http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum A forum dedicated to touring and sport touring motorcycles en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/images2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/121024-zx6e.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:24 GMT a a ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring karljrberno http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/121024-zx6e.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120996-torn-between-connies.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:13 GMT I am torm between picking up an older 86 Connie ( 54K on odometer) new tires, recent service, or looking for something newer like a 2006 which I saw about 400 miles away. (19K on odometer) The price difference is about $3800 with the older unit going for $1200. Since I already have 2 other... I am torm between picking up an older 86 Connie ( 54K on odometer) new tires, recent service, or looking for something newer like a 2006 which I saw about 400 miles away. (19K on odometer) The price difference is about $3800 with the older unit going for $1200. Since I already have 2 other Kawasakis, a 75 Z1 and a 2000 ZX12R I am not sure how much touring I will really do. My girlfriend and I are in our 60s so comfort, dependability and good handling is a priority. Maybe with the right type of bike I may really get into it.

Any thoughts from the group? ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring NevadaZ1 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120996-torn-between-connies.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120877-latest-sport-touring-shootout.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:53:27 GMT I just read the latest sport touring shootout. BMW k1300 first, Yamaha FJR 2nd, Kaw c14 third, Triumph Sprint st 4th. I have an 09 c14. While they are entitled to their opinions, I take exception to the fact they knock this bike because of its handling. First and foremost the c14 is a super sport... I just read the latest sport touring shootout. BMW k1300 first, Yamaha FJR 2nd, Kaw c14 third, Triumph Sprint st 4th. I have an 09 c14. While they are entitled to their opinions, I take exception to the fact they knock this bike because of its handling. First and foremost the c14 is a super sport tourer. I happen to like the way it handles and the height makes it more athletic for me. I guess it depends on the rider and what your used to. Does it handle like a 10? No but I have a Naked bike for those types of rides. It is very comfortable for me and will run rings around most stuff out here except the litre bikes. It handles well in the mountains. I can keep up with the younger boys on the 6s and 10s. I guess it needs to cost more. You know like 26000 for a beemer. Twhite ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring twhite http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120877-latest-sport-touring-shootout.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120840-reworded-post-possible-fit-top-box-55-plate-zzr600.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:06:18 GMT Reworded my post to make it clearer:

Hi,
Trying to find out if kits (and top boxes) are available to fit a top box to a '55 plate ZZR600.
Givi only do them for up to 2001 models.

Any ideas please?

Andy ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring andysnewzzr http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120840-reworded-post-possible-fit-top-box-55-plate-zzr600.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120802-87-en454-ltd.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:11:08 GMT not sure if this is apropriate.. but if not please remove admins. 1987 Kawasaki EN-454 LTD (http://lakeland.craigslist.org/mcy/1467660470.html) but.. I am needing to rid this off my hands. -TF not sure if this is apropriate.. but if not please remove admins.

1987 Kawasaki EN-454 LTD

but.. I am needing to rid this off my hands.

-TF ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring turboflush http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120802-87-en454-ltd.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120705-55-plate-zzr600-top-box.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:02:27 GMT Hi Folks,

Won't do much for the looks I know but does anyone know if it's possible to fit a top box to a 55 plate ZZR600 (Givi don't do a kit I've just found out). Bad back means no rucsac either
Many Thanks

Andy ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring andysnewzzr http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120705-55-plate-zzr600-top-box.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120635-kawasaki-vulcan-900-aftermarket-parts-sale.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:29:36 GMT Cobra Dragster Exhaust 1 season old. Fits 900 Classic '06-09- $300.00 Retail-$499.95
Cobra Fuel Management Fi2000R Fits 900 Classic '06-09- 150.00
Retail- $234.95

HJC CR-15 Gloss Black XXL Helmet-$80.00 Retail- $129.99

Everything is in great shape. No scratches or dents on the exhaust. ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring HellanbacH13 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120635-kawasaki-vulcan-900-aftermarket-parts-sale.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120544-pulling-rear-tire.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:13:49 GMT Been riding for years but don't work on my bike. Too busy. Lost a tire on a ride this weekend and had to plug and fill with gook to get home. Time for a new tire.

How difficult is it to pull the rear tire on a 2005 Concours? Can it be done with the bike on the center stand? How much other equipment must be disconnected?

Looking for good guidance.

