KGA 1400 Concours accessories

[T.W.R]

Kawasaki Genuine Accessories have released a few goodies to go with 1400 Concours :yes:

Had a quick look at a document that was sent to us at work yesterday and Kawasaki have started supplying extras for the Concours

1) Top boxes 2 sizes (39lt) & (26lt) (I think from memory)
Top box outer casing with integrated brake lights (colour matched etc)
2) Pannierbox liners/daypacks
3) High rise fairing blade (70mm taller)
4) Riding suits (Two piece, cordura etc) colour matched
5) Key ring (pewter, shaped like the bike)

Will check what prices were on Monday:yes: vaguely remember the top boxes start at $279, fairing blade roughly the same sort of price, & key ring was $14.95

[banditrider]

Awesome. Thanks for posting this - shop wasn't really able to help me with top-box info. Well keep an eye out for the prices.

[Meanie]

Thanks TWR i got a fax from AFC the other day, they knew i was going to be looking for a top box Heres the list

Pannier bags $199 each
Stelvio rider pants $325
Stelvio Touring jacket $350
1400GTR Key ring $12
Tank pad $95
GPS bracket no price listed
Comfort Gel seat $998
U lock $180
Top box 39 litre $365
Colour matched cover for top box $279
Protective film set $69
High screen (approx 70 mm higher $364

The seat is something i think i will purchase as soon as it is available as it is approx 30 mm lower than the standard seat which means for me my feet maybe able to sit flat on the ground when i come to a stop
The top box by the time you buy the colour cover is very expensive and in my opinion the protective film strip should be standard with the bike
GPS bracket is going to be a must for me at least, with a radar detector on it maybe my license may stay with me for a couple more months :innocent:

[banditrider]

The seat is something i think i will purchase as soon as it is available as it is approx 30 mm lower than the standard seat which means for me my feet maybe able to sit flat on the ground when i come to a stop
The top box by the time you buy the colour cover is very expensive and in my opinion the protective film strip should be standard with the bike
GPS bracket is going to be a must for me at least, with a radar detector on it maybe my license may stay with me for a couple more months :innocent:

What about the key ring - cool man! Have sent an email to Givi to ask about mounting kit for my V46 topbox - it's bigger than the Kwaka one (and I've already paid for it).

Thinking about a radar detector too...:Punk:

PS: latest Two Wheels has Concours in it.

[Meanie]

What about the key ring - cool man! Have sent an email to Givi to ask about mounting kit for my V46 topbox - it's bigger than the Kwaka one (and I've already paid for it).

Thinking about a radar detector too...:Punk:

PS: latest Two Wheels has Concours in it.

Dont need a key ring with these bikes so im not too sure why they brought out a key ring :rofl:

Yea after the last ride i think a radar detector is a must :yes:
UK kawasaki site has these accesories on it, worth a look

[banditrider]

Dont need a key ring with these bikes so im not too sure why they brought out a key ring :rofl:


Make ya car/house keys look sexy?

You can tell I haven't been out on the bike enough yet - forgetting small details like that. Is it the weekend yet?

Checked out that site - topbox looks like it's a Givi anyway - pretty fugly though...

[Meanie]

Found a muffler while KB was off line...........had to do something to kill time:innocent: Dont know about the dash board though, too much crap for me

[Hitcher]

Found a muffler while KB was off line

That looks like a Satantune. Check out the Two Brothers Racing site www.twobros.com. Their mufflers look great and sound fantastic!

[Meanie]

That looks like a Satantune. Check out the Two Brothers Racing site www.twobros.com. Their mufflers look great and sound fantastic!

Yep thats the one they seem to be the only ones with a muffler for the new concours at the moment. Wont take long though

[Bonez]

Are Kawasaki providing self-inflating tyres yet?

[Bonez]

Comfort Gel seat $998
Don't you already own one of those :Pokey:

[Meanie]

Are Kawasaki providing self-inflating tyres yet?

Still working on them :laugh:
Gotta take it back in tomorrow to have a new sender put on the rim seems that they are very fragile and may have been damaged by an unsuspecting motor cycle mechanic Thank god for warranties seems that the part alone is $300

[Bonez]

Still working on them :laugh:
Gotta take it back in tomorrow to have a new sender put on the rim seems that they are very fragile and may have been damaged by an unsuspecting motor cycle mechanic Thank god for warranties seems that the part alone is $300
:shit: that's 3 tyres for the cx :)

[banditrider]

Posted some links to accessory screens which seemed to get lost in the crash the other day:

http://ceebaileys.com

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Concoursprod.html

Before the crash someone put in a good word for the CeeBailey one...

