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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: B.D.F. on October 18, 2020, 02:08:55 PM

Title: So what crash guards are available for Gen. 2 C-14's
Post by: B.D.F. on October 18, 2020, 02:08:55 PM

This news (see quote below) came as kind of a surprise. I did not realize Canyon Cages were no longer made for C-14's. What else is available for gen. 2 C-14's? Really looking for crash guards rather than scuff shields, such as slider pucks and similar. Looking for something that can actually support the bike in a slow fall- over. Assuming I end up with another C-14 of course.

Any input appreciated.

Quote from: maxtog on October 18, 2020, 07:14:41 AM

Attached are the instructions for the 2nd gen fronts.  It is the only information I have.  Although they are not made or sold anymore, there might be a chance if you contact MC Enterprises, they might be able to send additional info.  If you do and get a response, make sure to share on the forum.

Title: Re: So what crash guards are available for Gen. 2 C-14's
Post by: maxtog on October 18, 2020, 03:44:00 PM

T-Rex

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=24217.msg302212#msg302212 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=24217.msg302212#msg302212)

Title: Re: So what crash guards are available for Gen. 2 C-14's
Post by: Boomer on October 19, 2020, 04:49:20 AM

https://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/Adventure_Bars/Kawasaki/GTR1400_Concours/AB0002BK/ (https://www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/Adventure_Bars/Kawasaki/GTR1400_Concours/AB0002BK/)
I have seen a pic of these fitted to a 2008-2009 C14 as well, but can't comment on whether they were modified or not.

https://www.t-rex-racing.com/N62-12EGB5Combo-p/n62-12egb5combo.htm (https://www.t-rex-racing.com/N62-12EGB5Combo-p/n62-12egb5combo.htm)

Otherwise you are looking at the Kawasaki/TopBlock/Puck type protection.

Title: Re: So what crash guards are available for Gen. 2 C-14's
Post by: maxtog on October 19, 2020, 05:15:16 AM

Quote from: Boomer on October 19, 2020, 04:49:20 AM

R&G Adventure Bars for Kawasaki GTR1400

Unfortunately, I don't think those would protect the bags/panniers.  They look nicer than the T-rex fronts.

Title: Re: So what crash guards are available for Gen. 2 C-14's
Post by: B.D.F. on October 19, 2020, 06:25:30 AM

Thanks guys, I think either of those would work and they do not look bad. Other than the rear set when the 'bags are removed but since I never remove the bags anyway, no problem.

Title: Re: So what crash guards are available for Gen. 2 C-14's
Post by: maxtog on October 19, 2020, 02:59:05 PM

Quote from: B.D.F. on October 19, 2020, 06:25:30 AM

Thanks guys, I think either of those would work and they do not look bad. Other than the rear set when the 'bags are removed but since I never remove the bags anyway, no problem.

Well, the A&R have no rears.  Yes, the rears (both Canyons and T-Rex) look strange with no bags, but I never ride without the bags, so it doesn't matter.  I do think the Canyons are more attractive fronts than either of those two current front options, though.