looking for info mon first bike

[garyF]

hello, i am new to motorcycles , i have never driven a motorcycle of any kind .i am 44 years old live in nova scotia canadanad would like some info on what i think is a good first time bike. i am now looking at buying my first and looking at a suzuki c50t / c50se .looking for some input on if this is a good first bike and if there is any issuea that i should be aware of.
thanks

[rathr-b-cruisin]

Thats what I bought for my first bike, a c50. Great first bike. Fuel injected, shaft drive, great price. I've only ridden dirt bikes before i got mine and i havent had any problems riding this at all.

[geoffsimpson]

Where's Canadanad?

welcome Gary, the C50 is an excellent bike. Go for it

[henc90t]

I concur. Like he said. C50 good!

[blackie1491]

C50SE is the only choice!!!!

[robertc729]

C50 would be a good bike.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by garyF

hello, i am new to motorcycles , i have never driven a motorcycle of any kind .

Hope we can be of some help.

The C50 is a nice bike......for some people. How big a person are you? Are you in reasonably good physical shape? The C50 is a relatively big bike and it may not be the best choice for a relatively small BEGINNER.

If you sit on it (any bike), lean it up off of the side stand and it feels too tall or too heavy.......then it probably is not a good first bike for you.

This may sound strange but have you ridden a bicycle before?......recently ??

If not, you should start there first......really. One needs to get the balance thing down first before adding in all the mechanical stuff you must do on a motorized bicycle.

[jdw82]

From Georgia

The C50 worked well for me. I had not ridden a bike in 27 years and decided last year to buy a bike. I bought a C50T and I am very pleased with this bike. It fit me well and had all the things I wanted.

[SNAFU]

to M-J Gary!

Make sure you take a motorcycle safety course.

A C50 is a great choice, a better choice would be an M50 though.

[inspiron]

My 0.02 CDN ... Here's the Cliff's Notes version of our "newbie" advice:

1) Take the MSF course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)

2) Look for a used bike to begin with - 35-40 horsepower is more than enough - and use the money you save on the bike to get the best gear (helmet, jacket, spine protector, gloves, pants and boots) along with the best insurance you can afford. Why buy used? Because you WILL drop your bike. There are two kinds of riders - those who admit that they've dropped their bike, and those who refuse to admit it.

3) Start out riding (wearing full gear) in a parking lot, away from any traffic. Practice the slow-speed maneuvers and get comfortable with the controls (clutch, brakes, turn signals, gear shift, etc.) before you try to enter traffic. Any idiot can twist the throttle and go really fast in a straight line. It takes skill to control the bike when you don't have the gyroscopic forces keeping it upright.

4) Don't ride with others unless they are willing to accept your level of experience. Don't try to keep up with others - ride your own ride. Trying to keep up with other people who either have more experience and skill or just less common sense won't turn out good.

5) Learn how to maintain your bike, too. At least the basic stuff - checking tire pressure, maintaining the chain, tightening bolts to specification, changing the oil&filter and spark plugs, etc.

6) Keep us up to date on your progress!

That said, the right bike for you is the one that you feel comfortable on. Let your body decide - primarily your butt. Unfortunately, too many guys pick their bike with another part of their anatomy - one that isn't known for making wise choices.

[Reboot]

I live in Nova Scotia also, and I will be taking the government run motorcycle course to get my lisence. The cost of the course is $430.00, and they supply the motorcycles. They run courses in different parts of the provience. The course runs 3 days and at the end of the 3rd day you have your lisence if you pass the exam. I will be getting my first bike at 56 years of age. I am looking at a Yamaha V-Star 1300T. So good luck.

[alby]

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Originally Posted by garyF

hello, i am new to motorcycles , i have never driven a motorcycle of any kind .i am 44 years old live in nova scotia canadanad would like some info on what i think is a good first time bike. i am now looking at buying my first and looking at a suzuki c50t / c50se .looking for some input on if this is a good first bike and if there is any issuea that i should be aware of.
thanks

from australia gary
my wife and i got our bikes for the first time a year and half ago my wife started with the c50 and me with the m50 the bikes are great, we have had no trouble with them and good fun to ride, i have just traded my m50 for a yamaha royal star convertable v4 1300, i saw it and loved it just hope it is as good as the m50 was,
get the c50 you wont be sorry again

[Texascruiser1]

I am a new again rider after a 25 year pit stop. I just recently purchased a 2008 C50 and couldn't be happier. I am not a large person by any means 5'-8" 175 lbs. The C50 has a low seat and I can stand flat footed while astride it. It makes for a very comfortable ride for long stretches at a time. I looked at several bikes including the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and the Honda 750 aero. I chose the C50 for the fuel injection and shaft drive. I took the motorcycle training course and everything I learned on the small 250s we rode in the class transfer to the C50. I can handle it at a slow crawl with ease, and it has a very good big bike feel on the highway.
Good luck and happy riding.
Cory

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by alby

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i have just traded my m50 for a yamaha royal star convertable v4 1300

That's an awesome bike, a V4 how cool is that! Congrats!

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by Reboot

I am looking at a Yamaha V-Star 1300T.

I test rode that bike the other day. Powerful and sharp looking bike. All the bells and whistles are there too. Enjoy your new ride.

[otdriver]

From one newbie(?) to an other welcome Gary. C50 is a great bike but before you start riding take the MSF safety course, you'll not regret it.