Gonna get a pipe Meanie?

[T.W.R]

The Concours we sold came in for it's 1000km service today, the owner is as happy as a sandboy with it, though he says he hasn't come to grips with the handling yet :scratch: he's just been toodling around the district on it (:wacko:
a few twists under the alps then plenty of straights anywhere else:slap:) and hasn't even stretched it's legs yet. And coming from a ZZR11 would be an adjustment in it's self
Reckons he might size up a seat for it though :whistle:

[banditrider]

Can confirm that they handle! Will be getting my 1st service next week. Big test will be the 1000 miler in Oct - pretty damn sure that it'll manage...

[Meanie]

Posted some links to accessory screens which seemed to get lost in the crash the other day:

http://ceebaileys.com

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Concoursprod.html

Before the crash someone put in a good word for the CeeBailey one...

Gonna get a pipe Meanie?

Yea reckon i will sooner or later


The Concours we sold came in for it's 1000km service today, the owner is as happy as a sandboy with it, though he says he hasn't come to grips with the handling yet :scratch: he's just been toodling around the district on it (:wacko:
a few twists under the alps then plenty of straights anywhere else:slap:) and hasn't even stretched it's legs yet. And coming from a ZZR11 would be an adjustment in it's self
Reckons he might size up a seat for it though :whistle:

The bike handles awesome, sounds like the bloke should have brought a volty :rofl:

[banditrider]

Yea reckon i will sooner or later



Be interesting to hear what it sounds like :devil2:

Not sure if I want to noisy mine up - last 3 bikes have had pipes. Great for getting you into fang mode but can get on ya wick on long rides sometimes...

Never say never though - standard pipe isn't much in the looks department.

[Meanie]

Yea reckon i will sooner or later



Be interesting to hear what it sounds like :devil2:

Not sure if I want to noisy mine up - last 3 bikes have had pipes. Great for getting you into fang mode but can get on ya wick on long rides sometimes...

Never say never though - standard pipe isn't much in the looks department.

Know what you mean but i dont mind a little more noise
The big can is growing on me
Thought about doing the 1000 miler but thought next time
Four points next year and southern cross :woohoo:

[banditrider]

Know what you mean but i dont mind a little more noise
The big can is growing on me
Thought about doing the 1000 miler but thought next time
Four points next year and southern cross :woohoo:

6th GC for me this year, already entered in next year's Mini's Return. Have done the Four points once but like Southern X better - it's the proper four points (goes to the mainland man!). Will probably do the 2009 Southern X to make 3 in the bag.

All good fun:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

6th GC for me this year, already entered in next year's Mini's Return. Have done the Four points once but like Southern X better - it's the proper four points (goes to the mainland man!). Will probably do the 2009 Southern X to make 3 in the bag.

All good fun:2thumbsup

oooohhh you rally hore :rofl:
Did the southern cross for the first time last year and loved it so i plan to do it evert time and the southern cross which i havnt done yet
btw whats the Minis return

[Hitcher]

btw what's the Mini's return

It's the Porkpie Rally in reverse. Invercargill to Kaitaia in four days. Details can be found on www.rustynuts.co.nz.

[rustys]

Hi banditrider, yeh some how they have lost my posting with the crash.

The cee bailey screens are exellent quality and the company is good to deal with. I bought a taller screen for my FJR 1300 from them, 2 inches taller and 3 inches wider with a flip top (coved out at the top) straight forward to fit no problems there. Was well packaged and arrived in five days. Total cost NZ dollars $352.00
The screen was thicker than the original, a really top quality product, with a small bottle of cleaner and cloths packaged with it.
Hope you are enjoying your new ride.:rockon:
Cheers Rustys.

[T.W.R]

The bike handles awesome, sounds like the bloke should have brought a volty :rofl:

:laugh: well as he's still got the ZZR11 and a Z1R as well as a 78 900SS I'm sure the volty would be like a pitbike for him :shifty:

[banditrider]

Hi banditrider, yeh some how they have lost my posting with the crash.

The cee bailey screens are exellent quality and the company is good to deal with. I bought a taller screen for my FJR 1300 from them, 2 inches taller and 3 inches wider with a flip top (coved out at the top) straight forward to fit no problems there. Was well packaged and arrived in five days. Total cost NZ dollars $352.00
The screen was thicker than the original, a really top quality product, with a small bottle of cleaner and cloths packaged with it.
Hope you are enjoying your new ride.:rockon:
Cheers Rustys.

Cheers for that - good to know. Gonna see how standard one works out - not used to a big screen yet and have done a lot of pottling around with it in it's lowest position.

