TedG
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posted February 04, 2008 07:59 AM
Luggage Rack and Saddlebag latch recall
It seems that there are a couple of recalls on the C14, the latches on the bags and the luggage rack. Time to hit the dealers up, but it looks like they won't be sending out the notifications till 2/5.
http://nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2008/V/RCDNN-08V048-5247.pdf
http://nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2008/V/RCDNN-08V047-4556.pdf
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fish_antlers
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posted February 04, 2008 08:22 AM
 Edited By: fish_antlers on 4 Feb 2008 08:26
Too bad KMC didn't see fit to let all of us know here online ( directly)  
Thanks for the update Ted... at least the membership is looking out for each other! 
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TedG
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posted February 04, 2008 08:30 AM
We take care of our own.
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donnbauer
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posted February 04, 2008 10:56 AM
I read the post here and 5 minutes later my dealer had my parts ordered and my confirmation number in hand. Your dealer has the ability to do this now, don't wait the parts will go fast. Thanks again to all you who look out for your fellow riders.
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TedG
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posted February 04, 2008 04:39 PM
I too called the dealer and had them order the parts.
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TedG
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posted February 06, 2008 01:56 PM
The dealer just called and said the parts were here and all I need to do is come on in and get them installed.
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dlefnies
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posted February 07, 2008 09:39 AM
Hello gent's, I'm looking to purchase the new c-14 in a few months here, and came across this site. I noticed the recalls mentioned by a few of you, can any of you fill me in as to the repairs that were taken? Are the latches on the bags metal or plastic? I emailed Givi about their top case braket for the new C-14 and was told its much stronger, any of you try it out yet? Thanks for the help! If you have any other advice about the new bike I'm all ears...
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TedG
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posted February 07, 2008 09:48 AM
The latches on the bags are a combination of metal and plastic, there was a plastic part that would fail if you forced the bag to latch it it was not properly seated. So the recall will remedy that. It also looks like the plastic part of the luggage rack was not up the the rigors of mounting a trunk on it and when it was pulled up, it could fail.
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dlefnies
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posted February 07, 2008 01:09 PM
Ok, I looked at this bike several months ago, rode it and loved it, but I didn't look real close at the time, how well the latches and accessories were attaching. It is curious that this stuff wasn't caught in the 2yrs of planning for the '08 bike? I'm glad I've decided to save up a large down payment, which helps buy time for working out these kinks. I have no doubt this bike is a solid performer, and I can't wait to pull it my garage every night. Has anyone out there done many long trips on this ride? I tour a lot and wondered if you might have any pros and cons to mention? Other then windshield size, and heat from the motor...
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TedG
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posted February 07, 2008 02:00 PM
Well this site is full of opinions, many of them mine. My longest one day trip was over 700 miles and I was ready to go for more. What you will find about the bags is they are the easiest to open, remove, re install, latch, of any bag out there. Just look back through this site. There isn't a bunch of clutter.
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wormgear
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posted February 07, 2008 03:13 PM
Well let's see, I've ridden from Little Falls MN to Houston TX. A couple 1200 mile three day weekends. Multiple one day, 300 mile Houston to Lake Charles LA round trips. And I'm planning a six day 2000+ mile trip near the end of March. All of this, just mostly just daylight hours.
FOR ME,
The bags come on and off quite easily and are very secure when installed. Now that the latches are being fixed they should be perfect.
Yes the w/s was too short, got an aftermarket, now great.
The heat's not a problem until the temps are in the 90's then it's an issue, but not so much as to stop me.
Lot's of people like the stock seat for long hauls, I didn't and bought a Corbin, plus I have a sheepskin butt pad from Alaska leather. Spencers Motorcycle Seat Mods has what looks like an interesting, economical solution plus there are others IF you don't like the stocker.
I added a Throttlemeister and that works well for me.
So as with any bike you may want to make it fit you better.
I ride this thing 300 miles on the interstate in total comfort to get to the twisties and then still have plenty of energy to tear em up like a sports bike.
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dlefnies
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posted February 07, 2008 05:21 PM
Great, sounds like it's just what I've been waiting for! I'm very anxious to go get one, just waiting till the weather gets a bit nicer, and perhaps I'll see you guys on the road...Thanks for all your help!
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