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PokerCop · 04-02-2006, 12:20 PM

Hello people. New to the forum and new to cruisers. I had been riding sportbkes for most of my life until yesterday. I decided perhaps I was getting too old for a rocket (and with 2 young children I decided I wanted to live longer). So I finally did what I swore I would never do. I bought a cruiser. I went with my brother-in-law to look at a c50. I liked it at first glance and just had to have it. My brother-in-law liked it as well so I bought him one too. Mine is blue/gray and his is silver/gray. Will be looking to customize it ASAP. I am looking forward to soaking up advice like a sponge here.

Copperhead · 04-02-2006, 01:10 PM

Congrats on the newest addition to the family PokerCop. Ummm....you wouldnt happen to have an unattached sister somewhere,would ya?.....buddy?

blackie1491 · 04-02-2006, 02:21 PM

There are many options here for bling to add to your bike.
Enjoy

toneout · 04-02-2006, 02:42 PM

Congratulations. I too am leaving the sportbike world to join the cruiser ranks. I hope to pick up my M109R this week.

GSXR_Drew · 04-02-2006, 10:11 PM

Yup, I too am straight over from riding sport bikes my whole life...whats amazing is that at 60 mph on the cruisers, you can get the same rush that you got at 120 mph on the sporties...it must be the mind or something...lol...

MYC50T · 04-03-2006, 10:39 AM

Congrats on a great bike, and "IT IS COMFY", I highly recommend this to be your 1st addition, see below ▼
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de..._Boulevard_C50
It's as simple as changing the bulb, you not only get a great modulator but the halogen bulb is brighter, "MUCH SAFER" enjoy

arkieollie · 04-07-2006, 02:09 PM

Congrats....AND LET THE BLING BEGIN!!!

**Clint** · 04-07-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copperhead

Ummm....you wouldnt happen to have an unattached sister somewhere,would ya?.....buddy?

LOL. +1.

NCBoulevard · 04-07-2006, 02:41 PM

Congratulations. That's one lucky bro-in-law. I thik you'll both be happy with the c50.

It is a comfortable bike, after you replace the stock seat, unles you're one of the small percentage who's rear actually fits the stock one.

robertc729 · 04-07-2006, 03:11 PM

Congrats on your purchase of the C50, it is very comfortable.

stp1971 · 04-07-2006, 03:30 PM

If you do change out the seat the Mustang seat is a good option. But also look into a buttbuffer pad. They make the ride a heck of alot better.

Congrats ont he bike and Welcome to the forum~!!!!!

Colorado Cajun · 04-07-2006, 04:36 PM

I'm sure you and your brother inlaw will enjoy.

PokerCop · 04-08-2006, 12:41 AM

Wow, you guys are awesome! Thanks for all the replies and advice. I am already feeling at home here

I will be looking into the mustang seat soon although the stock one seems to do fine. However if the mustang seat is that much more comfortable I would like to give it a try.

I do have another question for you (actually a few):

1. I removed the baffles when the bike had 6 miles on it. Was that too soon? It sounds pretty good, but wondering if I screwed up by doing it too early.

2. When my tank if full I can only go 85 miles before the fuel light starts blinking (2006 c50). Is this normal and do I have plenty left in reserve?

3. Any suggestions on nice aftermarket mirrors?

Thanks again for the help!

Atlas68 · 04-08-2006, 03:44 AM

Lotsa new faces starting to appear on here!

Pokercop and other recent additions. I agree with others' comments about your status of Brother-in-law-of-the-year.

Regarding your fuel mileage...I had to convert to KM's, but sounds low to me. I thought the C and M50's had the same size tank, give or take. I usually get 230 Km's before my reserve comes on. (138 miles)

Regarding the debaffling, you'll find over time , your responses will boil down to opinion. There are those who won't debaffle, period. Others jump right into aftermarket. Still others say wait till 10,000 miles and she'll get a deeper sound on her own. To each is his own. Use the search feature for more info and opinions on debaffling. That should keep you going for the next month or so. Enjoy MJ, and post often. Cheers bud.

MYC50T · 04-08-2006, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokerCop

I do have another question for you (actually a few):

1. I removed the baffles when the bike had 6 miles on it. Was that too soon? It sounds pretty good, but wondering if I screwed up by doing it too early.

