New rider, first bike, M50!!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

nrvswreck · 11-27-2006, 03:32 PM

Hi, I just got my m50 2 weeks ago, i'm i'm a new rider. the bike is a bit big i guess for a first year rider? i guess? but, i didnt want a 250 cruiser... and i hear a 650cc cruiser is too small?? so i went with the m50. anyways, since its almost winter time here in Canada, i bought the bike and started to prep it for winter storage. i was bored so, i decided to take pics on what i did to take the battery out... so here are some pics for reference for the people who don't know how to do it...

1.) remove the 1 bolt from the rear seat, and pull the seat towards the rear to pull it out.

2.) remove the 2 bolts that hold the rear seat bracket, which also holds the main seat. (noob at motorcycle terminology)

3.) remove the philips screw that hold the cable to the battery, pull off the cable (-)ive then (+)ive. and then you can pull the battery out.

robertc729 · 11-27-2006, 04:54 PM

I think your bike size is fine for a newbie.

hammersfan · 11-27-2006, 05:20 PM

Good stuff another GTA Rider, we are growing in numbers !
I think the M50 is a great bike to start off with or to re-enter the market with. You shouldn't outgrow it too quickly. Mind you the tempations are always there but one must remember the difference between want and need !
Maybe we can get a GTA ride going next season.

BillyBumbler · 11-27-2006, 07:54 PM

It was my first and I'm glad I did it. Easy to ride and maneuver, and I haven't outgrown it yet after a year.

Don M50limited · 11-27-2006, 08:40 PM

Welcome, and good choice. Certainly wasn't my first bike, just the first street bike in a long time. I don't expect I'll be getting tired of it either any time soon. Just maybe add a sports bike also for depending on how I feel that day.

RicoChet · 11-27-2006, 09:27 PM

Just managed to ride my M50 for the first time in 4 weeks and It was just as much fun as the day I rode it home

you'll love it

DragonRider · 11-27-2006, 09:56 PM

You will really love the bike as soon as you get used to the size. I thought the same thing when I first got mine,I don't think it now. By the way I am 5'10" 150 lbs. I believe it is just right. It's not too big and still big enough to scare the crap out of you. Gets great gas mileage too!

RedFifty · 11-28-2006, 01:08 AM

Welcome, and thanks for the battery post. I have to do that myself in a week or so. -Red

peter-reebok · 11-28-2006, 01:12 AM

Gunna drill the pipes next week (after first service) so thank you for the tip.
I have heard that I need to disconnect the battery for about 20 minutes, then let it idle for a while afterward to make sure the ECU resets itself to the new conditions.

Think I will leave off the pillion seat at that stage too.
Guy comes to quote on the flames as well - thinking Blue - Realistic flames at this point.

Meant to be 38 deg C tomorrow - will wait for a 20 degree day!.

mike79 · 11-28-2006, 01:21 AM

the m50 wasn't my first bike to ride, but it is my first bike to own. i have owned it for a year and a half and i have no need to upgrade to a larger bike.

nrvswreck · 11-28-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DragonRider

You will really love the bike as soon as you get used to the size. I thought the same thing when I first got mine,I don't think it now. By the way I am 5'10" 150 lbs. I believe it is just right. It's not too big and still big enough to scare the crap out of you. Gets great gas mileage too!

i found that because i have a car in the single car garage, i have to park the bike width wise. i'm smaller than you... (btw i'm asian) so the bike to me weighs a ton!! LOL!! for me, just duck walking the bike in reverse to up the drive way, was a workout... and getting the rear tire over the bump where the driveway meets the garage is a totally different story... but i have mananged to do it myself this time. the first day i had it my buddy had to help me get it over the hump... i had to put a board and use it as a tiny ramp, took a couple of tries, then i was finally able to park the bike in there lol.. maybe i should workout during the winter so i can get that bike in and out of there HAHAHA!

SACSQD · 11-28-2006, 11:05 AM

welcome....

Apertureguy · 11-28-2006, 11:56 AM

Great pics of the battery removal. Thanks!!

cjberio · 11-23-2008, 01:07 PM

excellent. i'm a first-year rider and this was just perfect. love this message board

SNAFU · 11-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Hi welcome to M-J! Introduce yourself here New Member Pitstop - Motorcycle-Journal Forums and fill out your profile.

Hambone · 11-23-2008, 03:11 PM

Welcome to the forum. The riders here provide great info as well as great stories.

DNW VZ800 · 11-23-2008, 05:02 PM

Hello from Guelph....I to am a first year riferand picked up a 07 M50......and love it. We should plan to get out for a ride in spring 09.....as for the winterizing.....I did mine last week....changed the oil, filter, removed the plugs and put alittle oil down the cylinders put in new plugs.....good wash and wax, checked the tires, removed the battery and put her to sleep.

russd · 11-23-2008, 06:27 PM

the M is a great bike starter or not. If you can take some kind of safety course if you can it helps alot

ish19 · 11-23-2008, 07:42 PM

cjberio DNW VZ800

pegjay · 11-23-2008, 08:13 PM

M50 was also my first bike. Take the safety course it will help. Good Luck.

