I'm interested in what you think after riding with them because twice I've been real close to taking mine off. The only reason I didn't is because I would have had to run to the hardware store to get some shorter bolts. LmkAfter 13 years & a quarter million miles of riding my C14 I felt the need to install some bar risers. Haven't ridden it yet, but just sitting on it & looking at it I'm not sure how I feel about them. Guess I need to go for a ride!
Does this mean one is really never finished?
If you need a set (old guy), I have some.
Ted
Just a suggestion....jettison that plastic luggage rack and add a gorgeous Phil's Farkels machined aluminum rack. Thank me later.
I'm interested in what you think after riding with them because twice I've been real close to taking mine off.
Dale
I have to have the risers as I lowered the front to match the lowered rear. Had to have room for the forks to slide up.It was sunny & low 60's today so I went for a test ride on all (most) of Ted's favorite roads. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like them, or at the worst cut them down a 1/2".
View attachment 30955Added my new tank bag. Kawasaki OEM. Very nice quality fit and finish. A little pricey but I'm very happy with the investment. It's bigger than I thought it would be, especially when unzipped and fully expanded. This gets me one step closer to being ready to make an Iron Butt attempt.
I could see that being necessary for me as well.Put a Hit Air logo sticker on my right mirror...in hopes it will be a constant reminder for me to undo the air bag vest lanyard before I get off.
What? Another upgrade? I was under the impression that once upgraded and done , as far as the ecm was concerned.Pulled the ECU and sent it back to Steve for another upgraded flash :great: . Hope to have it back by Friday.
What? Another upgrade? I was under the impression that once upgraded and done , as far as the ecm was concerned.
The post you quoted is over 4 years old. He sent the ECU back because he had started with a stock header, and replaced it with the largest header available, the area P header. Obviously the tuning would need to be changed for the new header.What? Another upgrade? I was under the impression that once upgraded and done , as far as the ecm was concerned.
As I am fairly new to the site, I only figured the date out AFTER I made the comment. OOPS! Also, a header change would definitely be cause for an upgrade. My Bad.The post you quoted is over 4 years old. He sent the ECU back because he had started with a stock header, and replaced it with the largest header available, the area P header. Obviously the tuning would need to be changed for the new header.
Steve
My apologies Viper. I read too much into your post.As I am fairly new to the site, I only figured the date out AFTER I made the comment. OOPS! Also, a header change would definitely be cause for an upgrade. My Bad.
Ivan
Heard uneven wear can be caused by the linked brakes when using only or mostly front brake. Some guys flip them every year to get even wear. I went and checked mine and they all looked the same. You could have had one really sticky piston/pin.She needed some new pads and rotors due to wear. Did the rear pads too. Next weekend is fluids.
Any idea why a single pad out of eight would wear so much quicker in the front?
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My bike the PO used the rear brake alot I think. One set of pads was wore and the other looked like new. I rarely use the rear and I polish the pins now and then. Pads wear evenly.Heard uneven wear can be caused by the linked brakes when using only or mostly front brake. Some guys flip them every year to get even wear. I went and checked mine and they all looked the same. You could have had one really sticky piston/pin.
I expect a caliper is hanging up whether it’s a guide pin sticking or a grimy piston.She needed some new pads and rotors due to wear. Did the rear pads too. Next weekend is fluids.
Any idea why a single pad out of eight would wear so much quicker in the front?
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Interesting ....I had the same problem and settled on Original Grip Buddies https://www.shop.originalbeemerbuddies.com/SMARTSKIN-OBB-AB-SS-OBB-AB-SS.htm with the thinner material being much more to my liking. Went through a couple sets in 145K as my Motoport gloves are a little rough on grips.Did you have foam grips, or foam Grip Puppies?
I tried the Grip Puppies and didn't like them as the OD was too big.
But the OEM Grips were too small OD and hard for my tastes.
