Author Topic: What have your done to your C14 today (Read 61023 times)

COGnosticator · « **on:** July 18, 2017, 08:11:14 pm »

I have seen this thread on other bike forums like the BMW GS and FJR and these threads always cost me money

by seeing what other people have done to their bike. I didn't see one for the C14 so I thought I would start it.

Today I installed the G2 throttle tamer to my 2013, fairly straight forward and easy job, then I put the throttlemeister on (thanks Reid) took a little adjustment to make it work right, but now I am ready to go, well after I get a new LED headlight for the one I mucked up

So, what have you done to your C14 today.

ChrisM · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2017, 08:17:25 pm »

Pulled the plastic off to get ready for a coolant flush and air filter change, just waiting for the parts guy to call and let me know the copper drain gasket and air filter have come in. Went by the Honda dealership and picked up some Honda Type 2. Lubed the clutch and brake levers, side stand, and shift lever pivot.

Deepsea · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2017, 08:55:06 pm »

Pulled the ECU and sent it back to Steve for another upgraded flash

. Hope to have it back by Friday.

Dirtwiz · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2017, 08:58:38 pm »

I rode mine 290 miles today and got caught in rain for a while. It was 104 degrees when I got home. Now I get to clean it up but not until I cool down. :>(

Gumby · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2017, 09:16:45 pm »

Like this one:
http://forum.cog-online.org/say-anything-here-except-that!/what-have-you-done-to-your-connie-today/2500/

or this one:
http://forum.cog-online.org/other-motorcycles/what-have-you-done-to-your-_______(insert-other-bike-here)-today/msg576887/#msg576887

COGnosticator · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2017, 09:29:01 pm »

Quote from: Gumby on July 18, 2017, 09:16:45 pm

Like this one:
http://forum.cog-online.org/say-anything-here-except-that!/what-have-you-done-to-your-connie-today/2500/

The one in say anything forum must be non specific. So this one is specific, so I can find new ways to spend my social security

Swedge · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2017, 10:44:53 pm »

Went for a ride this AM, then got a Crampbuster 'cuz I have problems with my hands going numb

reid53 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2017, 11:55:37 am »

Rode to work for the first time in awhile. Been raining everyday.

Jim · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2017, 01:38:09 pm »

Rode about 65 miles around Paris, Kentucky past the beautiful horse farms.

Buzzard · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2017, 07:05:49 pm »

Have had the new C-14 for about 3 weeks now.
Changed out the oil/filter and final drive fluid at 300 mi.
Added Murphs 2" risers, fenda extenda, Phils rack, Bestem top box and passenger lower pegs.

Now for a good wash & wax following last Saturdays NC RTE w/rain showers.

Egodriver71 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2017, 10:24:00 am »

Rode it to work like normal...

COGnosticator · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2017, 02:44:34 pm »

Rode into Savannah this morning to get some keys made for the bike and check out the EVO flash for intown performance. Very docile and easy to manage at slow speeds. Other than two asshats wanting my lane it was a nice smooth ride.

I bought some key blanks and there is an old time locksmith in downtown Savannah who made the keys for $2 each, the keys cost me $2.00 each shipped to me. I should have taken pictures of this place, he must have a million keys hanging down from his wooden low ceiling.

Arabian Red · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2017, 03:38:46 pm »

Last weekend went for a ride from San Bernardino through Palm Springs (talk about hot) up through the back way to and through Idlewild and back down into Banning into the heat again. Nice desert, mountain, desert trip for a day.

Christopher · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2017, 06:08:26 pm »

I put on Speedpass

JTX · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2017, 07:57:41 pm »

I put a K/N air filter in.

Though their instructions about a 'bead of sealant' around the edges of the filters were kind of vague. I smeared some on there and stuffed it in. Seems like I did it right.

Buttoned it all back up. I had everything torn off on the right/left panels. Top and bottom to clean out some MONTANA ASPHALT. Finally got that all done. I bled the brakes last week. I'll go test ride it later tonight when the temps back off a bit.

Just hit the 10K on the odometer.

Lurch71 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2017, 11:53:58 pm »

My Sargent modular seat was delivered today. Installed and went for a 110 mile ride. So far so good. The seat is a little harder and flatter than the stocker. More comfortable and doesn't push you forward, smashing the family jewel's.

JTX · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2017, 10:56:20 am »

Quote from: Lurch71 on July 22, 2017, 11:53:58 pm

My Sargent modular seat was delivered today. Installed and went for a 110 mile ride. So far so good. The seat is a little harder and flatter than the stocker. More comfortable and doesn't push you forward, smashing the family jewel's.

The best quality a seat can have is to take pressure off the center of your a** and provide support on the bigger portion of the backs of your legs.

I would go numb within an hour on the stock seat. Now, never.

COGnosticator · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2017, 03:12:46 pm »

I installed the front fender extender I got from Blue One on this forum. Very nicely made and extra long to better protect the raidator.

I also washed and waxed the bike $:-\$ LOL, yep I did it twice today, my first time and my last time

I just bought the bike 3 weeks ago, so she was due for her initial wash and wax. I used RejeX wax I have been using for a while. It states that nothing sticks but the shine

and it does a great job and slicker than owl s***

Black Lightening looks pretty good all cleaned up

sininja · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2017, 06:13:33 pm »

Changed oil with Bel-ray Synthetic for the first time and took it for a 170mile spin with my son. Shifts nice, but Maxima shifts just as good and is cheaper. Steve's flash never ceases to amaze... It makes this bike so good there's nothing out there I can find to replace it

Just Cliff · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2017, 12:27:02 am »

Just the usual routine stuff, changed the oil & filter along with a new set of tires.

Cliff

robertv · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2017, 01:44:16 am »

Went for a nice long weekend ride after doing a number of maintenance upkeep...in no particular order, replaced with a new set of Pirelli Angel GT A spec tires, replaced a new front set of brake pads which were dangerously low (yea I need to check these more often) and replaced the air filter with a K/N.

It's so nice to have new rubber but also brakes working properly again! I can tell you at first I thought it was warped rotors but once I took out the old pads, one side was beyond the wear limit. Now that I've replaced it with a new set, on this weekend's long riding the front reservoir was leaking a bit. Obviously the summer and motorcycle heat had some effect now that I pushed the pistons back a bit, on the return trip things were all settled in and tires were sticking in the curves. Not that it matters with Steve's flash able to get me through the twisty curves around Coeur d'Alene lake, but the punchiness when needed was unbelievable to pass traffic. More miles to come on this awesome K machinery!

Matthew · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2017, 07:32:28 pm »

I changed out the (original) clutch and brake fluid. Man that stuff was nasty.

curt1480 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2017, 07:53:40 pm »

Installing a mount for the GoPro today

COGnosticator · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2017, 09:05:45 pm »

Looks like Mama Kaw didn't eliminate the problem of the bags flying off while traveling so i pinned mine today just to be sure.

I also mounted a ram ball on the left clutch gear so I can mount my GPS. I am gettting ready for the rally at Ironhorse this weekend

gpd323 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2017, 11:52:56 pm »

Oil change, new Pirelli GT's. New GPX routes downloaded to the Garmin. Hotels booked and the C14 will sit till Sept 8th and off I go through WA/ID/OR/MT/WY on a 3100 mile 5 days ride. I fully expect the front GT to be toast when I return.

Oh and I hope to have my new Cee Bailey Mini mini Euro Sport installed.

C14 will get a washed this weekend just for yucks.