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merlot · 12-31-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM50

Their M50 topped out at 107 mph, the VStar 1100 topped out at 94 mph. Brave Man to go above 80 mph on a M50, my M50 the vibration and the shaking will back me off above 80 mph.

Vibrations are the trade off for running at 18 PSI!!! Oh, but thought your bike ran great and we all needed to try it!

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**Trapper** · 01-02-2006, 12:14 PM

Don't listen to TM50

jkulysses · 01-02-2006, 12:21 PM

I was just cruising at 90 yesterday and there was no vibration in my bike. The wind feels like it will tear me off the bike and it sounds like it's revving pretty high, but that is how smaller cc bikes are. Just like any 4 cycl. car, they have to work a little harder to make the same power. I think you must have gotten a bad bike or something. I get sick of hearing people say that an 800cc bike isn't big enough to cruise at higher speeds on freeways. Me and my wife ride 2up all the time and my father-in-law can't lose me on his 1200cc Harley sportster. I stay right behind him the whole time. I think this bike cruises better with my wife on the back. Never feel like I'm running out of power.

jpwM50 · 01-02-2006, 01:01 PM

[edited: personal attacks won't be tolerated]

Jiffyjam · 01-02-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexxter

I think I am going to skip the C50 stage. When I get too old to enjoy speed, I am probably just going to go straight to the Goldwing.

Speed? Heres the specs on the M50
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC®

Displacement 50 ci
Bore x Stroke 83.0 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Fuel Capacity 4.1 gal. (15.5 l)
DRIVETRAIN
Ignition Digital
Transmission 5-speed
Lubrication Wet Sump
Final Drive Shaft
DIMENSIONS
Length 93.3 in. (2,370 mm)
Width 36.2 in. (920 mm)
Height 44.5 in. (1,125 mm)
Wheelbase 65.2 in. (1,655 mm)
Seat Height 27.6 in. (700 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Dry Weight 544 lbs. (247 kg)

Heres the specs on the C50.So what makes the M50 any faster?
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC®
Displacement 50 ci
Bore x Stroke 83.0 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Fuel Capacity 4.1 gal. (15.5 l)
DRIVETRAIN
Ignition Digital
Transmission 5-speed
Lubrication Wet sump
Final Drive Shaft
DIMENSIONS
Length 98.8 in. (2,510 mm)
Width 38.8 in. (985 mm)
Height 43.3 in. (1,100 mm)
Wheelbase 65.2 in. (1,655 mm)
Seat Height 27.6 in. (700 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Dry Weight 542 lbs.(246 kg)

jkulysses · 01-02-2006, 02:01 PM

He wasn't saying that the M50 is faster than the C50, just that the C50 looks slower and doesn't have the muscle bike look of the M.

MagnumForce · 01-02-2006, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiffyjam

Speed? Heres the specs on the M50
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC®

<specs for C/M50 follows>

When someone adds the "wink" smilie at the end of their comment, I would normally read it as "just kidding" or "don't take it too literally man." As I've said previously on this thread, it's all in good fun.

Now that I got that out of the way, I'll add this: I am going to skip the C50 stage. When I get too old to operate a clutch, I'll go straight to the Silverwing or Burgman. How's that?

Jiffyjam · 01-02-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkulysses

He wasn't saying that the M50 is faster than the C50, just that the C50 looks slower and doesn't have the muscle bike look of the M.

Was not trying to be ornry, sorry if it came out that way. But, its plain some think its somehow a much faster bike.

WalterRC · 01-02-2006, 02:24 PM

[edited by RowdyRed94] my C50 does not cruuuuze if you know what I mean at 80-90mph. Its can drive all day at 80mph, but I am not cruuuuuzing smoothly and effortlessly. I would expect no more from a 800cc bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM50

snip........he hates my guts anyhow.

I wonder why? You seem to have a natural gift to irritating people

All good

Cheers

W

Mavman · 01-02-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZridr1

When someone adds the "wink" smilie at the end of their comment, I would normally read it as "just kidding" or "don't take it too literally man." As I've said previously on this thread, it's all in good fun.

+1..

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZridr1

Now that I got that out of the way, I'll add this: I am going to skip the C50 stage. When I get too old to operate a clutch, I'll go straight to the Silverwing or Burgman. How's that?