[banditrider]

Poking around and found an online parts list:

http://www.buykawasaki.com/SITE/VIVehicleInformation/VIepc.asp?VinNbr=&intCatalogID=2&CatalogTypeID=4&ProductTypeID=8&ModelMarketingID=452&ModelYear=2008&ModelCode=ZG1400B8F&SHOWVEHTABS=1

[Meanie]

Poking around and found an online parts list:

http://www.buykawasaki.com/SITE/VIVehicleInformation/VIepc.asp?VinNbr=&intCatalogID=2&CatalogTypeID=4&ProductTypeID=8&ModelMarketingID=452&ModelYear=2008&ModelCode=ZG1400B8F&SHOWVEHTABS=1

Thats the whole bike parts list. Looks like the one the dealers use to order

[banditrider]

Thats the whole bike parts list. Looks like the one the dealers use to order

Yep, been trying to find a manual - no luck yet.

Check this out:

http://p220.ezboard.com/fgtr1000frm11.showMessage?topicID=64.topic

Lucky bastard - had bike & everything supplied!

[Meanie]

Yep, been trying to find a manual - no luck yet.

Check this out:

http://p220.ezboard.com/fgtr1000frm11.showMessage?topicID=64.topic

Lucky bastard - had bike & everything supplied!

Lucky all right, i wonder if he got to keep any of it

[banditrider]

Lucky all right, i wonder if he got to keep any of it

He's already got a 14 and a 1000 in the shed!

Found this other Concours owner's group - lot's of info on the 14 too. Looks like some guys have been able to fit Givi boxes...

http://www.concours.org/index.asp

[Wheeliemonsta]

Gidday,
All the Kawasaki road bike stocking dealers in the country have a copy of the accessories brochure for the Concourse... (It's also veiwable electronically at the dealerships via Sprint 3)

A lot of the accessories are still waiting on "Type Approval" from K.H.I in Japan - word on the street is that most if not all will be in production by the end of this month

If you want genuine accessories, order them through your dealer - put simply the distributor won't bother ordering the stuff if there is no demand from you the riders

Makes sense to me...

Cheers

:rockon:

[vifferman]

Comfort Gel seat $998

:crazy::spudwhat::shit:
You could get two (2!) seats custom-made to fit your arse by MacDonalds (http://www.trimit.co.nz/index.htm) in Tauranga for that price!

[Meanie]

:crazy::spudwhat::shit:
You could get two (2!) seats custom-made to fit your arse by MacDonalds (http://www.trimit.co.nz/index.htm) in Tauranga for that price!

Yea i had thought of that, im off to Auckland soon and gonna stay a night in Tauranga i might drop them a line or go and see them

[banditrider]

More goodies:

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/602/

[banditrider]

Found info on the rad guards:

http://www.radguard.com.au/main.htm

Interested in getting one - anyone no where you can get them in NZ or is it easier to ship one over?

[Cajun]

go get some mesh stuff the boy racer type people use and make your own one up, the mesh is enough to do 2-3 bikes

[Big Dave]

Why would anyone want a bigger screen on one.
Crave helmet noise perhaps?

<img src ='http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/misc2/connie1.jpg'

[banditrider]

May have to get that mag - see if they're any good...

[Big Dave]

May have to get that mag - see if they're any good...

I look forward to telling you stuff you already know. :mellow:

[banditrider]

I've read at least 8 articles so far and everyone seems to be on the same wavelength...

[banditrider]

Got a email back about rad guards AU$210 delivered to NZ. 4-6 days delivery.

Ordered one on Sunday - will let ya know how easy it is to fit etc.

[banditrider]

Radguard turned up today. Not bad ordered last Sunday. Gonna fit it tomorrow night.

Also came with a few goodies including some chain lube - dunno what that's for...

[Meanie]

Also came with a few goodies including some chain lube - dunno what that's for...

Bit like that key ring eh........... waste of time :rofl:

[banditrider]

Givi finally updated their website with a rack for the V46 topbox:

http://www.givi.it/per_la_tua_moto.asp?co_id=23529&lang=en

A bit ugly, might check out the Kawasaki genuine one (topbox looks like a givi so maybe my box fill fit).

[banditrider]

Looks like Givi have also come up with a screen: http://www.givi.it/caschi_borse_bauli_accessori.asp?CO_ID=23618. 8.5cm higher. Don't think it's really needed...

[Meanie]

Looks like Givi have also come up with a screen: http://www.givi.it/caschi_borse_bauli_accessori.asp?CO_ID=23618. 8.5cm higher. Don't think it's really needed...

