Author Topic: Hello from West Michigan  (Read 2109 times)

Offline TAL2013C14

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Hello from West Michigan
« on: August 03, 2017, 07:38:50 PM »
Hello All!

I picked up a showroom new, 2013, Concours 14 this Monday.

Traded in my 2012 Yamaha Raider, which was preceded by a 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom, which was preceded by a 1981 Suzuki GS850G.

I've always had an attraction to the Concours 14, I guess I just needed to through a "cruiser" phase first.

I'm looking forward to many miles on the new C14.  And if this forum is like the Raider forum, I'm sure I'll be spending time here too.

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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2017, 07:43:55 PM »
welcome to the c14 and the forum

Offline Mike2011

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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2017, 07:55:59 PM »
Welcome!

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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2017, 08:24:47 PM »
Welcome to the forum TAL!!!


I'm looking forward to many miles on the new C14.

Many, many, many miles.
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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2017, 03:53:14 AM »
Welcome!  Change/flush every fluid in that bike.   I don't think I'd trust the battery either.  Remove the battery and scrub all the connections with a brass brush.  Change the fob battery as well.

Make sure the tires aren't dry rotted either.
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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2017, 01:24:11 AM »
Welcome to the forum. Congrats om your "new" Connie. enjoy the ride, as well as the read.
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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2017, 09:38:12 AM »
Welcome!  You will certainly enjoy it.
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Re: Hello from West Michigan
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2017, 12:13:52 PM »
Welcome! Get ready to shock all the sportbikes with your new monster!
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