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| Newbie Joined: Aug 2006
Bike: Suzuki C50 Black
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 10
| Hey everyone. I am new to this site and the cruiser world, but not the motorcycle world. I am 20 and have been riding dirt bikes since I was 5. From everyone's opinion on here the C50 is a great bike and I have been looking at one for quite some time now and have decided to get it. I was wondering if this would make a good choice for me being my first cruiser, and for my large body. I am a football player and I am about 6'1'' and weigh about 270 lbs. So far your information has been very helpful in persuading my decision.
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project
Location: Prince George BC
Posts: 3,126
| I agree with Tech...take a look at the M as well...although not to knock the c50...it's a great bike, I looked at one originally but switched to the m50 because of the combo between a sport and cruiser bike. Really, you can't go wrong with either one.
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| U.B's LoveChild ![]() Joined: Dec 2005
Bike: '07 Harley Road King
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,212
| I'm a big guy ccoll5 and have absolutely no gripes about the C50's ability to get me around. I'm not hot-dog street racer, but I'm no slouch on the throttle either. C50/M50 is pretty much the same bike mechanically-speaking. If your going to choose one, sit on both and get the one that's most appealling/comfortable to YOU.
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| Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer ![]() | I'm only 5'5", so I can't say as to your size. However, the C50 does have plenty of power for a guy your size and then some. I love the ride and the feel of the bike. Had mine for over a year now and have no trouble on the longer rides. My friend has the M50, so I have ridden both. They are both great bike, but it depends on what you're looking for. The C is definitely a sit back and relax ride, while the M is more of a sporty type ride. There is a definite difference in the handleing and feel of each. Personally, I like the cruiser style better, but they are both great choices of bikes. Good luck and ride safe!
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| Can Ride And Chew Gum ![]() Joined: Aug 2004
Bike: 2005 C50
Location: Selma, Alabama
Posts: 2,058
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And while Rico is certainly entitled to his opinion - for me it's all about the C, dude
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| Newbie Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50, silver and grey
Location: McKinney, Texas
Posts: 22
| I bought my c50 in april, grey/silver, and i LOVE IT!! I'm 5'7" 170, and both my feet touch the road whe i'm stopped. This bike has plenty of power, great styling, and the best factory sounding pipes of any bike out there-I drilled 3 holes in each of the exhust plates, and , wow! the deep rumble sounds great! I added a k&n filter, and it now sounds as good as my freind's yamaha 1100 w/h/c custom pipes...it really pisses him off that my "smaller bike" has as good a sound as his, plus, i can keep up with him when we're riding on the weekends!!
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| Newbie Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50, silver and grey
Location: McKinney, Texas
Posts: 22
| hey, new to the forum-bought my 06' grey/silver c50 in April of this year-have added a k&n filter, and drilled 3 holes in the first exhust plate of each pipe...wow! made a great difference in the sound,alot deeper rumble-no back fires, or popping like my dealer said i might experence...i have about 1600 miles on my bike, and my friends think i've got a harley because of the sound-I just tell them, "bless your heart", which in tex-ez, means f--k you, it's a Suzuki! At least, i don't have to have a long magnet to pick up all the parts that fall off while i.m riding like the h/d riders do!!
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| Newbie Joined: Aug 2006
Bike: Suzuki C50 Black
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 10
| thanks for all the great info. i have looked at both the c50 and m50. i like the styling of the c50 better than the m50, and to me the c50 is more comfortable. one persuading factor with me is the dealer that i am going to is giving me the c50 for $5,599. they have these in overstock so i am getting a great price.
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| Newbie Joined: Aug 2006
Bike: Suzuki C50 Black
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 10
| yeah it was a great price. i finally picked it up tuesday, and with the saddlebags, backrest, setup fee and taxes it came to 6500. i thought that was pretty good since it retails for 6700.
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| Newbie Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1
| I have a 2005 C50 and would like to enhance the exhust sound. I see that several of you have drilled 3 holes in the exhust plate, but you also mention you added a k&n filter. Is this required when drilling the exhust plate, or can I just drill the plates? Also, what size holes do you drill? Thanks |
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| Blah, blah, blah ![]() | Quote:
I would imagine that you will catch the aftermarket exhaust bug after a while anyway.
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| Handlebar Consultant ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 613
| The C50/M50 will handle your size no problem. Will come down to personal preference. Styling/fit(feel). The S50/S83 would be the one that would cramp you. I'm 6'06 220 and fit wise can't notice much difference between the C50/C90. M50 gives me the same fit just feels a little different, but like them too.
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