M50 sold - thanks for invaluable input! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

kivimmi1 · 08-23-2008, 02:37 AM

Just could not resist - traded my M50 on Yamaha V-Star 1300. Got an excellent deal on a dealer's 2008 test bike which had only 1400 miles on it and was sold with full warranty and price was almost 15 % lower than a brand new bike's.

I have to admit the V-Star is not as smooth as M50 was in slow riding - there is a significant driveline lash and the engine is tuned to maximize mid-and high end torque at the expense of low end grunt. But when you twist that throttle, well, the power is really there...

I am really gonna miss this forum. I've got many invaluable advice to achieve better driving experience with my M50 - so many thanks to all of you for your contribution.

Rockhead · 08-23-2008, 02:44 AM

Enjoy the cruise dude(Talkin slow)

pegjay · 08-23-2008, 02:49 AM

Congrats on the new bike.

Come back as much as you can an give an update.

08-23-2008, 02:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
kivimmi1 Newbie Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	M50 sold - thanks for invaluable input! Just could not resist - traded my M50 on Yamaha V-Star 1300. Got an excellent deal on a dealer's 2008 test bike which had only 1400 miles on it and was sold with full warranty and price was almost 15 % lower than a brand new bike's. I have to admit the V-Star is not as smooth as M50 was in slow riding - there is a significant driveline lash and the engine is tuned to maximize mid-and high end torque at the expense of low end grunt. But when you twist that throttle, well, the power is really there... I am really gonna miss this forum. I've got many invaluable advice to achieve better driving experience with my M50 - so many thanks to all of you for your contribution.

08-23-2008, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Enjoy the cruise dude(Talkin slow) __________________ Greg Biffle #16

08-23-2008, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 326	Congrats on the new bike. Come back as much as you can an give an update. __________________

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