PM

Motor is louder then I thought it would be.

Chisenhallw · 07-04-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HaChayalBoded

Asking price, $7500 or best offer.

Dude! Of course that bike looks to be in great condition, and you have a lot of farklerization going on, but that seems real high for a bike that's old enough to vote.

HaChayalBoded · 07-05-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chisenhallw

Dude! Of course that bike looks to be in great condition, and you have a lot of farklerization going on, but that seems real high for a bike that's old enough to vote.

You do realize that fucker has over $10,000 worth of upgrades right? But even so yea I think the asking price is too high as well. I'll drop it to $5000.

Or I'll just part out the upgrades and sell the bike stock.

steveWFL · 08-12-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zerk

Good manual? Order from Kawaski?

google it, free soft copies are floating around the 'net

dceggert · 08-12-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

The C-14 is a far cry from the C-10, I am not willing to spend that sort of money on a bike (if I had the money).

It looks great and people who own them rave about them. I just wish some of the bike makers would sell 600 to 800 cc bikes that are purpose built and capable of touring and then sell them here.

Why are all this touring bikes so big and so fast and so expensive?

Think Honda Pacific Coast. They are selling now for more than even the Concours but Honda couldn't sell them when they were on the market. 800 cc twin, cheap and chearful, a complete dud.

05-19-2011, 10:31 PM	#259
KilLeR Kawasaki Marky A Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Littleton, Colorado Oddometer: 762	Okay, just bought my second one. I need to sell the '86. Any interest out there? Runs great. __________________ 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 2006 Honda ST1300 2001 Honda XR400R Colorado Dual Sport Riders http://motodelmundo.blogspot.com/

05-22-2011, 01:03 PM	#261
KilLeR Kawasaki Marky A Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Littleton, Colorado Oddometer: 762	Here is the bike that I'm selling. I'm asking $1,450 for it. 49K miles. Good tread on tires. Runs strong. Shocks rebuilt within last two years (according to the original owner). Clymer manual. New switch gear (left installed, right in hand). New grips. Fresh oil change and coolant replacement. Fresh gear oil in final drive. The bad: Front fairing has a number of cracks and is very fragile where the right mirror attaches. Some of the internal attachment points for the mid fairings are missing. All fairings are attached well enough, just not as originally designed. Tank and front fender both have clear-coat issues, but no dents. The bike is super clean for its age. You could eat off of the carbs. I picked up a 2004 model just because I want to spend some time with this bike and wanted to start with a newer platform. I wish my '04 was taken care of as well as my '86!. There is also a new Right mirror and peg mounting bracket (guess what happened?). I will be getting the right luggage attachment antler fixed as well. The bags are in good shape for their age and did not suffer from the parking lot tip. Parts are plentiful like crazy for this bike. It is even more common than the KLR it seems. You can find anything on ebay for it. __________________ 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 2006 Honda ST1300 2001 Honda XR400R Colorado Dual Sport Riders http://motodelmundo.blogspot.com/ KilLeR Kawasaki screwed with this post 05-22-2011 at 01:11 PM

05-31-2011, 04:46 AM	#262
Zerk DILLIGAF Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Straight jacket memories, and sedative highs Oddometer: 3,129	Just picked up 01, 20k miles. Any suggestion for GPS mount? I see one that gas on the gas cap on Goldwing one that you mount to the two screw on the handle bars. I am thinking the later, cause that one goes with a ball mount. __________________ Berserker In my travelling heart, there's an urge to see foreign lands and alien birds, hear stories that no ones heard-D.A.D. Helmets are like rubbers, you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't-Me.

05-31-2011, 04:58 AM	#263
Zerk DILLIGAF Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Straight jacket memories, and sedative highs Oddometer: 3,129	Good manual? Order from Kawaski? __________________ Berserker In my travelling heart, there's an urge to see foreign lands and alien birds, hear stories that no ones heard-D.A.D. Helmets are like rubbers, you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't-Me.

06-01-2011, 03:44 PM	#266
Zerk DILLIGAF Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Straight jacket memories, and sedative highs Oddometer: 3,129	Motor is louder then I thought it would be. __________________ Berserker In my travelling heart, there's an urge to see foreign lands and alien birds, hear stories that no ones heard-D.A.D. Helmets are like rubbers, you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't-Me.

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