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Title: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on December 09, 2016, 05:50:16 AM
Hi everyone!

I originally joined when I had my 2009 C14 and loved it here.  Unfortunately health issues forced me to stop riding in 2011 so I sold it and regret it everyday.  I have been able to return to riding and now have a ZRX 1200 which is a great bike but 95% of my riding is commuting so I'm back in the market for a C14.  I've come back to this great place to get caught up on the latest and greatest info and I'm sure I'll have questions along the way.

I want to say in advance thanks for what I know will be a great time and lots of help!

Jon

Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: tweeter55 on December 09, 2016, 06:17:43 AM
http://youtu.be/5VlGyMG0ksg (http://youtu.be/5VlGyMG0ksg)
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Rhino on December 09, 2016, 06:25:02 AM
Welcome back Jon! Like they say, come for the bike, stay for the crazy people!
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: O.C. on December 09, 2016, 07:33:18 AM
Welcome back Jon  ;D   
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: connie_rider on December 09, 2016, 09:43:25 AM
Good to see you back Jon.
Been awhile.

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on December 09, 2016, 10:54:50 AM
Thanks all, the song clip cracked me up!

All I have to do is sell the ZRX then I can get back in the saddle.
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: tweeter55 on December 09, 2016, 11:49:44 AM
All I have to do is sell the ZRX then I can get back in the saddle.
:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana
You will find the dancing banana is prone to over-use. (By whom, I wouldn't have the foggiest idea)
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 09, 2016, 01:29:20 PM
Welcome!  :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana :1DeadBanana
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: O.C. on December 10, 2016, 01:34:48 AM
You missed a few Jim  ;D   
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 10, 2016, 06:39:40 AM
Nope, they purposely weren't shot.  I'm not entirely without feeling.
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on December 10, 2016, 08:41:44 AM
 :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: tweeter55 on December 10, 2016, 05:39:26 PM
Nope, they purposely weren't shot.  I'm not entirely without feeling.
Now I know how many are too many. Thank Jim.
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Hooligan on December 11, 2016, 10:00:01 PM
Welcome back, you've got some catching up to do on the reading.... ;D
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on December 12, 2016, 12:49:06 PM


Welcome back, you've got some catching up to do on the reading.... ;D

 :goodpost:



Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: KawaC14 on December 20, 2016, 09:04:16 AM
Fantastic!!!! Welcome back. :)
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on March 23, 2017, 05:40:19 PM
Boy do I have a story.  While searching for another C14 I ran across a craigslist posting and immediately knew it was my old bike with only 5k more miles on it in after 4 years.  I contacted the owner asking if he would be interested in trading for my ZRX.  We talked and worked out a deal, Sunday morning I get my C14 back.

He said the only issue he has had is the windshield has started raising and lowering intermittently, I will research it out and do some trouble shooting.  Gonna check it out thoroughly.

What a small world, who would've thunk it....
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: connie_rider on March 23, 2017, 09:58:34 PM
Great story.
I guess the question is,, why did you get rid of it previously?

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on March 24, 2017, 05:49:10 AM
Fair question.  I was having some serious health issues and it didn't look like I would be able to ride any longer.  The cash went to purchasing a car.  I was off a bike for 19 months but finally got things worked out, I just couldn't stand not riding.
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: connie_rider on March 24, 2017, 08:11:11 AM
Happy to see you worked it out..

See ya on the road.
Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Re-introduction
Post by: Goat on March 27, 2017, 07:06:57 AM
So the deed is done and my C14 is home!  Man it was dirty, seemed like it hadn't been cleaned since I sold it.  Took about 5 hours to get it almost back to how I like it.  I couldn't ride since I still have to get the registration switched over.  The clear protective sheets I had on the saddle bags to help with scuffs were removed and the top of the bags are pretty scuffed.

It did come with a brand spanking new set of PR 4s on it though.

First order of business is those heat shields for the fairings, I quickly re-discovered how hot it gets.  Then get the screen lowering/raising mechanism fixed.

I'm sure I'll be posting more and can't wait to ride!!!   8)