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crazydave · 06-14-2007, 04:41 PM

I am putting way to many miles on my Daytona 675 and really only wanted to use it for casual / twisties only. Because of this I have decided to purchase a "cruiser" to use for commuting which is a 75 mile round trip daily.

After doing some research and reading othr's opinions I am leaning toward a Vulcan 900 Custom.

If anyone has other suggestions or comments all are welcome. Thanks!

zukirob · 06-14-2007, 05:02 PM

Be sure to check out the Suzuki C50T first. Perfect cruiser/commuter combination. Mine has run like a clock for 2 years now.

Ext1jdh · 06-14-2007, 05:04 PM

I'll second the C50T

crazydave · 06-14-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

I'll second the C50T

My Son has an M50 that he really likes, and I did look at both that and the C50, Would either one of you be commuting on the Suzuki? Since that will be my primary use that would be my biggest question.

Thanks for the recommendation

Ext1jdh · 06-14-2007, 05:17 PM

I commute on my M50. The C50T would be just as good, perhaps a little heavier

RCorb747 · 06-14-2007, 05:20 PM

I have checked everything from the MeanStreak 1600 to the Honda 650. I ended up purchasing the C50 and I love the Bike. I am 6'2", 240 lbs and this
bike has good power. Where I live, I travel over a summit with an altitude change of 3500 feet and the bike will do this with a problem, even with my wife on the back.

It is a great bike.

Ext1jdh · 06-14-2007, 05:22 PM

Hell yeah.

RCorb747 · 06-14-2007, 05:51 PM

sorry,

I will add my pic

blackie1491 · 06-14-2007, 08:02 PM

19,000 miles, no long trips. Just shy of 2 years.
The SE is like the T. Great for commute or weekend fun.

GregR1 · 06-14-2007, 08:04 PM

Vulcan 200000000

rathr-b-cruisin · 06-14-2007, 10:05 PM

c50 for sure. I get 50 mpg all of the time on mine. The bigger the bike the lower the mileage. C50 is perfect for commuting.

XoZe · 06-15-2007, 12:06 AM

I have been commuting on my M50 for 2 days now!! Although it's not much of a commute, I live about a mile and a half from work!

SNAFU · 06-15-2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XoZe

I have been commuting on my M50 for 2 days now!! Although it's not much of a commute, I live about a mile and a half from work!

Quit and find another job further away from where you live. Or move.

blackie1491 · 06-15-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XoZe

I have been commuting on my M50 for 2 days now!! Although it's not much of a commute, I live about a mile and a half from work!

By Bike about 30 minutes, on the way home about an hour!!!

Mandodoc · 06-15-2007, 03:35 PM

I commute about 50 miles a day on a C50 with added wind shield and saddle bags. It is a great machine. Plenty of power on the Intersate and plenty of fun on the twisties.
jon

Uncle B · 06-16-2007, 12:01 AM

19,735 miles on my C50T 1year and 1 week old.

crazydave · 06-16-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle B

19,735 miles on my C50T 1year and 1 week old.

WOW, I thought I had a long commute. I am not worthy!

hammersfan · 06-16-2007, 03:20 AM

I think you will find there is is not much in it when choosing between a C50 or the Vulcan 900.
The December issue of Motor cycle cruiser does a good comparison test between the C50 and Vulcan 900. They both get good marks.

Duckonin · 06-17-2007, 03:25 AM

C50T Just ten months old this one, 21,398 k's on the clock and loved every one, Rode (wife and I) 422 k's today just to fill in the day, forget the number of K's just ride, we are old enough soon enough!!!!

Scott58 · 06-17-2007, 09:21 AM

If mileage is a concern. check out the S50. When just cruising I've gotten 60 mpg from time to time. You will need to adress the seat, but the combination of performane and fuel mileage will be hard to beat.

06-14-2007, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
crazydave Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 07 Daytona 675 (Black) /08 Vulcan 900 Custom (Red) Location: Nor Cal Posts: 15	Suggestions Or Recommendations I am putting way to many miles on my Daytona 675 and really only wanted to use it for casual / twisties only. Because of this I have decided to purchase a "cruiser" to use for commuting which is a 75 mile round trip daily. After doing some research and reading othr's opinions I am leaning toward a Vulcan 900 Custom. If anyone has other suggestions or comments all are welcome. Thanks!

06-14-2007, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	I'll second the C50T __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

06-14-2007, 05:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	I commute on my M50. The C50T would be just as good, perhaps a little heavier __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

06-14-2007, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
RCorb747 Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50 (2005) & Suzuki DR650 (2007) Location: Riverdale, UT Posts: 9	I have checked everything from the MeanStreak 1600 to the Honda 650. I ended up purchasing the C50 and I love the Bike. I am 6'2", 240 lbs and this bike has good power. Where I live, I travel over a summit with an altitude change of 3500 feet and the bike will do this with a problem, even with my wife on the back. It is a great bike. __________________ Rob Caution, Ride may bail at any time

06-14-2007, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Hell yeah. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

06-14-2007, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
zukirob In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 132	Be sure to check out the Suzuki C50T first. Perfect cruiser/commuter combination. Mine has run like a clock for 2 years now.

06-14-2007, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCorb747 Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50 (2005) & Suzuki DR650 (2007) Location: Riverdale, UT Posts: 9	sorry, I will add my pic __________________ Rob Caution, Ride may bail at any time

06-14-2007, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	19,000 miles, no long trips. Just shy of 2 years. The SE is like the T. Great for commute or weekend fun.

06-14-2007, 08:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	Vulcan 200000000

06-14-2007, 10:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	c50 for sure. I get 50 mpg all of the time on mine. The bigger the bike the lower the mileage. C50 is perfect for commuting. __________________ Ride Hard, Pray Harder.

06-15-2007, 12:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	I have been commuting on my M50 for 2 days now!! Although it's not much of a commute, I live about a mile and a half from work!

06-15-2007, 03:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mandodoc Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Yacolt Washington Posts: 32	I commute about 50 miles a day on a C50 with added wind shield and saddle bags. It is a great machine. Plenty of power on the Intersate and plenty of fun on the twisties. jon __________________ So many miles, so little time.

06-16-2007, 12:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	19,735 miles on my C50T 1year and 1 week old. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

06-16-2007, 03:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	I think you will find there is is not much in it when choosing between a C50 or the Vulcan 900. The December issue of Motor cycle cruiser does a good comparison test between the C50 and Vulcan 900. They both get good marks. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

06-17-2007, 03:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Duckonin Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: New Zealand Posts: 43	Ride C50T Just ten months old this one, 21,398 k's on the clock and loved every one, Rode (wife and I) 422 k's today just to fill in the day, forget the number of K's just ride, we are old enough soon enough!!!!

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06-17-2007, 09:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	If mileage is a concern. check out the S50. When just cruising I've gotten 60 mpg from time to time. You will need to adress the seat, but the combination of performane and fuel mileage will be hard to beat.

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