Long ride on a c50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

jim510 · 10-18-2006, 07:32 PM

Anyone out there take a long ride on a c50 ? I`m planning one after the winter and I`m not sure if I should upgrade to the c90. The trip is @750 miles one way. Thanks in advance.
Jim

Jerryzuki · 10-18-2006, 07:35 PM

I wouldn't try it without a Mustang seat. Other than that I don't see why not.

Bad Boy · 10-18-2006, 07:48 PM

i have stock seat & do 500 to 700 miles a day all summer long. don't have any problems.

DrBob · 10-18-2006, 08:24 PM

The C50 is a fine bike for a long trip. A 750 mile day should not be a problem. Some highway pegs and a throttle lock would be nice additions, but other than that the bike is perfectly fine for long trips. I did a 1000 mile day on my girlfriend's Volusia (same bike, different name) and it was WAY more comfortable than my Intruder 800.

jim510 · 10-18-2006, 09:45 PM

Thank you all !

v0lusia · 10-19-2006, 06:44 AM

1042 miles in 18.5 hours, and several 700-800 mile days. If your bike is set up correctly for you it is not a problem at all.

Danr · 10-19-2006, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim510

Anyone out there take a long ride on a c50 ? I`m planning one after the winter and I`m not sure if I should upgrade to the c90. The trip is @750 miles one way. Thanks in advance.
Jim

Welcome !

You can bet your sweet bippy that the C50 is up to going anywhere you want, Wise Choice Grasshopper

Clintoysterwood · 10-19-2006, 10:26 AM

730 miles in one day, about 15 hours, mostly super slab for first 10 hours. Stock seat, Alaska Leather sheepskin, oem windshield, Cobra highway bars with JC Whitney pegs, Throttle lock and Vista Cruise Universal 1", wore 3/4 helmet with snap on face shield. Butt got sore on 8th day. Invested after trip in Airhawk inflatable pad. Saw them in Yellowstone and VR member directed me to name and site. No long trips planned until next summer now, but C50 ran great. Just heavy enough for hwy work, but I had an additional 70 pounds of gear that helped on the hwy. (Packed in saddlebags and T-bags Super T). Helped to travel with Beemer who was always 5 miles ahead of me. Only real pain was 4 gallon tank. Rather than a 6 gear, I'd love a 5 gallon tank as out West, I was looking for a station at 130 miles with a total range of about 175 max. 200 miles cruising and 225/250 max would have been a great relief. Clint

jw1 · 10-21-2006, 09:49 PM

I went about 295 miles in one day on my c50. No problems very nice ride.

blackie1491 · 10-21-2006, 11:04 PM

jw1

92Notch · 10-24-2006, 02:24 PM

you should leave the bike at home and walk it

lol .... i've never rode more then 200 miles in a day on the bike... 200 miles is just fine for me on the stock seat ... no windshield ...

hammersfan · 10-27-2006, 02:58 PM

I did 1700 KM in two days on my M50 and it wasn't too bad ! Bum was getting a bit sore on second day but a quick stop and stretch every now and again made things okay. I would definately like a more comfortable seat but the stock seart won't stop me doing any long rides. A mustang seat is availbale for the C50 and I have heard only good things about the Mustang seats and think it would be a wise investment for anyone serious agout long rides. Too bad they don't make one for the M50. And please don't anyone talk to me about the Corbin ! Its $839 plus shipping up here in Canada.

blackie1491 · 10-27-2006, 03:53 PM

I was quoted $705. plus taxes here in Canada for the Mustang.
Needless to say I did not buy here.
Yea Eric.

zukirob · 10-27-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim510

Anyone out there take a long ride on a c50 ? I`m planning one after the winter and I`m not sure if I should upgrade to the c90. The trip is @750 miles one way. Thanks in advance.
Jim

Get a throttle lock.

Dave Nadeau · 10-28-2006, 09:41 AM

Onidea Suzuki is having a sale on th Mustang seat for the C50 right now....That is free shipping.

4dtvman · 10-28-2006, 01:19 PM

Had throttle lock on my other bike. Didn't like it much. Only good on straight a ways (flat surface) but I love my throttle rocker for $10 well worth the money.

