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crazigerl · 05-22-2008, 11:53 PM

I had a V-star 1100, I thought it was pretty comfortable but I didn't like the vibration at the higher speeds and couldn't handle the 1300's price tag. I traded it in for a 2006
C50T, it is such a smooth ride, very well balanced and has more than enough power.
It is good for the running around town and good on the highway. My only negative on the c50 is I keep kicking the bloody saddlebags when I get on. I'm only 5 4" so that may have something to do with. I have three friends all with the same bike and their complaint is no tach. I go by ear as I drive a standard car so don't really use the tach. The V-star I had to look down a bit more for the speedometer, the C50's is higher. Hope that helps.

blackie1491 · 05-23-2008, 12:10 AM

Good bike.
There are a few of us from around the lower mainland and there is Boston on the Gulf Islands and this over the hill guy in Prince George.

lowspeed · 05-23-2008, 11:21 AM

Silly question here....

Do the spokes on the c50 ever need tightening ?

diamond_jim · 05-23-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowspeed

Silly question here....

Do the spokes on the c50 ever need tightening ?

Never. They are self-tightening.

Just kiddin".

lowspeed · 05-23-2008, 11:45 AM

cool thanks.

lowspeed · 05-23-2008, 06:37 PM

Ok i ordered the C50

Thanks for the feedback.

blackie1491 · 05-23-2008, 07:33 PM

Good choice , with your name we were scared you were looking at a low speed M50!!!!

NCxM50 · 05-23-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

we were scared you were looking at a low speed M50!!!!

Scared cuz they know a low speed M50 is still faster than a high speed C50

lowspeed · 05-23-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCxM50

Scared cuz they know a low speed M50 is still faster than a high speed C50

I was wondering when you guys will pick on that

You know i wasn't thinking of this but gas here for Regular reached $4 ....

Whats the MPG on thw C50 ? it uses regular right ?

crazigerl · 05-23-2008, 11:57 PM

It's a lower compression, uses 87 Octane. I get 20 kms per litre, 44 mpg in your neck of the woods and I commute 50/50 freeway and side street roads. 48 mpg straight freeway.

lowspeed · 05-24-2008, 04:32 PM

What about nice bags. Anyone knows of a good place online ?

I want bags that i could easily detach, possibly with handles on top.

lowspeed · 05-29-2008, 05:05 PM

Well i got my new Bike...

It's awesome ... though i wish i had a tachometer, I can't seem to know what is too much for the breakin period...

diamond_jim · 05-29-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowspeed

Well i got my new Bike...

It's awesome ... though i wish i had a tachometer, I can't seem to know what is too much for the breakin period...

Well... what did ya get?

lowspeed · 05-29-2008, 05:56 PM

C50

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geoffsimpson · 05-29-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

Good bike.
There are a few of us from around the lower mainland and there is Boston on the Gulf Islands and this over the hill guy in Prince George.

...... i hate you.

And i'm CONSIDERABLY YOUNGER THAN YOU!!! by about 25 years by my math,

05-22-2008, 11:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
crazigerl Newbie Joined: May 2008 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 2	I had a V-star 1100, I thought it was pretty comfortable but I didn't like the vibration at the higher speeds and couldn't handle the 1300's price tag. I traded it in for a 2006 C50T, it is such a smooth ride, very well balanced and has more than enough power. It is good for the running around town and good on the highway. My only negative on the c50 is I keep kicking the bloody saddlebags when I get on. I'm only 5 4" so that may have something to do with. I have three friends all with the same bike and their complaint is no tach. I go by ear as I drive a standard car so don't really use the tach. The V-star I had to look down a bit more for the speedometer, the C50's is higher. Hope that helps.

05-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,202	Good bike. There are a few of us from around the lower mainland and there is Boston on the Gulf Islands and this over the hill guy in Prince George.

05-23-2008, 11:21 AM	#23 (permalink)
lowspeed Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Posts: 61	Silly question here.... Do the spokes on the c50 ever need tightening ?

05-23-2008, 11:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
lowspeed Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Posts: 61	cool thanks.

05-23-2008, 06:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
lowspeed Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Posts: 61	Ok i ordered the C50 Thanks for the feedback.

05-23-2008, 07:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,202	Good choice , with your name we were scared you were looking at a low speed M50!!!!

05-23-2008, 11:57 PM	#30 (permalink)
crazigerl Newbie Joined: May 2008 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 2	It's a lower compression, uses 87 Octane. I get 20 kms per litre, 44 mpg in your neck of the woods and I commute 50/50 freeway and side street roads. 48 mpg straight freeway.

05-24-2008, 04:32 PM	#31 (permalink)
lowspeed Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Posts: 61	What about nice bags. Anyone knows of a good place online ? I want bags that i could easily detach, possibly with handles on top.

05-29-2008, 05:05 PM	#32 (permalink)
lowspeed Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Posts: 61	Well i got my new Bike... It's awesome ... though i wish i had a tachometer, I can't seem to know what is too much for the breakin period...

05-29-2008, 05:56 PM	#34 (permalink)
lowspeed Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Posts: 61	C50 -

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