Bought a 2009 Concours today with 33k on the clock(thanks Chris!)
I am in central Alabama(Vinemont) and a very experienced rider. I have always been a Honda guy(mr50,xl125,xr350,xr600,cr125,cr250,cr500,hawk400,cbr600f3,vfr750,cbr929,crf230f,crf450x,cbr1000rr,st1300), but now I own two Kawi's(2011 N1K and 2009 C-14).
I bought the N1k because I wanted more sporty than ST performance. I bought the Connie because I want more 2 up comfort than the N1k without sacrificing too much 2 up performance.
I don't believe the forks or valves have ever been serviced on this bike. I plan to do the valve maintenance, change fork fluid, wheel bearing service, etc. over the next month or so. Anyone had tight valves at this mileage? Anything else I should do while it is down that far besides cam sensor o-ring?
I am a little scared(paranoid?) about the Kipass system failures. The TPMS batteries are dead in my new to me bike, and I intend to leave them so unless someone convinces me otherwise.
I am planning to get an Ivan's flash, as my N1k has. Can anyone comment on if the bike runs cooler with the Ivan's flash?
I may get to the rally in Guntersville in a couple of weeks. If anyone happens to be up for a ride in the Cullman area, contact me.
I am in central Alabama(Vinemont) and a very experienced rider. I have always been a Honda guy(mr50,xl125,xr350,xr600,cr125,cr250,cr500,hawk400,cbr600f3,vfr750,cbr929,crf230f,crf450x,cbr1000rr,st1300), but now I own two Kawi's(2011 N1K and 2009 C-14).
I bought the N1k because I wanted more sporty than ST performance. I bought the Connie because I want more 2 up comfort than the N1k without sacrificing too much 2 up performance.
I don't believe the forks or valves have ever been serviced on this bike. I plan to do the valve maintenance, change fork fluid, wheel bearing service, etc. over the next month or so. Anyone had tight valves at this mileage? Anything else I should do while it is down that far besides cam sensor o-ring?
I am a little scared(paranoid?) about the Kipass system failures. The TPMS batteries are dead in my new to me bike, and I intend to leave them so unless someone convinces me otherwise.
I am planning to get an Ivan's flash, as my N1k has. Can anyone comment on if the bike runs cooler with the Ivan's flash?
I may get to the rally in Guntersville in a couple of weeks. If anyone happens to be up for a ride in the Cullman area, contact me.
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