To add to the M50's defense.....it's sportier/more muscular looking...therefore faster

In everyone's defence....it's not size or shape of it, it's how ya use it..

Jiffyjam · 01-02-2006, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkulysses

I was just cruising at 90 yesterday and there was no vibration in my bike. The wind feels like it will tear me off the bike and it sounds like it's revving pretty high, but that is how smaller cc bikes are. Just like any 4 cycl. car, they have to work a little harder to make the same power. I think you must have gotten a bad bike or something. I get sick of hearing people say that an 800cc bike isn't big enough to cruise at higher speeds on freeways. Me and my wife ride 2up all the time and my father-in-law can't lose me on his 1200cc Harley sportster. I stay right behind him the whole time. I think this bike cruises better with my wife on the back. Never feel like I'm running out of power.

Anyone that doubts the cruising/touring viability of the C50 ( 800cc ) should read the following articles
http://motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/05suz800s/
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/c50t1st/

blackie1491 · 01-02-2006, 07:27 PM

I thought EZ was at the old man stage, he has a Harley.

My old wing would had to tow him so he could keep up.

Lexcruiser · 01-02-2006, 08:18 PM

You know, I was reading TM50's posts and something just dawned on me... Theres a guy who has been writing very negative reviews of his M50 all over the net... On sites like powersportsnetwork.com and about.com etc etc... And the guy goes by the name of Thomas something something...

I wonder if our TM50 is the same guy?

lexxter · 01-02-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiffyjam

Speed? Heres the specs on the M50
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC®

Dry Weight 544 lbs. (247 kg)

Heres the specs on the C50.So what makes the M50 any faster?

Dry Weight 542 lbs.(246 kg)

Like the guys have stated, I never claimed the M50 was faster. I was jokingly sticking up for my choice of bike. A couple of guys were ragging on the M and I joked back. I do question your weight quotes though. I have seen quotes that the C weighs almost 40 lbs more than the M. Not that it matters.

I thought about buying the C. Had a couple of sales people try to get me to, since they did not have a M in stock. I just like the looks of the M better. Doesn't mean anything except to me. I am sure you like the C better. Different people, different opinions.

lexxter · 01-02-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexcruiser

You know, I was reading TM50's posts and something just dawned on me... Theres a guy who has been writing very negative reviews of his M50 all over the net... On sites like powersportsnetwork.com and about.com etc etc... And the guy goes by the name of Thomas something something...

I wonder if our TM50 is the same guy?

I was thinking this same thing. I even posted about it tonight in the M50 forum. I have seen the review on about.com. I kept thinking about it and tonight, I looked it up. Will have to check powersportsnetwork.

tlwisner · 01-02-2006, 11:21 PM

[edited: personal attacks won't be tolerated]

Jiffyjam · 01-02-2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexxter

Like the guys have stated, I never claimed the M50 was faster. I was jokingly sticking up for my choice of bike. A couple of guys were ragging on the M and I joked back. I do question your weight quotes though. I have seen quotes that the C weighs almost 40 lbs more than the M. Not that it matters.

I thought about buying the C. Had a couple of sales people try to get me to, since they did not have a M in stock. I just like the looks of the M better. Doesn't mean anything except to me. I am sure you like the C better. Different people, different opinions.

Every quote I have looked at said 542lbs, but like you said, it really does not matter. Wonder if anyone has ever actually weighed their C50...

lexxter · 01-02-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiffyjam

Everyone I have looked at said 542lbs, but like you said, it really does not matter. Wonder if anyone has ever actually weighed their C50...

My bad. I was looking at a comparison between a C50T and a M50. The C50T was only 23 or so pounds heavier. The accessories probably weigh that much.

HEELSFAN · 01-03-2006, 03:36 PM

I decided a month or so ago to open up the bike to see what it would do, hit 115mph with no problem and felt stable. The odd thing is when I got onto the highway doing 75-80 around traffic the handlebars felt unstable.
After getting tired of looking at the reflectors at the bottom of the front forks, I took them off. From that point on the bike feels very stable on the highway around other traffic while running at higway speed, whatever that might be at the time.
Might not have anything to do with the reflectors, but its odd that the shaking stopped after taking those off.

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