I wimped out! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

farmbone · 08-26-2006, 04:59 PM

Gave my M50 to my 36 year old nephew. He is a school teacher and helicopter pilot. I bought me a new 2006 Kawasaki Mean Streak. I looked at the M109 and the Roadliner and the Softail Deluxe.
The Deluxe was twice the price of a Mean Streak.
The Roadliner felt like I was on a Bus. I am 5'6" and could barely touch the
controls.
The M109 scares the crap out of me. This is only my third year of riding and I still have of problem of showing off too much. (especially around girls). It's like I get this look-at-me syndone and bam I screw up.

Therefore, Because I know me and I think I am not ready for so much power from the M109 , I chose the Mean Streak. It is very smooth! It meets all my expectations at this time. I am not trying to do burnouts because I know that's not what it's intended purpose is. I ride with smoothness and confidence because I have a Mean Streak that corners well, brakes well, and looks good.

Maybe I should change the title of this post to
"I got what was right for me"

davef03TC · 08-26-2006, 06:17 PM

congrats and always remember the only one you really have to make happy with a choise of a scoot is yourself.and it sounds like you made yourself very happy.

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Originally Posted by farmbone

Gave my M50 to my 36 year old nephew. He is a school teacher and helicopter pilot. I bought me a new 2006 Kawasaki Mean Streak. I looked at the M109 and the Roadliner and the Softail Deluxe.
The Deluxe was twice the price of a Mean Streak.
The Roadliner felt like I was on a Bus. I am 5'6" and could barely touch the
controls.
The M109 scares the crap out of me. This is only my third year of riding and I still have of problem of showing off too much. (especially around girls). It's like I get this look-at-me syndone and bam I screw up.

Therefore, Because I know me and I think I am not ready for so much power from the M109 , I chose the Mean Streak. It is very smooth! It meets all my expectations at this time. I am not trying to do burnouts because I know that's not what it's intended purpose is. I ride with smoothness and confidence because I have a Mean Streak that corners well, brakes well, and looks good.

Maybe I should change the title of this post to
"I got what was right for me"

robertc729 · 08-26-2006, 06:33 PM

Congrats on your new bike.

stp1971 · 08-26-2006, 11:48 PM

Curt I don't tink you wimped out at all. The MeanStreak is a VERY respectable bike with LOTS O POWER!!!! You will be amazed at some of the handling characteristics that thing can do. My friend Kelley can crawl off of that thing in the twisties like he is riding a Gixxer and can turn them corners like they are nothing. Plus that bike is quick as hell.

You made a good choice and remember this. There is only so much power you will ever really need on a bike. It is kinda like that saying about mamories. More than a mouthfull is a waste. It is nice to have more,, but do you really need it???? You will be fine with that bike and it is one that you will not be able to outgrow. Have fun and enjoy that bike. Don't let it fool you,, it is a strong quick bike.

CONGRATS!!!!

farmbone · 08-27-2006, 12:10 AM

Thanks!
I am happy! I am enjoying this bike. I think I have room to grow and learn.
I now have a bike that can move a 260 lb. body with ease. I am looking forward to many road trips with this baby!

**Louis** · 08-27-2006, 12:11 AM

Congrats on the bike

blackie1491 · 08-27-2006, 02:00 AM

Enjoy

Bowtie18 · 08-27-2006, 04:05 AM

Congrats! Very nice ride! BTW, a pic is mandatory! At least tell us a color!

techgesture · 08-27-2006, 09:51 AM

LOU42 · 08-27-2006, 11:23 AM

I think you made a good choice.
My friend Peter has the same bike. It handles very well and has plenty of power.

No complaints from him.

Ride Safe, God Bless

Louie

**drgibson** · 08-28-2006, 10:38 AM

Welcome to the world of the big bikes!!

Rockhead · 08-28-2006, 03:15 PM

Congratulations!!!

That bike feels really nicely balanced and being vertically challenged you can swing your leg over the saddle with no problem.

Mavman · 08-28-2006, 03:25 PM

Congrats FB.

geoffsimpson · 08-31-2006, 01:21 PM

This might be the first time I've ever hear anyone who bought a bike like the meanstreak thinking he wimped out....you're all man Bone!

Great bike

Uechi Kid · 08-31-2006, 04:08 PM

You're gonna love that bike.

DS06C50T · 09-02-2006, 10:18 AM

FWIW, I think you made an excellent choice of bike. The Mean Streak is a great bike and can be made into a classic cruiser with bags, etc. I think you are going to get years of enjoyment out of that bike and you're learning curve will be steep and steady!

Ride safely and enjoy...
Daryl

farmbone · 09-04-2006, 10:51 AM

Thanks, everyone. I am having a great time so far. The Meanstreak is very smooth. I am still in the break-in period (450 miles - lots of rain).
Some of the differences between the Mean Streak are listed below:

1. Extra features - body, handle bars, seamless gas tank, more chrome,and an automatic turn signal cutoff.

2. Brakes- Wow! Best braking in the Cruiser class.

3. Tires and handling. really nice. Lay that baby down.

Dislikes. Seems to be harsh over bumps. Doesn't unsettle but clunks and dunks (maybe because I am 260).