2. When my tank if full I can only go 85 miles before the fuel light starts blinking (2006 c50). Is this normal and do I have plenty left in reserve?

3. Any suggestions on nice aftermarket mirrors?

Thanks again for the help!

Many of the C50's were running a little rich, so removing the baffles should be fine

I would say the fuel light is not calibrated correctly, I usually get atleast 140mi before mine lights up, and I don't drive it easy, I have driven as far as 40 with the light on but I think I was running on fumes

And my suggestion for mirrors, The Boulevard Set
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...cat=320&page=3

tlwisner · 04-10-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokerCop

2. When my tank if full I can only go 85 miles before the fuel light starts blinking (2006 c50). Is this normal and do I have plenty left in reserve?

I can help with this one. Wow, that's crappy fuel mileage. My stock C50 gets 45 - 50 mpg consistently and I see the fuel light around 135 - 150 miles depending on how it has been ridden. When I refuel as soon as the light comes on, I fill it up with right about 3 gallons.

The tank hold 4.1 gallons -= how much fuel does it take you to fill up after the light comes on?

PokerCop · 04-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlwisner

I can help with this one. Wow, that's crappy fuel mileage. My stock C50 gets 45 - 50 mpg consistently and I see the fuel light around 135 - 150 miles depending on how it has been ridden. When I refuel as soon as the light comes on, I fill it up with right about 3 gallons.

The tank hold 4.1 gallons -= how much fuel does it take you to fill up after the light comes on?

Tank will take about 3 gal. after light comes on.

blackie1491 · 04-10-2006, 03:59 PM

Either you are really hard on the throttle or you bike is running real rich.
Idle could also be set to high.

If you are putting in 3 gals. at 85 miles, there is something wrong.
3 gals. = 135 to 150 miles

Now if you are hard on the throttle that will knock down the fiqure.
Some here are in the low40's high 30's, but they run the bike hard, have aftermarket pipes.

If you are just breaking the bike in, you should not be that hard on the throttle.

Go talk to the service manager, where you bought the bike.

The Nick · 04-10-2006, 04:23 PM

Congrats on the C50...really nice bike.

To help you on your question about debaffling... I debaffled my M50 as soon as i got it and havent noticed any ill effects. I get the right gas milage and the bike runs awesome. Lots of power...I have no probalem keeping up with the other riders I ride with and they all ride the bigger 1450cc Heritage Classic Softails and Fatboys. (a heavier but still more powerful bike).
Debaffling will not hurt your bike, just make it sound a little more throtier and louder.

PokerCop · 04-11-2006, 04:27 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I am not hard on the throttle though, in fact I am driving it like a grandma' until it is broken in. I hope the service guys at the shop can solve the problem with my gas milage. I will let them know what was said here.

04-02-2006, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
PokerCop Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: VL 800 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 6	I finally did it Hello people. New to the forum and new to cruisers. I had been riding sportbkes for most of my life until yesterday. I decided perhaps I was getting too old for a rocket (and with 2 young children I decided I wanted to live longer). So I finally did what I swore I would never do. I bought a cruiser. I went with my brother-in-law to look at a c50. I liked it at first glance and just had to have it. My brother-in-law liked it as well so I bought him one too. Mine is blue/gray and his is silver/gray. Will be looking to customize it ASAP. I am looking forward to soaking up advice like a sponge here. Attached Thumbnails

04-02-2006, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Copperhead Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2002 Marauder VZ800 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 38	Congrats on the newest addition to the family PokerCop. Ummm....you wouldnt happen to have an unattached sister somewhere,would ya?.....buddy? __________________ Due to budgetary constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel is being turned off

04-02-2006, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
toneout Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 11	Congratulations. I too am leaving the sportbike world to join the cruiser ranks. I hope to pick up my M109R this week. __________________ My Bikes and photos Last edited by toneout; 04-02-2006 at 03:38 PM.

