Got my first "Hey, what kind of bike is that?" tonight - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Brackneyc · 10-13-2005, 10:45 PM

My wife and I were filling up our bikes tonight (her on her S40, me on the M50) and a guy walks over and very enthusiastically asks me what kind of bike I have. He went on an on about how nice it looked, and how much bikes have changed over the years, and so on. I know it isn't much, but it felt pretty cool to have a complete stranger inquire about my sweet red M50. I just put some bags on it today, and a new fork bag, so it has a different look than without, and I think it is a good look. Anyway, just thought I'd share. I have had many bikes over the years, and the only other bike that ever caused anyone to come up to me was my XR650L, which I still have. The M50 just gets better with each ride.

chadrob30 · 10-14-2005, 04:26 AM

Get used to it buddy.

**inspiron** · 10-14-2005, 06:45 AM

**drgibson** · 10-14-2005, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

+1

stp1971 · 10-14-2005, 07:31 AM

Congratulations!!!!! Just like watching a baby being born!!!!

Everett Keith · 10-14-2005, 07:53 AM

Did he think it was a harley?

Pinhy · 10-14-2005, 07:55 AM

i get that question all the time, expecially debadged. people think it is a custom built thing. they wanna know how much it was, engine size...etc.

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RampageRider · 10-14-2005, 08:12 AM

cool stuff!

Brackneyc · 10-14-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Everett Keith

Did he think it was a harley?

I think he did, at first anyway. I don't have it debadged yet, but by the end of the day, if nothing else, the "stickers" will be gone. I'll probably leave the tank badges on....I think that looks pretty good. I have today off, so I'll get a few pics.

Pinhy · 10-14-2005, 10:49 AM

believe me, i thought the same about the badges. and when the dealer had to replace the tank, and told me it didnt come with badges and they would have to order them, i was mad.

then i saw the bike and WOW....so much meaner and stylish without them! what a difference!!

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**drgibson** · 10-14-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brackneyc

I think he did, at first anyway. I don't have it debadged yet, but by the end of the day, if nothing else, the "stickers" will be gone. I'll probably leave the tank badges on....I think that looks pretty good. I have today off, so I'll get a few pics.

I said the same exact same thing, only problem with the badges is the same ones are on every 05 and up cruiser Suzuki makes. You will like it better with them off. Look for threads that show pics of debadged zukies and you will see.

rappidrabbit · 10-14-2005, 11:09 AM

Have been asked several times is it a harley.. and get a lot of "it is sure a nice looking bike"......a while back, in july, went on a poker run sponsered by harley dealer and we parked in front of dealership while waiting... when people went in to register had to walk by my bike...(

)...alot of them stopped and commented on the bike.....( harley riders.majority) some would look, ask what it cost, grunt and walk off....I was grinning like a skunk sucking S#@t through a comb......

stp1971 · 10-14-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rappidrabbit

I was grinning like a skunk sucking S#@t through a comb......

I like that!!!!! LMAO!!!! Have never heard that one before!!!

The Teach · 10-14-2005, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

... and when the dealer had to replace the tank...

I think this was before my time. What happened to cause the dealer to replace your tank?

TT

Brackneyc · 10-14-2005, 11:28 AM

Maybe I'll take them off then. If I like them better back on the bike, I can put them back on.

Pinhy · 10-14-2005, 11:29 AM

my tank had a scratch on it when i went to pick it up the day they hit dealers (end of Feb). it had happened in shipping i guess (or assembly). they ordered me a new tank and i took it back up a couple months later to get it replaced. i got FREE Kury ISO grips - installed- out of the deal though!

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The Teach · 10-14-2005, 11:31 AM

Right on man. Glad to hear your "stealer" worked with ya on that. Lately too many times have people forgot what customer service is really about.

Brackneyc · 10-15-2005, 09:13 AM

Here are a couple of shots of my bike, and my wifes bike. Don't mind the Camaro pics, I was too lazy to make a new album.

http://photobucket.com/albums/a165/b...ikepics008.jpg

chadrob30 · 10-15-2005, 07:34 PM

Forget the bike, that's gonna be one %%%%%in' '67 Camaro when it's done...

Pinhy · 10-15-2005, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrob30

Forget the bike, that's gonna be one %%%%%in' '67 Camaro when it's done...

i was thinking the same thing....the bike is just like all the others...the car is SWEET!

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10-13-2005, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brackneyc In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2007 FXD Black. 2007 883 Low rider. Black Cherry Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 132	Got my first "Hey, what kind of bike is that?" tonight My wife and I were filling up our bikes tonight (her on her S40, me on the M50) and a guy walks over and very enthusiastically asks me what kind of bike I have. He went on an on about how nice it looked, and how much bikes have changed over the years, and so on. I know it isn't much, but it felt pretty cool to have a complete stranger inquire about my sweet red M50. I just put some bags on it today, and a new fork bag, so it has a different look than without, and I think it is a good look. Anyway, just thought I'd share. I have had many bikes over the years, and the only other bike that ever caused anyone to come up to me was my XR650L, which I still have. The M50 just gets better with each ride.

10-14-2005, 04:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: gone. Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 756	Get used to it buddy. __________________ Currently bikeless.

10-14-2005, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,414	__________________ blog: gsx1400

10-14-2005, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
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10-14-2005, 07:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 669	Did he think it was a harley? __________________

10-14-2005, 07:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i get that question all the time, expecially debadged. people think it is a custom built thing. they wanna know how much it was, engine size...etc. . __________________ (a polite PM would have worked, but now it's about principle)

10-14-2005, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	cool stuff! __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

10-14-2005, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	believe me, i thought the same about the badges. and when the dealer had to replace the tank, and told me it didnt come with badges and they would have to order them, i was mad. then i saw the bike and WOW....so much meaner and stylish without them! what a difference!! . __________________ (a polite PM would have worked, but now it's about principle)

10-14-2005, 11:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
rappidrabbit TurtleWax Taster Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki C-50....2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 580	Have been asked several times is it a harley.. and get a lot of "it is sure a nice looking bike"......a while back, in july, went on a poker run sponsered by harley dealer and we parked in front of dealership while waiting... when people went in to register had to walk by my bike...( )...alot of them stopped and commented on the bike.....( harley riders.majority) some would look, ask what it cost, grunt and walk off....I was grinning like a skunk sucking S#@t through a comb...... __________________ My cat is meaner than yours

10-14-2005, 11:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Brackneyc In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2007 FXD Black. 2007 883 Low rider. Black Cherry Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 132	Maybe I'll take them off then. If I like them better back on the bike, I can put them back on.

10-14-2005, 11:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	my tank had a scratch on it when i went to pick it up the day they hit dealers (end of Feb). it had happened in shipping i guess (or assembly). they ordered me a new tank and i took it back up a couple months later to get it replaced. i got FREE Kury ISO grips - installed- out of the deal though! . __________________ (a polite PM would have worked, but now it's about principle)

10-14-2005, 11:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	Right on man. Glad to hear your "stealer" worked with ya on that. Lately too many times have people forgot what customer service is really about. __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-15-2005, 09:13 AM	#18 (permalink)
Brackneyc In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2007 FXD Black. 2007 883 Low rider. Black Cherry Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 132	Here are a couple of shots of my bike, and my wifes bike. Don't mind the Camaro pics, I was too lazy to make a new album. http://photobucket.com/albums/a165/b...ikepics008.jpg

10-15-2005, 07:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: gone. Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 756	Forget the bike, that's gonna be one %%%%%in' '67 Camaro when it's done... __________________ Currently bikeless.

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