Finally got some "KMW" decals made by a local print shop. They look good, a decent copy of what I have on the C-10. I'll post some pics in the spring when I get them on. Here is a pic of them on the C-10.View attachment 34711
Hmm I had planned to add them to.my c10 years ago but.....I might have to see about doing that to my c14, as I still have the footpegs.Welded up a couple of adapters to mount GL1800 rider footpads onto my C14. The result sets my feet about a half inch wider (as well as 1" lower) in addition to adding to the size of the foot rest. This is the same mod I did to my C10 years ago. I find that the contact point for my foot to shifter is slightly different and will likely take getting used to. Not uncomfortable or hard to reach really, just different.
Anyone else done this to their C14?
I find them much more comfortable on the feet.Hmm I had planned to add them to.my c10 years ago but.....I might have to see about doing that to my c14, as I still have the footpegs.
Good to hear Bud. The Usps has been working well. Out of approximately 40 pieces shipped only one was seemingly lost for a couple weeks but eventually found its way. And then last week I shipped one to Phoenix with an insufficient address. It went to Phoenix and back to me in 5 days. Impressive!Installed the new windshield bracket that came in the mail yesterday. Very solid!
I am still pulling rock and tar out of my bike. It was everywhere .Removed all the mystery gunk from the Idaho chip-seal/road oil/mystery glue, rebuilt my calipers from the damage cause by the aforementioned Idaho mystery substance, installed new front and rear EBC rotors from Murphs Kits, installed Denali Lights and mounts (thanks ghostrider990!), pulled the rear shock out for a rebuild (65K on it).
Next up is a valve inspection, removing old non used farkel wiring and wiring up the new Denali lights!
I do not know what type of corrosive glue was on that road but Idaho roads went down in my book.I am still pulling rock and tar out of my bike. It was everywhere .
The bike or you?looked at it.”all undressed. dirty, cold”.
@gilbysan What were your valve clearance measurements compared to spec and was this the machine’s first valve check @ 64K!?Along with the obligatory valve checks at 64K, new air filter, redoing some wiring for things I installed way back to clean up the appearance, brake pads front and back, and finally the fuel pump filter.
That's for me to know and you to fantasize about I guess...LOLThe bike or you?
A little jealous. Borrowed a friends in 74. Wheelied and dumped my dateI looked at mine while working on my new RD 350 .
They moved the engine forward in the frame trying to keep the front wheel on the ground. My RD400 would start to lift the front wheel about the time I got across the street at an intersection. They tried.A little jealous. Borrowed a friends in 74. Wheelied and dumped my date
Good job on saving the weight with the holez in that AL-You-Mineeum!!Finally....started cleaning it. Also needed to relocate the Penske reservoir to free up the footrest bracket so testing of a 3D printed dual exhaust bracket could continue with Connie Rider and ONPman. Grabbed some scrap AL-You-Mineeum and bolted the protusion on the spot where the stock rez used to occupy. Reused the rubber dampers and worm gear clamps (not for hosers, eh?) and am pleased with the results. 3 buckets of black water later and I am about 1/3rd of the way done cleaning. Those last 3 weeks of wet and hard riding in October/November got everywhere!
Glad you noticed that, should net about .002879 BHP at the track!Good job on saving the weight with the holez in that AL-You-Mineeum!!
New Samco Silicone?The new flash is GREAT looking forward to Jennings GP track day Saturday, I have all new green water hoses, not sure I like them with the silver bike but I'm not going to worry about it
Add some behind the plastic green accent lighting to highlight those hoses....YES
If I had a green bike...
Now I need green pinstriping
Wow! Great price!Ordered a new roadsmart 3 for the front from american moto tire. $108.55 no tax, free shipping.
That Connie a '10?Finally got the Big Blue Wailer clean-ish, all serviced and ready to go for the season! Well, battery needs installed, but hopefully only another week and 5 am temps will be up to freezing! The Silver Bullet Zed-Ex Ten is also all ready to rock.
It's a '13 14, as in hundo.That Connie a '10?
I used 4 pickle buckets with 2” of antifreeze, a pop bottle rotating on a threaded rod at the top, smeared peanut butter in the middle of the pop bottle, and added a 1x2 ramp to the butt end of the bottle. They are in the 4 corners of my son’s yard barn where my C14 is stored for the winter. I have had to dump a few mouse carcasses… but no evidence of critters anywhere near my bike. It was a great suggestion from another GOGer.Yesterday actually, i put a shite ton of mice sticky traps around the bike at the tires and kick stand in my shed. Those and a ton of moth balls better keep them away. I'm in a new to me house so idk what the shed mice situation is. I had a few i caught in the garage already. Little bastids!
Fill us in about Hyperpro. Never heard of them.Installed Hyperpro shock and fork springs. This weekend looks like good weather for testing them out.
I love my Delkavic! Great sound and looks awesome.We had a sunny 60 degree day here Sunday and I decided to install the Delkavic slip on. No instructions but it is so simple a fireman could do it..... Looks and sounds great, I knew the stock unit was heavy but my God, what a monster. Can't wait to get it out and wind it up.
Watched snow will never melt…Installed the FLASHED ecu today. Replaced the air filter. Wired the controls for the sergeant seat heater. Sat on the bike (on the lift) and made a few engine noises. The snow will soon melt in Manitoba. The snow will soon melt in Manitoba. The snow will soon melt in Manitoba. And all will be right with the world, RIGHT?
You will LOVE it more after a flash...Went for the first ride of the season, it's been over 150 days since I last rode it, 5 months. As always, a short ride for the first ride, 20 miles, muffler sounds great. Because I use the peg lowers, the rear brake lever rubs a tad on the Delkavic pipe, nothing major, it works fine, no stick.
