A red Concours ZG1400?

[Meanie]

Yep you red it right, My concours now has attitude, sporting a new colour scheme and a Muzzy muffler
I was a little worried changing the colour but with so many Connies starting to appear on the roads i wanted to make mine look a little different and a bit more personal, I think it worked
After a little mishap on a trip to Hamilton it needed some minor repairs so what better time to personalise it
So now it sounds and looks bloody mint
Some photos http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/MyNowRedConcoursZG1400

[chanceyy]

blardy nice looking bike now meanie .. we will not miss ya coming down the road on that color & along with being as wide as a bus .......:lol:

[HornetBoy]

When i first red that (:lol:) ...<_< i thought you were taking the piss but your right on the money with that shade of red meanie :niceone:,That is a bloody nice paint job makes it look quite classy :cool:

Who did the paint btw ?

[Meanie]

When i first red that (:lol:) ...<_< i thought you were taking the piss but your right on the money with that shade of red meanie :niceone:,That is a bloody nice paint job makes it look quite classy :cool:

Who did the paint btw ?

Yea im stoked
A mate of mine did it, Niel Hughes, he runs his own spray business behind the dent shop in Bennet street

[ynot slow]

Looks bloody brilliant in pics,real life will be even more outstanding,if Kawasaki use the colour get the rights for it,free bikes for life then.

Don't let a lot of bikes park close by,don't want to be like the AMI add crunch.

[sinfull]

Damb nice looking bike in that red !
Well done on taking the gamble !

[banditrider]

Damn! My 'Menie' slip-on rego plate may not get me out of trouble any more - might have to get the paint brush out.

[blacksheep]

very nice james,great taste for sure!

[fergie]

now that it's red i bet it goes even faster?

[Hitcher]

Beaucoup tres nice.

[Meanie]

Damb nice looking bike in that red !
Well done on taking the gamble !
Yea i,m pleased I took the plunge, wasnt sure it was the right thing to do to begin with


now that it's red i bet it goes even faster?

Dont think it needed to go any faster :whistle: but it does look faster

[AllanB]

Very nice - blood red anyone?

Looks 'factory' but they never had the guts to do it.

Excellent choice.

[Movistar]

Very nice - blood red anyone?

Looks 'factory' but they never had the guts to do it.

Excellent choice.

Looks like an ST1300 on steroids...:whistle:

Well done!!!

[Highlander]

What does it cost to change the colour (indcative price is good, don't need a quote).

My preference is for blue bikes but most of the ones I am considering are red!

[yod]

What does it cost to change the colour (indcative price is good, don't need a quote).

My preference is for blue bikes but most of the ones I am considering are red!

blue is good :niceone:

crazefox does good paint work i hear

[Highlander]

blue is good :niceone:



Them blue Blackbirds are a pretty good shade (but you probably already realise that) - apparently it is wrong to refer to them as a Bluebird though.

[yod]

yeah they got a whole two-tone thing going on too....looks great

[Meanie]

What does it cost to change the colour (indcative price is good, don't need a quote).

My preference is for blue bikes but most of the ones I am considering are red!

If i had to pay retail, which i didnt, it would have cost me around $1400 plus the cost of stripping the bike down and putting it back together
Nice to have a good mate that spraypaints for a living

[Meanie]

yeah they got a whole two-tone thing going on too....looks great

Two tone saphire green i hear :laugh:

[yod]

Two tone saphire green i hear :laugh:

dont you start:oi-grr:

[banditrider]

What does it cost to change the colour (indcative price is good, don't need a quote).

My preference is for blue bikes but most of the ones I am considering are red!

Not thinking of flicking the mighty 750 are ya?

[Highlander]

Talking about something a little bigger and newer, not sure what, at this stage I'm pondering the likes of the VFR800, Sprint ST, Ducati ST's. No hurry though the CB is a faithful friend, would be sad to see her go.

Too many choices. Where do you start?

Probably just sitck where I am and wipe the drool off my chin.

[banditrider]

Talking about something a little bigger and newer, not sure what, at this stage I'm pondering the likes of the VFR800, Sprint ST, Ducati ST's. No hurry though the CB is a faithful friend, would be sad to see her go.

Too many choices. Where do you start?

Probably just sitck where I am and wipe the drool off my chin.

Better do a GC on it before you change it...

[Highlander]

Better do a GC on it before you change it...

Or 10 k / 10 day.....

[banditrider]

Or 10 k / 10 day.....

True. Then you get to do 2 GC's & a Southern X as well...

[banditrider]

What about these colours?

[yod]

What about these colours?

i like meanie's better, but the blue's not bad....

