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GBSorenson · 05-04-2008, 09:15 PM

Well we finally had a pretty nice day to take our new C50 out for a drive.

It was still only in the high 60's but by far the nicest day since I got it. The wife and I met up with another couple and drove about 60 miles today, our friends just got a new bike too, a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom, very nice bike as well. I got about 130 miles on her now, first tank I got 42 mpg. Most of it has been riding double so I didn't think that was too bad, actually the bike handles two up very well I think. I did notice a fair amount of buffeting behind the windshield, I've read that those wind deflectors that you can put on the front forks help a lot for that. Anybody have any experience with them? So far I am very happy with my purchase. I've already told my wife that this will be her bike as soon as she gets her license and is comfortable driving it, then I get to start shopping again!!!

robertc729 · 05-04-2008, 09:18 PM

Congrats on getting out for a ride. 42 mpg doesn't sound too bad for 2up riding.

johbren · 05-04-2008, 11:50 PM

I put some Value Accessories lowers on my c50 and it made a big difference in the buffeting

SNAFU · 05-05-2008, 12:03 AM

Good for you! Ride safe.

GBSorenson · 05-05-2008, 06:31 AM

One other question (for now). What's the best way to remove that damn warning sticker they put right in the middle of the top of the gas tank

. I don't want to scratch the paint but it's ugly and I want it off! Thanks!

robertc729 · 05-05-2008, 07:20 AM

There are a few ways to get it off, try goo gone, some have used a hair dryer, me I just cheated and bought a tank divider. Whichever method you choose, do not use a razor blade, and take your time.

h00k247 · 05-05-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johbren

I put some Value Accessories lowers on my c50 and it made a big difference in the buffeting

Definitely worth the money

Chrome Air Deflectors, Fits Volusia VL800 / C50 - 03-290

SNAFU · 05-05-2008, 06:04 PM

Lots of advice here. Use the search function button and you'll get a few.

Here's a link also. How to remove stickers from Motorcycle Paint - Tech Review - Motorcycle Cruiser

05-04-2008, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
GBSorenson Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki C50 Location: Storden, MN Posts: 15	Finally got to go riding! Well we finally had a pretty nice day to take our new C50 out for a drive. It was still only in the high 60's but by far the nicest day since I got it. The wife and I met up with another couple and drove about 60 miles today, our friends just got a new bike too, a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom, very nice bike as well. I got about 130 miles on her now, first tank I got 42 mpg. Most of it has been riding double so I didn't think that was too bad, actually the bike handles two up very well I think. I did notice a fair amount of buffeting behind the windshield, I've read that those wind deflectors that you can put on the front forks help a lot for that. Anybody have any experience with them? So far I am very happy with my purchase. I've already told my wife that this will be her bike as soon as she gets her license and is comfortable driving it, then I get to start shopping again!!!

05-05-2008, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,873	Good for you! Ride safe. __________________

05-05-2008, 06:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
GBSorenson Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki C50 Location: Storden, MN Posts: 15	One other question (for now). What's the best way to remove that damn warning sticker they put right in the middle of the top of the gas tank . I don't want to scratch the paint but it's ugly and I want it off! Thanks! __________________

05-05-2008, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,873	Lots of advice here. Use the search function button and you'll get a few. Here's a link also. How to remove stickers from Motorcycle Paint - Tech Review - Motorcycle Cruiser __________________

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05-04-2008, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,032	Congrats on getting out for a ride. 42 mpg doesn't sound too bad for 2up riding.

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johbren Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 red and black c50 Location: lewisburg ohio Posts: 167	I put some Value Accessories lowers on my c50 and it made a big difference in the buffeting

05-05-2008, 07:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,032	There are a few ways to get it off, try goo gone, some have used a hair dryer, me I just cheated and bought a tank divider. Whichever method you choose, do not use a razor blade, and take your time.

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