Grip warmers, and excellent wind protection! I rode my KLR 650 the other day, it was 45* and despite having good grip warmers and barkbusters, my knees were missing the fairings on the C14! (And the gobs of power, too, obviously)Put the battery back in. Started it. Warmed to operating temperature. Turned off. The nights later this week could only drop to the high 20's, so if the freezing fog stops forming I will ride to work to enjoy the mid 40's ride home. Aired up the tires in all 5 bikes, but want to run the C-14...the only one with grip warmers.
Just be careful in the twisties. Make sure you have them folded up. I have different engine guards than you but I did have to relocate my pegs because I kept scraping the set/stop screw on the bottom of the peg.RIvco highway pegs mounted to the T-Rex engine guard. Many thanks to COG member tfj230 (Tyler) who patiently answered my dumb questions.
They’re up pretty high (higher than the ones on my Goldwing) but, I understand, If I drag these, I’m probably already in trouble. I don’t unfold them anywhere but “straight and flat.”Just be careful in the twisties. Make sure you have them folded up. I have different engine guards than you but I did have to relocate my pegs because I kept scraping the set/stop screw on the bottom of the peg.
Ride safe, stay healthy
Dale
I need to do similar on my Canyon Cage bars. It would have made my 2020 Iron Butt ride so much easier.RIvco highway pegs mounted to the T-Rex engine guard. Many thanks to COG member tfj230 (Tyler) who patiently answered my dumb questions.
Both of you are exactly right. About an hour and my knees are starting to be a real pain - literally. I’ve had this bike for seven years. Now I can keep it seven more (maybe). I think it’ll be a nice augmentation to the “tour” part of sport-touring.
I can now rest my legs straight out. These will stay folded and out of the most of the time,
Yeah that happens to me sometimes. I have to hold it straight out while I howl in my helment. Then it normally calms down. I think it's a function of being "folded up" as much as anything. (My legs are a LITTLE longer than Ted's ---) But's funny that this didn't USED to bother me. LOL...Interesting that you guys mention the knees being an issue. I've had my right knee scoped already, and will likely need my left knee done in the next year or two. But this isn't my biggest pain or cause for concern (yet).
Not sure how many of y'all have felt a stabbing pain in the front right hip, but it gets me every now and then. It's a sudden cramp and deep discomfort in my right hip flexor heading down into my groin. It usually starts in about 10 to 15 mins on the bike, and when it comes on it's like a hurricane. If I try to relax and let it play itself out it'll get super acute. If I tense up and try to flex my way through it there's a bit slight bit of a tapering effect, but it still peaks before calming down. I'll also stand straight up on the pegs when this happens if traffic permits, maybe twice or three times before it eventually calms down. Sometimes if it's lasting longer than one stop light I'll dig my right thumb into the muscle at the crease in my pants at the top of the pocket. That can help too, but not always and it doesn't usually keep it from peaking before passing.
Am wondering if anyone has already figured this out. Other than getting old and clunky, is there another cause (like bursitis or osteoarthritis) that we need to be looking out for? Any MDs, DOs or DCs in our midst who can educate us?
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I have the same thing happen to me usually at the beginning of a multi day ride after a layoff from riding. I can get it in both hips and it usually happens within the first hour of riding and normally only after a stop for gas or at a red light. If I'm lucky and only get it in one hip then I can shift sideways in the seat and stretch out the leg on the affected side straight out along side the bike and the pain subsides. It is definitely related to how far my knees are apart while trying to exert downward pressure to hold up the bike when stopped. Really intense pain, so bad that I worry about dropping the bike if I try to stop and get off. Then after that first bout of pain it doesn't come back for the remainder of the trip, be it days or weeks. It's always after a significant break in riding. It happened once to me at a Yamaha demo day when I hadn't ridden in awhile, I got on a FJR and left the dealer in a follow the leader type procession and thought just as we pulled out into traffic that I was going to drop the bike if we stopped....fortunately we made all of the lights and the pain subsided in 5 minutes. I'm sure it has something to do with the hip joint and spreading the legs while trying to hold up the bike and that there is probably an exercise or stretching that could be done before a ride to address it before a trip...but I haven't found it yet. Searching the internet seems to only find long term chronic problems and nothing about an intense temporary pain. I'm sure it isn't a cramp and I highly doubt it has anything to do with hydration as it's always too early in the trip.In my case, it's normally when I first get on the bike, or after a stop at a red light.
