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Introductions - Tell us a bit about yourself => Introductions => Topic started by: FZBear10 on May 27, 2015, 02:25:52 PM

Title: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: FZBear10 on May 27, 2015, 02:25:52 PM: Hello all, my name is Bear and I just purchased an 09 C14 in pristine condition. I have been riding motorcycles on and off road since I was 4. I have had all sorts of bikes and currently own a 2008 B-King along with my new to me 14. I rode it for the first time this Memorial Day and loved it. The previous owner added a ton of accessories to the bike which was a major incentive for me to buy his bike. The only thing I don't like is the Corbin seat he added, it is incredibly hard and narrow but he was a thin guy in shape. My shape is round and not in shape, so I am already looking into a replacement seat and maybe some risers for the bars to come up & back a bit. Otherwise the bike has exceeded my expectations, I was looking at F6Bs, FJRs, full baggers, but I didn't want to spend all that money on another bike. When I came across the 14 and the price, I had to find out more, so I read tons of reviews and got info from this forum. Everything was great so I pulled the trigger. My buddy and I got in his truck at 7:30am Sunday morning, left Orange County, drove to Sacramento, put the bike in the back of his truck and drove back. I could not be happier with my purchase, anyway, I hope to get to know you guys soon and looking forward to learning more about this beautiful bike with your help.
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: jirod on May 27, 2015, 02:59:38 PM: welcome to the forum, Bear. You will find tons of info on the risers you want in here.
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 27, 2015, 03:11:34 PM: Welcome!
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: tweeter55 on May 27, 2015, 03:29:43 PM: Welcome to the forum FZBear10. :chugbeer:
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: FZBear10 on May 27, 2015, 03:38:32 PM: Thank you guys, I am reading stuff now about the risers and seat options.
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Post by: gPink on May 27, 2015, 04:13:58 PM: Welcome Bear. You keeping the B-King?
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: Deziner on May 27, 2015, 06:59:49 PM: Welcome to the forum. Burger King?
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 27, 2015, 07:06:21 PM: I like Burger King..
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: gPink on May 27, 2015, 07:27:56 PM: Quote from: Deziner on May 27, 2015, 06:59:49 PM
Welcome to the forum. Burger King?
;D
More of a naked 'busa.
Manufacturer   Suzuki
Production   2007–2012
Class   Naked bike
Engine   1,340 cc (82 cu in)
Power   181 hp (135 kW) at 9500 rpm
Torque   108 lbf·ft (146 N·m) at 7200 rpm
Weight   518 lb
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: Deziner on May 27, 2015, 08:08:41 PM: :-[ I had no clue.....

With specs like that, I would need Velcro to keep my narrow a$$ on the seat! Like the scene from "The Masters of Menace". (If you have never seen it, check it out. :rotflmao: )
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: connie_rider on May 27, 2015, 08:18:43 PM: Welcome.
Your gonna like it here.

Ride safe, Ted
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Post by: stevewfl on May 27, 2015, 08:57:50 PM: welcome! ;D
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Post by: twowheeladdict on May 27, 2015, 09:34:08 PM: Congrats. I recommend changing the seat first and then deciding if you need risers. The riding position of the Corbin made me think the bars needed to be 6 inched closer. I'm glad I got to sit on a bike with a Corbin to know it was not for me. I like my Sargent seat with the stock bars.
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: FZBear10 on June 01, 2015, 08:42:47 AM: Quote from: twowheeladdict on May 27, 2015, 09:34:08 PM
Congrats. I recommend changing the seat first and then deciding if you need risers. The riding position of the Corbin made me think the bars needed to be 6 inched closer. I'm glad I got to sit on a bike with a Corbin to know it was not for me. I like my Sargent seat with the stock bars.

That is a good place to start. I am talking with Loren Mock at Motorbike saddles, I just need to follow up top see if they can my modify my existing seat. Here is a picture of my Burger King by the way, LOL!
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: gPink on June 01, 2015, 08:54:20 AM: :rotflmao: you'll do
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: Deziner on June 01, 2015, 09:58:48 AM: Hey, Mister, ..... is that motorcycle fast?
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: FZBear10 on June 01, 2015, 10:19:39 AM: Quote from: Deziner on June 01, 2015, 09:58:48 AM
Hey, Mister, ..... is that motorcycle fast?
It is truly, by far, the most insane fast motorcycle I have ever owned. It is heavy but it corners like it is on rails and the power delivery is simply stupid. The seating position is as close to perfect as can be but the fact that I am the windshield, gets old fast on long rides, otherwise it is one incredible machine.
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Post by: Deziner on June 01, 2015, 10:22:57 AM: Dilithium crystals are a bit pricey, aren't they?
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Post by: mikeeitup on June 01, 2015, 10:27:03 AM: Welcome to the forum and the bike! Enjoy 'er.
Mike
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Post by: AlbertaDoug on June 01, 2015, 07:44:44 PM: Welcome Bear.
You'll have chicken strips the same size as your BKing in no time on your Connie, enjoy.
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: Charlie747 on June 02, 2015, 03:43:08 AM: Welcome from the other side of the pond

2 sweet rides in the man cave :hail: :chugbeer: :thumbs:
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: Charlie747 on June 02, 2015, 03:45:46 AM: Quote from: Deziner on June 01, 2015, 10:22:57 AM
Dilithium crystals are a bit pricey, aren't they?

Haven't found them on flebay or amazon yet Deziner.................may be it runs on moonshine ? :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: XPLRN on June 03, 2015, 03:33:24 AM: Quote from: Deziner on May 27, 2015, 08:08:41 PM
:-[ I had no clue.....

Check out the exhaust mod on this one!! http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/5048365963.html (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/5048365963.html)
Title: Re: Brand New to the C14 and your forum
Post by: FZBear10 on June 04, 2015, 11:27:22 AM: Quote from: gPink on May 27, 2015, 04:13:58 PM
Welcome Bear. You keeping the B-King?
I am going to see how much I like riding the C14 around town, if it is fine I will sell the King, if I find that it is a bit much for around town cruising I will keep the King and use the C14 for long distance rides only.
I am taking my seat to a local place that says they can do whatever I need for fairly cheap and I also got risers on the way. I will see what happens with the seat first. If the new seat works good with the stock bars, I will leave them alone, and sell the risers. If I still need more adjustment on the bars I will try the risers.
I am hoping this solves my comfort issues.