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Title: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: Heatmaker on May 25, 2016, 09:19:54 PM

Hello,  Name is Matt.  I have been riding for about 30 years if we include dirt bikes and all.  I am picking up a 2011 C14 with 11,000 miles on it this weekend.  I loved my 86 C10 but decided to go newer.  Any tips for a Newbie?

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: SapperLdr on May 25, 2016, 09:35:38 PM

Welcome.  The best tip I have is hang on.  :D

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: Hooligan on May 25, 2016, 11:09:08 PM

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your purchase. Best tip I can give you is to read the various boards on the forum. Loads of information here.

Wishing you many happy and safe miles

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: Rick Hall on May 25, 2016, 11:40:43 PM

Quote from: Heatmaker on May 25, 2016, 09:19:54 PM

  Any tips for a Newbie?

Do NOT talk about oil and tires.
PR-3's and 4's rule, with Angel GT's a close second.
Sell the 14 and buy a vastly superior 1994-2006 Connie, and don't look back.

Oh, and welcome to the nut house :)

Rick

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: kwakrider on May 26, 2016, 01:41:29 AM

Welcome mate...you're going to love it! Safe travels!!  :)

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 26, 2016, 04:40:00 AM

I came from a 2002 C10 in Aug of 2007.  More brakes, more performance (actually no comparison there), more suspension, more fun.  Welcome and bring a sense of humour, you'll do fine.

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: Rhino on May 26, 2016, 06:41:11 AM

Welcome Matt! Don't listen to Rick, the high altitude has affected his brain ;)

Title: Re: Moving from an 86 C10 to 2011 C14
Post by: Heatmaker on May 26, 2016, 07:44:36 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!