Ha Dave back from Florida ( no offense to florida people but It looks like a terible place to ride. all the roads are straight and if close to town a million lights. Also too HOT)

Dave Nadeau · 10-29-2006, 06:42 AM

Welcome back....and think about it, it's just the beginning of their winter. Summer must be a real %%%%% with the Squids all getting sunburned and all.

automogul · 10-31-2006, 01:07 PM

I went for a few months on my new C50 before changing saddles. I went with a Mustang saddle on my bike and have been thrilled. I used to get numb after 45 minutes or so in the saddle. Now, I'm happy to ride for as long as I can without streaching. Cobra road bars help tremendously.

If you're looking for a good deal on a Mustang, this place is GREAT for it:
eBay Store - GM Cycles: Mustang Seats, Honda Shadow 1100 87-96, Honda Shadow 750 Spirit

Here's the link to the C50 Mustang saddle:
eBay Motors: Suzuki C50 Boulevard Mustang Seat 79283 (item 4611033598 end time Nov-02-06 18:59:41 PST)

The C50 is great for long hauls, in my opinion. I need a sissy bar/luggage rack to add some versatility in what I can carry with me, but so far, my saddle bags are doing the job. Good luck and welcome!

jet987 · 11-02-2006, 04:27 AM

I will go cross country on my 2005 C50T, Chicago to Los Angeles next May or June for 2 weeks, spending most of my time in the Rockies to enjoy the roads and scenery, drop off the bike at a friend's house in LA, then pick it up a few weeks later and ride back to Chicago. Such a long wait for warm weather to do this!

MTLCHIC · 11-02-2006, 12:52 PM

I've had my c50 for over a year now. Would have liked a 1500, but couldn't afford it at the time. I love it. The center of gravity beneath me, the fuel injection, and fat seat make for a very enjoyable ride. I put cobra pipes and thier auto fuel cell on, along with a K&N fuel filter, and got a lot more power for the buck. Adding a lowering kit, fat hangers and highway pegs makes for a very smooth handling bike. Much easier to corner than with standard height bars. You can control the movement of the bike more with your ass/hips than w/ with the steering.

We ride for about 2 hours before needing a rest due to the puppies. They ride with us and love it. Most comfy bike I've ever ridden. Besides the intruder 1500 which the boyfriend has.

Happy riding.

10-18-2006, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
jim510 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Boulevard c50 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7	Long ride on a c50 Anyone out there take a long ride on a c50 ? I`m planning one after the winter and I`m not sure if I should upgrade to the c90. The trip is @750 miles one way. Thanks in advance. Jim

10-18-2006, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bad Boy Wife's pet :) Joined: May 2005 Bike: 04 volusia 800 Location: camas wa Posts: 127	i have stock seat & do 500 to 700 miles a day all summer long. don't have any problems. __________________ sky

10-18-2006, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,751	The C50 is a fine bike for a long trip. A 750 mile day should not be a problem. Some highway pegs and a throttle lock would be nice additions, but other than that the bike is perfectly fine for long trips. I did a 1000 mile day on my girlfriend's Volusia (same bike, different name) and it was WAY more comfortable than my Intruder 800. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

10-24-2006, 02:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	you should leave the bike at home and walk it lol .... i've never rode more then 200 miles in a day on the bike... 200 miles is just fine for me on the stock seat ... no windshield ... __________________

10-27-2006, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,226	I did 1700 KM in two days on my M50 and it wasn't too bad ! Bum was getting a bit sore on second day but a quick stop and stretch every now and again made things okay. I would definately like a more comfortable seat but the stock seart won't stop me doing any long rides. A mustang seat is availbale for the C50 and I have heard only good things about the Mustang seats and think it would be a wise investment for anyone serious agout long rides. Too bad they don't make one for the M50. And please don't anyone talk to me about the Corbin ! Its $839 plus shipping up here in Canada. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

10-18-2006, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
jim510 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Boulevard c50 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7	Thank you all !

10-19-2006, 06:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	1042 miles in 18.5 hours, and several 700-800 mile days. If your bike is set up correctly for you it is not a problem at all.

