My M109R Test Ride - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Breeze · 01-24-2007, 06:19 PM

I was at the dealer picking up my M50 after her 15,000 mile service, er, make that 16,000 miles. And I was just talking to the sales manager about the M109 and after a couple of minutes he says 'You wanna take one for a test ride'

I rode about 20 miles on a mix of interstate and backroads and all I can say is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!

This bike is a beast.

I did a couple of 0 to 60 runs and I thought I was gonna come off the back of it. It is an absolute tourque monster. I got it up to 90 on the interstate, rolling on from 60 in 5th and it took about 2 seconds, if that! I love it and I must have it. Unfortunately, it will take a while to make it happen because of my lovely wife's insistance on the fact that if I get it, then she get's a new Mustang. We just paid off the car and the bike and I don't want any more payments for a while. Oh well. I would change a couple of things on it right away. I have gotten used to my Beach bars and the easy reach. The 109 makes me reach too far forward, way more even than the M50's stock bars. The shifter and brake pedal are also real close to the pegs - not much room to stretch out. I want it! I want it! I want it! I want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

geoffsimpson · 01-29-2007, 02:33 PM

Hey Breeze, I haven't seen the beach bars on the M...do you have any pics posted?

JustinOhio · 01-29-2007, 02:45 PM

Just give it a week or 2 and that wanting feeling will wear off... You're probably better off without a payment.

techgesture · 01-30-2007, 11:01 AM

Where about's did you ride it breeze? And what dealer let you take it for a spin? I must go!

Breeze · 01-30-2007, 11:05 AM

Hey geoffsimpson, Here is a link to a thread with pics of a custom M that has C50 bars like mine:

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...cs-inside.html

I'll post some of mine after the camera battery charges back up later today.

JustinOhio, reality is starting to set in and I know I will have to wait a good long while to get a 109. I really like being almost debt free except for the mortgage.
Thanks

Breeze · 01-30-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by techgesture

Where about's did you ride it breeze? And what dealer let you take it for a spin? I must go!

I was @ Ricky Hendrick's Performance Suzuki in Pineville. I rode up the 485 to Rea Rd. to Audrey Kell and looped back over to Johnston St. and then back up Polk St. into Pineville. It was Cool!! Way more bike than I need, but I will get one down the road.

Breeze · 01-30-2007, 06:07 PM

Beach Bars

Breeze · 01-30-2007, 06:34 PM

More Pics here:http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...35-post22.html

wildwolf · 01-31-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinOhio

Just give it a week or 2 and that wanting feeling will wear off... You're probably better off without a payment.

Sorry...but you're wrong.

I test rode one last summer...and I still want it.

I'm gonna get a few bills paid off...and hopefully pay cash for a used one however. Which brings me to another point, OP, if you buy a used one, can't you also then just buy the wife a used Mustang instead of a new one? You could both get what you want...but a little cheaper.

Oh...and you can buy riser extensions for the bars.

Breeze · 01-31-2007, 10:11 AM

I still want one, and like you I will wait and buy a used one. I like the idea of the used Mustang also

introriff · 01-31-2007, 12:27 PM

When my oldest daughter (9) first saw an m109, I believe she used the phrase "thats a beast".

I want one too.

JustinOhio · 01-31-2007, 12:55 PM

I didn't mean that the "want" will go away, I meant the feeling that causes impulsive buying

Sure, I want one too!!!

wildwolf · 01-31-2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by introriff

When my oldest daughter (9) first saw an m109, I believe she used the phrase "thats a beast".

I want one too.

Howdy, Ike!

introriff · 01-31-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolf

Howdy, Ike!

Hey there Roger. You doing alright?

bice54 · 01-31-2007, 02:52 PM

I guess once you have riden the m109 or just sit on one for that matter you are hooked, as it as become my dream bike.

profane · 01-31-2007, 08:43 PM

I'd like the 109 if it didn't have so much of a "body kit" to it. Loose the headlight, loose all the plastic around the radiator area and a different rear fender and it would be nice.

Xerses · 01-31-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

Hey geoffsimpson, Here is a link to a thread with pics of a custom M that has C50 bars like mine:

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...cs-inside.html

I'll post some of mine after the camera battery charges back up later today.

JustinOhio, reality is starting to set in and I know I will have to wait a good long while to get a 109. I really like being almost debt free except for the mortgage.
Thanks

What ever happened to that custom M50 build. I don't recall seeing any updates for it. Anyone know?

scrimmer · 01-31-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

I was @ Ricky Hendrick's Performance Suzuki in Pineville...

