Rain, Rain Ugh!

[Danr]

I just got my C50 home today, of course it just HAD to rain half way here. Oh well it will give me a chance tomorrow to get up close and personal when I wash it. First Mod will be to remove the silly warning sticker on the tank. I found out to day that 15 year old helmets will cause you to look like you have black out on your face. Haven't used it in 10 years. So a new skull cap will have to be purchased. My wife thought it was real funny when I took it off when I got home. First impressions; Real smooth and comfortable and confidence inspiring in handling. Love the C50t Windshield and lite bar that I had installed. Floor boards will have to be an acquired taste let alone the heel on toe shifter, it was strictly toe today. I hate rumble strips, C50 took them well but you could feel thru the bars the number they do on the suspension. A tachometer is a requirement on any bike period. Pipes sound nice but are too quite for my taste, a set of V&H or Cobra plumbing is possible. Handles like a dream even with my 10 year layoff. I will withhold my judgment on power until after break in, feels like it wants to move with some more throttle applied. Please don’t misconstrue this as a negative review, it is just my first impression, I love the looks and feel of this Bike. My last ride was a 850 Moto Guzzi that was tricked out with carburetion, headers and ignition it had a real raw feel to it in power and handling, so that's what I have to compare the C50 to. I think the name says it all "Boulevard". Will try to post some pics tomorrow, after I spiff it up.

[ChicsterMG]

Sorry to hear about the rain. But I feel your pain. Been laid up for a week with a bad ankle.

I do agree with you on a lot of the point you made of the C50. Especially the sound of the pipes. But I love the bike and think it was a great choice, for me.

Enjoy the cleaning tomorrow.

[Danr]

I cleaned up the C50 today, Look real nice,found no flaws so far in fit and finish , Like it better today then yesterday, I think I was upset because of the rain. Went inside for a drink and to get the camera out. When I came outside guess what ? A small rain cloud was passing over head doing what a rain cloud is supose to do. Got the bike inside real quick. Pics will have to wait. Those of you who know about the West central part of Florida will understand, especially in June.

[simplegame]

Same thing here in Oregon as far as the rain goes. Not as tropical here but rain is rain. The tired old saying here is "if you don't like the Oregon weather, just wait 30 minutes and it will change". I often go out riding on a partly cloudy day, mostly white fluffy clouds and within a 30 minute ride it can be pouring down rain.
Haven't officially "washed" the bike and I have had it 2 months. The manual says you should not soak this area with a hose and be careful about that area, if your out in a rain storm everything is going to get soaked! I have wiped it down with a damp rag and waxed it.
It has been 10 years since my last bike too. I thought it was less than that but it's been that long. I will often be cruising along not thinking about anything in particular and the realization will pop into my head that I actually have a motorcycle again! I'm 54 now and I will never be without a bike again!
I agree with you on the tachometer. But everyone says that it is unnecessary. I don't care, I still want one.

[simplegame]

Looked at the extended forecast here in Springfield, Oregon area. 10 day forecast, 1 day overcast, 1 day partly cloudy, 7 days mild to heavy rainfall!