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Ian,
Also, the stock windscreen, although slightly enlarged for 2010, is still on the small side.
There are a few aftermarkets available.
I use 2 screens- for rainy, cold weather riding, a Cee Bailey's High Dome Ultra Tour. This gives awesome protection. But, a caution. There's a weakness in the windscreen's adjustable mechanism. It's the large brown "Y" shaped bracket, specifically, lower rear area that rides up and down the rail. The extra height of the screen catching more air, usually if in the raised position and exceeding triple digits, or on days of high winds and passing semis... can cause it to break this part of the bracket. The top of the screen will suddenly come back about 6", enough to funnel lots of air into your helmet. This happened to me, and I had my clear visor open because it was a hot day. I suddenly got a great view of the sky... Kawasaki only sells the entire kit, along with the motor. $775!
I had used mine for almost 5 years w/o a problem when the right situation reared it's ugly head! So, be cautious if you go this route. Always lower the screen before you nail the throttle, or on windy days, 'cause it can break.
Many like the Cal-Sci...
I also bought a cool short summer screen, made by a C14 owner who lives in Florida. Expensive, but worth every penny in hot weather. Looks like a sport bike screen. Factory matched paint colors.
I also dropped my pegs, and added forward, fold up touring pegs from AST.
Lifesavers on long trips.
Outfit this bike to fit you and your needs, and you'll never want another bike.
If you don't mind louder exhausts, there are many aftermarket setups available.
I tried one, loved the look, loved saving 16 lbs. weight, it was ok, except for turnpikes. Then, it droned too much for me. Went back to stock,. Mine was the CS One. You can put duals on a C14, but you have to do some mods to retain a center stand. The early ZX-14 stock headers are the best choice, and have no cats. Steve Sesfick now has a special flash for the Area P full system guys.
Have fun!
Bob
Also, the stock windscreen, although slightly enlarged for 2010, is still on the small side.
There are a few aftermarkets available.
I use 2 screens- for rainy, cold weather riding, a Cee Bailey's High Dome Ultra Tour. This gives awesome protection. But, a caution. There's a weakness in the windscreen's adjustable mechanism. It's the large brown "Y" shaped bracket, specifically, lower rear area that rides up and down the rail. The extra height of the screen catching more air, usually if in the raised position and exceeding triple digits, or on days of high winds and passing semis... can cause it to break this part of the bracket. The top of the screen will suddenly come back about 6", enough to funnel lots of air into your helmet. This happened to me, and I had my clear visor open because it was a hot day. I suddenly got a great view of the sky... Kawasaki only sells the entire kit, along with the motor. $775!
I had used mine for almost 5 years w/o a problem when the right situation reared it's ugly head! So, be cautious if you go this route. Always lower the screen before you nail the throttle, or on windy days, 'cause it can break.
Many like the Cal-Sci...
I also bought a cool short summer screen, made by a C14 owner who lives in Florida. Expensive, but worth every penny in hot weather. Looks like a sport bike screen. Factory matched paint colors.
I also dropped my pegs, and added forward, fold up touring pegs from AST.
Lifesavers on long trips.
Outfit this bike to fit you and your needs, and you'll never want another bike.
If you don't mind louder exhausts, there are many aftermarket setups available.
I tried one, loved the look, loved saving 16 lbs. weight, it was ok, except for turnpikes. Then, it droned too much for me. Went back to stock,. Mine was the CS One. You can put duals on a C14, but you have to do some mods to retain a center stand. The early ZX-14 stock headers are the best choice, and have no cats. Steve Sesfick now has a special flash for the Area P full system guys.
Have fun!
Bob
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