04-03-2006, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
MYC50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: SE Minnesota Posts: 291	Congrats on a great bike, and "IT IS COMFY", I highly recommend this to be your 1st addition, see below ▼ http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de..._Boulevard_C50 It's as simple as changing the bulb, you not only get a great modulator but the halogen bulb is brighter, "MUCH SAFER" enjoy __________________ "THE KEY TO RIDING SAFELY IS HUMILITY, WITHOUT HUMILITY YOU HAVEN'T A CHANCE IN HELL"

04-07-2006, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	If you do change out the seat the Mustang seat is a good option. But also look into a buttbuffer pad. They make the ride a heck of alot better. Congrats ont he bike and Welcome to the forum~!!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

04-02-2006, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	There are many options here for bling to add to your bike. Enjoy

04-02-2006, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSXR_Drew Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M109R Black Posts: 16	Yup, I too am straight over from riding sport bikes my whole life...whats amazing is that at 60 mph on the cruisers, you can get the same rush that you got at 120 mph on the sporties...it must be the mind or something...lol...

04-07-2006, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
arkieollie Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Sold my m50 and got a 07 street bob Posts: 285	Congrats....AND LET THE BLING BEGIN!!!

04-07-2006, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
NCBoulevard Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: C50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 164	Congratulations. That's one lucky bro-in-law. I thik you'll both be happy with the c50. It is a comfortable bike, after you replace the stock seat, unles you're one of the small percentage who's rear actually fits the stock one.

04-07-2006, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	Congrats on your purchase of the C50, it is very comfortable.

04-07-2006, 04:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	I'm sure you and your brother inlaw will enjoy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

04-08-2006, 12:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
PokerCop Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: VL 800 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 6	Wow, you guys are awesome! Thanks for all the replies and advice. I am already feeling at home here I will be looking into the mustang seat soon although the stock one seems to do fine. However if the mustang seat is that much more comfortable I would like to give it a try. I do have another question for you (actually a few): 1. I removed the baffles when the bike had 6 miles on it. Was that too soon? It sounds pretty good, but wondering if I screwed up by doing it too early. 2. When my tank if full I can only go 85 miles before the fuel light starts blinking (2006 c50). Is this normal and do I have plenty left in reserve? 3. Any suggestions on nice aftermarket mirrors? Thanks again for the help! Last edited by PokerCop; 04-08-2006 at 12:44 AM.

04-08-2006, 03:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	Lotsa new faces starting to appear on here! Pokercop and other recent additions. I agree with others' comments about your status of Brother-in-law-of-the-year. Regarding your fuel mileage...I had to convert to KM's, but sounds low to me. I thought the C and M50's had the same size tank, give or take. I usually get 230 Km's before my reserve comes on. (138 miles) Regarding the debaffling, you'll find over time , your responses will boil down to opinion. There are those who won't debaffle, period. Others jump right into aftermarket. Still others say wait till 10,000 miles and she'll get a deeper sound on her own. To each is his own. Use the search feature for more info and opinions on debaffling. That should keep you going for the next month or so. Enjoy MJ, and post often. Cheers bud. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

04-10-2006, 03:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Either you are really hard on the throttle or you bike is running real rich. Idle could also be set to high. If you are putting in 3 gals. at 85 miles, there is something wrong. 3 gals. = 135 to 150 miles Now if you are hard on the throttle that will knock down the fiqure. Some here are in the low40's high 30's, but they run the bike hard, have aftermarket pipes. If you are just breaking the bike in, you should not be that hard on the throttle. Go talk to the service manager, where you bought the bike.

04-10-2006, 04:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
The Nick Newbie Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki M50 (Blue) Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Canada Posts: 8	Congrats on the C50...really nice bike. To help you on your question about debaffling... I debaffled my M50 as soon as i got it and havent noticed any ill effects. I get the right gas milage and the bike runs awesome. Lots of power...I have no probalem keeping up with the other riders I ride with and they all ride the bigger 1450cc Heritage Classic Softails and Fatboys. (a heavier but still more powerful bike). Debaffling will not hurt your bike, just make it sound a little more throtier and louder.

04-11-2006, 04:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
PokerCop Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: VL 800 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 6	Thanks for the input guys! I am not hard on the throttle though, in fact I am driving it like a grandma' until it is broken in. I hope the service guys at the shop can solve the problem with my gas milage. I will let them know what was said here.

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