philipintexas
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posted October 16, 2007 03:10 PM
Any Info on Kawasaki C-14 Top Trunk ?
Has anyone found on-line info/pictures/prices for the top trunk?
  
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posted October 20, 2007 02:20 PM
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donnbauer
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posted October 20, 2007 03:20 PM
Call Your dealer, mine has an 08 supplement which has pictures and pricing. $249 for the Top Case ( a Givi or a knock off) and another $149 for the paint matched plastic trim. OUCH!
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posted November 01, 2007 01:18 PM
...pic please...
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posted November 06, 2007 07:50 PM
Top case
Go to Kawasaki.ca and the pictures are there.
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posted November 07, 2007 12:49 PM
Anybody know of a mail order price better than 223.71? I don't want to spend too much on one as I'm not sure I like them, kinda  in my opinion.
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posted November 08, 2007 05:08 AM
It looks to me as if that case is possibly made by Givi? You have to add the color trim to get it to match.....smacks of an aftermarket case to me. I agree it looks disgusting, but it's functional; big and holds a lot of shit. The top case I had on the FJ was no better - and that was original Yami at the time.
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posted November 08, 2007 10:42 PM
If you're not concerned with labels and only interested in function at a cheap price, try this one: http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Trunks/600014603.jcw
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saseric
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posted November 10, 2007 05:19 AM
In the Netherlands,
My dealer was told by Kawa NL that the top trunk was not OK for Kawa Japan.
so, it can take 3 months for delivery.
and Yes, it looks like the GIVI.
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posted November 10, 2007 08:06 AM
i searched the Kawi site and coulndt find anything, allI ahve seen is the Givi version
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donnbauer
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posted November 10, 2007 02:49 PM
OKAY here it is live and direct from Kawasaki,
http://www.kawasaki.ca/accessories/detail/concours-14/rear-trunk-color-matched-trim-silver/4039_118
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posted November 10, 2007 10:17 PM
 Edited By: worm~hole on 10 Nov 2007 22:19
http://www.kawasaki.ca/accessories/detail/concours-14/rear-trunk-color-matched-trim-silver/4039_118
...I think it looks like shit and doesn't flow with the astheics of the bike...maybe functional is as functional does....but....it looks like shit to me...
...a lower and wider trunk would look better, imho...
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posted November 11, 2007 06:33 AM
quote:
http://www.kawasaki.ca/accessories/detail/concours-14/rear-trunk-color-matched-trim-silver/4039_118
...I think it looks like shit and doesn't flow with the astheics of the bike...maybe functional is as functional does....but....it looks like shit to me...
...a lower and wider trunk would look better, imho...
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bigfatboss
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posted November 11, 2007 09:20 AM
I agree Ozzy. I saw somewhere someone mounted an Honda ST1300 top trunk that was wider and thinner. I thought it looked good. If anyone finds an after market one that does look better please post it. I'll look for the pictures of the ST1300 one and post it.
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posted November 11, 2007 09:37 AM
Here are a couple of alternatives if anyone is interested. I'm pretty sure Murph's has the correct adapter for the C-14 but I haven't checked the other sites' compatability.
http://www.murphskits.com/bags/shadpage.htm
http://customlids.co.uk/bags/shad/shad_motorcases.htm
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2010969/p-2010969/N-111+10211+600014603/c-10111
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posted November 11, 2007 11:04 AM
Edited By: worm~hole on 11 Nov 2007 11:19
http://www.murphskits.com/bags/shadpage.htm
http://customlids.co.uk/bags/shad/shad_motorcases.htm
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2010969/p-2010969/N-111+10211+600014603/c-10111
...not quite...but here is what I envision:
1) a top trunk with the same design cues as the bike, not some organic shape that looks better on a Vespa or in a bowling alley
2) a 3-rail system (left,middle,right) that supports the top trunk which allows the trunk to slide forward for 1-up riding and mass cenrtralization, or back for 2-up riding...also, the rail system intergrates and attaches to the bike via existing attachment points
3) built-in full-width LED stop lamp strip on the back and sides for safety and conspicuity
4) color natching with locking hinges for ease of loading/unloading
5) price appropriate for the bike
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donnbauer
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posted November 16, 2007 01:26 PM
What is "color natching" and how does one go about it? I have never in my life "color natched anything musch less a color.
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gpz1100
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posted November 16, 2007 04:13 PM
The jcwhiteney one above can be had for ~$48 + tax and/or shipping.
See link here on the "other" site.
http://concours.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35566
I ordered mine not too long ago, should be here in a week or so.
it's not a great case, but you can't go wrong for the price.
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posted November 16, 2007 09:26 PM
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The jcwhiteney one above can be had for ~$48 + tax and/or shipping.
See link here on the "other" site.
http://concours.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35566
I ordered mine not too long ago, should be here in a week or so.
it's not a great case, but you can't go wrong for the price.
Thanks for the link.
Actually, considering the price, the fact that it has a built in back-rest, and that it's almost like a canvase for modification, I'd say it's a great case!
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posted November 16, 2007 10:02 PM
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What is "color natching" and how does one go about it? I have never in my life "color natched anything musch less a color.
...color natching happens when you paint thr yop trink using the sane sausage fingers you type with when you posr a replu on the imtermet... 
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posted November 17, 2007 07:19 AM
the first one is shown on and OLD Concours, and I dont see where the new one is included?
Looking at these I guess they are sold as universal fit, and you buy the adapters for the specific bike?
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