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SNAFU · 06-30-2008, 01:50 AM

I thought this was a pretty cool video. The guys down in Brazil love their M800's as much as we love our M50's.

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diamond_jim · 06-30-2008, 06:57 AM

Pretty cool. I noticed that the control housings were different than on my '05. Maybe it's just a newer model thing.

Angusdog · 06-30-2008, 07:04 AM

Cool - Acca Dacca suits the bike

It's a really well made video, with the different shots and so on.

The different controls could be for different markets, depending on whether the lights are required to be on all the time for instance.

05HDRAM · 06-30-2008, 07:05 AM

I like that road he was riding, looks like fun.

diamond_jim · 06-30-2008, 07:29 AM

I just checked and the controls on the bike in the video are normal controls for the newer models. But you all already new that. I've got the blocky '05 controls.

phil.dye · 06-30-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

I like that road he was riding, looks like fun.

NCxM50 · 06-30-2008, 10:25 AM

Thats pretty dang cool. Now if someone could translate the "interview" portion at the end of the video?
Also, i could be mistaken, but I think the 805cc motor in the M is still considered pretty large in South America and other parts of the world. I live in the D.R. for 2 years, and I don't ever once remember seeing anything like a Harley or one of the larger metric cruisers.

GeorgiaRoller · 06-30-2008, 10:40 AM

Beautiful scenery along the coast. Never been to S. America but looks like good motorcycle country. Pretty well done video.

1badbaker · 06-30-2008, 12:44 PM

Nice vid. That does look like a good road to ride. Plus the girls in Brazil are HOT!

Majestik · 06-30-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NCxM50

Thats pretty dang cool. Now if someone could translate the "interview" portion at the end of the video?
Also, i could be mistaken, but I think the 805cc motor in the M is still considered pretty large in South America and other parts of the world. I live in the D.R. for 2 years, and I don't ever once remember seeing anything like a Harley or one of the larger metric cruisers.

yep,

I traveled in Latin America and the most popular engines are the 125 and the 250 cc.

To find anything larger is rare.
Even rentals there are of the same engine size.

womper · 07-01-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

I like that road he was riding, looks like fun.

no kidding! i'd love to ride around in south america...

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I just checked and the controls on the bike in the video are normal controls for the newer models. But you all already new that. I've got the blocky '05 controls.

i like my blocky controls. they feel solid

boooya · 07-01-2008, 12:38 PM

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Now if someone could translate the "interview" portion at the end of the video?

He's just talking bout how well balanced the bike is and how practical it is for everyday commuting. Then he goes on about how well it handled even at 180kph, and thats its powerfull but not to aggresive motor and gets good gas milage.

profane · 07-01-2008, 08:25 PM

The m50 may be hard as a rock.

But it also melts in your mouth, not in your hands.

womper · 07-01-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by profane

The m50 may be hard as a rock.

But it also melts in your mouth, not in your hands.

pervert

06-30-2008, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Pretty cool. I noticed that the control housings were different than on my '05. Maybe it's just a newer model thing. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

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05HDRAM Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 525	I like that road he was riding, looks like fun. __________________ 2006 M50 Jardine 2:1, Cobra fi2000, John's Kit forwards, Widow Pegs, ISO Grips, other misc. mods

06-30-2008, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	I just checked and the controls on the bike in the video are normal controls for the newer models. But you all already new that. I've got the blocky '05 controls. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

06-30-2008, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,640	Beautiful scenery along the coast. Never been to S. America but looks like good motorcycle country. Pretty well done video. __________________ Skull Graphics - Depaired - Vance & Hines Cruzers - Thunder Charged Air Kit - Cobra FI2000R - J/K 2-1/2" Drop - J/K Forward Controls - Integrated LEDTaillight - Teardrop LED Mirrors - Mustang Seat & Fender Bib - Boulevard Tank Bra - Grasshopper Driver Backrest - Kury Iso Grips w/Baron Bullet Ends - Memphis Shades Pop-Top - Side Mount Plate.

07-01-2008, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	The m50 may be hard as a rock. But it also melts in your mouth, not in your hands. __________________ Don't think that just because you own a motorcycle we should be friends.

06-30-2008, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Angusdog In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: M50 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 120	Cool - Acca Dacca suits the bike It's a really well made video, with the different shots and so on. The different controls could be for different markets, depending on whether the lights are required to be on all the time for instance.

06-30-2008, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
NCxM50 Clunked into first gear Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Silver '06 M50 Location: NE NC Posts: 240	Thats pretty dang cool. Now if someone could translate the "interview" portion at the end of the video? Also, i could be mistaken, but I think the 805cc motor in the M is still considered pretty large in South America and other parts of the world. I live in the D.R. for 2 years, and I don't ever once remember seeing anything like a Harley or one of the larger metric cruisers.

06-30-2008, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
1badbaker Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,326	Nice vid. That does look like a good road to ride. Plus the girls in Brazil are HOT!

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