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Sandman · 04-12-2006, 11:35 AM

Until I take delivery on my new C50!! (blue/gray)

I went through the MSF course 2 weeks ago, so I am ready for this. I plan on keeping close to home for a few days (parking lot maneuvers & low speed drills learned from MSF), then venture short trips on the highway, just one or two exits then backroads home.

I just read the "Break in or Not" post in the lobby, I think I will change the oil after 20-50 miles or so, & not "baby" the engine but not beat it either. It made sense to me about flushing the free floating particles not caught in the filter out early on.

This site has been an invaluable source of information, thank you all. Will post pics when the wife comes back from Myrtle Beach with the camera.

Sandman

stp1971 · 04-12-2006, 11:39 AM

CONGRATS!!!!!! Be safe and take good care of the bike. Respect it and be careful.

viper94bite · 04-12-2006, 11:40 AM

congrats on the bike and the msf completion. ride safe

blackie1491 · 04-12-2006, 11:51 AM

Great bike!!!

The more you ride it, the bigger the grin gets.

Enjoy and ride safe.

**Louis** · 04-12-2006, 12:06 PM

Sweet! Remember, shiny side up!

92Notch · 04-12-2006, 12:12 PM

Sweet!!! ... make sure to practice your burn-outs and wheelies in residential areas, away from traffic!

(j/k) Ride safe ... and congratulations!!!

Sandman · 04-12-2006, 12:55 PM

"Remember the first 100 miles or so the tires will be a little slipprier until they are scrubbed in"

Isn't that what the burnouts and wheelies are for? (92Notch)

Friggin' weathermen, yesterday not a hint of rain in sight for the next 10 days, looked at it this morning, chance of scattered thunderstorms each day. Guess I'll be buying that rainsuit sooner than later.

Oh well, it's ALL good!

**drgibson** · 04-12-2006, 01:00 PM

Tick Tock

stp1971 · 04-12-2006, 01:24 PM

Well 1 hour and 12 minutes left,,,,,longest day in history for ya isn't it? LOL!!!

Sandman · 04-12-2006, 01:36 PM

See, that's what I love about this site, the support.

Signed with progressive this morning, $157 for the year!

Told my boss I was leaving to pick up my bike, his response, "so what are you still doing here?"

So I called and it's not ready yet!

Can't...hold on...much...longer......

blackie1491 · 04-12-2006, 02:05 PM

When I went to pickup mine, they had not shipped the SE parts for it. So I did not take it until all the parts were there.

I had already turned my Wing over to them, was tempted but waited.

So when you get it, you will enjoy even more.

Waiting is the pitts.

Rockhead · 04-12-2006, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman

Told my boss I was leaving to pick up my bike, his response, "so what are you still doing here?"

Sounds like he wants to give you the rest of the week off. Have fun dude!!!

stp1971 · 04-12-2006, 03:10 PM

+1!!!! Called the dealer the night before about the bike that I paid for a week before to have it ready first thing Saturday morning when I get there at 9:00 in the morning.

I show up at 10:00 am on Saturday. Now the previous Monday I bought it and told him I would pick it up on Saturday. I called Friday and reminded him I would be there and in a hurry Saturday.

Not ready,, had to wait two hours. Sheesh.

blackie1491 · 04-12-2006, 04:15 PM

But it was because of those Bunny Ears you wear!!!!!

Waiting has never been my long suit either.

Danr · 04-13-2006, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman

Until I take delivery on my new C50!! (blue/gray)

I went through the MSF course 2 weeks ago, so I am ready for this. I plan on keeping close to home for a few days (parking lot maneuvers & low speed drills learned from MSF), then venture short trips on the highway, just one or two exits then backroads home.

I just read the "Break in or Not" post in the lobby, I think I will change the oil after 20-50 miles or so, & not "baby" the engine but not beat it either. It made sense to me about flushing the free floating particles not caught in the filter out early on.

This site has been an invaluable source of information, thank you all. Will post pics when the wife comes back from Myrtle Beach with the camera.

Sandman

So what was the trade off ? A new Bike for you and a trip to Myrtle Beach for the Wife ?

If your going to dump the oil at 20-50 then do the filter too. I did mine at 100 miles, I also have couple of strong button magnets that I leave on the oil filter on the bottom and transfer to the new filter when changing oil and filter, Yes I am anal about the oil.

Congrats, I know the manual says breaking in period is 600 miles, but it wont come into it's own until 3500-4000 miles, performance and smoothness wise.

Sandman · 04-13-2006, 09:58 AM

First, let me start off by saying...Aahhhh!

