I picked up a 2006. The last , year in dark blue metallic... It was the lowest mileage in the nation I could find at 12, 777 MI. That was about four years ago.. ? Been riding 49 years , and turning wrenches , and it's the best motorcycle I have ever been on....
I have a 2001 Connie like yours. I have a new windshield on mine and it's my winter windscreen. What I did for summer was I took my old windscreen that is still perfectly fine and I have a corless Dremel with a plastic cutting disc that just whizzes through any kind of plastic, and I took the top of my new windscreen and used it as a template and marked my old screen and cut it down about 1/2 height. It is perfect for summertime riding. You get all the benefits of keeping the bugs off of you but so much better cooling. Even when you are at a stop light you get a breeze over you and I cannot tell you how much more comfortable the bike is to ride in the summer now. I have all of almost 20K on mine now. The bike was 16 years old when I bought it and the book keeper I bought it from had all of 5,800 miles on it. It had a brand new set of Michelin radials on it to boot with the little tits still on the tires. He said it was too big for him, he looked like he might have weighed 150lbs., that was why he wanted to sell it. I paid $2,500 for it and never looked back. It still looks brand new and it's blue, I love it. Probably the quickest bike I have ever owned and it purrs like a kitten.
The stock windshield is absolutely fabulous, even though the complaints... But they're not available to buy new, Clearview Shields , from out west made mine... 2 in wider,, tall cut down , to 18 and three quarter inch.. and had the 5-way adjustable vent installed... Once you've had one in a windscreen you'll never go back.....
You say you have the other windscreen so all you have to do is get you a plastic cutting wheel for your favorite Dremel tool and you can make yourself a shorty windscreen for the summer months. That's what I did on my 2001 Connie. It's a little bit shorter than half the height of the stock screen and it works great. It lets the wind hit you and cools off really good but when you run into bugs they just flick right over my helmet. I hardly ever get a bug on my helmet at anything over 20 mph. And if you want to you can even paint it flat black or any other color you want. I painted mine flat black and it looks great. Your windscreen is really easy to swap out and the hole pattern is dead on the money. Try it you will see a big difference in the temps when you are riding and even when you are stopped at a light or sign. The wind will help you out a lot. That was something that bothered me during the summer. The windscreens are great for the highway and really anywhere during the winter. It really keeps the wind off of me better than just about any other bike I recall.
I had a gtr 1000 for 7 years, just loved the bike but sold it for the later gtr 1400..... What a mistake, the new model isn't half the bike the old one was, OK it goes faster and stops better but that's it. The old 1000 is a total gem of a bike..
The Blue Bike & Doyle yes sir I was wanting to go to shadetree bike night yesterday but to far especially on a week night.thanks for watching and subscribing.
Yes I have a truck and car,I just choose to ride everyday no matter the weather. Only time I drive is if my kid and wife are going somewhere with me . thanks for watching
Dude I hope to be able to get one more bike before my time And every review i've seen on youtube, the people love these bikes. My search has ended and now all I need is to have the money to buy a used one. As far as it being heavy, everyone agrees with that. but being able to stand one up by myself is not a negative for me, since I couldn't stand one weighing 350 much less 650!
U find ur's a lil rough/non smooth shift, when goin from 1st to 2nd? And ive had 2nd bounce bk into Nuetral on me while upshifting... I think only cause im not giving enough push when goin from 1st to 2nd... Im trying to shift too lightly...
I know it's been a while but if you're under 5mph, it won't let you shift into 2nd. These bikes have a sensor to go to neutral from first every time unless there is enough speed.
Well,i solded my GoldWing 84 because i found her way to heavy and hard to keep streight at lights,,how is yours? do you have problem of stability at idle?? thanks gervais
@@jered2177 I bought mine new 2001, have 103000 miles and counting and never have had any problems with the Carbs. It never sits longer than a few days, I ride to work and every where on it.
cause weather reasons mine can sit for a for a while been running starbrite/ star tron fuel additive in it and the carbs and gas tank remain nice and clean.