Thanks,

Bonanza Bill ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring Bonanza Bill http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120544-pulling-rear-tire.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120542-accent-lights.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:59:32 GMT has anyone put accent lights on their concours 14? has anyone put accent lights on their concours 14? ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring boxmonkey http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120542-accent-lights.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120529-passenger-comfort-concours.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:22 GMT Got back into riding this summer with a Vulcan 1600. Really nice - I like it and my wife is VERY comfortable on back. Still, as winter weather is coming my mind is wandering on other things --- like the badd asss Concours 14s. If the ride is uncomfortable or the passenger riding position... Got back into riding this summer with a Vulcan 1600. Really nice - I like it and my wife is VERY comfortable on back.

Still, as winter weather is coming my mind is wandering on other things --- like the badd asss Concours 14s.

If the ride is uncomfortable or the passenger riding position extreme, let me know now, so I don't spend the next months of winter plotting how to swing the cash for one ......

If it matters, we are both in our 40's. She only wants to feel at ease and comfortable on the bike. Gone are the days when she would jump on the back of the kz 1000 and grab on for her life ;) ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring alekkas http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120529-passenger-comfort-concours.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120295-nc-mc-mtc.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:36:16 GMT anyone know of any mc/mtc clubs around NC that allow connie 14's? ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring boxmonkey http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120295-nc-mc-mtc.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120165-make-my-pipes-my-2006-vulcan-nomad-louder.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:58:17 GMT This is my current setup. I have a 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600 with V&H True Dual Baggers. I wanted to make my pipes a little louder so I removed the baffles and then the pipes were way to load with a bad echo sounds. Also sounded horrible on deceleration. SOO, I ordered a pair of Thunder Monster QQ Baffles to put into the head pipes that is supposed to quite and lower the sound of the pipes without baffles. Well it was slightly better sound but still has that echo sound. The Thunder Monstar Baffle salesman told me if I put their baffles in and are too loud, put the V&H baffles back in. Then, if their to quite, he told me to cut my V&H baffles in half. I did and now their very quite. My question is, when I cut the baffles, do I need to re-weld the other end of the cut V&H baffle to the cut end to basicly make them shorter? Or if you have any suggestions, let me know. ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring otgt http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120165-make-my-pipes-my-2006-vulcan-nomad-louder.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120132-great-riding.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:44:41 GMT Ive finally got this bike on the road after three months of finding parts an gettiung the services done on it. This 95 is a great riding bike this is my first cruiser an it great. Ive finally got this bike on the road after three months of finding parts an gettiung the services done on it. This 95 is a great riding bike this is my first cruiser an it great. ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring BLESSED1277 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120132-great-riding.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120090-engine-cuts-off-when-applying-throttle-fast.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:26:44 GMT I recently had to do some motor work where I had to dismount my engine on my 2006 Nomad. After we got everything back together, the engine started cutting off when applying throttle fast from idle. It didnt do this before. It also makes a pop noise out of the air intake (breather) when this... I recently had to do some motor work where I had to dismount my engine on my 2006 Nomad. After we got everything back together, the engine started cutting off when applying throttle fast from idle. It didnt do this before. It also makes a pop noise out of the air intake (breather) when this happens. It will start fine as long as i feather the throttle. Any ideas?

NOTE: Im currently running cheap 10-40 Non "Energy conserving' motor oil in it to flush out the engine. I dont think that could be it.

My previous issue.
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...tch-noise.html ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring otgt http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/120090-engine-cuts-off-when-applying-throttle-fast.html http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/119967-2000-vulcan-nomad-1500-fi.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:23:22 GMT Hi All,

I recently got a hold of a friends 2000 Vulcan nomad 1500 Fi (texas based and ridden) which he had sitting in his garage for 6 years and not started. I've worked through pulling the fuel tank, drain and clean there along with cleaning the fuel pump and flushing it out. I've put all that back, pulled the plugs and cleaned and checked their gap. Pulled and replaced the air filter oil filter and verified that the drive line had oil. I've put it all back together and it runs really bad. Prior to parking the bike he rode it a bunch and it always ran great. There were no issues that he or I am aware of. Now it will start but not idle very well and forget putting it in gear. You put it in gear and it will stall. Additionally it backfires through what sounds like the carbs. Another thing i did notice is that the idle adjustment screw/cable is hanginglose and not in the little cradle/bracket.

I'm open to any suggestions. I'm a very long distance from a dealer and don't have a trailer.

Any help would be appreciated. ]]> Kawasaki Touring and Sport Touring bdfrench http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-touring-sport-touring/119967-2000-vulcan-nomad-1500-fi.html