I had a long ride of 45 miles the other day and this baby felt like I was just riding in the wind. I mean I felt light and was just sitting on a cloud of AIR.
Wierd!
I pray I can keep this baby upright more than I kept the last two.

kbsnow · 09-05-2006, 04:09 PM

COngrats on the meany. I like the meanstreak best out of all the bigger cruisers. Would chose it any day over the 109.

**drgibson** · 09-05-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by techgesture

dcstrng · 09-06-2006, 09:45 AM

When bike and rider are mismatched; eventually one will avoid the other... when they are matched, you won’t be able to find either of `em – they’ll be gone...

08-26-2006, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
farmbone Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Blk Location: South Bend , IN Posts: 429	I wimped out! Gave my M50 to my 36 year old nephew. He is a school teacher and helicopter pilot. I bought me a new 2006 Kawasaki Mean Streak. I looked at the M109 and the Roadliner and the Softail Deluxe. The Deluxe was twice the price of a Mean Streak. The Roadliner felt like I was on a Bus. I am 5'6" and could barely touch the controls. The M109 scares the crap out of me. This is only my third year of riding and I still have of problem of showing off too much. (especially around girls). It's like I get this look-at-me syndone and bam I screw up. Therefore, Because I know me and I think I am not ready for so much power from the M109 , I chose the Mean Streak. It is very smooth! It meets all my expectations at this time. I am not trying to do burnouts because I know that's not what it's intended purpose is. I ride with smoothness and confidence because I have a Mean Streak that corners well, brakes well, and looks good. Maybe I should change the title of this post to "I got what was right for me"

08-26-2006, 11:48 PM	#4 (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	Curt I don't tink you wimped out at all. The MeanStreak is a VERY respectable bike with LOTS O POWER!!!! You will be amazed at some of the handling characteristics that thing can do. My friend Kelley can crawl off of that thing in the twisties like he is riding a Gixxer and can turn them corners like they are nothing. Plus that bike is quick as hell. You made a good choice and remember this. There is only so much power you will ever really need on a bike. It is kinda like that saying about mamories. More than a mouthfull is a waste. It is nice to have more,, but do you really need it???? You will be fine with that bike and it is one that you will not be able to outgrow. Have fun and enjoy that bike. Don't let it fool you,, it is a strong quick bike. CONGRATS!!!! __________________ 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!" __________________

08-27-2006, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Congrats on the bike __________________ Louis

08-27-2006, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
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08-27-2006, 11:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
LOU42 Newbie Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C90T Location: Florida Posts: 15	Good choice I think you made a good choice. My friend Peter has the same bike. It handles very well and has plenty of power. No complaints from him. Ride Safe, God Bless Louie

08-26-2006, 06:33 PM	#3 (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 new bike.

08-27-2006, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
farmbone Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Blk Location: South Bend , IN Posts: 429	Thanks! I am happy! I am enjoying this bike. I think I have room to grow and learn. I now have a bike that can move a 260 lb. body with ease. I am looking forward to many road trips with this baby!

08-27-2006, 02:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Enjoy

08-27-2006, 04:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bowtie18 Third gear and cruising Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 509	Congrats! Very nice ride! BTW, a pic is mandatory! At least tell us a color!

08-28-2006, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
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08-28-2006, 03:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Congratulations!!! That bike feels really nicely balanced and being vertically challenged you can swing your leg over the saddle with no problem.

08-31-2006, 01:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
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08-31-2006, 04:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	You're gonna love that bike. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

09-02-2006, 10:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	FWIW, I think you made an excellent choice of bike. The Mean Streak is a great bike and can be made into a classic cruiser with bags, etc. I think you are going to get years of enjoyment out of that bike and you're learning curve will be steep and steady! Ride safely and enjoy... Daryl __________________ Daryl '06 C50T... full-time hard-bagger and true dual exhaust http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...r=DESC&start=0

09-04-2006, 10:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
farmbone Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Blk Location: South Bend , IN Posts: 429	Thanks, everyone. I am having a great time so far. The Meanstreak is very smooth. I am still in the break-in period (450 miles - lots of rain). Some of the differences between the Mean Streak are listed below: 1. Extra features - body, handle bars, seamless gas tank, more chrome,and an automatic turn signal cutoff. 2. Brakes- Wow! Best braking in the Cruiser class. 3. Tires and handling. really nice. Lay that baby down. Dislikes. Seems to be harsh over bumps. Doesn't unsettle but clunks and dunks (maybe because I am 260). I had a long ride of 45 miles the other day and this baby felt like I was just riding in the wind. I mean I felt light and was just sitting on a cloud of AIR. Wierd! I pray I can keep this baby upright more than I kept the last two.

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09-05-2006, 04:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
kbsnow Blah, blah, blah Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: color changer green '05 M50 Location: Gilbert ,AZ Posts: 722	COngrats on the meany. I like the meanstreak best out of all the bigger cruisers. Would chose it any day over the 109. __________________ "Don't be so scared to die that you're afraid to live"

09-06-2006, 09:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
dcstrng Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: `99 Nomad`96 FLHT Location: Colonial Beach, VA Posts: 182	When bike and rider are mismatched; eventually one will avoid the other... when they are matched, you won’t be able to find either of `em – they’ll be gone... __________________ Larry VROC -- IBA Milwaukee & Metric