2talltim Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Most of my bubbys already know this but I thought id make a thread about it for the little people. During and after the gap trip I was less than thrilled with the time I had on the Vee down there. It ran and handled great but it just lacked a little excitement for me. So when I posted that up on the gap thread about maybe getting rid of it for something else Pokey chimed in about a possible trade. So long story shorter we worked out a deal on trading his 08 Concours 14 for my 06 Vstrom 1000, and we both could not be happier. My thoughts on the Connie...WOW!!!. Shes quick, comfey, handles great, and is SEXY!! in my opinion. I have put 350 mile son her in the last 3 days and so far there is nothing that I hate about it. This is my first non Suzuki and I was apprehensive about getting a Kaw but all those thoughts are now gone...I LOVE THIS BIKE!!! Riding is exciting again. So thanks again to Pokey and hope you enjoy the Vee as mush as I love the C14!!!!!!!! Edited June 17, 2013 by 2talltim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporttour Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am leaning towards a C14 when I supplement my ST1100 in another 30k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am leaning towards a C14 when I supplement my ST1100 in another 30k miles.It's a lot of bike for the money, only thing I wish it had was cruise control or a throtle lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Harlot Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 You may wanna wipe that seat down with some antibiotics. Pokey's toilet hygiene isn't the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 It's a lot of bike for the money, only thing I wish it had was cruise control or a throtle lockI may have a solution for that. Lemme talk to my father. I'll see how that's coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I may have a solution for that. Lemme talk to my father. I'll see how that's coming along.I was just going to use the O ring trick for short term but if you got the hook up on something let me know. Fyi I can't use the vista style due to the heated grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 You may wanna wipe that seat down with some antibiotics. Pokey's toilet hygiene isn't the best.Haha. ..but ready pokey is good people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 One thing I need to re learn is braking. After riding a twin for the last 6 year's I come to relly more on engine brake than conventional. So that will be a learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Sweet deal, and good choice. The C14 is definitely my next step towards a new bike. Check into Throttlemeister for a heated grip compliant cruise control. They are pricey, but nice equipment from what I've heard/read/seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Throttlemeisters are great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Yup I had a throttlemeister on my TL and it worked great so they are top of the list. But with getting the bike and I already bought a top box for it and Thursday contractors are coming over to start my new sidewalk money will be tight for a bit. once I get caught back up in a month or two ill be buying a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Going to have a hell of a time getting that down the trails at Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I was just going to use the O ring trick for short term but if you got the hook up on something let me know. Fyi I can't use the vista style due to the heated grips.Well that could be an issue. The throttle lock he has been working on attaches direct to the throttle tube. I'd have to see a pic of the heated grips to determine if it could work, but there is a chance it could. There could be one major issue, the outside end of the grip has to be trimmed about .375" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Yea I don't want to trim those spider grips.. they are too nice Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Going to have a hell of a time getting that down the trails at Wayne! I was going to try Saturday but you weren't there so I didn't..looSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Yea I was picking up a new toy myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 ThrottleMeister is worth the wait. It's a first rate setup when done right. And done right is not hard. I'm on my 3rd bike also a Concours 14 and it works good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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