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    Jedz got a shafty... Well I'm getting a Shafty tomorrow.,

    Well after 7k miles in the saddle of the new to me B-King I decided that the bike really isn't what I needed for my big mile, daily ridding, 2-up adventurin' stead. I was on the market for about a month now looking, test riding and weighing which bike to purchase... Upon few test rides, several days of research and the final vote passing through my significant other, decided to trade the BK in in for one for these:

    2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 W/ABS. 15K miles, fresh tires and valve inspection.

    Getting a heck of a deal (more on my trade in then I bought the BK for this winter). Decided ultimately on the Connie for it was the most comfortable two up and it's just so damn fast and smooth. The shaft drive feels like a chain drive bike, Kawasaki did a great job with it. 43L side bags and loads of goodies and instrumentation. I was sold after riding one of these after the FJR then ultimately back on the hard awkward seat of the BK to go home.

    So yeah I'm sure I'll get some flak for flip flopping bikes, I just wasn't happy with the BK, it wasn't giving me what I needed in a daily ride...

    Approval came through today, with final offer for trade in on paper. All I have to do is sign and go tomorrow. I did have to finance a little extra for this one, but not much. No money down and a monthly payment for 2 years for less then $75 a month. A savings from swapping insurance monthly from the BK to the Connie... It flushes out.

    I'm Excited to have a nice touring machine, capable of running 10's of thousands of pain and chain free miles!
    Jedz Moto
    1988 Honda GL1500-6
    2002 Honda Reflex 250
    2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
    2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
    Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
    Originally posted by Hayabuser
    Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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    #2
    I have the 2011 version and love it. There's a ton of aftermarket stuff available for the C14. Check out the Concours Owners Group, lots of threads that can be helpful there. Look forward to seeing it and hearing how you like it. Very comfy when set up for yourself, I did a thousand kilometer day a little while ago and could have gone further if needed...
    IBA# 12860
    Iron Butt SS1000 & BB1500
    1984 KZ1100R
    2008 Kawasaki KLR650
    2011 Concours 1400

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      #3
      That Connie can sure catch a lowly GS1100g in licketee split! I've seen'um do it from my rearview mirror. Good choice.That will help keep the S.O. comfortable.

      cg
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      2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

      Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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        #4
        The Connie would keep up with the BK in stock form, when its fully loaded... Well ok, maybe not but it's really not that frickin far off... I'd say she's as fast as my FZ1 completely stripped. The 1351cc ZX-14 vvt engine produce such a fat torque curve... Too bad I never got a chance to really open it up on a straight... Most of my test ride was in 35 mph zones and in traffic. Tomorrow we are planning a day ride back home with it to really see how we like it all day. But man it rides real nice...
        Last edited by Jedz123; 07-10-2015, 08:47 PM.
        Jedz Moto
        1988 Honda GL1500-6
        2002 Honda Reflex 250
        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
        Originally posted by Hayabuser
        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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          #5
          I'm so sad. And disappointed. Disillusioned might be the best word. You waited for the BK like Charlie Brown at the mailbox waiting for a valentine. And when it came...you rode her in the snow.
          1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

          2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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            #6
            Yeah I know, I'm sure I'm a "disappointment" to some. I was so excited about the bike but the 3K miles in 10 days was so rough, I don't ever want to ride on a bike like that again BUT I WANT TO RIDE THAT LONG AGAIN!... The pain in my back and derriere still are very fresh in my mind and oddly come right back after a quick 50 mile jaunt now, Phantom pains???... I look at the bike and think, I really don't want to go for a ride, then I hop on the FZ1. I can't have a bike like that in the stable. Especially one I invested a good chunk of change to be my daily ride and long distance runner.
            I'm a bit disillusioned myself however I feel I'm going to get a bigger bang out of my buck with a more comfortable, long distance sport touring machine, especially one that my SO and I can both really enjoy together. Not be in pain together... The BK passenger seat is a torture device, 70 miles was our range before she hurt so bad we had to go home. We can ride hundreds of miles on the FZ1.
            Last edited by Jedz123; 07-10-2015, 09:48 PM.
            Jedz Moto
            1988 Honda GL1500-6
            2002 Honda Reflex 250
            2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
            2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
            Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
            Originally posted by Hayabuser
            Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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              #7
              One of my best riding mates had a C-14. He is an unbelievably good rider. He racked up a year and three tickets before selling it for a 2014 Goldwing, which he can still ride in circles around most mortal riders-and his wife loves him.
              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
              ~Herman Melville

              2016 1200 Superlow
              1982 CB900f

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                #8
                Disappointment? Not from me. You tried the BK and it didnt suit yor tastes/needs. You basIcally got paid to ride it for a few months!
                Good luck with the new ride. I hope you and your girl enjoy it.
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                When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                Glen
                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                -Rusty old scooter.
                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
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                  #9
                  Just remember not to cry out Connie in the wrong situation
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                  When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                  Glen
                  -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                  -Rusty old scooter.
                  Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                  https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                  https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                    Disappointment? Not from me. You tried the BK and it didnt suit yor tastes/needs. You basIcally got paid to ride it for a few months!
                    Good luck with the new ride. I hope you and your girl enjoy it.
                    Thanks Glen!!!. Didn't even think of it that regard. We will, It's the one thing we want to do before we start producing our offspring. Have some fantastic motorcycle adventures.
                    Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                    Just remember not to cry out Connie in the wrong situation
                    Ha!
                    Jedz Moto
                    1988 Honda GL1500-6
                    2002 Honda Reflex 250
                    2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                    2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                    Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                    Originally posted by Hayabuser
                    Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                      #11
                      I think you need a 'Busa!
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        I've been interested in the FJR, why the Connie over the FJR in your case?
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                          #13
                          Jedz is like the 11 on Spinal Tap. The FJR is a 9, for the rational world.
                          "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                          ~Herman Melville

                          2016 1200 Superlow
                          1982 CB900f

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                            #14
                            You know, you could get a shaft (I hate them) and still be my hero. Four letters: VMAX.
                            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                              #15
                              Nice!
                              From your stated riding goals ( Brother! ) it seems that a Connie would serve you well also.
                              Suzuki GS550; Kawasaki H-1E, GPz900; Honda MT250, CB400F, CB550, GL500, CBR929.

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