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Offline doch22003

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New C14 Owner
« on: March 29, 2018, 01:14:10 am »
Hi All,

I really went for it last year and bought a brand new 2017 Connie. Biggest, heaviest, fastest bike I have ever owned. The V-Strom 650 went to a very happy new owner in New Brunswick and we were off. First ride home from the dealer, I was scared to death of the bike.........for about 30 seconds, until I discovered how beautifully controllable they are. I have decided two things: first, I prefer sport bikes (especially comfy ones) to ADV bikes, and second, the engine in this thing shall be known as “Godzilla”. First set of tires are already getting thin and I’m looking forward to putting on a lot of miles this summer as well.

My other bike is a 1975 Norton Commando, which used to belong to my father, and I am also a member of the Norton Owners Club.

Hoping to see a few Connies on Nova Scotia’s roads this summer.

Ride Safe!

Andrew H.
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Offline Pat and Sher in MA

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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2018, 03:13:27 am »
Welcome to the madness, Hope to meet you at a future event someday but until then, Enjoy the ride!  :motonoises:
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2018, 12:05:35 am »
Quote from: doch22003 on March 29, 2018, 01:14:10 am
Hi All,

I really went for it last year and bought a brand new 2017 Connie. Biggest, heaviest, fastest bike I have ever owned. The V-Strom 650 went to a very happy new owner in New Brunswick and we were off. First ride home from the dealer, I was scared to death of the bike.........for about 30 seconds, until I discovered how beautifully controllable they are. I have decided two things: first, I prefer sport bikes (especially comfy ones) to ADV bikes, and second, the engine in this thing shall be known as “Godzilla”. First set of tires are already getting thin and I’m looking forward to putting on a lot of miles this summer as well.

My other bike is a 1975 Norton Commando, which used to belong to my father, and I am also a member of the Norton Owners Club.

Hoping to see a few Connies on Nova Scotia’s roads this summer.

Ride Safe!

Andrew H.

Cool !  Ride safe yourself ...
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2018, 10:48:37 am »
Congratulations on the new bike - they are winners just like the older C10s were winners.

Welcome to the forum!

best

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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2018, 11:17:21 am »
Welcome. She's like Godzilla in a furry teddy...
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2018, 11:20:24 am »
Welcome and yeah you will love the C14. Look at the May calendar at the Spring Fling in PA. 65 other C10 / C14 and other pilots / nuts that love to ride and talk sport touring bikes.
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2018, 07:17:28 pm »

Bienvenue!    Nice picture, where is that?
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2018, 07:23:00 pm »
Love the bike so far - it's already acquired a Phil's Farkles luggage rack, a Givi E460 top trunk, a radiator guard from R&G, and a GPS mount for my TomTom Rider.

The photo is not far from Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland at a scenic look-off where you can see the long-range mountains. The area is called Wreck House, and known for its' high winds.
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2018, 08:55:46 pm »
Quote from: doch22003 on March 29, 2018, 01:14:10 am

Hoping to see a few Connies on Nova Scotia’s roads this summer.
Andrew H.

Claude aka MotorcycleClaude is your AAD  for your area. He has a posted event for May 5th

https://cog.memberize.net/clubportal/EventDetail.cfm?clubID=1328&EventID=242963&mo=5&tDate=%7Bd%20%272018%2D05%2D30%27%7D
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2018, 10:03:23 pm »
Quote from: ZXtasy on March 30, 2018, 11:17:21 am
Welcome. She's like Godzilla in a furry teddy...

Hi,
       Ok....I get it!!! ;D >:D >:D >:D
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Offline Claude aka MotorcycleClaude

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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2018, 08:22:35 pm »
Quote from: Sailor Rich on March 30, 2018, 08:55:46 pm
Quote from: doch22003 on March 29, 2018, 01:14:10 am

Hoping to see a few Connies on Nova Scotia’s roads this summer.
Andrew H.

Claude aka MotorcycleClaude is your AAD  for your area. He has a posted event for May 5th

https://cog.memberize.net/clubportal/EventDetail.cfm?clubID=1328&EventID=242963&mo=5&tDate=%7Bd%20%272018%2D05%2D30%27%7D
  Hey Andrew!  Welcome to COG.  Looking forward to seeing you out on the open road  :great:

Claude
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2018, 06:16:13 pm »
Congrats, and welcome!
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2018, 06:30:37 pm »
Quote from: KevinRLI on March 30, 2018, 11:20:24 am
Welcome and yeah you will love the C14. Look at the May calendar at the Spring Fling in PA. 65 other C10 / C14 and other pilots / nuts that love to ride and talk sport touring bikes.
Welcome  :beerchug: and what Kevin said. ^  That would be a fun ride if your crossed through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York State. 
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2018, 12:25:04 am »
Welcome from New Brunswick !! I'm sure we'll meet up this summer, i do most of my riding in NS !
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Re: New C14 Owner
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2018, 02:12:41 pm »
1975 Commando?!  Used to own one too.  Red tank w/silver pin stripes.  Got any pics?

Welcome to C.O.G. by the way, got over excited about the Commando thing.
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