Id like to change mine but not for something higher A smoke tinted one would look much better I normaly have my screen down unless the weather turns nasty

[Meanie]

Just found some handlebar extensions, not that i need them but i liked the mount for the GPS
http://www.helibars.com/proddetail.php?prod=HR3705

[banditrider]

Just found some handlebar extensions, not that i need them but i liked the mount for the GPS
http://www.helibars.com/proddetail.php?prod=HR3705

Agreed, riding position is just about spot on - noticed it on my first test ride (all 11km in the wet of it).

[banditrider]

Givi finally updated their website with a rack for the V46 topbox:

http://www.givi.it/per_la_tua_moto.asp?co_id=23529&lang=en

A bit ugly, might check out the Kawasaki genuine one (topbox looks like a givi so maybe my box fill fit).

Ordered my rack today. 10-12 weeks delivery - hope it's here in time for the Mini's Return...

[Meanie]

Ordered my rack today. 10-12 weeks delivery - hope it's here in time for the Mini's Return...

Hoping my top box and gel seat will be here in about mid december

[banditrider]

Yeah, Bruce mentioned it wasn't far away. Will be keen to have a looksee when ya get it.

[Meanie]

Yeah, Bruce mentioned it wasn't far away. Will be keen to have a looksee when ya get it.

Ill let you know

[banditrider]

Brian & I went down to Otaki & got matching sheepskins. Man he's good that dude - look great and only $140.

http://www.sheepskins.co.nz/

[Meanie]

Brian & I went down to Otaki & got matching sheepskins. Man he's good that dude - look great and only $140.

http://www.sheepskins.co.nz/

Nice.............My new seat and tank protector turned up the other day Seat looks blardy awesome but seems very firm, comfortable though. A long day in the saddle will tell if its as good as its supposed to be. Top box soon i hope

[NZsarge]

Nice.............My new seat and tank protector turned up the other day Seat looks blardy awesome but seems very firm, comfortable though. A long day in the saddle will tell if its as good as its supposed to be. Top box soon i hope
Seat looks good mate, hope it does what you want it to do, tank protector looks sweet too.:niceone:

[banditrider]

Seat looks cool - like the writing/patterns etc. Is it much lower than standard or just nicer on the bum?

[Meanie]

Seat looks cool - like the writing/patterns etc. Is it much lower than standard or just nicer on the bum?

Definitly lower, which is all good but seems very hard which i thought was unusual considering they call it a gel comfort seat. Seems to be comfy though, ill let you know after a decent long run

[banditrider]

Brian's had his muffler made up & fitted. Looks good and sounds really nice - not too loud but you know it's not a 250.

[Meanie]

Nice, i gotta get a good look and listen to that

[banditrider]

BTW: talking to Bruce today - he reckons my top box mount is due in country late Feb! Not sure if your top box is on the same tub...

Looks like I'll get mine sorted just in time for the Mini's Return - well I hope so.

[Hitcher]

Mini's Return. Some greedy arse runs the Top 10 in Wanganui. Four nights minimum booking? Fuck off.

[Meanie]

BTW: talking to Bruce today - he reckons my top box mount is due in country late Feb! Not sure if your top box is on the same tub...

Looks like I'll get mine sorted just in time for the Mini's Return - well I hope so.

Yea a hope so, its been a while. I am hoping it turns up before our coro loop ride

[NZsarge]

Mini's Return. Some greedy arse runs the Top 10 in Wanganui. Four nights minimum booking? Fuck off.


Yea a hope so, its been a while. I am hoping it turns up before our coro loop ride

Just a question, as I have'nt looked inside a pannier of either the ZG or FJR, are they lined with anything or is it just hard plastic?
I have bought some Givi hard panniers for the FZ1 but I think they could do with lining with a softish grippy type of rubber or maybe felt.

[Meanie]

Just a question, as I have'nt looked inside a pannier of either the ZG or FJR, are they lined with anything or is it just hard plastic?
I have bought some Givi hard panniers for the FZ1 but I think they could do with lining with a softish grippy type of rubber or maybe felt.

Just hard plastic mate but you can get bags for them

[banditrider]

Nice, i gotta get a good look and listen to that

Can get ya a good deal on one, especially if I decide to get one at the same time...sounds great. Far more rugged than any of the aftermarket alloy/carbon cans. The last one I had did over 35,000kms on my K2 Bandit, 12,000kms on my K6 and is still going strong on Mark's K6 (probably another 10,000kms). Looks good in stainless and is still lighter than the standard bazooka.