@@jered2177 Only oil spot ive notice so far is, it's a bit damp around where the shift lever comes out of the block, in both places the shifter is attached... Dont even wanna know what tha'd cost to take apart... But i do notice that the oil level is over the top of Window, and ive read it should be half way between... I'd better drain some b4 there's more leak's...haa l8tr
I picked up a 2006. The last , year in dark blue metallic... It was the lowest mileage in the nation I could find at 12, 777 MI. That was about four years ago.. ? Been riding 49 years , and turning wrenches , and it's the best motorcycle I have ever been on....
I've got a 1991 with 6k miles
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I own a '99 with 64k glorious miles and counting. Handles like it's on rails and has an online community that can't be beat.
I have a 2001 Connie like yours. I have a new windshield on mine and it's my winter windscreen. What I did for summer was I took my old windscreen that is still perfectly fine and I have a corless Dremel with a plastic cutting disc that just whizzes through any kind of plastic, and I took the top of my new windscreen and used it as a template and marked my old screen and cut it down about 1/2 height. It is perfect for summertime riding. You get all the benefits of keeping the bugs off of you but so much better cooling. Even when you are at a stop light you get a breeze over you and I cannot tell you how much more comfortable the bike is to ride in the summer now. I have all of almost 20K on mine now. The bike was 16 years old when I bought it and the book keeper I bought it from had all of 5,800 miles on it. It had a brand new set of Michelin radials on it to boot with the little tits still on the tires. He said it was too big for him, he looked like he might have weighed 150lbs., that was why he wanted to sell it. I paid $2,500 for it and never looked back. It still looks brand new and it's blue, I love it. Probably the quickest bike I have ever owned and it purrs like a kitten.
The stock windshield is absolutely fabulous, even though the complaints... But they're not available to buy new, Clearview Shields , from out west made mine... 2 in wider,, tall cut down , to 18 and three quarter inch.. and had the 5-way adjustable vent installed... Once you've had one in a windscreen you'll never go back.....
57,000 miles ... Just about run in, then :-) Definitely a keeper!
Nice video, thanks. That's some pretty countryside you're riding throuh.
Thanks for watching
Great bikes! Almost impossible to beat!
You say you have the other windscreen so all you have to do is get you a plastic cutting wheel for your favorite Dremel tool and you can make yourself a shorty windscreen for the summer months. That's what I did on my 2001 Connie. It's a little bit shorter than half the height of the stock screen and it works great. It lets the wind hit you and cools off really good but when you run into bugs they just flick right over my helmet. I hardly ever get a bug on my helmet at anything over 20 mph. And if you want to you can even paint it flat black or any other color you want. I painted mine flat black and it looks great. Your windscreen is really easy to swap out and the hole pattern is dead on the money. Try it you will see a big difference in the temps when you are riding and even when you are stopped at a light or sign. The wind will help you out a lot. That was something that bothered me during the summer. The windscreens are great for the highway and really anywhere during the winter. It really keeps the wind off of me better than just about any other bike I recall.
TBull Cajunbreadmaker yes sir,I cut down stock windshield and painted it flat black.works great for warm weather.
Just got a 2009. Only ridden 30 miles so far as needed to change oil and rear brake pads. I pick her up tomorrow and we will do some drills!
Awesome
Very nice bike looks great for long distance riding.
It is,thanks for watching
5000 miles, wauw 😅i did 200 on it (my father's bike) and loved all f them 😎, and i ride a z1000 daily
Great to hear i'm not the only one.
Stay safe 😎
Thanks for watching
I had a gtr 1000 for 7 years, just loved the bike but sold it for the later gtr 1400..... What a mistake, the new model isn't half the bike the old one was, OK it goes faster and stops better but that's it. The old 1000 is a total gem of a bike..
Easier to work on too :-)
@@kwakkers68 damn straight, did the valve clearances on the gtr 1400 a month ago, 5 hours work just to get to the rocker cover.... Nightmare..