So, I don't think it's hydration as much as a muscle spasm from setting in a different position. (with legs spread on the bike vs standing)
Normally, standing while riding briefly, or stopping/getting off the bike for a few seconds and it goes away.
Ride safe, Ted
This happens to me a lot, usually when I first get on the bike or when I move from high way bars back to pegs. What I do is stand up (edit; on the pegs)and sit down 3 or 4 times in a row . Seems to get things aligned.Interesting that you guys mention the knees being an issue. I've had my right knee scoped already, and will likely need my left knee done in the next year or two. But this isn't my biggest pain or cause for concern (yet).
Not sure how many of y'all have felt a stabbing pain in the front right hip, but it gets me every now and then. It's a sudden cramp and deep discomfort in my right hip flexor heading down into my groin. It usually starts in about 10 to 15 mins on the bike, and when it comes on it's like a hurricane. If I try to relax and let it play itself out it'll get super acute. If I tense up and try to flex my way through it there's a bit slight bit of a tapering effect, but it still peaks before calming down. I'll also stand straight up on the pegs when this happens if traffic permits, maybe twice or three times before it eventually calms down. Sometimes if it's lasting longer than one stop light I'll dig my right thumb into the muscle at the crease in my pants at the top of the pocket. That can help too, but not always and it doesn't usually keep it from peaking before passing.
Am wondering if anyone has already figured this out. Other than getting old and clunky, is there another cause (like bursitis or osteoarthritis) that we need to be looking out for? Any MDs, DOs or DCs in our midst who can educate us?
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This may need a new thread….just saying.
In my case, it's normally when I first get on the bike, or after a stop at a red light.
So, I don't think it's hydration as much as a muscle spasm from setting in a different position. (with legs spread on the bike vs standing)
Normally, standing while riding briefly, or stopping/getting off the bike for a few seconds and it goes away.
Ride safe, Ted
Per usual, I have no idea what you are trying to say here...or are you joking and I don't get it (also as usual )?I installed HVMP Weighted Bar Ends today.
Won them at the National last year.
Thank you HVMP.
PS: The Bar Ends did a lot to help my Joint Pain.
Ride safe, Ted
I have run mine since last year and looking at the wear I figure they will go about 6K. Be interesting to see how yours compare, though it could be apples to guavas with differing roads, type of riding, loads, etc.I got a new set of Dunlop RS 3's installed, All the fluids are changed. Ready to go when it warms up.
Nick
2014 C-14
Ahh so...then a "well done Ted" is in order. (ouch, that hurt a bit )He s trying to put the yhread back on topic....yhis is yhe what have u done to your c14 thread.
Ron had suggested a new thread be started regarding our old bones and aches and pains...lol
Today, in Winterpeg, Maniitscolda, Canada, I finished re-installing my home made tip over bars. I had previously built and installed these however as most things go, decided that mods were required.The original design actually decreased the lean angle by a degree or two. Not acceptable. Also, I use hi-way pegs on long trips. These did not work well for attachment points. The newer design does not limit the lean angle and has built in mount for the Hi-way pegs / driving lights. Once spring "SPRINGS" here, I will see how these work out.
I have a few pics but sadly cannot figure out how to attach.
I put a throttle meister on today on my 09. I’m having a bit of an issueI 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. ;D
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. :great:
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. ;D
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. :great:
I put a TM on my 09 today. Having issues getting it adjusted as well.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. ;D
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. :great:
What did they pop you for? Glad my state does not use the point system.went for a lay up…got my 2 points
Doesn’t all WAZE wo