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Old 08-12-2008, 02:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Default M50 vs. 109R

I have had my heart set on an M50 for a few months, and now I am actually going to be getting a job. I'll be buying in a month or so I hope, but I want a big bike. I'll be commuting 2 miles when i don't ride my bicycles, and then I want something I can take around town, up to DC from Richmond, Over to the mountains and ride the blue ridge parkway, etc.

The M109 is soo alluring that I want it! Is it too much bike? I already have planned mods on the M50, forward controls, debaffle, new saddle, sissy bar, etc. Would I have to go through the same type of stuff with the 109, and would it be more expensive?

Right now I'm looking for a deal on either, but trying to find a good quality 109 in the sub-$9500 range.