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Connie 14 let me down

I purchased the Concours 14 in June 2008. I immediately had a heat issue and reported it to the dealer. They kept it at the shop for a week and told me that everything was normal that the big engine produced a lot of heat. As summer and hot weather came, riding this particular bike was unbearable. I... don't mean uncomfortable, I mean it was painful to the point that I had blisters on my right leg. (and YES, I was wearing jeans and motorcycle boots) luckily, I had other bikes in my stable and retired the Concours until cooler weather.
Around came October and I experienced the same problem- extreme heat especially on the right side. On a 70 degree day, I rode about 100 miles on a 70 mph freeway and the bike's display went crazy- alternate warning messages of high temp and the temperature gauge maxxed-out. I had a camera and took photos of the display which I provided to the dealer. They kept it for nearly five weeks and couldn't find a problem. I finally got fed-up and took the bike to another dealer and traded it in. Lost money but it was worth it to get rid of it once and for all.
I had ridden other Concours and none of them had a heat issue. This problem seemed to be isolated, but I had no concern or help from anyone. This should not be typical of such a highly regarded bike, and you shouldn't have to wait until cool weather to ride this $ 13,000 furnace.
The most disappointment came from the fact that the dealer didn't stand up for me. Kawasaki was very rude and unhelpful. be warned: if you ever have a problem with Kawasaki, you're on your own.
In case you're wondering, I've been riding for over 35 years and have owned over 50 motorcycles, so I feel that I'm qualified to write this review. I have learned a valuable lesson and I will NEVER own another Kawasaki product...

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