Smooth_G
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posted October 20, 2008 05:40 PM
fjr1300 compared to the zx14concours
i own a 2006 fjr1300 n really like the bike,,what can guys tell me about the zx14 concours,,n how would it compare to the fjr1300,,,i read that it is heavier,,i was thinking on getting one for my next sport tourer
  
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FastestBusaAround
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posted October 20, 2008 08:56 PM
Try one and you'll see...both great bikes and I have owned both, but the Connie has more power when you pull the flies...substantially more. Handles better, brakes better, rides better -- but just suffers from serious heat issues and lot's of windshield buffeting.
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TedG
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posted October 21, 2008 08:56 AM
I don't have any heat issues at all.
I would think the main differences between the FJR and the C14 are the C14 is smoother, 6th is a true overdrive, and the slipper clutch is a god send when tipping it into a hot corner.
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posted October 23, 2008 04:25 PM
next open house at a kawi dealer dont miss an opportunity to test ride one.
no matter hiow good the bike, it may not be for you. the FJ is a very good bike, &
from most owners ive heard little bad about them. ive been shopping the C-14 yet ive looked at everything in its class. save for digital cruise, id already have one !!
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posted October 27, 2008 03:18 AM
Connie has a slipper clutch? Doesn't feel like it to me.
Never rode the FJR but I love the Concourse. Still have my flies in and I really like the power. The flies aren't nearly as restrictive as they were in my ZX-14. I'm not sure I want to take them out. Also I have 5500 miles on it and heat issues are almost non-existant and I don't notice any real wind buffeting unless in a lot of traffic on the interstate and putting up the windscreen takes care of most of that. No buffeting in clean air.
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posted October 27, 2008 05:05 AM
Yes, it has a slipper clutch -- and remove those flies! Some have reported that you don't even need a PCIII. It's as dramatic as the difference on the ZX14...
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Phytrax
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posted October 27, 2008 01:05 PM
I guess since the system is closed it will compensate? I heard the system overcompensates though so a PC3 should add some power and gas mileage I'd think. Well I think you've talked me into it but I just had to pull the thing apart for the headers so I'm not doing it again right now. Maybe in a couple weeks.
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posted October 27, 2008 06:58 PM
Performance is better on the Connie particularly if you replace the butt ugly stock muffler with a Area P and a power commander and remove the flys. Fit & finish in my opinion are slightly better on the FJ-1300 (I own a 08 FJR). The Connie motor is smoother than the FJR but for me this was not an issue with the FJR. Style is subjective and both bikes are stunning (In the case of the Connie if you replace that muffler). The FJR definately looks better without the bags. The FJR comes standard with ABS and you have a choice with the Connie which is nice to have. I have ridden both bikes and under very agressive riding conditions I will give the Connie the nod in handling and braking but for average to slightly above average riders it is a toss up since you will never use the additional capability. I have seen one friends Connie warp the front brake rotors with agressive use which I have never seen on a FJR. Same problem I had with my ZX-14 front rotors which I had to replace. Heat and lots of it was my reason for not going with the Connie. Yamaha had the same problem on the 05 and earlier FJR's and I didn't want to deal with that again. They are both great bikes but if performance is top of you're list go with the Connie.
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Smooth_G
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posted October 29, 2008 09:56 AM
thanks for the feedback,,what about mechanical problems,,i have had a few problems with my 06 fjr,,at 15000 the rear drive seal went out,,at 47000 i had the trans redone because it was slipping out of second gear,,now at 55000 miles my ignition switch went out,,i was ready for it,,i had been reading in the forum about this problem,,i could have gotten stranded ,,but i cut the harness n knew witch wires to connect,,my friend has an 08 fjr,,n i dont see any difference from the 06
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posted October 30, 2008 12:14 PM
I am at 30,000 with "0" problems.
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johns
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posted October 30, 2008 04:31 PM
One recall on my 05 FJR to replace the TP sensor and one saddlebag lock that popped out on my 08 FJR when the screws on the lock backed out. Only problem I have seen on a Connie was the front brake rotors warping on my friends bike (hard use).
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