And I thought the wait was bad at work, I think I hit EVERY red light on the way there.

Although a bit apprehensive, I decided to jump right in and ride the bike from the stealership instead of having them deliver it to my home. (The salesmen will do this as a courtesy, as long as you live within a reasonable distance.) Bastards don't even start you off with a full tank of gas, I wasn't 2 miles from the dealership when the gas light came on! I know I had plenty , but

The trip home is only 5-6 miles of backroads with only a few major intersections mixed in.

Observation #1 - Get a Kisan SignalMinder ASAP, Of those 5-6 miles home, I left a turning indicator on for AT LEAST half of the trip, and the indicator light for this is out of the normal field of view while wearing a full face helmet. (My second helmet will be a Nolan N-42 3/4 with a full shield.)

Observation #2 - get thee to a parking lot for clutch practice. I have the most difficulty starting off..I feel I have to give it more throttle than I should to keep it from stalling before releasing completely. This is not a clutch you can "ride" up to speed then release like the 250's I practiced with at MSF. (1st gear issue only). Other than this, shifting is very smooth.

Observation #3 - I need a windshield for windy days. It was windy here yesterday, gusts up to 23mph. After I went home & geared up, I went up to the parking lot for 15 minutes of clutch and slow SMOOTH(er) stopping practice, then out on the road. I have a nice loop that consists of roughly 2.5 miles interstate and 3.5 miles backroad. The backroads were ok as the trees blocked alot of the gusts, but on the interstate I felt it all. Yes my grip may have been overly tight, and yes, my torso acted like the main sail on a ship, but I was very pleased with the way the bike tracked. I was not blown all around as I thought I might be.

All in all, I rode a little over 30 miles yesterday, backroads, interstate (NON rush hour and only for a short distance) various speeds - from stop & go traffic, to cruising to highway. For me, it was a great well rounded experience, which is what I was looking for in a first ride.

Danr thanks for the magnet on the filter idea! I will put one on when I get home.

stp1971 · 04-13-2006, 10:15 AM

CONGRATS!!!!! Glad you are liking it!!!

Hey Danr,, wasn't there a company that used to make slip on magnets for oil filters at one time????

Danr · 04-13-2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

CONGRATS!!!!! Glad you are liking it!!!

Hey Danr,, wasn't there a company that used to make slip on magnets for oil filters at one time????

http://primetimesolutions.com/family...lter%20magnets

jpwM50 · 04-13-2006, 11:13 AM

Congratulations on your new bike. When I went to pick up my new M50, it was sitting outside in the back and it had rained on it the night before so it was covered in spots. I'm riding it home and the reserve light comes on, WTF...... There all the same...stealers....

blackie1491 · 04-13-2006, 11:32 AM

Hey, it gets better.

Talk to your dealer about a package deal on windshield, backrest and saddlebags. You will not regret it.

Get in the habit, as you are coming out of the turn, just click the signal
control. After a few days it becomes automatic.

ISO grips will ease the hand tension, used with a throttle boss, even better.

BLING BLING BLING

I am heading to Vegas this week end and will be looking at a Nolan 42, as I want that dark flip visor.

Enjoy!!!!!

04-12-2006, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	3 More Hours.. Until I take delivery on my new C50!! (blue/gray) I went through the MSF course 2 weeks ago, so I am ready for this. I plan on keeping close to home for a few days (parking lot maneuvers & low speed drills learned from MSF), then venture short trips on the highway, just one or two exits then backroads home. I just read the "Break in or Not" post in the lobby, I think I will change the oil after 20-50 miles or so, & not "baby" the engine but not beat it either. It made sense to me about flushing the free floating particles not caught in the filter out early on. This site has been an invaluable source of information, thank you all. Will post pics when the wife comes back from Myrtle Beach with the camera. Sandman

04-12-2006, 11:39 AM	#2 (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	CONGRATS!!!!!! Be safe and take good care of the bike. Respect it and be careful. __________________ 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!" __________________

04-12-2006, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	congrats on the bike and the msf completion. ride safe __________________ *yippee*

04-12-2006, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Sweet! Remember, shiny side up! __________________ Louis

04-12-2006, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	Sweet!!! ... make sure to practice your burn-outs and wheelies in residential areas, away from traffic! (j/k) Ride safe ... and congratulations!!! __________________

04-12-2006, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Great bike!!! The more you ride it, the bigger the grin gets. Enjoy and ride safe.

