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07-25-2008, 11:23 PM
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| Clunked into first gear  Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina
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|  Buying new I am a new rider. Like, I took the MSF course last weekend. I have been checking out used bikes but I haven't liked any of them nearly as much as a C50, in terms of comfort and balance. My worry about the C50 is that I am inexperienced and I worry about damaging the bike. I was warned from new bikes by some bikers "You will drop it", but if I put crash guards on it, will that mitigate that potential issue? |
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07-26-2008, 01:07 AM
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| Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer   Joined: Oct 2007
Bike: S4 Scatcat
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07-26-2008, 01:47 AM
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| U.B's LoveChild   Joined: Oct 2006
Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S
Location: Eugene, OR
Posts: 1,242
| a lot depends on your size, strength and ability. I also think that there's too many people in the "it's not if but when you'll drop your first bike" crowd. If the C50 feels right to you, then it probably is. I sat on a bunch of bikes while deciding on my first bike. Most felt huge and too heavy for me. I'm glad I chose the S50 - it's helped me become a proficient rider and I don't ever plan on dropping it!
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07-26-2008, 08:16 PM
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| TurtleWax Taster   Joined: Sep 2007
Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S
Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada
Posts: 583
| Don't go out riding with that thought in your head or you will drop it. The C50 is a very stable and easy to ride bike, well balanced and not to heavy. It's a good bike for both starters and experienced riders alike. Its a solid choice, I would go for it if you like it.
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07-26-2008, 09:03 PM
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| Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina
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07-27-2008, 07:12 AM
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| In The Zone   Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250
Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot
Posts: 2,726
| Most drops will occur while doing slow speed maneuvers, so as mentioned get into the parking lot. As far as hwy bars they are an excellent mod. Mine saved my left leg and foot from getting crushed, pinned, torn apart, etc... Better to scratch and bend the bar than recovering from a leg injury. All I had was a bit of mud on my leg, easy fix!!
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07-27-2008, 02:21 PM
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| U.B's LoveChild  Joined: Jan 2006
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07-27-2008, 03:37 PM
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| Fender Buffer   Joined: Apr 2007
Bike: '07 Boulevard C50 x2
Location: Wet Coast, Canada
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07-27-2008, 03:38 PM
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| Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007
Bike: '07 Boulevard C50 x2
Location: Wet Coast, Canada
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07-27-2008, 11:01 PM
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2007
Bike: 2008 Suzuki C50T
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Posts: 35
| Congrats!! Take it slow and be safe. Most crashs are within the first 6 months of riding so take it slow & just be careful. Not everyone drops or crashes their bike...I haven't...knock on wood...
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