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The standard can should be welded on so it can't be removed, the same goes for the panniers.

Stirring the pot, aren't we....The PO of my current C14 had placed a Two Bros can on it.  I prefer the stock, but the TBR is better since I installed the db killer insert.  I removed the bags once just to see how it looked w/o them.  Made the fairing look to large for the rest of the bike, so they went back on to stay. 

Most definitely a Gen 1 08-09.  Like mentioned the fairing sides are totally different and the two tone grey/ black seat is a dead give away.  I sold my '08 and got an '11, and often wish I had the 08 back.  Not as many bells and whistles as the gen 2, but the earlier bike just felt better, and actually ran better than my '11. 

Be happy with the bike, it is a keeper for sure.     tp USA

Do the Europeans do the magic roundabout ?

]When I was a kid, we used to do the Hokey Pokey, because,"that's what it's all about..."   Magic roundabout, anything like a magic carpet ride? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPE9a_epmWw

Thanks.  Your roundabouts are our circles.  Grew up in a town with one, but traffic was always too congested there to be used as anything but a traffic control location.

Not wanting to seem dumb, but what is a roundabout?  A song by YES, or what we sometimes call a circle?  Jim may know, as he's on this side of the pond now.    tp

One of my all time favorite songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tdu4uKSZ3M

That was me filmed by a can am spyder owner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTg07nBAh0o

Was the Can Am rider pulling wheelies towards the end, or just how it looked, with his head movement?  I'm 65 now, but when I get OLD, I will probably go to one of those three wheel things.  tp

Sadly, why would KHI make changes, when the bike sells well "as is"?  I waited for the '16 to be introduced, to replace my '08.  Hoping for better engine response, brighter colors, and CRUISE CONTROL.    As none of those things happened, I picked up a slightly used '11, for half the cost of the new model.  Using a VStream screen, so the hole in the factory screen deal didn't appeal to me.   Thought about the Versys 1000, but wanted more element protection and a more relaxed cruising RPM.  The C14 gave me both and a lower price.  I'm happy. 

OC, I wouldn't call the K1600 a pile of shite.

He must have been speaking about the GTL, not the GT...

Do you actually shit on the ground in broad daylight in front of people ?? !!

And do you bring some ass wipe to leave behind, so to speak, too???

Just been inspecting my rear!!!

Were you using a couple of mirrors to do that?  On the sly, I inspect foxy ladies' rears quite often. 

Jim is a very restrained gentleman, makes for a respectable Mod.  (Did I get that right, Jim? Thanks for the $20.)  When guys start talking about how fast their bikes are, I politely tell them that my little silver 08 will do 100 MPH in 2nd, and quietly walk away.  Anything beyond that would just be bragging, and we don't need to do that with our bikes. 

FWIW, I have a friend with a 1600GTL, and our bikes are pretty evenly matched, on straights and twisties.  If I had to own a Beemer other than a Boxer, I believe the S1000R would be the one.  Now those are aggressive motorcycles. 

Thanks for the info Boomer 

+1 on that.  I knew there were limiter differences, but wasn't sure how to confirm that knowledge.  My 08 goes fast enough for me.  I've only had it to 135 MPH.  Still very stable, and had more to give, so any year should be more than sufficient in most countries.  tp

http://racetech.com/articles/SuspensionAndSprings.htm

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/new-rider/choosing-kit/2006/november/feb23-05-how-to-set-suspension-sag/

Here's a couple of articles that may help with sag.  May want to do a search for rebound and compression settings too, to get things spot on.  Good luck.  tp

I'm in the Texas Gulf Coast, and it is Hot and Humid here.  My 08 travels at 1 to 2 bars all year round, and at long stops, goes to 4 bars with the fans coming on.  Sounds yours is spot on.  All five Kawi's I have owned, have run on the cool side, gauge wise. Just make sure that there is the correct liquid level in the overflow tank, after sitting in the off mode, and you should be OK... tp

Linked brakes?  They feel very different, and there will be a learning curve, after years with standard brakes.  If your Gen 1 is like the US models, the top end isn't limited, like the Gen 2's.  So if you want to travel over 154 MPH, the Gen 2 isn't for you.  Otherwise, the improvements on Gen 2's as previously mentioned are all positive.  Post a pic or two, if you make the change.  tomp