posted September 23, 2006 06:46 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 23 Sep 2006 19:47
Real pics of the Concourse 14 shot today 1393 KPH sent these to me a few minutes ago, so for you doubters who think the other pics in the Concourse 14 s thread were a photochop...
They were taken today at the bike show
Still think those pics were a photochop, Himile14?
posted September 23, 2006 06:49 PM
Who said this stuff is photochop?
Gimmee a break... we're posting official news, not photochops guys... that's why we take our time every now and then to get info up online ... we try our hardest to make sure that the info is LEGIT and from a LEGIT source.
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posted September 23, 2006 07:09 PM
The one thing these touring bikes are missing is a long front fender. If any of the morons that design these things ever rode a bike in the rain like these are designed to do they would know that the FRONT TIRE sprays everything behind it with road grime! Hell my friends all chromed out Harleys take far less time to clean up after a rain that my 10R. REASON!!!!! is it has long front fender!! HELLO....... They also have an inner fender on the rear that don't allow the rear to spray everything in front of it! HELLO again....... Totally new concept???? I don't think so.. It could be done and made to look nice.
posted September 23, 2006 07:19 PM
FBA, Fish,
Yep I was the doubter, seemed strange (to me) how the bike built for speed carries (2) 14lbs cans and the Touring has 1. Still sweeter looking in your pictures, I like the nose. I've always liked that style and those who held on to their 12R won't be disappointed they waited eh.
Were the instruments the same as ours? How many gallons does that puppy hold?
I learned something today, I will never doubt FBA again. Don't think I've ever doubted Fish, too much respect there.
Great job Guys
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posted September 23, 2006 07:21 PM
Warbird...I bet it's still gonna be the hottest ST out there...will run circles around the other 2 ST big bore's, even if the front looks like an FJ.
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quote:FBA, Fish,
Yep I was the doubter, seemed strange (to me) how the bike built for speed carries (2) 14lbs cans and the Touring has 1. Still sweeter looking in your pictures, I like the nose. I've always liked that style and those who held on to their 12R won't be disappointed they waited eh.
Were the instruments the same as ours? How many gallons does that puppy hold?
I learned something today, I will never doubt FBA again. Don't think I've ever doubted Fish, too much respect there.
Great job Guys
Rob
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quote:Warbird...I bet it's still gonna be the hottest ST out there...will run circles around the other 2 ST big bore's, even if the front looks like an FJ.
No doubt about that! It just looks like it bumped into something with the nose there. I'll reserve finall judgement till I see one in person. The FJR is a FINE looking and performing sport tourer..........no way it will stay with the Concours I'm sure. Too much muscle and technology............
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quote:FBA, Fish,
Yep I was the doubter, seemed strange (to me) how the bike built for speed carries (2) 14lbs cans and the Touring has 1. Still sweeter looking in your pictures, I like the nose. I've always liked that style and those who held on to their 12R won't be disappointed they waited eh.
Were the instruments the same as ours? How many gallons does that puppy hold?
I learned something today, I will never doubt FBA again. Don't think I've ever doubted Fish, too much respect there.
Great job Guys
Rob
Rob.........I still have 2 12R's because I LOVE the way they look..........I could only WISH the Concours front end looked that nice. ____________
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posted September 23, 2006 07:35 PM
Damn. The front looks cool! I like it! Too bad it's just photo chopped. Right tuna breath?
Seriously on the whole, it looks rather dated. They followed up on the Concours styling a little too much. Pity they did not start with a clean slate.
It's a retro 2008 model. :P ::P
I like the concept but the execution is lacking.
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posted September 23, 2006 08:43 PM
I do like that they opened up the base of the windshield and route the air up behind it. Completely eliminates the 'vacumn bubble' behind the windshield. Should be smooth smooth smooth.
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posted September 23, 2006 08:59 PM
can't help but wonder if the headlights will be a step backward from the projector units on the 14. with a true touring bike like the concours, u'd want to put some real effort into brilliant lights.
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posted September 23, 2006 09:15 PM
...pics of the instrument panel and rear end, please...
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posted September 23, 2006 09:20 PM
Wow that a big bug eyed front light system. Looks like they could have thrown the turn signals in there too.
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posted September 23, 2006 09:26 PM
I'm curious about the bags. From the first pic, it looks like the passenger pillions have some play in the bag mounts????
posted September 24, 2006 01:28 AM
You can tell that just by looking at a picture?
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posted September 23, 2006 06:46 PM
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posted September 23, 2006 07:08 PM
It just looks like it bumped into something with the nose there. I'll reserve finall judgement till I see one in person. The FJR is a FINE looking and performing sport tourer..........no way it will stay with the Concours I'm sure. Too much muscle and technology............