Refreshing my memory on all the buttons and features. Went over the various nuts and bolts, nothing missing or loose, gave it all a quick once over for leaks and weeps, nothing.
Looking to update with a flash, I got the shifting smoothed out but still don't like the "herky-jerky" throttle sensitivity of just normal riding on an uneven road, which is essentially every road here. I don't want to have to constantly think about throttle issues when riding around.
I'm so glad I was able to buy this machine, it was a true test of my patience and intestinal fortitude over the course of months to get one into my garage. I'm glad I waited, as I was seriously looking at other bikes with actual money in my hands at the various dealers, and, put a deposit on another bike. Call it fate, call it luck, call it history repeating itself, as, luck played into my getting my 2001 back in 2002.
I did this install along with my first valve adjustment about two years ago. It was a lot of steps, but surprisingly straightforward. My first test ride showed a problem when the cruise was initially set - it would engage harshly with a bit of a surge before settling in. I went back and followed the adjustment procedure for the servo cable slack and it has been flawless over the last 18K miles.Big couple of days for me and the Concours 1400. I have installed MC Cruise and am down to the final testing phase. All is working good so far. You can see the brain inside the left fairing, the servo on the right and the control above the clutch attachment.
Thank you very much for that input Keith. I agree MC Cruise does a good job with these kits. I put one on my Honda F6B last year and it has been great. I just kept thinking how good it would be on the C 14. I finally pulled the trigger.I did this install along with my first valve adjustment about two years ago. It was a lot of steps, but surprisingly straightforward. My first test ride showed a problem when the cruise was initially set - it would engage harshly with a bit of a surge before settling in. I went back and followed the adjustment procedure for the servo cable slack and it has been flawless over the last 18K miles.
Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.
Enjoy.
I hauled it up to Fred Harmon for it's 4th & final valve adj. plus some additional things. Valve adj., plugs, cam chain, tensioner, guides, TB sync & coolant hoses just for good measure. I will post the results good or bad for those that may be interested.
Really good info to know Cliff. Thanks for sharing.Now for the results of this service, this was done at 264,000 & it has been 70,000 since last adjustment. Previous valve adjustments were done at 63,000, 121,000 & 194,000 so 4 adjustments total. Valves were all within spec except #4 exhaust & it was at .004, so pretty tight. The plugs were pretty average looking, not new but not bad either though gap was a little wide. The cam chain had no measurable stretch which seems a bit amazing to me considering it was the original. Throttle bodies had never been synched before & they were barely off.
Overall, no visible signs of engine wear or anything abnormal found.
Now to ride & see how long it go!
Thank you very much for that input Keith. I agree MC Cruise does a good job with these kits. I put one on my Honda F6B last year and it has been great. I just kept thinking how good it would be on the C 14. I finally pulled the trigger.
I wrapped it up and got a test ride in today. All seems good. I have cruise now on the C14!Thank you very much for that input Keith. I agree MC Cruise does a good job with these kits. I put one on my Honda F6B last year and it has been great. I just kept thinking how good it would be on the C 14. I finally pulled the trigger.
Dan was replacement of the steering bearings preemptive or was there something damaged / worn? Also what year and miles?I've had a couple updates, but all the work is done now and it's all buttoned up. New rotors front and rear, rebuilt calipers front and rear, rebuilt brake and clutch master cylinders, valve inspection, rekeyed saddles bags so 1 key works for all locks, replaced steering bearings, replaced wheel bearings, replaced all hydraulic fluids, painted saddle bag lids with a type of rhino lining as well as the plastic part on top of the tank, and rebuilt front and rear suspension. Now to bed in the brakes.
I have a 2012 with 103K miles on it. This maintenance season, while rotating the steering there was a distinct notch felt during rotation.Dan was replacement of the steering bearings preemptive or was there something damaged / worn? Also what year and miles?
Wayne, Carol & Blue
Make certain to replace the 12 oil pipe o-rings; this is very often overlooked and one day will bite someone - don’t let it be you!I am in the middle of my valve check/adjustment at the 15,400 mile mark on my 09. The comments I have seen about no need to check valves until 30K or 60K did not apply to my case. There were 13 of 16 valves tight with some as much as 0.002 less than low spec. So glad I made the adjustments and now ready to put the cams back in and button her up. Using Murphs kit and doing plugs while apart. All the coolant hoses are being replaced with new. They feel a bit hard from age. Also putting on a Black Widow header for fun and giggles.
It is a lot of work, but looking forward to a smooth riding season. It is rainy and in the 40s here for 4-5 days. A great way to pass time.View attachment 35628
Thanks for the tip. I believe the O rings are part of the kit.Make certain to replace the 12 oil pipe o-rings; this is very often overlooked and one day will bite someone - don’t let it be you!
FSM is very clear, replace (not inspect and replace if damaged)…
Wayne, Carol & Blue
They are not part of Murphs Kit - FYI.Thanks for the tip. I believe the O rings are part of the kit.
I just wrote a note back to Murphs about the need to have a dozen 2x9mm oil and temp resistant O rings as an option in the kit. The OEM part is insane at $4.37 for each O ring. Granger has a pack of 25 made with Vitrol material for less than $10 delivered.They are not part of Murphs Kit - FYI.
See Kawasaki PN: 670D1509.
Wayne, Carol & Blue
bout wut?Gotta admit. I are confused.
Again..
Bud you changed the engine?Changed the engine and final drive oil.
Took it out and put a clean one in it!Bud you changed the engine?
Sorry couldn’t help it…
Wayne, Carol & Blue
Now that would be cool!!!There's a project for ya Ted. You can pull the engine and have it anodized in RED!