I see this was posted last year, but being new to the site I just read this and it prompted some questions. I just bought my 2014 C14 a month ago and I love the bike. One of my favorite I've ever owned. I've had about a dozen bikes, some faster than my Connie, some slow and comfy. I've been riding for over 20 years and have taken MSF courses galore (thanks Navy) and, knock on wood, have never been down, but I don't live in fear of it either. I've read books on riding and have always loved the study of the minutiae that makes this sport great. I also know I will always have things to learn and I'd be disappointed if I didn't.
Having said all that, the two things that jump out at me in this article are the two things that frustrate me in learning my Concours. Brakes and Throttle. I'm not one to 'stab' the brakes as the article describes and I understand the negative effects of doing so, especially in a turn. I have the linked brakes set at the low setting and I almost always feel like the initial brake feel is so abrupt, it disturbs me. The throttle gives me the same feedback. Rolling on throttle at "legal" speeds on the street, there is such a snap, even when I try to be gentle. It's not nearly as prevalent at higher speeds when I'm already into the throttle. The brakes and throttle on this bike feel like a light switch. On or Off. It's disconcerting, to say the least.
How have some of you overcome these issues on your Concours? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks very much.