2talltim

2 hours ago, ricer1 said:

I borrowed a FJR for an Iron Butt last year and decided I really enjoy endurance riding. I have been looking at 2014+ FJR's because the cruise is a MUST for long distance slab riding. The Connie not having cruise is a deal breaker! A sport touring bike without cruise is not even a consideration for me. My Ninja H2 SX SE has cruise, both the Connie and The H2 are manufactured by Kaw, I don't get the reasoning for the Connie not having cruise. I would consider the new generation Goldwing, but the extra weight is my only issue.  

All those bikes you speak of are fly by wire(if I'm not mistaken) the Connie is still push pull cable throttle. They would have to almost do a complete redesign to make it fly by wire which Kawi isn't ready to do or don't think there is a market to spend the money to do it. That is the main reason for no cruise.

I was going to tell you FJR till you mentioned your height. The C14 is a tall boys bike for sure. I rode Justin's FJR a couple times and I was soooo crapped on it. I'm 6'4". The cruise can be added to the C14.  The more plug and play one is very expensive. The other options are reasonable but a pain in the dick to install. I have cruise on mine.

FJR is a little more user friendly when it comes to routine maintenance. But the C14 is a better all around drove train. (I'm my option) 

Connies can be had for stupid low prices if you dobt mind one that's a few year-old. 

Not sure if any of this helps. Between me and @Connie14 I'm sure we can answer all your C14 qiestions.

On 6/11/2021 at 1:44 PM, Tonik said:

So last night as we were leaving Coal Smokehouse I pointed to this really shitty Econolodge and said that's our hotel. Wife was not happy, and I don't balme her. Went one exit north to our real hotel....couple hours later @2talltim checks in on Facebook...at the Econolodge.

$63 clean and comfy..I'll take it!

On 5/20/2021 at 4:06 PM, durk said:

Which is why they are the biggest friggin pain in the butt to spoon on and off. 

True story. I even struggle with the Nomar changer.

4 hours ago, Pauly said:

@durk, are the Roadsmarts A-spec sidewalls? You might want a stiffer carcass on the big bike versus the CBR. It will handle better and they will last longer. @2talltim can correct me if I am wrong. 

All the RS3s are more or less A spec or GT spec. They don't make one that's not. The RS3 are the heaviest carcassed tire I've ever found. Proably why they wear so good. But they also take a little longer to warm up in the cold.

On 5/13/2021 at 1:03 PM, durk said:

The Concours is not going that far for me. If you start rolling the throttle back much at all she sucks fuel. I think I’m averaging around 33-35mpg. The CBR has a smaller tank but actually gets better gas mileage. I would say the Concours can go farther but I’d be reluctant to push it. I’m guessing around 150 miles at normal twisties pace and I’m going to be wanting fuel. 

She's a thirsty girl when your wringing her neck all day. On the open road at highway paces ill get 200-220 outof a tank. But I didn't buy a bike for fuel mileage I bought it for smiles per gallon.

10 hours ago, durk said:

Monday I decided to order a set of Roadsmart 3s to have an extra set tires around since both bikes have the same size tires. Then I discovered this on the front tire of the Concours. 

 

Looks like you the old style TPMS. No need to replace those when they die. You can dissect them and replace the battery. With a little bit of patience.

7 hours ago, Tonik said:

 

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That was if "I'm free" via my work schedule. Not if the event was free.

🤦‍♂️

As always depends on the date and work schedule but I'd be interested if free.

5 hours ago, durk said:

I’m liking your setup (windscreen, seat, touring pegs). 

Took a few renditions to get to this point but haven't changed it in about 4 years now. I seldom use the tour pegs but they are nice for that rare occation.

2 hours ago, Pauly said:

@2talltim, do you look through that screen or above it? 

Above it unless it's up all the way, which i almost never do. Usually run it down or about half way up. In that picture its about half way up . 

I ate a pack of DingDongs and a powerade off the seat of my bike in a Circle K parking lot. Sorry didn't get pics, I'll try harder next time.

Was a couple days ago but finally got the old girl out. 228 mile ride after work and still perfect in every way.

2 hours ago, durk said:

The 023 seemed okay yesterday and it wasn’t warm. I ran it pretty much edge to edge. I don’t quite like that. I’ll probably go with RS3s they seem to have more cornering clearance. I’ve run them forever on the CBR. I like them and I know what I’m getting. I basically just setup the bike exactly as you described prior to even reading your post. The front was already set to your specs but I was too soft on the rear. Thanks for the info. I had been looking at the V stream and decided to give it a shot sense you mentioned folks like it. Hopefully I don’t come out to a melted dash. 

