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ELGOLD C50T · 06-26-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C50T Rider

My Bro-in-law has a bike EXACTLY like that..he let me ride it last nite, and I couldn't wait to get off it!......smaller than my C50T, and less comfortable.I didn't like it, I didn't like it at all!...course, if I had just put myself in debt for $22,000, I'd try to convince myself how much better it was, but I really don't think it is..matter of fact, I wouldn't pay over $10,000 for it.

WOW! I THINK YOU'VE UNCOVERED THE SECRET WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ENJOY THEIR HARLEY'S. ITS ALL IN THE PRICE. I ALSO LOVED MY C50T, I GUESS IF I HAD PAID DOUBLE FOR IT I WOULD STILL OWN IT TODAY. GIVE IT SOME TIME - YOU'LL UNDERSTAND. ENJOY YOUR BIKE, ITS ALSO A GREAT MACHINE.

robertc729 · 06-26-2007, 05:28 PM

Elgold, nice pics of the new ride, how bout updating that profile?

ELGOLD C50T · 06-26-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc729

Elgold, nice pics of the new ride, how bout updating that profile?

THANKS FOR THE WAKE UP CALL. JUST TOOK YOU UP ON YOUR ADVICE.

C50T guy · 06-26-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ELGOLD C50T

WOW! I THINK YOU'VE UNCOVERED THE SECRET WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ENJOY THEIR HARLEY'S. ITS ALL IN THE PRICE. I ALSO LOVED MY C50T, I GUESS IF I HAD PAID DOUBLE FOR IT I WOULD STILL OWN IT TODAY. GIVE IT SOME TIME - YOU'LL UNDERSTAND. ENJOY YOUR BIKE, ITS ALSO A GREAT MACHINE.

LOL.must be.......you pay that much, you GOTTA justify it somehow!

SNAFU · 06-26-2007, 05:59 PM

Why are we yelling? Are the pipes that loud?

**drgibson** · 06-26-2007, 07:22 PM

I just wish they would redesign the bags, been the same since the '60s.

ELGOLD C50T · 06-26-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by C50T guy

LOL.must be.......you pay that much, you GOTTA justify it somehow!

Like I said you get what you pay for. I paid I got it. Fess up guy; given the option, all things being equal would you really take the C50 over a Harley touring bike? Maybe you want to start a poll just to see other members' responses. I too love the C50T and it's a terrific bike for the money, but really the Street Glide is in a different league. I'm now talking from experience. Yes they cost a lot of $$$, but @ $10,000 you'd need to pay a $15,000 premium just to get your hands on one. Just supply and demand economics - very elementary!

ELGOLD C50T · 06-26-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

I just wish they would redesign the bags, been the same since the '60s.

They really aren't that bad once you get the hang of it. Do fit a lot of stuff though and the hard bags provide a bit more safety, just in case of an oops moment.

C50T guy · 06-26-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ELGOLD C50T

Like I said you get what you pay for. I paid I got it. Fess up guy; given the option, all things being equal would you really take the C50 over a Harley touring bike? Maybe you want to start a poll just to see other members' responses. I too love the C50T and it's a terrific bike for the money, but really the Street Glide is in a different league. I'm now talking from experience. Yes they cost a lot of $$$, but @ $10,000 you'd need to pay a $15,000 premium just to get your hands on one. Just supply and demand economics - very elementary!

Well...so you now speak from experience??........lol.....OK, I'll "fess up"............dude, I just SOLD an Electra-Glide that I put 32,000 miles on...........I've ridden NOTHING but HD's for the last 15 years, so I guess your "experience" is more than mine!.....two Electra-Glides, two Superglides, and three Sportsters (junk)...........lol....seriously tho, ENJOY your new bike, TELL yourself it's worth every penny,...THEN.....when you've come to realise that it's JUST ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE, only you paid WAY too much for it............come back and we'll talk...........BTW, your old C50T will do EVERYTHING your new HD will do, and after 32,000 miles on the very same "frame" as your bike....
I can tell you the C50T's BIGGER and MORE COMFY too!

Rookies!

I hope you know this is all in good fun!!!

ELGOLD C50T · 06-26-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by C50T guy

Well...so you now speak from experience??........lol.....OK, I'll "fess up"............dude, I just SOLD an Electra-Glide that I put 32,000 miles on...........I've ridden NOTHING but HD's for the last 15 years, so I guess your "experience" is more than mine!.....two Electra-Glides, two Superglides, and three Sportsters (junk)...........lol....seriously tho, ENJOY your new bike, TELL yourself it's worth every penny,...THEN.....when you've come to realise that it's JUST ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE, only you paid WAY too much for it............come back and we'll talk...........BTW, your old C50T will do EVERYTHING your new HD will do, and after 32,000 miles on the very same "frame" as your bike....
I can tell you the C50T's BIGGER and MORE COMFY too!