[Hitcher]

What about candy-apple green pearl? After all, it is a Kawasaki.

[yod]

What about candy-apple green pearl? After all, it is a Kawasaki.

you had to go and mention green.....



cowboyz'll be along shortly

[Meanie]

What about these colours?

Nice, where were you before i decided on my paint colour ?
Monie will like the blue

[banditrider]

Nice, where were you before i decided on my paint colour ?
Monie will like the blue

So you won't be replacing the littlest kwaka with a honda now?

[Meanie]

So you won't be replacing the littlest kwaka with a honda now?

Thankfully she cant reach the ground while sitting on the seat of the connie otherwise i would come home to find my bike missing but hers still in the shed

[banditrider]

How about this one: http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=42&TID=39897&set_time=1213992815

[MidnightMike]

Very Classy....

[banditrider]

Like the helmet hair - not that keen on the bike colour though....

[Meanie]

Like the helmet hair - not that keen on the bike colour though....

That'l get him started
No way id paint mine that colour, each to thier own however

[banditrider]

Someone from concours.org is getting there's painted now...kinda like the GTR badges.

[yod]

they look suspiciously like they're off a Nissan Skyline.....

[banditrider]

they look suspiciously like they're off a Nissan Skyline.....

Funny that...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190235267828&ih=009&category=72211&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

[yod]

thought so....

[Meanie]

Not sure i like it ..............
Its still silver and the badge is a bit overkill IMO

[banditrider]

Not sure i like it ..............
Its still silver and the badge is a bit overkill IMO

Silver is good!

[Meanie]

Silver is good!

Yea your right.........but...........reds better :laugh:

[yod]

*coughcough*twotonesapphire*coughcoughcough*

[banditrider]

*coughcough*twotonesapphire*coughcoughcough*

Crank up ya photoshop then...

[yod]

err.... did I say that out loud?

[banditrider]

Only just - I'm paying attention tonight after not being able to read Bold type last night. Also bored, need some amusement...

[Meanie]

need some amusement...

Plenty of that here

[banditrider]

Someone from concours.org is getting there's painted now...kinda like the GTR badges.

He's finished it: http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/FlyingKaw/BulittRepaint/?action=view&current=DSC00040.jpg

Not too bad eh?

[Meanie]

He's finished it: http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/FlyingKaw/BulittRepaint/?action=view&current=DSC00040.jpg

Not too bad eh?

Yea that looks nice. Im not that keen on the two tone. I do like the exhaust though, looks like the twin Muzzy system, bloody expensive

[banditrider]

Yea that looks nice. Im not that keen on the two tone. I do like the exhaust though, looks like the twin Muzzy system, bloody expensive

I can't even afford a flash paint job what with the bike's birthday coming up: warrant, rego, service, tyres, petrol - man I spoil her...

[Meanie]

I can't even afford a flash paint job what with the bike's birthday coming up: warrant, rego, service, tyres, petrol - man I spoil her...

Tell me about it, just got my rego renewal as well....... Sigh more tax to pay

[banditrider]

Orange anyone?

[NZsarge]

Orange anyone?

Actually I think that colour suits it.

[Meanie]

Orange anyone?

Ooooh I like that.........

[NZsarge]

What about a nice rich yellow, just not one of those washed out watery yellows you see on those Toyota MR2's, reckon that would look quite interesting too.
(Just don't tell 86 I said that though... although you could argue that's a Yamaha colour...):shifty::niceone::laugh:

[banditrider]

Some clever people out there...

[cowboyz]

There are 2 things I just dont get.

1. How did I miss this thread????


2. Why doesnt anyone consult me before painting their bikes?

[Meanie]

There are 2 things I just dont get.

1. How did I miss this thread????


2. Why doesnt anyone consult me before painting their bikes?

Simple, Beacuse we dont want every bike on the road to be green :oi-grr:

[banditrider]

There are 2 things I just dont get.

1. How did I miss this thread????
Your headlight is puckerooed?


2. Why doesnt anyone consult me before painting their bikes?
We know the answer we'll get - beige!

[shafty]

Hey Meanie - that bike is officially B E A U T I F U L -Congratulations!

I can imagine it must have been a hard decision dollar wise, but well done.

I saw a black one in Oz at Xmas and thought it looked so much nicer than the "standard" NZ colour. Red looks SO much better again.

When I see it on the road, I'll introduce myself!

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:

[Meanie]

Hey Meanie - that bike is officially B E A U T I F U L -Congratulations!

I can imagine it must have been a hard decision dollar wise, but well done.