1 hour ago, Connie14 said:

Like @2talltimstated, I'm running the RDL.  I'm using the Cal Sci Tall windshield. https://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Concoursprod.html

I'm not sure what size rear tire you have, but switching to a 55 series rear tire (from the 50 series stock tire) will give you a little more cornering clearance.  The 55 series tire also make initial turn into a curve a little more responsive. 

My other suggested farkles: motorcycle specific GPS, Ram-ball mounts for phone,  throttle lock(or after market cruise control like Tim), after market trunk, and I like to use a tank bag when I'm touring. 

Like Mike said switch to the 190/55 rear and you wont be edge to edge anymore untill well past scraping hard parts.

With the vstream if you know your going to park in the direct sun light just throw a towel over it. Where the screen curves act like a magnify glass and direct a hot spot on the dash(so Ive been told)

1 hour ago, snot said:

Not like the chatbox was used a lot...

FIRST!

43 minutes ago, durk said:

Just checked, the rear is a Bridgestone. But I think some of my problem is I didn’t have my rebound cranked up enough. I just tightened it down some more. I’m just running the tires it came with so I’m not too upset. It has a Roadsmart 2 on the front and a Bridgestone BT023. 

That 023 is probably the toughest tire ive ever ran on my bike. BUT. They don't grip well in the cold and or wet. Always loved the T30 EVO but the bike chews them un quick. Can't comment on the the RS2, only ever ran the RS3

My bike is set up stiff like a true sport bike. Preload is almost maxed out and think im 2 clicks out on my rebound. Im a heavy guy that likes the bike to feel tight and predicable but it does make for a rougher ride. 

13 minutes ago, durk said:

@2talltim and @Connie14 since you both chimed in, what windshield and seat are you both running on the Connie? What are your must have farkles as well?

For seats the two i would recommend are Russell Day Long and Terry's Custom Seat. I have the Terry's and @Connie14 has the RDL. 

For wind screens there is (was) only one I would recommend. The only problem isn they don't make them anymore. The Cee Bailey touring screen is tits. But Cee Bailey stopped making them a few years ago yo focus on aircraft plastics. Somtimes the pop up used on FB or Forums, just found @TheBrown57 one last year. Other then that I can't comment on screens. Just know the Vstream one can melt your dash if the sun hits it just right, but people love the function of them though.

15 hours ago, durk said:

Took the Connie out for a spirited with my daughter Tory. Put down 300 miles. Checked the rear tire at Calcutta gas station and realized we were using all the tire available there from edge to edge. I also discovered I’m developing the cupping issue @2talltim has posted photos of multiple times. Jury is still out on the Saddlemen seat I installed. It’s a definite improvement for the passenger but I’m not sure I like it for me and if it will make mamma happy. Time will tell. 

It took Tor some time to get used to not having to hold on and just lean back. Next move is to try a couple long days in the saddle to see if we can ride all the way to the Tail and back. 


Saddlemen seat for sure makes more room for me and the passenger. 

14 hours ago, Connie14 said:

I had the cupping issue with Michelins, but I haven't had that issue to the same degree with the Dunlop RS3s. 

For the record, the front tire can't cup if it's not on the ground.

 

Yup same here, never really found a cause of it just played around with different tires and found one that didn't do it as bad. PilotRoads and Angel GT tires were the worst. I also found the RoadSmart3 and BridgeStones are the best. The RoadSmarts being my go to tires for price and durability.  Only time I found it a issue was when I tried to stretch one front to two rears. If you change them together you will also be fine most of the time. 

1 hour ago, snot said:

Now none of message are coming up.... I have a notification but can't open my email. 

Not like I get anything other than spam.

Proably because Casper got it deleted before you logged in.

Yup, it happened lots of PM were sent out by the spammer. Admin's are working to do a mass correction and stop it from happening again. 

Today someone hammered Ohio Riders with Spam. The spam or phishing post were in the form of private messages sent via two different profiles and over 10,000 messages were sent out. The content of these was adult and or pornographic in nature. It included a link to click that take you to another web site. DO NOT..I repeat...DO NOT click on the link. Delete the message and know that those profiles have been banned and Ohio Riders Admins are working to resolve everything and hopefully stop it from happening again.

Thanks Y'all and Sorry for the disruption. 

2 hours ago, Faster n’ U said:

Sum douch I passd on the dragon told me about this site. And said I could find plenty of fish here to reel in. 
Clapped out but maintaned CBr100rr. Eat tires like krispy creme. Can you hang? 

30 minutes ago, Pauly said:

One hundred RR, eh? You must be so fast. 

He's probably a cripple that rides a slow ass dirt bike named after a fictional sea vessel.

On 4/7/2021 at 1:36 PM, Tonik said:

How is the width. I have wide feet and struggle with these types of boots

I feel I have average wide feet and they cup my foot very nicely without any side to side extra room. Kind of a perfect fit for me I guess. So if one has a wider foot it might be a bit snug.