Oh yeah I just Subscribed seen you over on shadetree YT
The Blue Bike & Doyle yes sir I was wanting to go to shadetree bike night yesterday but to far especially on a week night.thanks for watching and subscribing.
Alabama DS yeah I hate does week night bike nights . We trying to plan a trip down to met Shadetree and the others bunch .
no entendi nada mero me encanta como se ve el manejo de esa moto
I have a 98 Kawasaki Concours and wouldn't trade it for the world !
Kawasaki Concours zg1000 2006 the best!!!!
Do you own any other vehicles or do you just choose to ride? Great video btw
Yes I have a truck and car,I just choose to ride everyday no matter the weather. Only time I drive is if my kid and wife are going somewhere with me . thanks for watching
Alabama DS you’re welcome sir
Dude I hope to be able to get one more bike before my time And every review i've seen on youtube, the people love these bikes. My search has ended and now all I need is to have the money to buy a used one. As far as it being heavy, everyone agrees with that. but being able to stand one up by myself is not a negative for me, since I couldn't stand one weighing 350 much less 650!
Hard to find in the uk
U find ur's a lil rough/non smooth shift, when goin from 1st to 2nd? And ive had 2nd bounce bk into Nuetral on me while upshifting... I think only cause im not giving enough push when goin from 1st to 2nd... Im trying to shift too lightly...
Change clutch fluid . .?
I know it's been a while but if you're under 5mph, it won't let you shift into 2nd. These bikes have a sensor to go to neutral from first every time unless there is enough speed.
@@jack4q2 I haven't No.... Just the motor oil........
@@jcwar6753 Pausitive Neutral i think it's called.......
@@OldGuy70s fresh fluid will give you a cheap option to improve it.
Well,i solded my GoldWing 84 because i found her way to heavy and hard to keep streight at lights,,how is yours?
do you have problem of stability at idle??
thanks
gervais
It is top heavy for sure
I would love to try a goldwing
Cool Cheaha but then you said 5 hours ride from home so where are from ? I'm about 30 miles from Cheaha up there couple time a month.
The Blue Bike & Doyle gulf shores area
Alabama DS cool I bet you eat at Doc seafood alot love that place .
The Blue Bike & Doyle no they closed the one by the zoo but still own docs in Orange beach and Hazels in gulf shores.
Alabama DS yeah that one we always went too .
Pretty quiet going down the highway
Yes it is
I have a concourse 1000. What throttle lock are you using?
I'm not sure i thought it was a factory installed throttle lock
@@jered2177 understand
5000 miles? wow wow wew wa
George Burns yes sir, thanks for watching.
Great motorcycle I want one, What about the carburetor, how many time yo need to clean it a year?
Danilo Capellan you don't as long as fuel system stays clean.
@@jered2177 I bought mine new 2001, have 103000 miles and counting and never have had any problems with the Carbs. It never sits longer than a few days, I ride to work and every where on it.
@@Trobe73083 definitely good bikes
cause weather reasons mine can sit for a for a while been running starbrite/ star tron fuel additive in it and the carbs and gas tank remain nice and clean.
I have a chance to get a 2002 for $2400, has 45,000 mls though...?
That price would be high down here,it would have to be mint condition. It still probably wouldn't sell for over 1800
@@jered2177 He gave it to me for $2000...
@@OldGuy70s should last for many miles
@@jered2177 Only oil spot ive notice so far is, it's a bit damp around where the shift lever comes out of the block, in both places the shifter is attached... Dont even wanna know what tha'd cost to take apart... But i do notice that the oil level is over the top of Window, and ive read it should be half way between... I'd better drain some b4 there's more leak's...haa l8tr
@@OldGuy70s those seals should be easy to replace, but if it's not dripping I wouldn't worry about it.
A lot of people talk about the vibration , how about you ?
Don't remember it being a problem but a ride big single thumpers without it being a problem as well.
Lol I wish they were still 1700
ROLL TIDE !!!
Haha Roll Tide!