Concours C14 thread - Page 77

cablebandit · 03-06-2013, 04:13 PM

And don't forget the howling noises when leaned over.

motocopter · 03-06-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cablebandit

And don't forget the howling noises when leaned over.

For sure! I'm hearing that now with the RS II's.

olie · 03-08-2013, 05:53 PM

after 50k+ miles, my 09 C14 keeps running as or better than new. I do not have those heat issues, probably because I ride with touring boots.
I have consired trading it to get a MY12 but I see no advantage to justify the $$. Waiting for a next generation with the bigger engine and goodies like cruise control.

motocopter · 03-08-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by olie

after 50k+ miles, my 09 C14 keeps running as or better than new... Waiting for a next generation with the bigger engine and goodies like cruise control.

Tee-totally agree with the logic. I'd like to have the cc as well, and if/when it comes available I'll be in a similar position as you are now.

thetable · 03-08-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by olie

I do not have those heat issues, probably because I ride with touring boots.

I ride in tall DS boots (Gaerne Balance and TCX Infinities) and Aerostich roadcrafter and mine still roasts my legs. Either you have a really high heat threshold, or you've never gotten in traffic on a warm day, or you've never ridden it when it's hot out.

Egodriver71 · 03-09-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thetable

I ride in tall DS boots (Gaerne Balance and TCX Infinities) and Aerostich roadcrafter and mine still roasts my legs. Either you have a really high heat threshold, or you've never gotten in traffic on a warm day, or you've never ridden it when it's hot out.

I live in FL and commuted everyday on my `09. Touring boots and khakis, no heat issues!!!

Egodriver71 · 03-09-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by thetable

I ride in tall DS boots (Gaerne Balance and TCX Infinities) and Aerostich roadcrafter and mine still roasts my legs. Either you have a really high heat threshold, or you've never gotten in traffic on a warm day, or you've never ridden it when it's hot out.

I live in FL and commuted everyday on my `09. Touring boots and khakis, no heat issues!!!

dolomoto · 03-09-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thetable

I ride in tall DS boots (Gaerne Balance and TCX Infinities) and Aerostich roadcrafter and mine still roasts my legs. Either you have a really high heat threshold, or you've never gotten in traffic on a warm day, or you've never ridden it when it's hot out.

I think you should compare the placement of the OEM heat shields with another C14. I have many summertime miles here in the SE and the SW with only what I consider a normal amount of heat.

thetable · 03-10-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dolomoto

I think you should compare the placement of the OEM heat shields with another C14. I have many summertime miles here in the SE and the SW with only what I consider a normal amount of heat.

Everything is where it should be.

I forgot the other thing that makes a difference. If I stick the middle of my foot on the peg, the temps are more bearable, but with the balls of me feet on the pegs the hot airflow changes to nasty.

dolomoto · 03-11-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by thetable

Everything is where it should be.

I forgot the other thing that makes a difference. If I stick the middle of my foot on the peg, the temps are more bearable, but with the balls of me feet on the pegs the hot airflow changes to nasty.

I'd be curious to see the comparison with your bike with another similar C14 without a heat "problem".

I have the similar result with foot position. If I keep the my feet on the pegs and pointed straight (legs fully behind faring), there is a bit of heat that radiates up from the engine. If I point my toes out and put my knee in the breeze, quite a bit of heat gets pulled in...I surmise it's normally exhausted thru the exterior fairing vents but my knee position changes the airflow.

If I put my heel on the footpeg with my leg hanging in the breeze as far as possible, not so much heat gets by.

sweetwater · 03-23-2013, 06:09 AM

Catching up on this thread and laughing about the OEM tyres howling. Even the missus said something about it, comparing the noise to worn Tourances on the GS. Pretty good lean indicators I suppose.

Next, I send best wishes to EgoDriver and hope all ends well in the smash-up drama.

And finally, I don't experience the heat issues as of yet, but when I'm in traffic my fans run A LOT! Seems perfectly fine and normal though. We will see what summer brings. I ride ATGATT including tall Sidi boots or 8" workboots. The Sidis are hot in general but all my bikes over the years resemble Coleman grills in hot weather...

Bryn · 03-23-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetwater

Catching up on this thread and laughing about the OEM tyres howling. Even the missus said something about it, comparing the noise to worn Tourances on the GS. Pretty good lean indicators I suppose.

It could be the passenger howling when the bike is cranked over ....

WSikorski · 03-23-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryn

It could be the passenger howling when the bike is cranked over ....

That's usually accompanied by punching in the back...

Egodriver71 · 03-24-2013, 07:12 AM

barko1 · 03-24-2013, 07:22 AM

St. Patrick's Day Edition, ok for a sportbike, sporttourer??

03-06-2013, 04:13 PM	#1141
cablebandit Web Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: State College PA Oddometer: 560	And don't forget the howling noises when leaned over. __________________ IBA #33260

03-08-2013, 05:53 PM	#1143
olie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 1,078	after 50k+ miles, my 09 C14 keeps running as or better than new. I do not have those heat issues, probably because I ride with touring boots. I have consired trading it to get a MY12 but I see no advantage to justify the $$. Waiting for a next generation with the bigger engine and goodies like cruise control. __________________ 09 C14 ABS, red Remus HexaCone Ti, CF hugger,CB Ultra W'shield, SHAD 50L, GSG Sliders, Sargent seat 12 SuperT, black Mods to come... 11 Corvette, unmolested...

03-24-2013, 07:12 AM	#1154
Egodriver71 Rider of something Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Oddometer: 1,188	__________________ Thomas Mann Jacksonville, FL NFL TOR map 1930 Indian 101 Scout (the first bike)(still in the garage) 1986 Yamaha Radian (first modern bike)(sold) 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 (the wife's problem child)(sold) 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator 600 (the wife's 'bad' girl) 1999 Kawasaki Concours (the Warbird)

03-24-2013, 07:22 AM	#1155
barko1 barko1 Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Las Cruces, NM or thereabouts Oddometer: 2,512	St. Patrick's Day Edition, ok for a sportbike, sporttourer?? __________________ DR650, 98 Bimota SB6R, Kawasaki 14, 67 X-6 Scrambler (apart), SL350K1, 77 Goldwing 1000, V11 Rosso Mondello Guzzi

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03-23-2013, 06:09 AM	#1151
sweetwater Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Charlotte Metro Oddometer: 121	Catching up on this thread and laughing about the OEM tyres howling. Even the missus said something about it, comparing the noise to worn Tourances on the GS. Pretty good lean indicators I suppose. Next, I send best wishes to EgoDriver and hope all ends well in the smash-up drama. And finally, I don't experience the heat issues as of yet, but when I'm in traffic my fans run A LOT! Seems perfectly fine and normal though. We will see what summer brings. I ride ATGATT including tall Sidi boots or 8" workboots. The Sidis are hot in general but all my bikes over the years resemble Coleman grills in hot weather...