[Hitcher]

Just a question, as I have'nt looked inside a pannier of either the ZG or FJR, are they lined with anything or is it just hard plastic?

Hard plastic, but one generally puts a pair of jeans, socks, shirt and dacks (under) in there, amongst which one can generally distribute harder items (like spare dentures) so that they don't chatter or clank against the exoskeleton.

[banditrider]

Good 4-bike comparo here:http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ID=5874&Page=1

[Hitcher]

Good 4-bike comparo here:http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ID=5874&Page=1

Link's bust.

[Meanie]

oooooohhhhhh lookee at what i found
What do you rekon that would sound like on the Concours
http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopper?search=action&sku=005-19204&searchstart=0&template=Templates/TBRSearchResult-Simple-Kaw-Concours14-SO.html

[HornetBoy]

Porbly like this ! :eek5: not sure what i think of it really.... looks good tho

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.Channel&ChannelID=188147036

[NZsarge]

oooooohhhhhh lookee at what i found
What do you rekon that would sound like on the Concours
http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopper?search=action&sku=005-19204&searchstart=0&template=Templates/TBRSearchResult-Simple-Kaw-Concours14-SO.html

Uh oh, check books in for a work out!
That looks pretty mean to me, no pun intended...:D

[NZsarge]

Porbly like this ! :eek5: not sure what i think of it really.... looks good tho

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.Channel&ChannelID=188147036

Sounded good to me, not dis-similar to Cowboys bike to a degree.

[HornetBoy]

Sounded good to me, not dis-similar to Cowboys bike to a degree.

mm yea ,wonder whether it would kick up the throttle response or give any power increase on the concours ...might try to find a ride by video and see what that sounds like.

[Meanie]

I think i,m a liking it....:drool: Very much

[Hitcher]

TBRs sound awesome. My FJR has a pair of them. It's comforting to know that there are dogs in the Wairarapa that are still chasing their tails eight hours later.

[banditrider]

I think i,m a liking it....:drool: Very much

Better looking than standard, uglier than Brian's.

The Two Brother's mufflers on Brian's old Bandit & my RF crapped out on us. Baffles broke free & vibrated around inside...$750 (a few years ago now).

[banditrider]

And another thing...

Got rung up to be told that my top box mount will not be here in time for the Mini's Return. Ordered in November...Aparently the Givi workers were out on strike! :angry2::bash::2guns::doh:

Not sure what this means for your Kawasaki (Givi too) topbox Meanie?

Gonna have a wee think about my options as I read on another Concours forum that people had modified other plates to fit. Only thing is Givi system looks like it is braced so may need the help of my friendly engineer.

Other options is to push importer to air fright at their cost - 4 months from ordering is a bloody ridiculously long time to wait...

[Meanie]

And another thing...

Got rung up to be told that my top box mount will not be here in time for the Mini's Return. Ordered in November...Aparently the Givi workers were out on strike! :angry2::bash::2guns::doh:

Not sure what this means for your Kawasaki (Givi too) topbox Meanie?

Gonna have a wee think about my options as I read on another Concours forum that people had modified other plates to fit. Only thing is Givi system looks like it is braced so may need the help of my friendly engineer.

Other options is to push importer to air fright at their cost - 4 months from ordering is a bloody ridiculously long time to wait...

Yea mate that sucks

Did you get the recall letter about the panniers and the carrier, might pay to sort that out first before you modify anything
I may have a closer look at Brians can and have a chat to the fella that made it

[banditrider]

Yea mate that sucks

Did you get the recall letter about the panniers and the carrier, might pay to sort that out first before you modify anything
I may have a closer look at Brians can and have a chat to the fella that made it

Yep, bike's going in tomorrow for the recall stuff & a service. Currently looking at topbox threads on concours.org...

Can put you in touch with Brendan the muffler dude.

[Hitcher]

I have procured a Givi topbox and mounting bracket for the FJR. It shall be test ridden on the upcoming Mini's Return in readiness for its US/Canada excursion later in the year.

[banditrider]

I have procured a Givi topbox and mounting bracket for the FJR. It shall be test ridden on the upcoming Mini's Return in readiness for its US/Canada excursion later in the year.

I haven't got a problem with the gear (topbox is off my old Bandit), it's just getting it...

[banditrider]

Linky: http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Kawasaki_Concours14_s/352.htm

[Meanie]

Linky: http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Kawasaki_Concours14_s/352.htm

That was fun
I definitly dont want a bigger screen, a tinted one perhaps

[Meanie]

Mussy are now doing a muffler for the concours now as well
http://www.muzzys.com/concours14/index.html

[HornetBoy]

Mussy are now doing a muffler for the concours now as well
http://www.muzzys.com/concours14/index.html

not very exciting really are they ,look very plain ,is their coloured variations?

