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Moved items to classifieds seats and liners are sold, beak and windshield still available

10 hours ago, Rick123 said:

Sorry but I don’t get it. You didn’t even had a chance to figure out what it is and you traded it in?

You know what I don't get? People that feel the need to comment on everything even when they have nothing useful to add to the conversation.

I'm southwest of downtown Kansas City about 30 minutes in Eastern Kansas if anyone wants to do local pick up very near Paola Kansas

Yes, those are retail prices, thought it said retail out to the side?? I'm not sure what to ask for the stuff. I think 50% off retail plus shipping on everything except the seat. The seat literally has 50 miles on it.

I traded my 2020 Tracer GT today for a new Star Eluder and will have some things for sale soon, just a heads up.  Would be great to sell it all to one person but I will split things up. Everything is in new condition since the bike only has 500 miles on it. 

Bagster Seat with orange piping and Bultex foam, retail $400

Puig Touring Windshield, retail, $140

Puig Beak, retail, $150

FJR 1300 Bag Liners, they fit these bags perfect, retail $60

I will list soon but thought I would post in case you were wanting to order these things. All offers considered but don't be ridiculous.

I got the Bagster with the Bultex foam. I like it. But have no idea about the non bultex

Ivan's Flashed my Concours ECU and all I can say is WOW!

8 hours ago, Ride365 said:

Can't remember seeing any 2020 model owners being affected yet, or am I wrong on that?

See Original Post

Maybe this is old news but I got a Front Brake Switch Recall in the mail today for my 2020 GT

The bike is fine right out of the crate for most. I wouldn't want to be a passenger one one though. I'm 6' 235 and the suspension works fine for me as do the stock tires. Wear that set of tires out and then buy what you want.

29 minutes ago, betoney said:

 

All other factors being equal, 2 wheels in front will absolutely be more stable than one,.. unless you are riding in reverse. 

How much different is the Ryker than the Spyder?  I found the Spyder very stable and predictable, other than not leaning and actually having to steer it, it was actually a well mannered vehicle, maybe due to the adjustable suspension and larger size? (I'm not sure if there are other geometry/stability differences).

Couldn't tell you a thing about the Spyder. But I had a lot of seat time in the Ryker. I had the Rally Edition, completely adjustable suspension front and rear. I even upgraded the sway bar to the upgraded CanAm version. Still a POS. If the road was smooth it was fine. But one little dip or bump in the road sent you flying across the lane. With a single wheel in the front you can kinda dodge these things but with 2 in the front it becomes a losing battle. If and when I ever come to the point where I have to be on a Trike it will be a Goldwing variant with 2 in the rear. I got lucky to be able to trade the Ryker for the Tracer GT, I only lost a couple grand and traded back to the selling dealer. He had heard similar complaints as mine. 

2 hours ago, koth442 said:

Two wheels in front is a lot more stable than two wheels in the rear. 

I would argue that fact. I owned a CanAm Ryker Rally Edition for a year. You talk about a twitchy unpredictable ride. Hated that thing. Bought it on a whim because my son was going to buy one and start riding, that never happened. I couldn't trade that POS soon enough. There are so many fantastic aftermarket Trike kits for Goldwings I don't see a reason for Honda to get into this business. I probably see more HD Trikes on the road than anything. But the Goldwing is the way to go for handling and performance. I have yet to see a Niken on the road. I don't think the market is there for that style of so called Trike.

1 hour ago, Ddog gt said:

Does anyone know where to source the  Tanshi.040 Male Turn Signal Connector?

thanks in Advance.

9 hours ago, Ride365 said:

Yeah I am very familiar with the C14 model, friend of mine had a 10 and still had many of the issues which occurred on the 08/09. Kawasaki screwed up with that bike, still doesn't have ride by wire and cruise control.  I had an Area P exhaust and yeah it sounded sick and was fast, looked great with the bags off too. 

I added Rostra cruise to my 2011. Should have never sold that bike. 

Lots of significant changes in 2010 on the Concours, some good some bad. I wouldn't compare a 2010 and up to an 08 that's for sure. But the love of the bike really came after Ivan's Tune. Fixed all the fueling issues when going full closed throttle. It was a great machine but definitely demanded respect. Mean looking bike too and with aftermarket exhaust sounded as bad as it was and pushing 150 hp it was a blast to ride.  Loved that bike. Mine was a 2011. I sold it before I killed myself on it. 

7 hours ago, Ride365 said:

Oh yeah I had an 08 C14 and the on/off throttle response was MUCH WORSE!!! I don't find my GT to really be much worse than my Strom 650 was, I typically just stay in standard mode. 

Should have had that Connie flashed by Ivan, all that nonsense goes away and will absolutely smoke the Tracer. The best $300 you will ever spend. I don't notice this on the Tracer though. The factory map in the Kawi's was horribe.

Simple Green, it won't hurt the finish on anything and is biodegradable. Dawn dish soap is a great choice also.  

Doesn't make sense to go cheap on fuel if premium is available just to say hey look at me I saved 50 cents. Not even worth the argument. If your going to be traveling and only 87 is available I'm sure the world will continue to turn as will your engine. But yep these fuel threads are as bad as oil threads. 

I would use, if at all possible, what the owners manual calls for. Premium Unleaded

2 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

I went with the Super Tenere blinkers. I believe these are now also the stock blinkers on the 2021 Tracer as they should have been all along!

Perfect fit and goes well with the bike.

 

 

Those look great.  Where did you get them?

I have kinda given up on this LED turn signal quest. I have ordered 3 sets and they are all crap. Hard to find one with the running light for the front that isn't Chinese crap. The search continues. I will keep my TST relay, signal adapters and wire adapters in hopes I will find something decent. But for now I will wait. 

Yep, the driving light is a 3rd wire in the 3 pin connector in the front. Same connector for the rear turn signals just missing the 3rd wire and pin. Turn signals on motorcycles have to be amber to be legal in the US. You could also just add adhesive strip LED's to the existing hand guards. Something like this would work great on the hand guards

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Yep, mine has that strap for the tool kit

On 12/3/2020 at 5:06 PM, betoney said:

Be careful with the cheap-0 Chinese LED's from Ebay, Amazon, Ali Express etc.  They aren't very bright and the plastic can be brittle, they might seem bright in a dark garage... until you compare them to something else.  I've used them in the past and now have several sets collecting dust in my spare parts box.  YMMV.

You were right. Amazon LED turn signals were bright but not enough surface area in my opinion, returned them. Any suggestions?

I do see they make a Carbon Fiber Fork Wrap, that looks like the best alternative even though a little gold will show at the bottom.