10-19-2006, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Clintoysterwood Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Foothills of the Cascades Posts: 79	730 miles in one day, about 15 hours, mostly super slab for first 10 hours. Stock seat, Alaska Leather sheepskin, oem windshield, Cobra highway bars with JC Whitney pegs, Throttle lock and Vista Cruise Universal 1", wore 3/4 helmet with snap on face shield. Butt got sore on 8th day. Invested after trip in Airhawk inflatable pad. Saw them in Yellowstone and VR member directed me to name and site. No long trips planned until next summer now, but C50 ran great. Just heavy enough for hwy work, but I had an additional 70 pounds of gear that helped on the hwy. (Packed in saddlebags and T-bags Super T). Helped to travel with Beemer who was always 5 miles ahead of me. Only real pain was 4 gallon tank. Rather than a 6 gear, I'd love a 5 gallon tank as out West, I was looking for a station at 130 miles with a total range of about 175 max. 200 miles cruising and 225/250 max would have been a great relief. Clint

10-21-2006, 09:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
jw1 Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	I went about 295 miles in one day on my c50. No problems very nice ride.

10-21-2006, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,316	jw1

10-27-2006, 03:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,316	I was quoted $705. plus taxes here in Canada for the Mustang. Needless to say I did not buy here. Yea Eric.

10-28-2006, 09:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	Onidea Suzuki is having a sale on th Mustang seat for the C50 right now....That is free shipping. __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

10-28-2006, 01:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	Had throttle lock on my other bike. Didn't like it much. Only good on straight a ways (flat surface) but I love my throttle rocker for $10 well worth the money. Ha Dave back from Florida ( no offense to florida people but It looks like a terible place to ride. all the roads are straight and if close to town a million lights. Also too HOT) __________________ Back in the saddle again

10-29-2006, 06:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	Welcome back....and think about it, it's just the beginning of their winter. Summer must be a real %%%%% with the Squids all getting sunburned and all. __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

10-31-2006, 01:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
automogul In Training Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: k6 C50 & K5 M50 Location: Holly Hill, SC Posts: 141	I went for a few months on my new C50 before changing saddles. I went with a Mustang saddle on my bike and have been thrilled. I used to get numb after 45 minutes or so in the saddle. Now, I'm happy to ride for as long as I can without streaching. Cobra road bars help tremendously. If you're looking for a good deal on a Mustang, this place is GREAT for it: eBay Store - GM Cycles: Mustang Seats, Honda Shadow 1100 87-96, Honda Shadow 750 Spirit Here's the link to the C50 Mustang saddle: eBay Motors: Suzuki C50 Boulevard Mustang Seat 79283 (item 4611033598 end time Nov-02-06 18:59:41 PST) The C50 is great for long hauls, in my opinion. I need a sissy bar/luggage rack to add some versatility in what I can carry with me, but so far, my saddle bags are doing the job. Good luck and welcome! __________________ My Bike - Black 2006 C50 - C50 & M50 Pictures Wife's Bike - Black 2005 M50 - C50 & M50 Pictures ------------------------------------------------ Teal 1966 Coupe Deluxe w/ Modified 302 - 1966 Pictures

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11-02-2006, 04:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
jet987 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50T black Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 61	I will go cross country on my 2005 C50T, Chicago to Los Angeles next May or June for 2 weeks, spending most of my time in the Rockies to enjoy the roads and scenery, drop off the bike at a friend's house in LA, then pick it up a few weeks later and ride back to Chicago. Such a long wait for warm weather to do this! __________________ 2005 Suzuki C50T

11-02-2006, 12:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
MTLCHIC Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Long ride I've had my c50 for over a year now. Would have liked a 1500, but couldn't afford it at the time. I love it. The center of gravity beneath me, the fuel injection, and fat seat make for a very enjoyable ride. I put cobra pipes and thier auto fuel cell on, along with a K&N fuel filter, and got a lot more power for the buck. Adding a lowering kit, fat hangers and highway pegs makes for a very smooth handling bike. Much easier to corner than with standard height bars. You can control the movement of the bike more with your ass/hips than w/ with the steering. We ride for about 2 hours before needing a rest due to the puppies. They ride with us and love it. Most comfy bike I've ever ridden. Besides the intruder 1500 which the boyfriend has. Happy riding.

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