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Loki_ca · 04-21-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by meredog44

Well she's not the type to get mad --she get's even. Not much more than a roll of the eyes and someting like " we're 60 years old--followed by silence.
Got home tonight and she showed me a paypal receipt for almost 600.00 for helmet--leather chaps--rain suit--gloves and glasses. Just for her !!

Just THINK of how much gear she's gonna get to match the cost of the trike!

Nice ride!

Alan_Hepburn · 04-21-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by meredog44

So how do you like the car in the background? We've had ours for just over a year now and it's still the most fun on 4 wheels we've had...

Ours is silver and black...

Davecm203 · 04-21-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by meredog44

Well she's not the type to get mad --she get's even. Not much more than a roll of the eyes and someting like " we're 60 years old--followed by silence.
Got home tonight and she showed me a paypal receipt for almost 600.00 for helmet--leather chaps--rain suit--gloves and glasses. Just for her !!

It sounds like she is really getting into it. That is a good thing.

frostbitevinnie · 04-21-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBob

Sleep is just a symptom of caffeine deprivation, and easily cured.

Yep, sleep is much overrated!!

DrBob · 04-21-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Yep, sleep is much overrated!!

It sure is! When I look back at all the things I have accomplished in life, all the things I have done, all the things I have learned, all the great rides I have been on, all the fun I've had, and all the great people I have met, NONE of them happened while I was sleeping.

captjaneway3 · 04-22-2009, 01:04 AM

Damn that's bad ass

Water Warrior · 04-22-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by meredog44

Well she's not the type to get mad --she get's even. Not much more than a roll of the eyes and someting like " we're 60 years old--followed by silence.
Got home tonight and she showed me a paypal receipt for almost 600.00 for helmet--leather chaps--rain suit--gloves and glasses. Just for her !!

Stuff just for her, hmm. Sounds like she signed up for the duration.

meredog44 · 04-22-2009, 07:19 AM

Either that or she is going to spend all my money so i cannot afford to ride it .

David Burton · 04-27-2009, 10:21 PM

I know a lady here in YK that has one, she and her husband like to cruise the highway, she has never had any problems keeping up to anyone. If I'm not mistaken the C50 has approx. 50 horsepower and is liquid cooled, in bike form it is very nice and fast,...it may be a bit slower as a trike but it will cruise at 120 to 140 Khms with little to no problems. Just keep in mind though, most people after they have had a bike, under 1000cc for a couple of years, usually trade up or buy bigger after the thrill is gone with the bike they have,...Lehman also has the C90 trike for when that happens,...;o) until then enjoy, the trike looks great!
daveyboy

dr death · 05-02-2009, 08:11 AM

Wow,that is a sharp lookin machine.i had never even thought of a conversion for this bike.very cool.

meredog44 · 05-03-2009, 07:50 PM

Man is this fun !!

Stopped in Memphis on our return trip and rode it down to Beale street. As luck would have it it was "bike" nite when we got there .
Kind of embarassing as i stumbled thru the gears and stalled it out a few times---it sure got a lot of attention while we were there--people crawling under it to see the rear end---suspention and such.
Back home now and have put a couple hundred miles on it this week end. Going to get it registered and a legal plate tommorrow and a bike endorsement on my licence.
Wife has decided she wants a trunk with a wrap around seat back instead of the sissie bar/back

PhotoJoe · 05-03-2009, 11:40 PM

The original accessories were just her way of dealing with what you did. Now, when she starts modding the thing out....she's into it! Congrats. Hook, line and sinker!

Is a trike geared the same as a bike. MAYBE they gear the rear lower to compensate for the weight, but give it up on the top end. Just wondering out loud.

meredog44 · 05-04-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

The original accessories were just her way of dealing with what you did. Now, when she starts modding the thing out....she's into it! Congrats. Hook, line and sinker!

Is a trike geared the same as a bike. MAYBE they gear the rear lower to compensate for the weight, but give it up on the top end. Just wondering out loud.

We are cruising right along at 70mph without any effort--not many big hills or grades here but havent noticed any lugging pulling the few grades i have got into so far.

drawflush · 05-04-2009, 01:44 PM

IMO this is too much for this size of bike. I could see this feasable on a C90(1400cc), where you plan on carrying heavy loads, 2 -up, lots of luggage etc, but taking this thing up any steep hills with a full load, you'll be putting that engine through a workout. I think the bike would be a bit too sluggish. Just my personal opinion , we all have different tastes

On a good note, the bike does look very sharp and I like how the exhaust is routed to the middle rear of the bike.

drawflush · 05-04-2009, 01:50 PM

meredog44 · 05-04-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drawflush

IMO this is too much for this size of bike. I could see this feasable on a C90(1400cc), where you plan on carrying heavy loads, 2 -up, lots of luggage etc, but taking this thing up any steep hills with a full load, you'll be putting that engine through a workout. I think the bike would be a bit too sluggish. Just my personal opinion , we all have different tastes

On a good note, the bike does look very sharp and I like how the exhaust is routed to the middle rear of the bike.

