Is this M50 worth it? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Erick Van\m/ · 07-12-2006, 10:35 AM

Hi there, my name is Erick. New to the forums and will probably find a home here once I get the bike.

I am in the market for a M50. I am trying to find a good used one but am having some troubles (in demand!). If i cant get the used bike I will probably just go new.

I found this one on ebay: eBay Motors: Suzuki : Boulevard M50 (item 260006972565 end time Jul-17-06 11:33:20 PDT)

It looks like a good deal but the dent on the tank worries me. I would want to get it repaired or replaced. How much do you think something like that would cost? Is the deal worth it? Opinions?

**drgibson** · 07-12-2006, 10:42 AM

It looks like someone just dropped it on that side and it landed on something. I had to get a new tank for my bike due to a wreck and it was 700+ But mine is a bigger bike.

I'd be currious to know what the reserve is.

Gabe · 07-12-2006, 11:38 AM

I don't think I would go over 4k with the damage. You can normally get a used for around 5000.

Rockhead · 07-12-2006, 11:52 AM

Is the clutch cover supposed to be a flat black??? I know my cover is polished

brad_b94 · 07-12-2006, 12:08 PM

The dent won't effect fuctionallity. Turn signal covers are cheap. And if you can live with it. It all depends what the reserve is. Whether it is worth it or not. There is 5 days left in the auction. The price could go way up.

**intimid8er** · 07-12-2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erick Van\m/

Hi there, my name is Erick. New to the forums and will probably find a home here once I get the bike.

I am in the market for a M50. I am trying to find a good used one but am having some troubles (in demand!). If i cant get the used bike I will probably just go new.

I found this one on ebay: eBay Motors: Suzuki : Boulevard M50 (item 260006972565 end time Jul-17-06 11:33:20 PDT)

It looks like a good deal but the dent on the tank worries me. I would want to get it repaired or replaced. How much do you think something like that would cost? Is the deal worth it? Opinions?

My stuff is always for sale.....

'05 M50 Black.
No dents.
Never been dropped.
Power Commander.
OEM Gel Seat.
Jardine 2:1 Exhaust.
Arlen Ness Mirrors.
Kuryakyn Mini-Bullets replaced stock rear turn signals.

blackie1491 · 07-12-2006, 12:56 PM

also look here;

Buy Sell New and Used Motorcycles for Sale at CycleTrader.com

can use for new price comparisions too.

VolCntry · 07-12-2006, 01:03 PM

And don't forget the fine print. $249.95 added for the "processing fee". Cost of driving to Tampa to get it. Cost of getting the tank fixed. You're probably going to have at least an additional $750-$1000 over what you buy it for. Reserve isn't met at $3550. I'm betting he's wanting no less that $4500 for it. But that's just a guess.

**intimid8er** · 07-12-2006, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VolCntry

And don't forget the fine print. $249.95 added for the "processing fee". Cost of driving to Tampa to get it. Cost of getting the tank fixed. You're probably going to have at least an additional $750-$1000 over what you buy it for. Reserve isn't met at $3550. I'm betting he's wanting no less that $4500 for it. But that's just a guess.

It's the second go around for that bike....it didn't hit reserve last time, and I think it was up to $4700 or so.

rtroiani · 07-12-2006, 01:12 PM

The dent may be able to be popped from the inside possibly. However, I agree with everyone else, if the reserve is too high, then you may be able to pick up one that isn't damaged for the same price and save yourself the headache.

**intimid8er** · 07-12-2006, 02:13 PM

Hello!! Post number 6 of this thread!!

Mavman · 07-12-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

It looks like someone just dropped it on that side and it landed on something. I had to get a new tank for my bike due to a wreck and it was 700+ But mine is a bigger bike.

I'd be currious to know what the reserve is.

A tank for the M50 is just under 700-(that includes tax).....BUT only if ya get the "salesmen's discount".

Mavman · 07-12-2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Hello!! Post number 6 of this thread!!

bump

S2Design · 07-12-2006, 02:57 PM

Is this M50 worth it?