Oh no, I suddenly feel the urge to ride down to Pineville this weekend and beg to have service done on my M50.

wildwolf · 02-01-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by profane

I'd like the 109 if it didn't have so much of a "body kit" to it. Loose the headlight, loose all the plastic around the radiator area and a different rear fender and it would be nice.

So, you should love this one, right?

.

introriff · 02-01-2007, 12:17 PM

The boards, the ape hangers, and the large rear fender kind of take away the performance concept of the m109r, but still a very nice bike.

The small fairing on the front of the m109r just gives it a unique mean fast look IMO. It also has a purpose in concealing the electronic rev meter. Besides, who gives a *bleep* if there is plastic where plastic is expected, it gives our metal detecting friends something to tap on and criticize...

01-24-2007, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	My M109R Test Ride I was at the dealer picking up my M50 after her 15,000 mile service, er, make that 16,000 miles. And I was just talking to the sales manager about the M109 and after a couple of minutes he says 'You wanna take one for a test ride' I rode about 20 miles on a mix of interstate and backroads and all I can say is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!! This bike is a beast. I did a couple of 0 to 60 runs and I thought I was gonna come off the back of it. It is an absolute tourque monster. I got it up to 90 on the interstate, rolling on from 60 in 5th and it took about 2 seconds, if that! I love it and I must have it. Unfortunately, it will take a while to make it happen because of my lovely wife's insistance on the fact that if I get it, then she get's a new Mustang. We just paid off the car and the bike and I don't want any more payments for a while. Oh well. I would change a couple of things on it right away. I have gotten used to my Beach bars and the easy reach. The 109 makes me reach too far forward, way more even than the M50's stock bars. The shifter and brake pedal are also real close to the pegs - not much room to stretch out. I want it! I want it! I want it! I want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-29-2007, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	Hey Breeze, I haven't seen the beach bars on the M...do you have any pics posted? __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

01-30-2007, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
techgesture Brought his own beer Joined: May 2006 Bike: '05 Black M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830	Where about's did you ride it breeze? And what dealer let you take it for a spin? I must go! __________________

01-30-2007, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	Volusia Bar pic Beach Bars __________________ Road Captain - SCRC Central Piedmont Chapter #81 Member of the AMA and SUZUKI Owners Club of North America Blue '05 M50, DJ Final Drive Mod, Debaged and Flamed, Bags, Backrest, Custom Windscreen, Techlusion TFi, Modified Airbox, Gutted Stock Pipes Links: SCRC Central Piedmont Chapter http://www.suzukiownersclub.org/usa/ SpiceyCajun.com MySpace

01-31-2007, 02:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
bice54 Newbie Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Black Location: Wash, D.C./Metro Posts: 4	I guess once you have riden the m109 or just sit on one for that matter you are hooked, as it as become my dream bike. __________________ A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases;it will never pass into nothingness.

01-29-2007, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
JustinOhio Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: '06 M50 (Blue) Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 80	Just give it a week or 2 and that wanting feeling will wear off... You're probably better off without a payment.

01-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	Hey geoffsimpson, Here is a link to a thread with pics of a custom M that has C50 bars like mine: http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...cs-inside.html I'll post some of mine after the camera battery charges back up later today. JustinOhio, reality is starting to set in and I know I will have to wait a good long while to get a 109. I really like being almost debt free except for the mortgage. Thanks

01-30-2007, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	More Pics here:http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...35-post22.html

01-31-2007, 10:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	I still want one, and like you I will wait and buy a used one. I like the idea of the used Mustang also

01-31-2007, 12:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
introriff Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: Triumph ST 955i/Suzuki S83 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 69	When my oldest daughter (9) first saw an m109, I believe she used the phrase "thats a beast". I want one too.

01-31-2007, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
JustinOhio Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: '06 M50 (Blue) Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 80	I didn't mean that the "want" will go away, I meant the feeling that causes impulsive buying Sure, I want one too!!!

01-31-2007, 08:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	I'd like the 109 if it didn't have so much of a "body kit" to it. Loose the headlight, loose all the plastic around the radiator area and a different rear fender and it would be nice.

02-01-2007, 12:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
introriff Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: Triumph ST 955i/Suzuki S83 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 69	The boards, the ape hangers, and the large rear fender kind of take away the performance concept of the m109r, but still a very nice bike. The small fairing on the front of the m109r just gives it a unique mean fast look IMO. It also has a purpose in concealing the electronic rev meter. Besides, who gives a bleep if there is plastic where plastic is expected, it gives our metal detecting friends something to tap on and criticize...

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