I saw a black one in Oz at Xmas and thought it looked so much nicer than the "standard" NZ colour. Red looks SO much better again.

When I see it on the road, I'll introduce myself!

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:

Thanks Shafty, I,m realy pleased with it. A hard decision but well worth it
I see you do a few rallies, might see you on one soon. Four points this year for the second time and then the Southern Cross next year for the first time

[banditrider]

Getting closer Cowboyz: http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/FlyingKaw/BulittRepaint/

[banditrider]

2009 colours: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=46501.msg0;topicseen#new

[cowboyz]

looks like meanie started something.........

[banditrider]

looks like meanie started something.........

He's gonna have to repaint his to keep ahead of the game...

[cowboyz]

I was saying to meanie the other day, I am surprised that bike shops dont offer a "any colour you want" for an extra $1500-$2000 and make a deal with a painter somewhere in town.

Surely if you are gonna go cough up $24000 for a new bike you would pay a little extra for the colour you want.

[Meanie]

Thats it i,m gonna make a claim for royalties
My reds better anyway

[Owl]

You know the saying cowboyz, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"!

[banditrider]

New colours elsewhere in the world: http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/product.asp?Id=340E4DCABBC&Sub=2

Who knows what we'll get this year? No matter I'm sticking with Silver! Hi ho away!

[Meanie]

Looks nice in that blue, but i still prefer copper red

[banditrider]

Purple? http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/n7myr/purple/

[EJK]

No way.....

[Meanie]

Eeeeewww it looks like it belongs to Barney the dinosour
Each to thier own i guess, hope he doesnt give it yellow and green wheels

[banditrider]

Purple? http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/n7myr/purple/

He's nearly got it all back together: http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/n7myr/purple/purple%202/?albumview=slideshow

Not as bad as first pics made out eh?

[NZsarge]

2009 colours: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=46501.msg0;topicseen#new

Been there, got a peg down. :laugh::spanking:

[banditrider]

Yeah, you seem to have something against footpegs don't ya?

[NZsarge]

Yeah, you seem to have something against footpegs don't ya?

Was'nt on your bike though mate :D

[NZsarge]

BTW, that purple one is not cool! The blue one as far as standard colours go would be my pick I reckon.

[banditrider]

Was'nt on your bike though mate :D

Yeah, you never managed to find a corner.


BTW, that purple one is not cool! The blue one as far as standard colours go would be my pick I reckon.

Yep, blue would be nice alright. But none of this two-tone stuff eh Yod?

[Maha]

BTW, that purple one is not cool! The blue one as far as standard colours go would be my pick I reckon.

The Orange and Black looks good on the ZX14..........:woohoo:
http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/View/Used/KAWASAKI-ZX14-SE-2009/24778.aspx?N=4294967265+4294966732+0

[NZsarge]

The Orange and Black looks good on the ZX14..........:woohoo:
http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/View/Used/KAWASAKI-ZX14-SE-2009/24778.aspx?N=4294967265+4294966732+0

Fookin' A!
I actually like the candy green too but lets not tell Cowboyz...
I'm considering a shift to a 14, dunno yet.

[Maha]

Fookin' A!
I actually like the candy green too but lets not tell Cowboyz...
I'm considering a shift to a 14, dunno yet.

I would have that 14 in a minute....but, wrong time for me....:crybaby:
The ZG???....yip in Black for sure, but James's one is a stunning colour.

Na dont tell Cowboyzone, he will want to sleep with it...:zzzz:

[NZsarge]

I would have that 14 in a minute....but, wrong time for me....:crybaby:
The ZG???....yip in Black for sure, but James's one is a stunning colour.

Na dont tell Cowboyzone, he will want to sleep with it...:zzzz:

Ha ha, for sure!

Nice black 14 for sale in at AFC with handle bar riser's (nice), heated man grips, ventura pack rack, givi hard luggage and aftermarket cans, very nice.

[Maha]

Ha ha, for sure!

Nice black 14 for sale in at AFC with handle bar riser's (nice), heated man grips, ventura pack rack, givi hard luggage and aftermarket cans, very nice.

Arsenal Football Club???

Like this http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/View/Used/KAWASAKI-CONCOURS-2009/21228.aspx?N=4294967265+4294966331+0

[banditrider]

C'mon guys, don't settle for second best, you know you want a Connie!

Where's Meanie - can I get an amen!

[Meanie]

Fookin' A!
I actually like the candy green too but lets not tell Cowboyz...
.




Na dont tell Cowboyzone, he will want to sleep with it...:zzzz:

Too late, hes seen it


C'mon guys, don't settle for second best, you know you want a Connie!



Where's Meanie - can I get an amen!

