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What have your done to your C14 today
- Thread starter COGnosticator
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Rode my '08.
The '12's top end work is finished. Bodywork is still off because I'm redoing a lot of the accessory electronics, and this involves building and routing lots of wiring bundles.
Also spent some time with a CAD program designing brackets for the switches, head mounts for one of the radios and for a RAM ball...the usual tedious skull work.
The '12's top end work is finished. Bodywork is still off because I'm redoing a lot of the accessory electronics, and this involves building and routing lots of wiring bundles.
Also spent some time with a CAD program designing brackets for the switches, head mounts for one of the radios and for a RAM ball...the usual tedious skull work.
I took my 21 to Walmart and the beer store if that counts.
I love this bike so much. I put some more miles on today and had to grab a couple pictures.
After 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?
Does this mean one is really never finished?
If you need a set (old guy), I have some.
Ted
Ted
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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?
Dale
I maybe getting old, but at least I'm not old & crusty!
Thanks, but I already bought them & installed yesterday.
Plastic rack has long been gone!
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".
If I had a stock or a low seat I wouldn't like them I'm sure of it. My seat is a 1 1/2" - 2" taller than stock which increases the reach noticeably. I had found myself seating up straighter & barely holding the bars with my finger tips on 500 - 800 mile highway runs when traveling. That's what got me thinking I might want to try them, actually been on my mind a couple years. At the same time I thought I would hate them in the twisties, but after todays ride I found my arms to more relaxed in the curves.
Should you want to pick up the bolts to have on hand in case of riser removal, the OEM size is M8 x 1.25 x 1".
Time will tell Dale.
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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.
Didn't like the height so I removed 1/2" of material from mine.
Worked for me.
Ride safe, Ted
I’m thinking about getting the pull back adapters from ast in addition to my risers. Anyone have them to give feedback on?
I had them on my 2010, with 1 1_2 risers and the wedges. This was the best arrangement until i found a used set of helibars. Im 5'10" 220 with short arms and a 30" inseam. I,.like most of us, started with risers, i then added the AST set back plates and thought i had the best possible compromise. I then read some nice comments about the wedges and couldnt believe how much better the wrist position was with these little slices of aluminum. Lol.
But i always knew that the helibars would solve all my arm/wrist positional issues.....and they did.
But i always knew that the helibars would solve all my arm/wrist positional issues.....and they did.
Not today, however it has been an ongoing project after a rock knocked an auxiliary light off the mount next to the front axel and somehow it found a way to puncture the radiator. Here is what has been done so far (some improvements are opportunistic):
* Improved Auxiliary light mount.
* Fixed radiator.
* Front wheel (damaged by hanging auxiliary light) sanded, gouges prepped, primed with high build primer, painted and clear coated.
* New TPMS sensors installed (purchased on ebay after front stopped working despite battery changes).
* KDS3 software successfully used as seen above! (thank you to members on this site that helped me get the KDS software up and running!!)
* Extra active and passive FOB's registered (always nice to have a back up for long planned tripps).
I struggle with my painting skills, however they have improved to slightly less than decent. Thank you to members that helped me getting my KDS system functioning and allowing me the ability to register new equipment!
Dan
* Improved Auxiliary light mount.
* Fixed radiator.
* Front wheel (damaged by hanging auxiliary light) sanded, gouges prepped, primed with high build primer, painted and clear coated.
* New TPMS sensors installed (purchased on ebay after front stopped working despite battery changes).
* KDS3 software successfully used as seen above! (thank you to members on this site that helped me get the KDS software up and running!!)
* Extra active and passive FOB's registered (always nice to have a back up for long planned tripps).
I struggle with my painting skills, however they have improved to slightly less than decent. Thank you to members that helped me getting my KDS system functioning and allowing me the ability to register new equipment!
Dan
Trust me, you don't need a tank bag to do an Iron Butt ride, especially a SS1K. Just make sure you get good receipts ( date, time & Location ) and don't forget to get a starting & ending witness to verify your odometer reading. Assume your odometer is not accurate and use a mapping program to determine the miles of your route. And make sure you get corner receipts ( where your route changes directions ).
I did a Great Lakes 100 on my C-14 a few years ago. Took a hit paying for premium gas up in Canada.
Slimmed the exhaust down a few pounds. We'll see what it sounds like once the ecu gets back from it's Florida vacation.
bike looks beautiful sir
ECU shows up early. Thanks for the ultra quick turn around Steve! Was able to get a 10 mile around the block test ride in and all I can say is WOW. Glad I didn't wait to do this.
Even with the limited ride, the Mountain Runner Premium flash promises to be outstanding. Would be worth the cost just to remove the fuel injection shut off behavior.
The Area P can sounds phenomenal. Not too loud at cruise speed but gets freaking angry when you get on it.
Even with the limited ride, the Mountain Runner Premium flash promises to be outstanding. Would be worth the cost just to remove the fuel injection shut off behavior.
The Area P can sounds phenomenal. Not too loud at cruise speed but gets freaking angry when you get on it.
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I could see that being necessary for me as well.
I went for another 50 mile ride today. I decided to remove the foam grips I bought. I'm not sure why but I feel like the bike handles without them. Which I guess means I handle the bike better without them. Acceleration seems better too without them. I can't explain it.
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.
I eventually installed BMX bicycle slip on cover's over the OEM Grips.
The setup is slightly bigger than OEM, but smaller than Grip Puppies, and the Heated grips still work.
That combination works well for me.
Ride safe, Ted
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.
I eventually installed BMX bicycle slip on cover's over the OEM Grips.
The setup is slightly bigger than OEM, but smaller than Grip Puppies, and the Heated grips still work.
That combination works well for me.
