I got a 08 Concours 14 with 7k on it 2.5 weeks ago.
I only moved from sport bike to the concours due to disabled vet and I had a knee joint replacement last year. During the first couple weeks rehabbing I found out about the concours 14s and decided that was what I needed.
After my 1983 Honda Interceptor and getting a liter bike I didn’t think I’d ever go back to not laying on my tank.
Last of my sports bike was a 08 cbr1000rr that I got new in 08 and kept till 18 when knees to bad to ride it. I normally put 7-8k a year on it. Track days a year and couple hundred mile wv then wa mountain road runs a weekend. Rides especially early am rides were more in triple digits then double.
Living here in WA state since 14 and will be using it mainly for my 4 day a week 130 mile commute to work and back. I go against the city traffic and 1/2 my commute each way is in the mountains that come to get their twistie thrills on weekends. I still like to play going to work at sun up when roads are empty.
Purchasing the bike a couple hours away, I was glad they helped load it up on my truck and I didn’t have to do it myself.
She is a beast when pushing pulling and unloading off the back of a truck. Much different then my 380 lb CBR was.
A smile hit the face once moving. It feels like a different machine once moving. Turns are amazing for her size and if I hadn’t been on new liter bikes I would have thought it impossible to be any better.
Took first week to make my arms automatically not drop to my knees and ride all the way forward. Probably downshifted when wanting to up shift a couple times the first 2-3 days. Luckily at lazy straight away speeds with cars in front so no ruh ruh feeling.
After first couple days, I don’t know why I drove hours a day in pain and didn’t make a move to a sport touring bike sooner. Bike is like a dream. Good power when you need/want it. Can drop into turns and hammer out that makes me forget I’m not on my cbr. And no head wobble when working up triple digits.
First 3 commuting days were rainy and the windshield is worth gold for keeping rain and the cold 34deg morning air off.
I got black widow full exhaust with can from fed ex last night and putting on today or tomorrow. Hope to be sending ecu to Steve for flash the end of next week and when back from vacation the week of the 4th. I’ll be able to see what she’s really like.
Been meaning to hop on. This site was great when thinking about getting a concours.
Buke had a Corbin seat and I ordered a back rest that I take on and off for wife or grandkids. First time wife has rode since the old interceptor. Grandkids all live riding. Another plus.
I know this was lengthy.
I only moved from sport bike to the concours due to disabled vet and I had a knee joint replacement last year. During the first couple weeks rehabbing I found out about the concours 14s and decided that was what I needed.
After my 1983 Honda Interceptor and getting a liter bike I didn’t think I’d ever go back to not laying on my tank.
Last of my sports bike was a 08 cbr1000rr that I got new in 08 and kept till 18 when knees to bad to ride it. I normally put 7-8k a year on it. Track days a year and couple hundred mile wv then wa mountain road runs a weekend. Rides especially early am rides were more in triple digits then double.
Living here in WA state since 14 and will be using it mainly for my 4 day a week 130 mile commute to work and back. I go against the city traffic and 1/2 my commute each way is in the mountains that come to get their twistie thrills on weekends. I still like to play going to work at sun up when roads are empty.
Purchasing the bike a couple hours away, I was glad they helped load it up on my truck and I didn’t have to do it myself.
She is a beast when pushing pulling and unloading off the back of a truck. Much different then my 380 lb CBR was.
A smile hit the face once moving. It feels like a different machine once moving. Turns are amazing for her size and if I hadn’t been on new liter bikes I would have thought it impossible to be any better.
Took first week to make my arms automatically not drop to my knees and ride all the way forward. Probably downshifted when wanting to up shift a couple times the first 2-3 days. Luckily at lazy straight away speeds with cars in front so no ruh ruh feeling.
After first couple days, I don’t know why I drove hours a day in pain and didn’t make a move to a sport touring bike sooner. Bike is like a dream. Good power when you need/want it. Can drop into turns and hammer out that makes me forget I’m not on my cbr. And no head wobble when working up triple digits.
First 3 commuting days were rainy and the windshield is worth gold for keeping rain and the cold 34deg morning air off.
I got black widow full exhaust with can from fed ex last night and putting on today or tomorrow. Hope to be sending ecu to Steve for flash the end of next week and when back from vacation the week of the 4th. I’ll be able to see what she’s really like.
Been meaning to hop on. This site was great when thinking about getting a concours.
Buke had a Corbin seat and I ordered a back rest that I take on and off for wife or grandkids. First time wife has rode since the old interceptor. Grandkids all live riding. Another plus.
I know this was lengthy.