Amen.........

[banditrider]

Ah, there he is - thank you!

[cowboyz]

didnt think nz roads were wide enough for concours riders to ride in packs

[banditrider]

We ride safely in staggered formation, never speed or perform reckless manouvers.

[banditrider]

Arrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50736.0;attach=323 6;image

[Meanie]

Arrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50736.0;attach=323 6;image

Wont let me see the attatchment unless i have logged in

[KiwiKat]

Arrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50736.0;attach=323 6;image

Nice kink i mean link. Exclusive. Ashhurst - River - Concourse - Kayak - The ultimate trout catcher.

[banditrider]

Wont let me see the attatchment unless i have logged in

In all it's glory...

[Meanie]

In all it's glory...

Eeeeeeeewwwwwww i realy hope thats photo shoped or at least a chicks bike, must be a very large chick called Hilda

[NZsarge]

Eeeeeeeewwwwwww i realy hope thats photo shoped or at least a chicks bike, must be a very large chick called Hilda

lol, you're not wrong but that colour is, so very wrong!

[Owl]

In all it's glory...

Fuck me! That looks like a big version of my workmates lunchbox!:no:

[banditrider]

Eeeeeeeewwwwwww i realy hope thats photo shoped or at least a chicks bike, must be a very large chick called Hilda


It's photo-shopped, but this one isn't: http://picasaweb.google.com/yellowdog107/Concours1400?feat=directlink#

Scroll down to the bottom. Looks like he has a thing for yellow. Needs some Caterpillar stickers.

[Meanie]

It's photo-shopped, but this one isn't: http://picasaweb.google.com/yellowdog107/Concours1400?feat=directlink#

Scroll down to the bottom. Looks like he has a thing for yellow. Needs some Caterpillar stickers.

Yellow doesnt do it for me im afraid

[NZsarge]

Yellow doesnt do it for me im afraid

I agree, well at least it is'nt working on the Concours anyway, still, a million times better than pink eh....

[banditrider]

Really Red: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=51127.0

[NZsarge]

Really Red: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=51127.0

Not bad, still prefer Meanie's red though. I'd own one in that colour though.

[banditrider]

Think I prefer Meanie's too but that guy has made up some neat stickers for it - dunno if you can see them in that thread or not (he had a link to some piccys elsewhere).

[banditrider]

This is unfreekenbelievable! http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/986733692.html

[Winston001]

Hi Meanie, I know nothing about the Concours but that is a lovely looking bike. Fine colour scheme.


Couldn't help noticing the large top-box. Tell me, do you rent it out? Must be some refugee family you can help out.... :innocent:

[cowboyz]

Hi Meanie, I know nothing about the Concours but that is a lovely looking bike. Fine colour scheme.


Couldn't help noticing the large top-box. Tell me, do you rent it out? Must be some refugee family you can help out.... :innocent:


Now theres an idea!

[banditrider]

Nah, they're not that big. I saw an H1 Hummer on the motorway today - now that's what I call wide!

[Meanie]

Hi Meanie, I know nothing about the Concours but that is a lovely looking bike. Fine colour scheme.


Couldn't help noticing the large top-box. Tell me, do you rent it out? Must be some refugee family you can help out.... :innocent:

Yea im stoked with the colour result but dissapointed with the amount of stone chipping

The top box isnt as big as it looks, its the genuine kwaka one for the bike and is smaller than most top boxes i see, Hadnt thought of renting it out, you looking for an apartment are ya

[banditrider]

The purple one is finished: http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/n7myr/purple/

[Meanie]

The purple one is finished: http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/n7myr/purple/

Mmmmm Not sure i like that, flames should have been left for the Harleys
Each to their own i guess
I see they are importing the red ones into NZ now

[banditrider]

Here's one I spotted today - got me thinking...

[Meanie]

Here's one I spotted today - got me thinking...
Good idea that, sets it apart with minimal fuss and cost

[banditrider]

Arrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhh!

[Meanie]

Arrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhh!

Someones got too much money

[Meanie]

My rider seat was sent today, should have it tomorrow

[banditrider]

Someones got too much money

And no brains.


My rider seat was sent today, should have it tomorrow

Sweet, might have to have a wee perv at that.

[cowboyz]

just look closely for the kawasaki label. You may miss it........

[banditrider]

Pictures.......

[banditrider]

My rider seat was sent today, should have it tomorrow

If that one's do good, buy this http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/17/corbin-pacific-motorcycle-seat-maker-up-for-sale/ and get them to sort it out for you...

