I’ve been riding a c10. Looking and seeing some c14’s under $3,000. But higher mileage. How long do these bikes last? Is 80k too many miles? I know the c10’s lasted forever. Pretty sure mines rolled the idk with 140k
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Thinking of upgrading
- Thread starter Motorcyclerider
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I have over 170K on my 08... Fantastic riding machine! 
Several members have gone over 200k... yes your reading that correctly...200,000 miles.
The first gen 2008, and 2009 have a reputation of getting the rider warm. Some say yes, some say no. So if u live south where it's hot....
They changed the air management bodywork in 2010 so the heats redirected away from the rider. Infer what you will..
The windscreen changed in 2015 thru current model. Again some folks like it some don't.
Major gripes are valve adjustments. Shim under bucket so u have to remove cams. But the worst part is taking off all the body work to do it. Generally have to do them around every 30k give or take (follow the service schedule).
Replacing or cleaning the air filter. Also have to remove some plastic to get to it.
Lots of ways to make the bike comfortable to your body.and style of riding.
The first gen 2008, and 2009 have a reputation of getting the rider warm. Some say yes, some say no. So if u live south where it's hot....
They changed the air management bodywork in 2010 so the heats redirected away from the rider. Infer what you will..
The windscreen changed in 2015 thru current model. Again some folks like it some don't.
Major gripes are valve adjustments. Shim under bucket so u have to remove cams. But the worst part is taking off all the body work to do it. Generally have to do them around every 30k give or take (follow the service schedule).
Replacing or cleaning the air filter. Also have to remove some plastic to get to it.
Lots of ways to make the bike comfortable to your body.and style of riding.
Cliff is approaching 300,000 miles on his 2008.
Still going strong.
Ride safe, Ted
Still going strong.
Ride safe, Ted
Good to hearI have over 170K on my 08... Fantastic riding machine!
I found an 80k 08 for under $3k. Thinking about getting one of these and dumping my blackbird. Probably wouldn’t make sense to get rid of the c10’s especially the I modded the shit out of since they don’t command much money at all. I’m in the northeast and rode my c10 straight through the winter. So heat is good.
80K miles - just broke in… maybe…
Taken care of machine (doesn’t mean babied either) will last >200,000 miles easily.
Wayne, Carol & Blue
This bike is in Wisconsin, definitely worth a look and looks to be well below value at this point.
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2012 Kawasaki C14 for sale
Sahttps://www.purplewave.com/auction/230816/item/MD9001/2012-Kawasaki-Concours_14-Motorcycles-Motorcycle-Wisconsinw this on Blue Wave. C14 being auctioned. Could be a good deal !
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I would not be scared of the miles unless the maintenance has not been kept up. Valve adjustments, Fluids been flushed a few times, front shocks not leaking, etc.. Does it have ABS? Mine does and I like it some do not. If it has been well maintained there is a lot of miles to go! 200k+And that is a good price!
Consider looking for a 2010 or later. One of the big gripes with previous years was engine heat exiting the fairing to the shin area was pretty bad. Kawasaki redesigned the lower fairing in 2010 to fix this. They also added heated grips. One of my biggest complaints with the bike is the lack of cruise control and maintenance (valve adjustments, spark plugs, throttle body synch's) are a bit of a nightmare.