New Kawasaki's Oct 5th

[dogleg]

Originally Posted by ponch

What didn't you like about it? I mean in an objective sense. I tend to put function before form, as it should be. What didn't work?

I rode a 2011 demo with 3500 miles on it and the first thing that really turned me off was the engine noise. The valve train noise just seemed to come right up inside the faring and in my face. This was at idle and at various speeds/RPM.

The second thing I really didn't like was the way it handled in the turns. I got a chance to run some mild twisties. If I had the line I wanted going in and didn't have to adjust it felt good. If I had to make any adjustments they just felt abrupt. Part of that issue I think was the long reach required on the stock setup. I would definitely need some type of pullback to feel more comfortable.

I guess the bottom line is I wasn't comfortable. The first time I rode the Nomad I just felt relaxed and in control. I didn't get that feeling with the CC.

[ken]

Donno….after the 2008 model, the newer ones seems to be jammed up…they look short to me. I don’t particularly like a stretched out looking bike but I don’t like something that seems to have been run into a wall and “shortened.” And the top loading bags are just not something for my taste. My ’05 just suits me almost perfectly or it will once I install my 1-1/2” risers.

[ponch]

Ergonomically, I never needed risers, so the 1700 feels tighter. I haven't ridden the CC, so I wouldn't know about that. At this point, I would surmise that no matter what I get, I will have to send the seat to Russell. Outside of that, it about features versus cost and power the weight ratio.

[elvis]

very nice:

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[1badbagger]

Anyone else with me? I am a SOOO tired of the blacked out look. Kawasaki is doing a great job appealing to the current market, but the night train this has been done and done again, and again. Other than that - NICE BAGS!!!