Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: stevewfl on February 01, 2015, 08:41:10 PM
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And with the Lambo mirrors, lack of fish scales, factory cruise, and sporty from taillight to head light it is one badazz bike. If I wasn;t trying to hit 200K on my connie I'd probably have one in the garage.
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My son has a first gen FJR. Significantly lighter than the C14. Even the new fully loaded FJR is lighter than the C14. If I was in the market for a new ST, the FJR would be on the short list. But I expect to be satisfied for all my ST needs for the rest of my life with the C14. Next bike will be a KTM ADV bike.
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Steve- I highly recommend taking a long ride on a test run. I just had a 2012 and thought I was going to love it. I was so unhappy with it compared to the Concours. If I never owned the Concours first I may have loved it. Good luck! Go for the 200,000 miles.
And with the Lambo mirrors, lack of fish scales, factory cruise, and sporty from taillight to head light it is one badazz bike. If I wasn;t trying to hit 200K on my connie I'd probably have one in the garage.
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Steve- I highly recommend taking a long ride on a test run. I just had a 2012 and thought I was going to love it. I was so unhappy with it compared to the Concours. If I never owned the Concours first I may have loved it. Good luck! Go for the 200,000 miles.
But you had a 2012, the newest rendition is better. Likely more FJR's sold than C14's, and Kawasaki is just retarded for not having cruise control yet. I am sure I will get some flack for this, but overall the FJR's also have much less pain in the ass issues than the C14. How many C14's have you owned now? ;)
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Cruise control is so far down on my want list. And the adjustable suspension is even further down.But many people love the FJR and they can't all be wrong. Huge following.
I had a 2008 and totaled it at 44,000 miles. One warped rotor.
I still have my 2010 at 55,000 miles. Two warped rotors.
I had a 2011 for 18,000 miles. ten warped rotors and 2 lock boxes. lol. Got rid of it!
I have a new to me 2012 that Has 13,000 miles on it. I've ridden it 1 mile. lol
I lucked out with the FJR. I traded even for a same year Concours. The Concours had 13,000 miles compared to the FJR having 1100 miles. The bike just felt too wrong to me especially in the baggage department.
The new changes to the Concours are changes I actually find useful for me. I might even have to trade in 2 bikes this year for a 2015. Don't tell my wife.
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Hi,
Looked HARD at the FJR and the BMW K1200GT. Settled on the Magnificent C14 and never looked back! 8)
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Hi,
Looked HARD at the FJR and the BMW K1200GT. Settled on the Magnificent C14 and never looked back! 8)
Ay, Carumba! She forgot her helmet- oh, I guess that doesn't matter..
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Ay, Carumba! She forgot her helmet- oh, I guess that doesn't matter..
How could you possibly notice something like that when there are other things to notice? :P
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How could you possibly notice something like that when there are other things to notice? :P
I like her AGATT apparel and hanging fruit..
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If the 2015 would of had cruise control would of bought one. The FJR is a nice bike as well. But after sitting on a new Triumph Trophy I might be hooked. Very comfortable seating position as well as cruise and sat radio and USB port.
More money as well. Guess we cant have it all :(
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I came off a BMW K1200GT that had cruise control. Used it twice. Didn't care for it and never used it again. Connie doesn't have it and I don't even care.
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I came off a BMW K1200GT that had cruise control. Used it twice. Didn't care for it and never used it again. Connie doesn't have it and I don't even care.
I finally find someone that agrees with me.. eletronic cruise control is way over-rated. a $20 throttle lock is all you need. I really wish i could understand all the people that say they won't consider the c14 without cruise control.. waste of money in my humble opinion..
BTW- again IMHO.. FJR is a toyota, the c14 is a lexus
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I finally find someone that agrees with me.. eletronic cruise control is way over-rated. a $20 throttle lock is all you need. I really wish i could understand all the people that say they won't consider the c14 without cruise control.. waste of money in my humble opinion..
BTW- again IMHO.. FJR is a toyota, the c14 is a lexus
I like it when riding alone going long distance like across west Texas. But other than that, I hardly use it. Unless your in the lead, you can't use it when with other bikes. I use my vista cruise throttle lock much more often than my Rostra. I like to use the throttle lock for a few seconds at a time to relax my arm.
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I installed a BrakeAway and it works great for flat ground, and all other surfaces if you do not mind the speed fluctuations. I use the throttle rockers to help with wrist and tendon issues. I have tried just about all the throttle lock options for the C14 and the BrakeAway is the only one that I could get to hold the throttle without any speed changes.
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I installed a BrakeAway and it works great for flat ground, and all other surfaces if you do not mind the speed fluctuations. I use the throttle rockers to help with wrist and tendon issues. I have tried just about all the throttle lock options for the C14 and the BrakeAway is the only one that I could get to hold the throttle without any speed changes.
I haven't seen that one before. Looks like a nice product. I like the instant on and off. Exactly why I favor the cheap vista cruise over the expensive throttle miester that I still have on the bike.
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I tried the universal Vista and almost got it to work, but at times it would not hold the spreed. Could have been a poor install on my part as I lost patience. The Brakeaway dealer does not list it for the Concours 14 and will tell you that it will not work, however with a proper custom bracket that is listed in the threads here or the other C14 forum it is possible.
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I didn't use the universal Vista Cruise. I didn't like the fat bar going across the switches. I did a custom install making my own tiny bracket. Totally adjustable and works great for about $20.
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I actually used the NEP as I recall and it was not for me. The Vista looks like it would have been a better option for a custom install.
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I actually used the NEP as I recall and it was not for me. The Vista looks like it would have been a better option for a custom install.
I have used NEP for years on many bikes and I swear with a few adjustments they work perfectly and look like they belong on the bike. Then again- i never keep it engaged for more than a couple of minutes at a time - but i have never needed anymore.. for $20 i prefer it over anything else including electronic which i did not like on a goldwing.
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Picked up my new FJR yesterday...amazing bike!
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Congrats!
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Picked up my new FJR yesterday...amazing bike!
I had an 07 FJR and really liked it. Both bikes have pros and cons, just depends on which you favor and how much money/work it takes to fix the cons.
Your bike looks fantastic, beautiful color. I may buy a new bike next year and the FJR and new Versys 1000 is on the short list depending on what Kawasaki does. If we go to a 1 bike family it may be a Wing, who knows.
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If the 2015 would of had cruise control would of bought one. The FJR is a nice bike as well. But after sitting on a new Triumph Trophy I might be hooked. Very comfortable seating position as well as cruise and sat radio and USB port.
More money as well. Guess we cant have it all :(
FINALLY...someone else who sat on the Trophy! TJ, I test rode a 2014 and fell in love. I want to trade my Concours in for it but have to wait till I get some things paid off...maybe next year. It's a great bike, handles "lighter" than the Connie, has cruise, radio, satellite...the only things missing on that bike are GPS (phone will do though) and me ;)!
I just returned from a 5000 mile road trip and met a guy at the "Top of the World" store on Beartooth Pass who has a 2014 Trophy with a ton of miles on it already and he absolutely LOVES IT!
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nice Trophy (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/icon10.gif)