04-12-2006, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	"Remember the first 100 miles or so the tires will be a little slipprier until they are scrubbed in" Isn't that what the burnouts and wheelies are for? (92Notch) Friggin' weathermen, yesterday not a hint of rain in sight for the next 10 days, looked at it this morning, chance of scattered thunderstorms each day. Guess I'll be buying that rainsuit sooner than later. Oh well, it's ALL good!

04-12-2006, 01:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Tick Tock __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

04-12-2006, 01:24 PM	#9 (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	Well 1 hour and 12 minutes left,,,,,longest day in history for ya isn't it? LOL!!! __________________ 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!" __________________

04-12-2006, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	See, that's what I love about this site, the support. Signed with progressive this morning, $157 for the year! Told my boss I was leaving to pick up my bike, his response, "so what are you still doing here?" So I called and it's not ready yet! Can't...hold on...much...longer......

04-12-2006, 02:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	When I went to pickup mine, they had not shipped the SE parts for it. So I did not take it until all the parts were there. I had already turned my Wing over to them, was tempted but waited. So when you get it, you will enjoy even more. Waiting is the pitts.

04-12-2006, 03:10 PM	#13 (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	+1!!!! Called the dealer the night before about the bike that I paid for a week before to have it ready first thing Saturday morning when I get there at 9:00 in the morning. I show up at 10:00 am on Saturday. Now the previous Monday I bought it and told him I would pick it up on Saturday. I called Friday and reminded him I would be there and in a hurry Saturday. Not ready,, had to wait two hours. Sheesh. __________________ 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!" __________________

04-12-2006, 04:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	But it was because of those Bunny Ears you wear!!!!! Waiting has never been my long suit either.

04-13-2006, 09:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 297	Sandman's first ride First, let me start off by saying...Aahhhh! And I thought the wait was bad at work, I think I hit EVERY red light on the way there. Although a bit apprehensive, I decided to jump right in and ride the bike from the stealership instead of having them deliver it to my home. (The salesmen will do this as a courtesy, as long as you live within a reasonable distance.) Bastards don't even start you off with a full tank of gas, I wasn't 2 miles from the dealership when the gas light came on! I know I had plenty , but The trip home is only 5-6 miles of backroads with only a few major intersections mixed in. Observation #1 - Get a Kisan SignalMinder ASAP, Of those 5-6 miles home, I left a turning indicator on for AT LEAST half of the trip, and the indicator light for this is out of the normal field of view while wearing a full face helmet. (My second helmet will be a Nolan N-42 3/4 with a full shield.) Observation #2 - get thee to a parking lot for clutch practice. I have the most difficulty starting off..I feel I have to give it more throttle than I should to keep it from stalling before releasing completely. This is not a clutch you can "ride" up to speed then release like the 250's I practiced with at MSF. (1st gear issue only). Other than this, shifting is very smooth. Observation #3 - I need a windshield for windy days. It was windy here yesterday, gusts up to 23mph. After I went home & geared up, I went up to the parking lot for 15 minutes of clutch and slow SMOOTH(er) stopping practice, then out on the road. I have a nice loop that consists of roughly 2.5 miles interstate and 3.5 miles backroad. The backroads were ok as the trees blocked alot of the gusts, but on the interstate I felt it all. Yes my grip may have been overly tight, and yes, my torso acted like the main sail on a ship, but I was very pleased with the way the bike tracked. I was not blown all around as I thought I might be. All in all, I rode a little over 30 miles yesterday, backroads, interstate (NON rush hour and only for a short distance) various speeds - from stop & go traffic, to cruising to highway. For me, it was a great well rounded experience, which is what I was looking for in a first ride. Danr thanks for the magnet on the filter idea! I will put one on when I get home.

04-13-2006, 10:15 AM	#17 (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	CONGRATS!!!!! Glad you are liking it!!! Hey Danr,, wasn't there a company that used to make slip on magnets for oil filters at one time???? __________________ 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!" __________________

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04-13-2006, 11:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	Congratulations on your new bike. When I went to pick up my new M50, it was sitting outside in the back and it had rained on it the night before so it was covered in spots. I'm riding it home and the reserve light comes on, WTF...... There all the same...stealers.... __________________

04-13-2006, 11:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Hey, it gets better. Talk to your dealer about a package deal on windshield, backrest and saddlebags. You will not regret it. Get in the habit, as you are coming out of the turn, just click the signal control. After a few days it becomes automatic. ISO grips will ease the hand tension, used with a throttle boss, even better. BLING BLING BLING I am heading to Vegas this week end and will be looking at a Nolan 42, as I want that dark flip visor. Enjoy!!!!!

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