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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #120 on: June 24, 2014, 07:38:43 PM »
Quote from: gPink on June 24, 2014, 07:33:11 PM
Alex, after all that work to bring it back I sure hope you can enjoy it for awhile.

Oh, I am planning to ride the **** out of the bike... I am surprised how good it is. I expected much worse. This bike rocks
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #121 on: June 24, 2014, 11:01:07 PM »
Quote from: Alex_V on June 24, 2014, 07:38:43 PM
Oh, I am planning to ride the **** out of the bike... I am surprised how good it is. I expected much worse. This bike rocks

you might have already mentioned this, but what tires are you using? they tend to transform this bike (and most other vehicles, too)...
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #122 on: June 25, 2014, 07:40:37 AM »
Quote from: martin_14 on June 24, 2014, 11:01:07 PM
you might have already mentioned this, but what tires are you using? they tend to transform this bike (and most other vehicles, too)...

Currently is what bike came with... Missmatched and cupped B-Stone / Michelin combo... Actually going to throw a new B-Stone 023 on it today. It will just make the bike even better. Like I said, I am impressed on how this one rides.... I had over 50 bikes in the past years
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #123 on: June 25, 2014, 08:08:41 AM »
Quote from: Alex_V on June 25, 2014, 07:40:37 AM
Currently is what bike came with... Missmatched and cupped B-Stone / Michelin combo... Actually going to throw a new B-Stone 023 on it today. It will just make the bike even better. Like I said, I am impressed on how this one rides.... I had over 50 bikes in the past years
NOOOoooooo!
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #124 on: June 25, 2014, 08:14:27 AM »
I just want to burn up the front which is good, and then go with a new set. Rear is completely toast. Probably will put Angels GT's once B-Stones are done
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #125 on: June 25, 2014, 08:18:02 AM »
Stone on the rear is tolerable, on the front it's a sacrilege.  ;)
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #126 on: June 25, 2014, 10:09:36 AM »
I actually don't mind the front as it is now. But I don't have anything else on that bike to compare with. Rear was shot from the get go. So a new tire was a must
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #127 on: June 25, 2014, 04:43:22 PM »
Quote from: Alex_V on June 25, 2014, 10:09:36 AM
I actually don't mind the front as it is now. But I don't have anything else on that bike to compare with.

Well, I can only compare to the PR4GT, and it is a very significant positive difference...
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #128 on: June 26, 2014, 09:58:59 PM »
Absolutely nothing bad to say about B-Stones 023's... Bike is fantastic
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #129 on: July 14, 2014, 10:14:20 PM »
Good read Alex glad you like the fruits of your labour. Brings back fond memories of my rebuild.  Then the first ride after it's all back together  8)
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #130 on: October 18, 2014, 03:24:28 PM »
Few pics to wrap up this thread ))


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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #131 on: October 18, 2014, 03:34:00 PM »
Cool pics Alex. Still liking the c14?
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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #132 on: October 18, 2014, 05:28:23 PM »
Yeah, still digging the bike. Want to get a Tiger 800 next, but probably keep the C-14
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #133 on: October 18, 2014, 07:21:07 PM »
Quote from: Alex_V on October 18, 2014, 05:28:23 PM
Yeah, still digging the bike. Want to get a Tiger 800 next, but probably keep the C-14

Are you a mind reader? Exactly what I was thinking!
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #134 on: October 18, 2014, 08:10:44 PM »
Quote from: Gsun on October 18, 2014, 07:21:07 PM
Are you a mind reader? Exactly what I was thinking!

Never ridden one, just sat on one at a bike show... and after reading reviews it may be the next one in the stable
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #135 on: October 18, 2014, 08:38:05 PM »
FWIW, I sell Triumphs, and The Tiger 800's are really cool rides.  DO an XC, if you spend most time off pavement, otherwise, the std Tiger is the one to have.  A roadster, with a real attitude is what you will have.  ENJOY,  tomp

I sell BMW F700 and 800 GS's, too, but the Tiger triple is more fun.   tp
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #136 on: October 18, 2014, 08:45:47 PM »
Quote from: tomp on October 18, 2014, 08:38:05 PM
FWIW, I sell Triumphs, and The Tiger 800's are really cool rides.  DO an XC, if you spend most time off pavement, otherwise, the std Tiger is the one to have.  A roadster, with a real attitude is what you will have.  ENJOY,  tomp

I sell BMW F700 and 800 GS's, too, but the Tiger triple is more fun.   tp

How difficult is to convert a regular 800 to a XC? I see better deals on regular 800's more often, but I really want a XC
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #137 on: October 18, 2014, 09:11:26 PM »
Quote from: Alex_V on October 18, 2014, 08:45:47 PM
How difficult is to convert a regular 800 to a XC? I see better deals on regular 800's more often, but I really want a XC

IMHO, not worth the money to do so..  Gotta change suspension, wheels hubs, etc,   Seriously, unless you are going to spend most of your time off pavement, the XC isn't actually an improvement on pavement. 

14's are available now, and deals may be made available, but with the '15 Tigers, we have no pricing yet. So if you really want a Tiger, grab one now, either version.  I feel sure the prices will only rise.  Only the Speed and Street Triples stayed close to '14's prices.  All others went up $100-500, when on the floor of your dealer.  Just decide what fits your riding requirements and go with that.  tp   Hope that helps.  tp
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #138 on: October 22, 2014, 06:44:08 PM »
Thanks for the info. As you may notice from this thread, I am too cheap to buy a new bike ))
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #139 on: October 22, 2014, 06:46:39 PM »
Toys are more fun when they're paid for.
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