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S83 · 09-24-2006, 02:07 PM

S83 · 09-24-2006, 02:08 PM

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Rockhead · 09-24-2006, 05:21 PM

I hope she’s still the same height for us vertically challenged (No jokes please)

They did a nice job this time around making the fairing and the luggage come together.

**drgibson** · 09-24-2006, 08:16 PM

Nice do they make a trunk for it?

stp1971 · 09-25-2006, 08:27 AM

Looks like you are leaning more forward on this one than you do one the older Connies.

dcstrng · 09-27-2006, 08:49 AM

Looks like you are leaning more forward on this one than you do one the older Connies.

I agree... where the traditional Connies were tourers with a modestly sporty “GT” mindset, this looks like a sport-bike adapted to afternoon touring... From the looks, I’m guessing this is taking dead aim at the FJR – nothing wrong with that, good company to be in -- but I looked at an FJR a year back and although I could picture myself on a weekend jaunt across the state, I couldn’t picture my geriatric butt perched on the FJR long enough to log much serious mileage...

Of course once the COG aficionados and the after-market suppliers get done, the new Connie will turn up in as many different variations as riders have imaginations...

Any idea what the fuel tank age is...

stp1971 · 09-27-2006, 09:30 AM

Risers and a different saddle would be a must.

texrider · 09-30-2006, 11:10 PM

The new Connie is a stunning bike, sure to give the FJR some serious competition. Heck, maybe even pull a few BMW guys, too!

C2W? · 12-23-2006, 10:04 PM

Wow, the "new" Connie is really gorgeous but that big honking ugly muffler is killing me.....Hopefully the aftermarket will be doing some homework and provide something better looking!

J-High · 12-24-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

I hope she’s still the same height for us vertically challenged (No jokes please)

They did a nice job this time around making the fairing and the luggage come together.

No joke.... Just a comment.... Funny as hell.... My riding buddy 'Shify' actually owns a Conny that IS vertically challanged..... It just can't seem to stand upright! I've seen her fall over at least 3 times myself, and while standing still!!!! Just laughing by myself right now.... Anyhow...

S83 · 03-06-2007, 05:10 PM

Anyone seen one at a dealer yet? Haven't seen one in person yet. When are they suppose to hit dealers?

omegajim · 03-06-2007, 08:37 PM

C2W?

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Wow, the "new" Connie is really gorgeous but that big honking ugly muffler is killing me

Haven't you heard? That's the new industry std. I think it's really done so that it's easier to just remove the muffler and put on an aftermarket pipe. Maybe it's wishful thinking.

Danr · 03-07-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by S83

Anyone seen one at a dealer yet? Haven't seen one in person yet. When are they suppose to hit dealers?

Saw it at the Kawi tent at Daytona yesterday, It does look nice !

Apertureguy · 03-07-2007, 06:56 AM

How much...roughly speaking?

omegajim · 03-07-2007, 12:39 PM

Isn't the correct answer "If you have to ask, you can't afford it?"

garvin6 · 02-17-2008, 12:17 PM

as far a pipe for the concours, take a look at Area P and yes this blows away FJR's, BMW's and everything else that dares get in my way. I love my Concours, picked it up in sept. and have logged 7000 awesome miles from the coast hwy (CA.) to commuting to work everyday. there is not a better SPORT/touring bike on the market today. One of my sons has the new Hyabusa and his friend has a new ZX-14. three of us rule the road and have fun doing so. Commuting in heavy traffic brings a whole new meaning to traffic as I lay waste to everything going "slow" in the fast lane. What happened to "slow traffic stay to the right"?

tricker · 02-17-2008, 12:42 PM

Next on the history channel.... when zombie threads attack!!

Rickster · 02-21-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by garvin6

as far a pipe for the concours, take a look at Area P and yes this blows away FJR's, BMW's and everything else that dares get in my way. I love my Concours, picked it up in sept. and have logged 7000 awesome miles from the coast hwy (CA.) to commuting to work everyday. there is not a better SPORT/touring bike on the market today. One of my sons has the new Hyabusa and his friend has a new ZX-14. three of us rule the road and have fun doing so. Commuting in heavy traffic brings a whole new meaning to traffic as I lay waste to everything going "slow" in the fast lane. What happened to "slow traffic stay to the right"?

OK, what I heard you say here is fast is good. Or am I missing something???

garvin6 · 02-24-2008, 02:29 PM

YES, Fast is good. This thing is addictive, just a little throttle and I am well over any legal limit, and I have a blast doing so. The new Concours is an awesome bike and I can't wait to get out on it everyday.

C2W? · 06-10-2008, 08:07 PM

I just noticed that Two Brothers & Muzzy are making decent looking exhaust systems for the 14. Hmmmmm

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stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,732	Looks like you are leaning more forward on this one than you do one the older Connies. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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dcstrng Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: `99 Nomad`96 FLHT Location: Colonial Beach, VA Posts: 181	Looks like you are leaning more forward on this one than you do one the older Connies. I agree... where the traditional Connies were tourers with a modestly sporty “GT” mindset, this looks like a sport-bike adapted to afternoon touring... From the looks, I’m guessing this is taking dead aim at the FJR – nothing wrong with that, good company to be in -- but I looked at an FJR a year back and although I could picture myself on a weekend jaunt across the state, I couldn’t picture my geriatric butt perched on the FJR long enough to log much serious mileage... Of course once the COG aficionados and the after-market suppliers get done, the new Connie will turn up in as many different variations as riders have imaginations... Any idea what the fuel tank age is... __________________ Larry VROC -- IBA Milwaukee & Metric

09-24-2006, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,753	I hope she’s still the same height for us vertically challenged (No jokes please) They did a nice job this time around making the fairing and the luggage come together.

09-27-2006, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,732	Risers and a different saddle would be a must. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-30-2006, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 853	The new Connie is a stunning bike, sure to give the FJR some serious competition. Heck, maybe even pull a few BMW guys, too! __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

12-23-2006, 10:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
C2W? In Training Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: "Little" 6Fiddy Location: Carlsbad (Not NM) Posts: 124	Wow, the "new" Connie is really gorgeous but that big honking ugly muffler is killing me.....Hopefully the aftermarket will be doing some homework and provide something better looking! __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because the test is first, the lesson afterward.

03-06-2007, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	Anyone seen one at a dealer yet? Haven't seen one in person yet. When are they suppose to hit dealers?

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Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 2,920	How much...roughly speaking?

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omegajim Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,139	Isn't the correct answer "If you have to ask, you can't afford it?"

02-17-2008, 12:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
garvin6 Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	as far a pipe for the concours, take a look at Area P and yes this blows away FJR's, BMW's and everything else that dares get in my way. I love my Concours, picked it up in sept. and have logged 7000 awesome miles from the coast hwy (CA.) to commuting to work everyday. there is not a better SPORT/touring bike on the market today. One of my sons has the new Hyabusa and his friend has a new ZX-14. three of us rule the road and have fun doing so. Commuting in heavy traffic brings a whole new meaning to traffic as I lay waste to everything going "slow" in the fast lane. What happened to "slow traffic stay to the right"?

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02-24-2008, 02:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
garvin6 Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	YES, Fast is good. This thing is addictive, just a little throttle and I am well over any legal limit, and I have a blast doing so. The new Concours is an awesome bike and I can't wait to get out on it everyday.

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06-10-2008, 08:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
C2W? In Training Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: "Little" 6Fiddy Location: Carlsbad (Not NM) Posts: 124	I just noticed that Two Brothers & Muzzy are making decent looking exhaust systems for the 14. Hmmmmm __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because the test is first, the lesson afterward.