11-27-2006, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
nrvswreck Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Mississauga, ON. Canada Posts: 8	New rider, first bike, M50!!! Hi, I just got my m50 2 weeks ago, i'm i'm a new rider. the bike is a bit big i guess for a first year rider? i guess? but, i didnt want a 250 cruiser... and i hear a 650cc cruiser is too small?? so i went with the m50. anyways, since its almost winter time here in Canada, i bought the bike and started to prep it for winter storage. i was bored so, i decided to take pics on what i did to take the battery out... so here are some pics for reference for the people who don't know how to do it... 1.) remove the 1 bolt from the rear seat, and pull the seat towards the rear to pull it out. 2.) remove the 2 bolts that hold the rear seat bracket, which also holds the main seat. (noob at motorcycle terminology) 3.) remove the philips screw that hold the cable to the battery, pull off the cable (-)ive then (+)ive. and then you can pull the battery out. Attached Thumbnails

11-27-2006, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	Good stuff another GTA Rider, we are growing in numbers ! I think the M50 is a great bike to start off with or to re-enter the market with. You shouldn't outgrow it too quickly. Mind you the tempations are always there but one must remember the difference between want and need ! Maybe we can get a GTA ride going next season. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

11-28-2006, 01:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
RedFifty In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: Red 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Scotia, New York Posts: 100	Welcome, and thanks for the battery post. I have to do that myself in a week or so. -Red __________________ Red Fifty - 2005 Red M50 \| No Badges on Tank \| Silverstar \| Alley Cat \| ..Awesome..

11-28-2006, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	Thanks Gunna drill the pipes next week (after first service) so thank you for the tip. I have heard that I need to disconnect the battery for about 20 minutes, then let it idle for a while afterward to make sure the ECU resets itself to the new conditions. Think I will leave off the pillion seat at that stage too. Guy comes to quote on the flames as well - thinking Blue - Realistic flames at this point. Meant to be 38 deg C tomorrow - will wait for a 20 degree day!.

11-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	Hi welcome to M-J! Introduce yourself here New Member Pitstop - Motorcycle-Journal Forums and fill out your profile. __________________

11-27-2006, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,087	I think your bike size is fine for a newbie.

11-27-2006, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
BillyBumbler Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 268	It was my first and I'm glad I did it. Easy to ride and maneuver, and I haven't outgrown it yet after a year.

11-27-2006, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Don M50limited Third gear and cruising Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Limited, 01 yz250f Location: Fairfield, Ca Posts: 493	Welcome, and good choice. Certainly wasn't my first bike, just the first street bike in a long time. I don't expect I'll be getting tired of it either any time soon. Just maybe add a sports bike also for depending on how I feel that day.

11-27-2006, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	Just managed to ride my M50 for the first time in 4 weeks and It was just as much fun as the day I rode it home you'll love it

11-27-2006, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 42,050 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 917	You will really love the bike as soon as you get used to the size. I thought the same thing when I first got mine,I don't think it now. By the way I am 5'10" 150 lbs. I believe it is just right. It's not too big and still big enough to scare the crap out of you. Gets great gas mileage too!

11-28-2006, 01:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
mike79 Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 210	the m50 wasn't my first bike to ride, but it is my first bike to own. i have owned it for a year and a half and i have no need to upgrade to a larger bike.

11-28-2006, 11:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
SACSQD Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 06' M50 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 18	welcome....

11-28-2006, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Great pics of the battery removal. Thanks!!

11-23-2008, 01:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
cjberio Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1	excellent. i'm a first-year rider and this was just perfect. love this message board

11-23-2008, 03:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hambone Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: Monticello, Fl Posts: 45	Welcome to the forum. The riders here provide great info as well as great stories. __________________ Marines never die, they just get crusty.

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11-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
DNW VZ800 Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 21	Another rider from ontario..... Hello from Guelph....I to am a first year riferand picked up a 07 M50......and love it. We should plan to get out for a ride in spring 09.....as for the winterizing.....I did mine last week....changed the oil, filter, removed the plugs and put alittle oil down the cylinders put in new plugs.....good wash and wax, checked the tires, removed the battery and put her to sleep.

11-23-2008, 06:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
russd Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: m50 Location: near pittsburgh,pa Posts: 179	the M is a great bike starter or not. If you can take some kind of safety course if you can it helps alot __________________ 2007 m50,debaged ,hellcat windshield,bags,carbon tank trim,hopnel tank bib,oem mini floor boards,debaffled exhaust with fibrosleeve, river road saddlebags,backrest and luggage rack

11-23-2008, 07:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
ish19 In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 07 m50 black Location: kissimmee,florida Posts: 116	cjberio DNW VZ800 __________________ Cobra Streetrod, Fi2000R, Dropped 3" K&N AIR FILTER

11-23-2008, 08:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 309	M50 was also my first bike. Take the safety course it will help. Good Luck. __________________

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