Ride safe, Ted
Lately...spent some time in my CAD program designing some brackets for the radio-control switches that will interface with two amateur radio rigs. They're going into a re-purposed police top box. Converting this particular C14 to solo use; a high-speed pursuit bike. (I can pursue both of my favorite hobbies at speed with it.)
These brackets replace the ones which came with parts I got from Beaudry Motors (Gem Police) and I've indicated that if the designs work, they're free to do whatever they want with them. I'll also make the files available to whomever would like them as well, along with designs for a plate for the sub-fender which incorporates marker lights and a helmet lock.
Also got a Motochello MC200 audio system to tie all the comms together. Lots more wiring and mechanicals to build inside the top box before this is ready; I'm basically re-inventing the "police bike wheel" from scratch here and hopefully eliminating all the gotchas which caused that program to ultimately fail.
These brackets replace the ones which came with parts I got from Beaudry Motors (Gem Police) and I've indicated that if the designs work, they're free to do whatever they want with them. I'll also make the files available to whomever would like them as well, along with designs for a plate for the sub-fender which incorporates marker lights and a helmet lock.
Also got a Motochello MC200 audio system to tie all the comms together. Lots more wiring and mechanicals to build inside the top box before this is ready; I'm basically re-inventing the "police bike wheel" from scratch here and hopefully eliminating all the gotchas which caused that program to ultimately fail.
Over the last few weeks I have been dedicating a couple hours a day to taking care of maintenance issues. Checked valves, flushed brakes/clutch, oil and coolest change, air filter, fuel filter, cleaned and lubed windshield , and LEDs in the headlights.
Next on the list when it warms a bit is getting crash bars painted and polishing everything up and put the bodywork on. Should be good for another 80k.
Next on the list when it warms a bit is getting crash bars painted and polishing everything up and put the bodywork on. Should be good for another 80k.
Changed out the oils and went for a short ride. unseasonably warm here
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.
Steve
I am sorry to ask and please forgive my ignorance. This thread is, "What have you done to your C14 today".
The post from viper717220005600 is resurrecting another post that is years in arrears and seems devicive or wanting comment to be used in another way. There is no mention of what they have done to their C14 today.
To me this post seems incicere. My apologies in advance to viper717220005600 if I am reading between the lines too finely.
The post from viper717220005600 is resurrecting another post that is years in arrears and seems devicive or wanting comment to be used in another way. There is no mention of what they have done to their C14 today.
To me this post seems incicere. My apologies in advance to viper717220005600 if I am reading between the lines too finely.
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
Not a problem Viper.
People take typed messages wrong.
The reply to your question was not derogatory.
It's just an explanation of the answer.
Ride safe, Ted
People take typed messages wrong.
The reply to your question was not derogatory.
It's just an explanation of the answer.
Ride safe, Ted
My apologies Viper. I read too much into your post.
No harm ,No foul. Very nice that members read and consider posts and do the best to communicate.
Ivan
Ivan
Got out the Lemon Pledge and a soft cloth, gave her a little sponge bath and love.
That Pledge smells good!
Shes happy in a heated garage w/ a tender and new RS3's and a oil change.
I hope Santa doesn't spot her and ditch the reindeer for something faster/ more fun.
Nick 2014 C-14
That Pledge smells good!
Shes happy in a heated garage w/ a tender and new RS3's and a oil change.
I hope Santa doesn't spot her and ditch the reindeer for something faster/ more fun.
Nick 2014 C-14
Installed a Lithium Iron Battery and a grounding block.
Lubed the windscreen tracks. I noticed the FSM calls for silicone on the two outside tracks and 'olefin' grease for the center. I also searched the digital FSM for any other mention of this grease and the word is used only one time in the whole manual! Now, I've worked on lots of cars and a handful of motorcycles and never seen a grease called out that way, so I did some research... turns out that in most cases this is just synthetic grease. Olefin = Polyalphaolefin or PAO and is the most common base stock for synthetic automotive or industrial greases. So weird that Kawi would call that out specifically...
I ended up using a synthetic lithium grease as I couldn't find any other clear indication of the correct grease to use on this.
Also received a shipment notification for my 2.225mm shims I've been waiting on so I can finally finish my valve adjustment and get the motor back together. I can't believe that valve shims are on backorder everywhere, I guess just another instance of the global supply chain being disrupted.
I ended up using a synthetic lithium grease as I couldn't find any other clear indication of the correct grease to use on this.
Also received a shipment notification for my 2.225mm shims I've been waiting on so I can finally finish my valve adjustment and get the motor back together. I can't believe that valve shims are on backorder everywhere, I guess just another instance of the global supply chain being disrupted.
Hello,from the day I decided to bring to my life a GTR I never could see that big exhaust goodlooking to me...
so today an oval stainless Delkevic 14" came from UK
So plug&play time on my beast,to continue have fun and voyaging with a new look...
so today an oval stainless Delkevic 14" came from UK
So plug&play time on my beast,to continue have fun and voyaging with a new look...
Bumping this thread as it seems like we forgot how to talk about motorcycles sometimes ;-)
I received a new to me SW Motech City evo tank bag. I've never owned a tank bag before as i felt there was no need and it might get in the way. Waiting on the ring to come in from Twisted Throttle and I'll be good.
I received a new to me SW Motech City evo tank bag. I've never owned a tank bag before as i felt there was no need and it might get in the way. Waiting on the ring to come in from Twisted Throttle and I'll be good.
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.
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.I expect a caliper is hanging up whether it’s a guide pin sticking or a grimy piston.
Looks you are due for a full disassemble and cleanup.
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.
Unfortunately the only thing i did to my baby today was work on my helmet comms and headset/ear buds and walk down to the barn and say hello and pat her on the haunches.