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« on: February 19, 2011, 06:28:21 PM »
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! Bigsmile
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 06:29:45 PM »
Congrats! Have one and love it.
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2011, 06:36:41 PM »
Congrats. As a fellow survivor, I salute you. "Living well is the best revenge."
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2011, 06:38:22 PM »
Congragulations.   Nothing like walking out into the garage to find a new bike....
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2011, 06:41:53 PM »
Very cool.  :thumbsup:Now change your avatar. Wink
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2011, 06:42:49 PM »
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.
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2011, 06:47:11 PM »
I have 40,000 on my 08, and still loved it.  Pull those flies and wake her up.
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2011, 06:50:10 PM »
But I'm afraid!  EEK!

A few years back I rode my buddies zx-14 san flies...it was scary...to say the least!
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2011, 07:10:10 PM »
Quote from: saddletramp on February 19, 2011, 06:28:21 PM

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.

Quote from: saddletramp on February 19, 2011, 06:28:21 PM
...She really liked the FJR but being tall with 36" legs...


Okay...we're gonna' need pics!   Bigok

Quote from: saddletramp on February 19, 2011, 06:28:21 PM
...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!!!

Quote from: saddletramp on February 19, 2011, 06:28:21 PM
...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.

Quote from: saddletramp on February 19, 2011, 06:28:21 PM
...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!
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2011, 07:11:13 PM »
Congrats! You've got yourself a great bike. I have one and she's a keeper!
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2011, 09:51:15 PM »
As long as your riding.....that's the most important thing Bigok...."be riding & be happy!" Bigok
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2011, 03:21:52 AM »
I looked in my garage, No Concours 14, did I miss somethiing??? Shrug
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2011, 06:33:47 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2011, 06:40:06 AM »
I've got one as well.  Absolutely loving every minute of it! Smile
A better seat and a taller windshield were the biggest improvements I made.
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2011, 06:52:46 AM »
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.
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« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2011, 06:53:57 AM »
My Concours 14 shares garage space with my 650 vstrom.  Love them both!  Inlove
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« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2011, 08:14:38 AM »
Quote from: sportridertex on February 20, 2011, 03:21:52 AM

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


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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2011, 08:29:24 AM »
I can't believe there is a Concours 14 in your garage either, because there is no pic!!
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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2011, 08:58:42 AM »
Quote from: FiremanBob on February 19, 2011, 06:36:41 PM

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


So, so true.... Twofinger
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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2011, 12:45:13 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2011, 01:56:15 PM »
That's much better Smile

And very nice, in the fastest color too, at least for c-14's
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« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2011, 03:17:52 PM »
beautiful bike  Inlove
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« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2011, 03:55:14 PM »
Quote from: wibornz on February 19, 2011, 06:47:11 PM

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


As an added bonus to pulling the flies, it's a great way to help you and your significant other become closer.  When you whack that throttle she will grab onto you like a spooked alley cat.  I know from first-hand experience.   Lol
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2011, 11:03:29 PM »
Congrats on finding the right lady and the right bike!  
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« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2011, 08:55:06 PM »
Quote from: wibornz on February 20, 2011, 06:52:46 AM

  Of course the wife does not like the seat, it makes her slide forward.


I find that hard to believe with all the wheelies you pull.
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« Reply #25 on: February 23, 2011, 06:01:57 AM »
nice bike and congrats on finding one that fits you and your riding style.
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« Reply #26 on: February 23, 2011, 07:00:45 PM »
36" inseam? what is she, 6'6" or something?
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« Reply #27 on: February 24, 2011, 07:28:05 AM »
so why does it say '08 kawi...' under your avatar.

congrats, youll enjoy the bike.  i have 52k on my 08.
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« Reply #28 on: February 24, 2011, 01:38:38 PM »
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I find that hard to believe with all the wheelies you pull.


Hey the back tires have 40,000 miles and the front tires have about 38,000 miles.  It's not like the front tire is off the ground all the time....... Just 10 or so times everytime I ride it.   Burnout
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« Reply #29 on: February 24, 2011, 09:36:40 PM »
Okay, I purchased a 2009 C-14.  I might have been posting PWI when I put 2008 on my profile.

FYI, my wife is 5' 10" but has a 36" inseam.
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« Reply #30 on: February 24, 2011, 11:48:34 PM »
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You know, this might be a good line to break the ice the next time I bring a new bike home.  Wink
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« Reply #31 on: February 25, 2011, 12:58:13 PM »
Bleeding 'ell, I looked and there it was!!!!

So, I sold it for its component value and got 3p.  Bigok
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« Reply #32 on: February 25, 2011, 07:04:54 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on February 25, 2011, 12:58:13 PM

Bleeding 'ell, I looked and there it was!!!!

So, I sold it for its component value and got 3p.  Bigok


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« Reply #33 on: February 25, 2011, 08:11:15 PM »
Grats man. It's a nice looking bike...
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« Reply #34 on: February 26, 2011, 01:59:57 PM »
I traded my GSXR1000 in on a new Concours14 last summer.  Pretty smart decision.  Immediately rode from Dayton, Ohio to Niagara Falls, into Canada, then over to eastern most point of U.S.  - Eastport, ME.  Down the coast and back through PA to Gettysburg.  Then, back home.  All in 6 days.  Was a great ride - thank God for the Connie.  I never would have made it on the Gixxer.  I got a taller windscreen for it and that's about it.  Will upgrade the exahust this spring.  No troubles so far.  Doesn't have the kick of the Gixxer, but, is a lot more enjoyable to actually ride.  Congrats on your new parner (both of them).   BTW - 2x divorced.  Like you I finally got it right.
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« Reply #35 on: February 27, 2011, 08:29:03 PM »
congrats saddletramp.  


swing down 75 miles and we'll ride.
thinking I recall you from just before you set off for Reno FJR meet some yrs ago ...
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« Reply #36 on: February 28, 2011, 04:18:46 AM »
Quote from: saddletramp on February 24, 2011, 09:36:40 PM

FYI, my wife is 5' 10" but has a 36" inseam.

let's see, 70"-36"=34", is her name Barbie and please post some pics, and is yours Ken?BTW congrats on finding both of your rides.
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« Reply #37 on: February 28, 2011, 03:11:01 PM »
Congrats! you will love it.....I went from a 08 cbr1000RR  Rolleyes to my 09 14....should of done it a long time ago.
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« Reply #38 on: March 08, 2011, 08:42:10 AM »
Nice. I just picked up a 2008 Connie (traded in my 2008 KLR650)
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