Rookies!

I hope you know this is all in good fun!!!

It's all in good fun as long as no one gets hurt. I've ridden many older Harley's and to a certain extent you are right. Must admit that the '07's with the 96CID and 6 speed are a true joy. Enjoy what you ride and ride what you enjoy.

C50T guy · 06-26-2007, 09:20 PM

I agree..after re-reading my posts I realize I was a little harsh.......My wife says I have a "strange" sense of humor..I think I offend more than I want to......enjoy your bike.......hope to see you "in the wind"!

ELGOLD C50T · 06-26-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by C50T guy

I agree..after re-reading my posts I realize I was a little harsh.......My wife says I have a "strange" sense of humor..I think I offend more than I want to......enjoy your bike.......hope to see you "in the wind"!

No sweat, I can dish it and I can take it. It's all fun!

Duckonin · 07-06-2007, 03:15 AM

Enjoy your new ride ELGOLD, look after your bike it will look after you..

Jerryzuki · 07-08-2007, 09:45 PM

Okay, my turn to weigh in here. I picked up my ‘06 Road King Classic Thursday. I drove it 250 miles home. It was the worse 250 miles I’ve ever ridden!!!! I have my C50T set up like a Lazy Boy recliner and was thinking WTF have I done. But, I am a short man and the bars on the King were just too far forward for me, plus I had to tiptoe every time I stopped.

I moved the bars back and I have ridden around 200 miles every day (mostly 2 up) since, and now as of this evening, I love the bike.

However the things I’m changing are;
The handlebars, I ordered a set of bikini beach bars
A set of lowering shocks (can’t use the lowering blocks on a Classic)
Haven’t ordered yet but will most likely order a Mustang Touring seat

Other than the power, the C50T really doesn’t have anything to be ashamed of. Once the new wears off of the HD I don’t know if I’d choose one over the other when riding solo (other than the %%%%%in’ looks of the classic). But riding two up I think I need the HD. But then again, the brakes suck on the Zukie, front and rear.

Oh, I bought a Harley T-shirt today………………………..I never bought a Suzuki shirt. Humm, I guess it is a peer thing after all.

blackie1491 · 07-08-2007, 11:11 PM

Enjoy.

rathr-b-cruisin · 07-09-2007, 07:41 AM

Jerryzuki, say it aint so. Now we have to call you Jerrydavidson? I've been looking at road Kings too, they are some awesome looking bikes.

Rickster · 07-09-2007, 11:41 AM

Congrats on the new ride, she sure is a looker.

A lot of people I know have put Harley's sundowner seat on there Road Kings, I have one on mine, and find it to be very comfortable.

The stock bars didn't work for me either, I wound up with a set of bars off a FXR.

Who's shocks did you decide on? I hear the progressive 440's are good.

Jerryzuki · 07-09-2007, 12:11 PM

I went with the Progerssive's. Should be in Thursday. I'll let you know how the ride.

Dave Nadeau · 07-10-2007, 05:52 AM

Oh Jerry....Boy due you have some profile editing to do big time now!!!
I too want to join the leagens of the DARK SIDE.

Rickster · 07-10-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Nadeau

Oh Jerry....Boy due you have some profile editing to do big time now!!!
I too want to join the leagens of the DARK SIDE.

Maybe he will change his name to HARLEYJERRYSON.

06-26-2007, 05:59 PM	#45 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Why are we yelling? Are the pipes that loud? __________________

06-26-2007, 07:22 PM	#46 (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	I just wish they would redesign the bags, been the same since the '60s. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

06-26-2007, 09:20 PM	#51 (permalink)
C50T guy Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: C50T Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 36	I agree..after re-reading my posts I realize I was a little harsh.......My wife says I have a "strange" sense of humor..I think I offend more than I want to......enjoy your bike.......hope to see you "in the wind"! __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

07-06-2007, 03:15 AM	#53 (permalink)
Duckonin Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: New Zealand Posts: 43	Enjoy what you buy.. Enjoy your new ride ELGOLD, look after your bike it will look after you..

07-09-2007, 07:41 AM	#56 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	Jerryzuki, say it aint so. Now we have to call you Jerrydavidson? I've been looking at road Kings too, they are some awesome looking bikes. __________________ Ride Hard, Pray Harder.

06-26-2007, 05:28 PM	#42 (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	Elgold, nice pics of the new ride, how bout updating that profile?

07-08-2007, 11:11 PM	#55 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Enjoy.

07-10-2007, 05:52 AM	#59 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	Oh Jerry....Boy due you have some profile editing to do big time now!!! I too want to join the leagens of the DARK SIDE. __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

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