[banditrider]

Stainless one looks ok - no where to get one of them. Dunno about duallees.

[Meanie]

Here is what they sound like....not bad
http://www.truveo.com/Concours-14-Muzzy-Exhaust/id/1986702670

[banditrider]

AFC rung me while I was down south and left a message to say that my topbox mount had arrived. I got a mate to grab it (haven't even paid for it) and have just finished installing it. Was a bit of a mission but is done now and I'll be able to use it for the 2nd half of the run. Sweet!

[Meanie]

Yea mine turned up while I was away as well
Ill pick it up tomorrow

[Hitcher]

AFC rung me while I was down south and left a message to say that my topbox mount had arrived. I got a mate to grab it (haven't even paid for it) and have just finished installing it. Was a bit of a mission but is done now and I'll be able to use it for the 2nd half of the run. Sweet!

Good choice! I have one just like that...

[banditrider]

Good choice! I have one just like that...

I noticed!

[banditrider]

A very useful link: http://www.mediafire.com/?71ggxbddlmi

[banditrider]

http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Kawasaki_Concours14_s/352.htm

[banditrider]

Arrrrrrrrgggggggggg!

http://www.concours.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43429

[Meanie]

Arrrrrrrrgggggggggg!

http://www.concours.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43429

Why ? ..........................

[banditrider]

Why ? ..........................

It just ain't right.

[banditrider]

http://www.kawasaki.com/Content/pdfs/products/concours_QandA.pdf

[Meanie]

http://www.kawasaki.com/Content/pdfs/products/concours_QandA.pdf

That was a good read thanks Andrew

[banditrider]

This could be what you're after Menie?

http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Kawasaki_Concours14_Topbox_Ribbed_Rack_II_p/12533.htm

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http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Topbox_Mounting_Kit_p/12535.htm

Not cheap though (And US$ too). My complete mount was NZ$195.

[Meanie]

This could be what you're after Menie?

http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Kawasaki_Concours14_Topbox_Ribbed_Rack_II_p/12533.htm

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http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Topbox_Mounting_Kit_p/12535.htm

Not cheap though (And US$ too). My complete mount was NZ$195.

Yea mate thats the one
A little expensive alright and i dont think i should have to spend that sort of money after i just brought a genuine Kawasaki one

[banditrider]

Yea mate thats the one
A little expensive alright and i dont think i should have to spend that sort of money after i just brought a genuine Kawasaki one

Yeah seems crazy when your box is obviously made in the Givi factory...

[banditrider]

hmmmmm: http://gtr1000.yuku.com/topic/3121

[banditrider]

Double hmmmmm: http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kc8trnk.shtml

[Hitcher]

Double hmmmmm

The seat looks cool. The funky top box would put a lot of weight way back, putting all manner of stresses on the box and its mountings, not to mention what it may do to the bike's handling.

[yod]

funky seat!!

[banditrider]

The seat looks cool. The funky top box would put a lot of weight way back, putting all manner of stresses on the box and its mountings, not to mention what it may do to the bike's handling.

They recommend a max of 20lbs. All that space & you can only carry popcorn. Will stick to my V46.


funky seat!!

Can even get a heated one...

[banditrider]

Thinking about some of these for the GC Mr Hitcher: http://murpskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=304&osCsid=bc51161723357be09eaa8135f06f6b9f

Dunno what they cost here or even if you can get 'em.

[Hitcher]

Thinking about some of these for the GC Mr Hitcher.

I thought your standard headlight set-up was pretty good?

[Meanie]

Monie loved the top box, she rekons she could safely have a nap on the back with that there. Looks a little large IMO

[banditrider]

I thought your standard headlight set-up was pretty good?

They're pretty good on high-beam but let there be light I say.

[banditrider]

I thought your standard headlight set-up was pretty good?

Ended up getting some +50% bulbs here. Worth a crack Nigel...

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/08/let-there-be-light.html

[Meanie]

Itl be interesting to see what you think of them after the GC
Where did you buy them from

[banditrider]

AFC - not dear either.

[ynot slow]

Phillips have a +80 65/55 bulb now about $44 for an H4 fitting.

[banditrider]

Phillips have a +80 65/55 bulb now about $44 for an H4 fitting.

I had considered those but could not find them - also they're over twice what I paid for the +50's. Maybe next time around...

[ynot slow]

I had considered those but could not find them - also they're over twice what I paid for the +50's. Maybe next time around...

