I can't believe there'a Concours 14 in my garage!

[saddletramp]

I used to post here a lot but in the last four years my life got much more complicated.  In short, I went through a nasty divorce.  When my bike riding ex-wife & I seperated she wanted my Honda Valkyrie & the FZ-1 that she primarily rode.  That seemed fair because I ended up with my 2002 R1150GS & 2005 FJR1300.  Bikes that I primarily rode.

Last fall, I decided to sell my bikes & pay some hefty attorney bills.  Beside, I got remarried to a wonderful woman that loves to ride pillion & the two remaining bkes had too much bad karma.   I sold both for what seemed fair prices.

All fall/winter I've been on a replacement bike search with my wife's comfort being the biggest issue.  She really liked the FJR but being tall with 36" legs she felt a bit cramped.  We rode a new Goldwing, it was too car-like for her (her words), we rode a new HD Ultra Classic but she hated the noise & vibration.  We rode a Stratoliner & she like it best & we almost bought it but on the way home she said "I just don't think we're Cruiser types".  Smart woman!

I stopped by our local dealer & found great deals on Concours 14's. I also started getting the V-Strom itch.  I found a used 2009 Concours on Craigslist for a great price..so now there's a black Kawi in our garage.  I'll return & report as we motor around on it!

[SuperSlider]

Congrats! Have one and love it.

[FiremanBob]

Congrats. As a fellow survivor, I salute you. "Living well is the best revenge."

[raftn]

Congragulations.   Nothing like walking out into the garage to find a new bike....

[Smoker]

Very cool.  :thumbsup:Now change your avatar.

[BigBen]

Congrats!  I am looking to pickup either a 2010 or 2011 C-14 to replace my RIP 1999 Connie C-10. You are in good company with a Connie.

[wibornz]

I have 40,000 on my 08, and still loved it.  Pull those flies and wake her up.

[saddletramp]

But I'm afraid!  

A few years back I rode my buddies zx-14 san flies...it was scary...to say the least!

[Hardware]

I used to post here a lot but in the last four years my life got much more complicated.  In short, I went through a nasty divorce...

Welcome back!  I've also been through an ugly break-up.  I feel your pain.

...She really liked the FJR but being tall with 36" legs...

Okay...we're gonna' need pics!  

...We rode a new Goldwing, it was too car-like for her (her words)...

Umm, that means your weren't riding it to even a small fraction of its potential!  Shame on you!!!

...on the way home she said "I just don't think we're Cruiser types".  Smart woman!...

True 'dat and it just reinforces point #2.

...I found a used 2008 Conccours on Craigslist for a great price..so now there's a black Kawi in our garage...

They're awesome bikes.  Congrats!  Same rules apply as for the long-legged smart woman...we'll need pics please!

[koval68]

Congrats! You've got yourself a great bike. I have one and she's a keeper!

[Mike-H]

As long as your riding.....that's the most important thing ...."be riding & be happy!"

[sportridertex]

I looked in my garage, No Concours 14, did I miss somethiing???

[Flyer]

 
Times 2!

[J-Mac]

I've got one as well.  Absolutely loving every minute of it!
A better seat and a taller windshield were the biggest improvements I made.

[wibornz]

I must be weird, I love the stock seat.  I have done 22 hour days, and 1000 + miles days in the seat.  Of course the wife does not like the seat, it makes her slide forward.

[busdriver803]

My Concours 14 shares garage space with my 650 vstrom.  Love them both!  

[Papa Lazarou]

I looked in my garage, No Concours 14, did I miss somethiing???

 

[Justin]

I can't believe there is a Concours 14 in your garage either, because there is no pic!!

[ndivita]

Congrats. As a fellow survivor, I salute you. "Living well is the best revenge."

So, so true....

[saddletramp]