[Meanie]

Seat looks awesome and feels very comfy, I wanted it to look similar to the Gel seat but i think they got carried away with the Kawasaki emblem, a little large but i,m slowly getting used to it
Pics here http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/RiderSeat?authkey=pIF2k6ls_ho#

[banditrider]

In a month or so you'll be able to tell us if it's any good eh?

[Armitage Shanks]

Seat looks awesome and feels very comfy, I wanted it to look similar to the Gel seat but i think they got carried away with the Kawasaki emblem, a little large but i,m slowly getting used to it
Pics here http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/RiderSeat?authkey=pIF2k6ls_ho#

Meanie, no offence mate...but I hope it's comfier than it looks ...

Oh dear .....:Oops:

Just my opinion but..

[Meanie]

Meanie, no offence mate...but I hope it's comfier than it looks ...

Oh dear .....:Oops:

Just my opinion but..

Yea i hear ya, still got my gel seat if needed

[Armitage Shanks]

Yea i hear ya, still got my gel seat if needed

I'm 5'10 and 90 minutes on the 'Busa and I HAVE to stop and stretch, seat's better than my old Bandit but I tend to have cramps in my legs and forearms ...

Mind you I'm due for a stretch anyway..and a coffee and a pee :whistle:

[banditrider]

:Offtopic:Ahem: Cowboyz, Sarge http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Product-Specifications.aspx?scid=24&id=361

[Meanie]

:Offtopic:Ahem: Cowboyz, Sarge http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Product-Specifications.aspx?scid=24&id=361

Oh to have one in the shed for frday night rides eh :drool:

[cowboyz]

ooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[banditrider]

It's got to be ok if the cops are doing it...









(And yes I realise he is a yank - pinched from concours.org)

[cowboyz]

worlds widest stunt show!

[banditrider]

Don't think those crash bars do much for the ground clearance...

[Meanie]

Don't think those crash bars do much for the ground clearance...

Those crash bars look crap, wouldn't mind the lights and siren though, make it easier going through Auckland motorway next southern cross

[dogsnbikes]

Those crash bars look crap, wouldn't mind the lights and siren though, make it easier going through Auckland motorway next southern cross

open your throttle more:whistle:

[banditrider]

open your throttle more:whistle:

Hi did! Left me behind...

[banditrider]

Must have been a red one: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=56021.msg0;topicseen#new

[Meanie]

Must have been a red one: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=56021.msg0;topicseen#new

Pretty good times for a sports tourer, especialy a heavy one

[banditrider]

Keen to have a go?

[Meanie]

Keen to have a go?

Dont think i could hang on, opened it up once and it nearly threw me off the back :shit:

[banditrider]

Was the front wheel off the ground?

[Meanie]

Was the front wheel off the ground?

Just started lifting when i craped my pants and let go the throttle :laugh:

[banditrider]

Never want to see one this colour: http://www.wattco.net/gtr1400/GTR1400Enforcer.pdf

[banditrider]

Now this is awesome: http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=56955.msg0;topicseen#new

[cowboyz]

abuse of green!

[Meanie]

That looks bloody horrible :shit:
I do like the twin pipes though

[banditrider]

abuse of green!


That looks bloody horrible :shit:
I do like the twin pipes though

How's this then: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LxZ4Mi3rR3Q/SjiPcZyKB1I/AAAAAAAAXgo/9vKIDf-IdzU/s1600-h/img_5950.jpg

Add lookee, even old Connies can boogie: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LxZ4Mi3rR3Q/SjiDFewyXMI/AAAAAAAAXeI/mx3PuwTNl_A/s1600-h/img_0960.jpg

[cowboyz]

that actually looks pretty cool

[Meanie]

How's this then: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LxZ4Mi3rR3Q/SjiPcZyKB1I/AAAAAAAAXgo/9vKIDf-IdzU/s1600-h/img_5950.jpg


Your right that looks awesome, even in green


Add lookee, even old Connies can boogie: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LxZ4Mi3rR3Q/SjiDFewyXMI/AAAAAAAAXeI/mx3PuwTNl_A/s1600-h/img_0960.jpg

Pannier wheels needed :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

Didn't get a new jacket did ya?

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39211.0;attach=811 2;image

[banditrider]

Thread dredge...

265027265028

[Gremlin]

Thread dredge...
Well, if you're gonna dredge it in that fashion...

<img src=http://www.motorcycle.com/images/news/050410-kawasaki-concours-14-abs-police.jpg>
<img src=http://image.sportrider.com/f/27664430/146_1005_+kawasaki_concours_14_abs_police_motorcyc le_03+.jpg>

[Meanie]

Oooh i like it. They look pretty dam good as cop bikes