Yes.

jpwM50 · 07-12-2006, 03:28 PM

Get a new tank here for $385
Oneida Suzuki Inc :: Cruisers :: Boulevard M50 :: OEM Replacement Parts :: FUEL TANK M50 2005-06

VolCntry · 07-12-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpwM50

Get a new tank here for $385
Oneida Suzuki Inc :: Cruisers :: Boulevard M50 :: OEM Replacement Parts :: FUEL TANK M50 2005-06

Almost makes me want to buy a spare tank to have handy.

gar4mayor · 07-12-2006, 04:28 PM

exact same thing happened to my bike when it fell over in a parking lot. i slapped a sticker on it, put in some clear turn signals, and thats it.

dragbar · 07-12-2006, 05:16 PM

I got a scratched but brand new tank off of ebay for $50 haha Now if I could just get in gear to sand it down and paint.

blackie1491 · 07-12-2006, 05:50 PM

post #6

Looking for a wooden nickle????

Danr · 07-13-2006, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

My stuff is always for sale.....

'05 M50 Black.
No dents.
Never been dropped.
Power Commander.
OEM Gel Seat.
Jardine 2:1 Exhaust.
Arlen Ness Mirrors.
Kuryakyn Mini-Bullets replaced stock rear turn signals.

Hey, what's up with that ! Thought you loved your M ?

If it is for sale, I may have some advise for you, I Just sold that "spare" C50 that I bought a couple of months ago to a Kawi dealer for 5400 and it was basically an out of the crate bike. I stripped off all the bling and sold on E-bay (about 1000 bucks) only payed 5000 for bike so makes a total of 1400 profit

. Never titled it to me so didn't have to pay the sales tax.

This is what Im replacing my "Spare" with, Still keeping my C50!

07-12-2006, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
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07-12-2006, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,453	It looks like someone just dropped it on that side and it landed on something. I had to get a new tank for my bike due to a wreck and it was 700+ But mine is a bigger bike. I'd be currious to know what the reserve is. __________________ I have been diagnosed with Electial Disfunction, I just can't get excited about any of our candidates!

07-12-2006, 01:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
rtroiani Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Boulevard M50 (Gray) Location: Henryville, PA Posts: 58	The dent may be able to be popped from the inside possibly. However, I agree with everyone else, if the reserve is too high, then you may be able to pick up one that isn't damaged for the same price and save yourself the headache. __________________ Ricky T. “The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything.” Theodore Roosevelt

07-12-2006, 02:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,520	Hello!! Post number 6 of this thread!! __________________ Song Pick of the Week 08/27 Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers <Insert nothing original in this space>

07-12-2006, 03:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	Get a new tank here for $385 Oneida Suzuki Inc :: Cruisers :: Boulevard M50 :: OEM Replacement Parts :: FUEL TANK M50 2005-06 __________________

07-12-2006, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gabe Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 05' Black M50 Location: Ohio Posts: 27	I don't think I would go over 4k with the damage. You can normally get a used for around 5000.

07-12-2006, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	Is the clutch cover supposed to be a flat black??? I know my cover is polished

07-12-2006, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
brad_b94 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black, '03 GSXR 1000 Silver Location: Indiana Posts: 76	The dent won't effect fuctionallity. Turn signal covers are cheap. And if you can live with it. It all depends what the reserve is. Whether it is worth it or not. There is 5 days left in the auction. The price could go way up.

07-12-2006, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,202	also look here; Buy Sell New and Used Motorcycles for Sale at CycleTrader.com can use for new price comparisions too.

07-12-2006, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
VolCntry In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M-50 (Blue) Location: Tennessee (Knoxville Area) Posts: 141	And don't forget the fine print. $249.95 added for the "processing fee". Cost of driving to Tampa to get it. Cost of getting the tank fixed. You're probably going to have at least an additional $750-$1000 over what you buy it for. Reserve isn't met at $3550. I'm betting he's wanting no less that $4500 for it. But that's just a guess.

07-12-2006, 02:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
S2Design Member Investigator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '03 Santa Cruz Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,022	Is this M50 worth it? Yes.

07-12-2006, 04:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
gar4mayor Kickstand Operator Joined: May 2006 Bike: '02 dyna fxdx; was a black M50 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 254	exact same thing happened to my bike when it fell over in a parking lot. i slapped a sticker on it, put in some clear turn signals, and thats it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I have no idea what you're talking about.... ..so here's a bunny with a pancake on its head.

07-12-2006, 05:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	I got a scratched but brand new tank off of ebay for $50 haha Now if I could just get in gear to sand it down and paint. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

07-12-2006, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,202	post #6 Looking for a wooden nickle????

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