Well, I have never had a bike so really can't speak to what you are saying. Seems to be a pretty popular bike being used with these Leman tramp trikes.
Rode it over to get road test today about 50 miles from home with my son and his Harley Glider. Rode along at 65 -70 and did a couple passings at 80+ and it never seemed to be lacking for power.

omegajim · 05-04-2009, 06:37 PM

now he needs to get the powercommander and all the other acoutraments to get a bit more power so it works better.

deertracker57 · 05-07-2009, 08:22 PM

That is one great looking trike.Congratulations.It's the same color as my c50.Have fun riding.

meredog44 · 05-10-2009, 08:00 AM

Changed Oil -Oil Filter and Air filter yesterday---to cold to ride---seems like it idled smoother after i changed the air filter. Put KandN filters on and Royal Purple 10-40 oil in it

frostbitevinnie · 05-10-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by meredog44

Changed Oil -Oil Filter and Air filter yesterday---to cold to ride---seems like it idled smoother after i changed the air filter. Put KandN filters on and Royal Purple 10-40 oil in it

It might be a good idea to now monitor your air fuel ratio, (if your header pipes start glowing red your ratio is screwed) The K&N is going to allow more air into your combustion chamber and most likely your ecm is not going to compensate for the extra fuel required, this is where a fuel processor will come in handy. It might be fine,(since it is a filter mod and not a pipe filter mod), others will chime in and spank me or agree.

As far as the trunk I just installed a Matazu trunk with all the goodies. Bout the best price you will find on the net.

04-22-2009, 01:04 AM	#26 (permalink)
captjaneway3 Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Black Location: Forestville, MD Posts: 169	Damn that's bad ass __________________ 2007 Boulevard C50 Black

04-22-2009, 07:19 AM	#28 (permalink)
meredog44 Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: Suzuki Blvd Trike Location: Nashville Michigan Posts: 57	Either that or she is going to spend all my money so i cannot afford to ride it . __________________ 2005 Boulevard Lehman Trike http://www.buggy.com

04-27-2009, 10:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
David Burton Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	C50 Tramp I know a lady here in YK that has one, she and her husband like to cruise the highway, she has never had any problems keeping up to anyone. If I'm not mistaken the C50 has approx. 50 horsepower and is liquid cooled, in bike form it is very nice and fast,...it may be a bit slower as a trike but it will cruise at 120 to 140 Khms with little to no problems. Just keep in mind though, most people after they have had a bike, under 1000cc for a couple of years, usually trade up or buy bigger after the thrill is gone with the bike they have,...Lehman also has the C90 trike for when that happens,...;o) until then enjoy, the trike looks great! daveyboy

05-02-2009, 08:11 AM	#30 (permalink)
dr death Kickstand Operator Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2005 intense blue pearl m50 Location: templeton ma. Posts: 279	Wow,that is a sharp lookin machine.i had never even thought of a conversion for this bike.very cool. __________________ "Pain is simply weakness leaving the body" CURRENT:oem short backrest,oem saddlebag supports,tourmaster saddlebags,cobra fi2000r,v+h cruzers,mj limited riser spacers,runser machine skull radiator cover,weston graphics,mustang vintage wide w/driver backrest NEXT IN LINE:new grips and pegs,tornado air intake and whatever else I can spend my money on.

05-03-2009, 07:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
meredog44 Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: Suzuki Blvd Trike Location: Nashville Michigan Posts: 57	Man is this fun !! Stopped in Memphis on our return trip and rode it down to Beale street. As luck would have it it was "bike" nite when we got there . Kind of embarassing as i stumbled thru the gears and stalled it out a few times---it sure got a lot of attention while we were there--people crawling under it to see the rear end---suspention and such. Back home now and have put a couple hundred miles on it this week end. Going to get it registered and a legal plate tommorrow and a bike endorsement on my licence. Wife has decided she wants a trunk with a wrap around seat back instead of the sissie bar/back __________________ 2005 Boulevard Lehman Trike http://www.buggy.com

05-03-2009, 11:40 PM	#32 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 619	The original accessories were just her way of dealing with what you did. Now, when she starts modding the thing out....she's into it! Congrats. Hook, line and sinker! Is a trike geared the same as a bike. MAYBE they gear the rear lower to compensate for the weight, but give it up on the top end. Just wondering out loud. __________________

05-04-2009, 01:44 PM	#34 (permalink)
drawflush Seat Tester Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Blue Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 71	IMO this is too much for this size of bike. I could see this feasable on a C90(1400cc), where you plan on carrying heavy loads, 2 -up, lots of luggage etc, but taking this thing up any steep hills with a full load, you'll be putting that engine through a workout. I think the bike would be a bit too sluggish. Just my personal opinion , we all have different tastes On a good note, the bike does look very sharp and I like how the exhaust is routed to the middle rear of the bike. __________________ 06 Blue, debaffled, cwi 18" flamed backrest, MJ 2" Risers, Memphis Shades Slims. Last edited by drawflush; 05-04-2009 at 01:47 PM.

05-04-2009, 01:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
drawflush Seat Tester Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Blue Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 71	__________________ 06 Blue, debaffled, cwi 18" flamed backrest, MJ 2" Risers, Memphis Shades Slims.

05-04-2009, 06:37 PM	#37 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,401	now he needs to get the powercommander and all the other acoutraments to get a bit more power so it works better. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

05-07-2009, 08:22 PM	#38 (permalink)
deertracker57 In Training Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 2006 suzuki c50 Location: Heart of Dixie.Where else? Posts: 126	That is one great looking trike.Congratulations.It's the same color as my c50.Have fun riding. __________________ :Live to ride........Ride to work Proud Air Force Dad of my Airman at Ramstein AFB,Germany

05-10-2009, 08:00 AM	#39 (permalink)
meredog44 Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: Suzuki Blvd Trike Location: Nashville Michigan Posts: 57	Changed Oil -Oil Filter and Air filter yesterday---to cold to ride---seems like it idled smoother after i changed the air filter. Put KandN filters on and Royal Purple 10-40 oil in it __________________ 2005 Boulevard Lehman Trike http://www.buggy.com

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