Sat on the Concours14 tonight

[Geezer]

Man, oh man - that can HAS TO GO!

Well, the catalytic converter is in the can, so there is no need to replace the headers or the entire system to remove the weight and heat of the cat.

 

[Bounce]

MMMM, you could change the exaust system. And take a hair dryer to the logo's too strip it into a looker. At 200 mph who can see that crap anyhoo? :crazy:

the new conk won't be doing 200 mph. i'm pretty confident of that.

it was originally announced as a 2008 model. being delivered in august of 2007 is doing potential buyers a favor.

the can has the cat/con in it (not in the collector like the FJR). pulling it could be bad mojo in some jurisdictions. it's much more obvious that the full system replacement or the gutted collector farkles on the FJR.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Still gonna be hard to beat the lines of our beloved FJR...

Arggg! Whats that lame assed black stripe on the bag bottom :glare: Mirrors off a 77 Camaro ; :dribble: and plastic master cylinders, I won't even start about that one piece two tone seat uke: Thats going to look like poo when it starts to conform to it's owners arse

And then you've got the Ball buster "tank" angle, Hows that going to feel when you grab a fistfull of front brake?

Sure it may be faster, (no, 200 mph ain't happening fucklberry) but looking like that I'd wanna hide too

:jester:

 

[Warchild]

Well, the catalytic converter is in the can, so there is no need to replace the headers or the entire system to remove the weight and heat of the cat.

Exactly correct. Which is why Suzuki placed it's cats in the two new mufflers in the 2007 GSXR1000. It's a common practice anymore.

Kawasaki knows many American buyers will be slapping a Muzzy Titanium canister there in short order, so in one fell swoop, the weight (and heat!) from the cat is gone.

 

[Fencer]

I just want to know how everyone is getting the bikes to stay up without a side or centerstand?

 

[TruWrecks]

I just want to know how everyone is getting the bikes to stay up without a side or centerstand?

Actually they're using the Force. It's all part of the Master Yoda riding school. :evo:

 

[TexasFJR]

the force is probably photoshop.

 

[madmike2]

I just want to know how everyone is getting the bikes to stay up without a side or centerstand?

Magic dust?

Smoke and mirrors?

Microscopic wires?

Well balanced, one-off machines?

 

[TexasFJR]

Before and after:

 

[MKO]

Still gonna be hard to beat the lines of our beloved FJR...

I won't even start about that one piece two tone seat uke: Thats going to look like poo when it starts to conform to it's owners arse

:jester:

That seat does looks like it might be more comfortable. It looks like it might offer broader support and a nice contour. The art deco stripes on the bags just don't do it for me. I like the Testarosa-esque fairing panel, but it doesn't translate well to the bags.

 

[05fjrBluedevil]

Well, I really like the thought of this bike, I like the color too!

once the dealer gets it, I think it is time for a change!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Kowi hasn't impressed me with fit and finish since the first generation ninjas.

An FJR rider complaining about Kawi's fit/finish is truly the pot calling the kettle black.

- Mark

Show me one post here on this forum that has had anything bad to say about yamahas fit and finish. The only issues I've seen is how the paint and bodywork don't hold up to road rash or tipovers

:jester:

 

[05fjrBluedevil]

Yep, I am looking forward to taking a good look at this in Atlanta!!!

 

[04 FJR Pilot]

Slap a yoshi (or other can) on that thing and all will be well. Just remember to put the old one back on for inspections in those states that sniff. I like the bike but do think some of the points made are valid like the plastic resevoirs, the areo lines in the bags. Hopefully a top case will be available and hope it has hydraulic lifters (doubtful) as they have to make money for the dealers somehow.

 

[feejer222]

Had a look at this at the Brit bike show last November. (Roped off, not allowed to sit on it). We were waiting for it to be launched but cannot get a firm date, some say May some August 07 so we have gone for an 05 FJR. Last time we bought a 'new model' it was the 06 FJR, we eventually got a full refund on it because of an incurable miss-fire, decided we would let others test the Kawasaki for us for a couple of years.

BTW its called the 1400GT in the UK. No mention of 'Concourse' why do they do that?

The Concourse is listed at £10500 in the UK what is it there?..............I make that $20500

 

[FLOWBACK]

Picked up a new KLR at the kawi. dealer last week. He said the Concours will be available late May. Color:Neutron Silver only. Told me to come by for a test ride, and I will. I love my FJR, but will give this bike a good hard look.

 

[jwilly]

Picked up a new KLR at the kawi. dealer last week. He said the Concours will be available late May.

Interesting, I overheard the Kawi rep telling someone at the Atlanta Motorcycle show that the delivery date is now August-September 07?

 

[Orient_Express]

I like it too - just can't seem to get past those huge exhaust cans. It would be a really great looking bike if they were smaller...

 

[FLOWBACK]

Like we been saying " change the cans man, change the cans :big_boss:

 

[Gary D]

Jammer-

You dog! I couldn't get the Kawasaki people to let me sit on the bike at the Long Beach show in December. Something about they only had two prototypes in the US and the one at the show in Florida got beat up by everyone wanting to sit on it, yada yada yada.

Gary