Connie14

Just sayin:

This is the longest half day of work of the entire year. 

I am planning on stopping  by for a couple of drinks. 

1 hour ago, CBBaron said:

I didnt really think I had a chance, but there was a hope before the game started.

I left points on my bench but they would not have been enough to make the difference. Congratulations.

Thanks. I have gotten lucky lately.

6 hours ago, CBBaron said:

That sucks on Antonio. 

Here's hoping the TE gets the TD instead of the RB

 

They really should be conservative and run the ball a lot! Especially when they are in the red zone!

17 minutes ago, RidersDiscount said:

So I am pretty sour this morning. Antonio Brown going down in the first quarter, Leonard Fournette hurt the day of and a few players not pulling their weight cost me the game. I hate losing, especially since I was 12-2 before yesterday. 

 That stinks.  The other semifinal comes down to Atlanta's TE vs Atlanta's RB.

6 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

Think the key to the right side just like any heated grip is to give the cable plenty of play and make sure it doesn't hit anything with it's full range of motion. I know with the first couple years they were putting stock heated grips on the connie people were having issues with the right one. Then they issued a recall where all Kawi did was reroute the cable to give it more room and less kink and it fixed it. So when I installed mine I was particular on how I routed it.

 Yep.  I was very careful when mounting them the second time.  The second failure wasn't in the chord or going into the grip.  The failure was inside the grip itself.

3 minutes ago, RidersDiscount said:

Yes additional batteries are available for purchase as well. 

They look nice. If I didn't already have a set, I would be interested.  Like Tim said,  it would be nice to have extra batteries on a long trip. 

26 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

Huh, mine have been on for almost 3 years and 40k and still going. 

Yep.  I had the sport version, then the touring version.  I liked the touring version much more.  If the touring version still worked, I would still be using it.  The right hand quit working.  My brother tried to fix it, but he was unsuccessful.   Having heated gloves, I decided against trying a third set. 

I have had two sets of the Oxford heated grips on the Connie.  They worked well while they lasted.  I got about 20,000 miles from each set, then they failed.

Now, I use heated gloves.  Heated gloves are great, but you have to plug them in. 

Welcome!

To do a track day, I was considering picking up an IXS leather suit on clearance at IP.  I have a one piece textile suit that is great for touring, but I don't trust it for a novice track day. This will be my first track day, and I am not sure if I will do any more in the future.   Any thoughts or suggestions? Am I crazy to use my Shoei Neotec helmet, or should I get a real full face helmet (not modular)?  Any suggestions/ insights are appreciated. 

I lost 7 pounds training for a half marathon in the fall.  Holidays and Christmas beer have put most of it back on.  I am shopping for a new treadmill, so I can jog all year round (without going to the gym.) 

2 hours ago, JustinNck1 said:

Yeah, I guess I need to start leading on the cross country trip.

When are you guys heading cross country? 

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6 hours ago, Killer_kaw said:

Update..... I got my seat and backrest back from Terry and couldn’t be happier with his work. Very nice job. I’ve also had the ecu flashed and the difference in throttle control is night and day, shifting is much smoother and the added engine brake makes shuffling through the quick and tight stuff much better for me. Gives the bike a much more sporty feel. 

I love the difference in the ECU reflash on the Connie.  I have been debating doing it on an FZ1, but this time of year all of the miles will be on the Connie (great wind protection).

How much for a large in Silver?

Battery tender and heated gear tails connected to the battery of FZ1.  It is ready for winter.  It would be nice if it got warm enough to wash and wax the bikes one more time this year.

Me too.  There is nothing like child care expenses to put all other costs in perspective.

We did an all inclusive trip to Punta Cana about 10 years ago, and it was a great vacation.  It was nice to be able to eat and drink anything you want anytime you want.

FZ1 is good for short duration touring.  I have a tail bag that would hold enough clothes for a few days. 

The Connie is good for any duration touring (especially one up). 

I may potentially want a Honda Goldwing to tour with my wife and daughters. 

28 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said:

Got a job interview tomorrow. Getting some sleep tonight is gonna be rough.

Good luck!

What is a tyre?

I'll probably get one of these in a couple of years.  It appears they did a good job of trying to catch up to the K1600. 

I have no mar tire lube and I have WD40.  I use the WD40 more often, because I can spray it.