Very new to the market,auto sparky back home showed me some couple months back,he said they were new then,tried the 2 crappy auto franchises and got blank looks like drongo parts people(read pimple faced f.wits)give when a question is in the too hard basket.Auto elctricians best bet.

Apparently the blurb on the pack said approx extra 25mtrs longer range,but brighter than normal bulbs and no extra voltage draw/hassles with burn out.

[Meanie]

Do these bulbs generate any more heat, I would be a little worried about the damage the extra heat may cause to the lights reflectorised backing and glass/plastic lens

[banditrider]

Same wattage as standard = same heat. Quite a bit on the Concours forum about them. They're all keen on the +80s...

[ynot slow]

Do these bulbs generate any more heat, I would be a little worried about the damage the extra heat may cause to the lights reflectorised backing and glass/plastic lens

Nope according to all info on package.Was my first thought as well,heat is ok while moving but builds up when stationery.

[banditrider]

Shouldn't be any problems with the +50's according to the package.

[banditrider]

Pottering in the shed...

[Meanie]

Awesome, gonna look at mine tomorrow

[NZsarge]

Can you guys adjust your central computer display to show the speed in digital?

[banditrider]

Nope, only 5 functions: battery voltage, tyre pressures, Av consumption, current consumption, range to empty. Fuel, temp, clock and one trip meter or odo dispalyed all the time. You can see on mine that it needs fuel...again!

[banditrider]

Connie Microfiche: http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/49/Year/2008/ModelID/8056/Model/Concours/Utm_Source/Fiche/Utm_Medium/RSS

[Meanie]

Check out the new Connie phone :oi-grr:
Dognnbikes decided that my bike needed some bling and placed it where my radar detector normaly sits, even pluuged it in for me

[banditrider]

Yeah saw it in some of ya pics the other day - you've just gotta have all the latest gadgets eh?

[Meanie]

Yeah saw it in some of ya pics the other day - you've just gotta have all the latest gadgets eh?

You want one dont ya, ill see if i can organise it

[yod]

meanie the bling-whore rides again

[banditrider]

You want one dont ya, ill see if i can organise it

Need a long cable please.


meanie the bling-whore rides again

That's him...

[banditrider]

Might stop pannier issues: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=50291.msg125393#msg125393

[Meanie]

Dam good idea, might look into that as i keep checking them now whenever i hit a bump in the road

[banditrider]

Another recall? http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/06/2008-kawasaki-zg1400-concours-recall/

[Meanie]

Another recall? http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/06/2008-kawasaki-zg1400-concours-recall/

Funny that happened to me doing the four points, back brake locked and didnt come off until i stopped and had a play with the brake pedal
Explains a lot

[banditrider]

Funny that happened to me doing the four points, back brake locked and didnt come off until i stopped and had a play with the brake pedal
Explains a lot

So did I in Rotorua a while back. I thought that I had tromped on the brake hard after going over a judder bar, but maybe not: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/06/winter-waioeka-wanderings.html

[banditrider]

This could be you Meanie: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=50790.msg0;topicseen#new

[Meanie]

This could be you Meanie: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=50790.msg0;topicseen#new

Made a nice job of that didnt he, need to sort my registration for that ZG forum

[banditrider]

It's just wrong!

[Meanie]

It's just wrong!

That is not cool
Did you check out the big front tyre

[banditrider]

I'm not sure why really: http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj7F8e3is0Q

[Meanie]

I'm not sure why really: http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj7F8e3is0Q

:oi-grr: whats that about, maybe hes a wannbe coppper

[Meanie]

Sent the Connie original seat to Tauranga this week to get it refoamed and re shaped by Rider seats. Not too impressed with the Kawaski Gel seat, looks the part but is a little hard on the butt after a long trip So if anyone wants to buy a Kwaka Gel seat its going cheap. Ill post photos and my opinion when it comes back

[banditrider]

Finally found some info on that infra-red system NZSarge & Meanie have been talking about:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2009/march/16-22/mar1709-new-mcn-march-18/

http://www.zxforums.com/forums/gtr-1400-forum/19666-future-gtr1400.html

[banditrider]

And here's some video:

-gDy08EPQEI

[banditrider]

Some interesting stuff here: http://projektd.com/

[banditrider]

Another home-made rack for ya top-box Meanie: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=56950.msg0;topicseen#new

The dude made an awesome job.

[Meanie]

Another home-made rack for ya top-box Meanie: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=56950.msg0;topicseen#new

The dude made an awesome job.

