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frostbitevinnie · 03-04-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by italian biker

Things I don't wouldn't like about the C, is that the speedometer on the gas tank. Eyes go to low to view it.

You look at your speedo?

JmalB · 03-04-2008, 06:05 AM

When staying 10-15mph faster than traffic I like to see how much faster than the speed limit I'm travelling from time to time.

wildwolf · 03-04-2008, 03:12 PM

Jmal, that's with the assumption your speedo is calibrated correctly across its spectrum. I bet ya a 6-pack it isn't. I bet ya another bottle that the amount off increases as your speed increases.

italian biker · 03-04-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolf

Well, to be honest, if my choice was between the C50 and M50, I'd opt for the definitely faster and more stylish S50.

I've got two friends locally with the C50 & M50...and have put them both to shame (as I should) speedwise. The one that had the C50 also has a Busa. He finally gave up on the C50 and sold it.

I had the 93 Intruder before I bought the M, and yes, it probably was a hair bit faster then the M, as the S is the intruder 800 replacment. Sure it's faster, but at higher speeds, the M is so much more stable due to the the wider front tire. Plus, one time with the Intruder, I was going over a draw bridge that had some plates bolted on it for repais, and since it had just rained, the were a little slick, my front tire slide sideways off the plate, inbetween another plate and it popped the tire's bead right off the rim, and damaged the innertube beyond repair. I wasn't going more then 15mph, and sliding sidways was no more then maybe two inches. I wasn't in any danger from it. Removing/charging the battery was a royal pain in the arse. The one thing I do wish the M had that the S, and old Intruder, actually does is the hydraulic clutch. Not that I noticed any difference in either of them in response or release, but it would make the handle bars much more symetrical appearance having a master cylinder on both sides.

JmalB · 03-05-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wildwolf

Jmal, that's with the assumption your speedo is calibrated correctly across its spectrum. I bet ya a 6-pack it isn't. I bet ya another bottle that the amount off increases as your speed increases.

You want me to bet on something I know already? You're on!!

wildwolf · 03-05-2008, 11:38 AM

Italian biker: the tires/tread pattern have a lot to do with riding over terrain as you described. I can do a battery change on a stock intruder in about 5 minutes with a 10mm socket/rachet and philips screwdriver. It's all a matter of perspective. I ride one, my wife rides one. I put about 10-12K miles on mine per year. My wife's has a 19" wider front wheel/tire. I prefer the look/feel of my skinnier 21" front.

I've slid before with 4 much larger wheels...that's a moot point.

HITEST · 03-05-2008, 08:23 PM

Ummm....I have the ( M ) and I havent had a ( C ) beat me yet.............flee..................Vrooooom

omegajim · 03-06-2008, 01:07 PM

of course he won't admit maybe there's a small bottle of nitrous under the seat.

what does the power commander do for these bikes, anyways?

italian biker · 03-07-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolf

Italian biker: the tires/tread pattern have a lot to do with riding over terrain as you described. I can do a battery change on a stock intruder in about 5 minutes with a 10mm socket/rachet and philips screwdriver. It's all a matter of perspective. I ride one, my wife rides one. I put about 10-12K miles on mine per year. My wife's has a 19" wider front wheel/tire. I prefer the look/feel of my skinnier 21" front.

I've slid before with 4 much larger wheels...that's a moot point.

I didn't slide because of the narrow tire, any tire may have slid. What popped the bead was that it was between two of those steel plates. Also, I could never get to the one terminal without removing one of the voltage regulator screws, and pivoting the regulator out of the way.

wildwolf · 03-07-2008, 02:05 PM

Understand now on the tire thing. On the battery, though, if you ever work on another, after you remove the 2 battery box bolts, slide your foot up under the battery and push up, makes getting to the terminals crews a cinch. I'm on my 2nd VS800 and my wife also has one. The simple maintenance items are getting kinda easy for me now.

italian biker · 03-09-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolf

Understand now on the tire thing. On the battery, though, if you ever work on another, after you remove the 2 battery box bolts, slide your foot up under the battery and push up, makes getting to the terminals crews a cinch. I'm on my 2nd VS800 and my wife also has one. The simple maintenance items are getting kinda easy for me now.

It's not that I didn't like my Intuder. The M is easier to get to the battery. It's a trade off though, from having to having to remove the gas tank to get to the spark plugs. But I only have to do it once a season.

NateFarish · 03-11-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

of course he won't admit maybe there's a small bottle of nitrous under the seat.

what does the power commander do for these bikes, anyways?

i want to know the same thing. anyone have a powercommander on an M50 or C50?

rs-mn · 03-24-2008, 12:41 AM

I've struggled with the same M vs C question....(and then the M vs C vs V-Star 1300 question.) Personally, I'd only consider the C50c Limited Editions because I hate spoke rims and inner tubes on tires if you are getting a 'C'.

alby · 03-24-2008, 06:01 AM

all you can do is take each one for a ride and find the one for you but one thing to think of do you like to dress up your bike, as i have the m50 and the wife has the c50, she keep telling me to stop trying to dress her's as there is not much to do to a m50 as the c50

JmalB · 03-24-2008, 06:47 AM

I already think I've got too much stuff on my M with a winshield and backrest.

omegajim · 03-24-2008, 01:22 PM

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Personally, I'd only consider the C50c Limited Editions because I hate spoke rims and inner tubes on tires

amen.

only had one bike with spokes; won't have another.

Don't care how "dated" the cast wheels look.

JmalB · 03-25-2008, 06:12 AM

Not nearly as dated as having an inner tube...

NateFarish · 03-26-2008, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

amen.

only had one bike with spokes; won't have another.

Don't care how "dated" the cast wheels look.

have yal seen the twisted spokes you can put on a spoked rim? looks alot better. i have seen many spoks removed and replaced with chromed out twisted spokes. look it up

03-04-2008, 03:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
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wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 707	Italian biker: the tires/tread pattern have a lot to do with riding over terrain as you described. I can do a battery change on a stock intruder in about 5 minutes with a 10mm socket/rachet and philips screwdriver. It's all a matter of perspective. I ride one, my wife rides one. I put about 10-12K miles on mine per year. My wife's has a 19" wider front wheel/tire. I prefer the look/feel of my skinnier 21" front. I've slid before with 4 much larger wheels...that's a moot point. __________________

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wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 707	Understand now on the tire thing. On the battery, though, if you ever work on another, after you remove the 2 battery box bolts, slide your foot up under the battery and push up, makes getting to the terminals crews a cinch. I'm on my 2nd VS800 and my wife also has one. The simple maintenance items are getting kinda easy for me now. __________________

03-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#33 (permalink)
rs-mn Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: C50c Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 2	I've struggled with the same M vs C question....(and then the M vs C vs V-Star 1300 question.) Personally, I'd only consider the C50c Limited Editions because I hate spoke rims and inner tubes on tires if you are getting a 'C'. Last edited by rs-mn; 03-24-2008 at 08:20 PM.

03-24-2008, 06:01 AM	#34 (permalink)
alby In Training Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 07 red and black royal star and wife's 07 red&black c50 Location: Queensland , Australia Posts: 114	all you can do is take each one for a ride and find the one for you but one thing to think of do you like to dress up your bike, as i have the m50 and the wife has the c50, she keep telling me to stop trying to dress her's as there is not much to do to a m50 as the c50

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