He did make an awesome job of that, FMS i would have to say
I still think the best solution is what you have with the braces although not as good a look definitely more stable

[banditrider]

Check out post #4 :laugh: :clap: :rofl:

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=57513.msg211631#msg211631

[Meanie]

Check out post #4 :laugh: :clap: :rofl:

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=57513.msg211631#msg211631

That was dam funny, I test rode the FJR before i brought the connie, i have to say i did enjoy it and dam near brought one

[banditrider]

Stolen from: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59069.0;topicseen

[banditrider]

And more farkle craziness...

[Meanie]

Unbelievable.................

[banditrider]

Something to aspire to eh?

[banditrider]

Need more storage?

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59327.msg0;topicseen#new

[Meanie]

My hugger works

[banditrider]

Off roading again?

[Meanie]

Off roading again?

Yea on the saddle road turning round to get a photo for tagorama

[banditrider]

:drool: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59320.0 (http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59320.0)

And I didn't want to put a pipe on the Connie...

[Meanie]

:drool: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59320.0 (http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59320.0)

And I didn't want to put a pipe on the Connie...

Go on, you know you want to

[banditrider]

Looks nice eh? US$500ish

[Owl]

Looks nice eh? US$500ish

Very swish! Go on, get 3 and then you can do the VTR at the same time.:yes:

[banditrider]

Very swish! Go on, get 3 and then you can do the VTR at the same time.:yes:

Can I get a loan?

[banditrider]

Still :drool:ing: http://www.vanceandhines.com/products/sport-cs1slipon/Kawasaki/concours14/cs-one/csone.html

Anyone know who imports them into NZ?

[Meanie]

Ha ha i knew you would eventualy, nice looking can

[banditrider]

Sarge can try it out first and then...

http://www.mrturbo.com/turbo-sys/kawasaki/zx14/zx14.html

[banditrider]

Ha ha i knew you would eventualy, nice looking can

Dagnabbit!

O7BaegBVZ3o

[Meanie]

Sarge can try it out first and then...

http://www.mrturbo.com/turbo-sys/kawasaki/zx14/zx14.html

LOL as if they need it

[Meanie]

Buy it, you know you want it and it sounds and looks awesome

[banditrider]

Don't encourage me!

[banditrider]

Oh, damn! Look at the 2010 model...

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=61940.0

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=38279

http://es.zinio.com/reader.jsp?issue=416100334&o=ext

[Meanie]

fms................

[banditrider]

Very, imagine what it's going to be like when I wear out the one I've got now...

[Meanie]

Just been having a good look at them :drool: Oh yea

[banditrider]

Not sure about the line of the belly pan. New exhaust is the same size but looks nicer. Mirrors are higher. Screen has a flick that resembles our ones.

Added some nice new features though...

[banditrider]

Here's more: http://newproductlaunch.kawasaki.com/Products/Accessories.aspx?productid=442&featured

[banditrider]

Gbtd-9n0O50

[Meanie]

I,m impressed with the improvments they have made, especialy the linked brakes and glove box, but all the improvments are blardy awesome Mmmmm wonder if Monie wants a used connie :whistle:

[banditrider]

Might be an easy way for you to get a new one all right.

[Meanie]

Might be an easy way for you to get a new one all right.

B to changee interesting to see how much to upgrade eh

[banditrider]

I'll be waiting til 2020...

[Meanie]

I'll be waiting til 2020... LOL me too but nice to dream

[banditrider]

Didn't score the 22 mil then...


...dang, it'd be Connies all round I reckon!

[banditrider]

Very FMS: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=64519.0;

Anyone know where it can be done here?

Would be awesome just to do my bellypan (a few scratches on it). But then I'd want to do the dash, mirrors, Glovebox...

[banditrider]

More bling: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Concours-14-Fender-Eliminator-BRAND-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3356020598QQitemZ22 0486305176QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[banditrider]

Oh, this is useful: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=51962.0;wap2

[banditrider]

A wee change...

198729198730

[Owl]

What's wee?:confused:

And what was the mod requiring the large hex bit?

[banditrider]

And what was the mod requiring the large hex bit?

Not that one, hopefully I'll have the other one sorted this week...

BTW: that one was $40

[Meanie]

Nice shiny muyyz or vance and hines would look great too :yes:

[banditrider]

I recently replaced my Givi SR410 (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/3862/) toplate and mounts (allows mounting of Givi boxes) with a rack from Phil's Farkles (http://www.philsfarkels.com/). The new mount is very FMS and i got it here for about $210. Someone with a laser cutter could probably knock one up too but if anyone is interested in my SR410 then let me know - it wouldn't take much money for it to head your way...

The install: http://banditrider.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/that-farkle.html