Looking for some M50 feedback.

[ThunderEagle]

Yeah, I'm not liking the price, but I think I've figured something out.

I'm pretty convinced that what I really want right now is a V-Strom 650. I saw a used one, again a 2008 with 800 miles at a dealer, they were asking 6200. I looked up nada and kbb and they are like 5200. They said they based the price on the fact that the 2009's have gone up in price and that is why they are pricing it that way.

Well, F that, it doesn't work that way in my book.

As for an M50, I have a friend I used to work with who has a 05 with very low miles that is looking to sell his (just found this out today) and if I go that way, I'll probably buy his.

Thanks for all the feedback!

[GFridrich3]

Good luck to you! Aint nothin wrong with an 05 over the 08 if he took care of it. Keep us informed how it works out.

[mikeh74615]

ive got an 08 limitied for sale on here for 5000 but since ur on the fourm ill take 4500 send me a pm its black and silver and has 3500 miles is debaffled and comes with saddle bags! thanks mike

[vikingpnut]

I'm 6" and 300# and I find the stock bars are a perfectly comfortable fit for me. My only real complaint after 9000 miles is the the stock seat. That will change next year. My 05 is set up for traveling, saddlebags, hard duffle on the pillion seat, sissybar, engine bars and highway pegs, light bar and spur pegs to replace the oems.

I don't think you'll like the 650, yamaha discontinued it for a bigger engine, when I had checked one out it seemed small and a little underpowered on the hills.

[CooleyM50]

Originally Posted by ThunderEagle

I currently ride a '92 VS800. Took a 2008 M50 Limited Edition for a test ride today. It is used, but has just over 800 miles on it. I think it was 815 or so after my test ride (not that long).

I liked it being wider than my vs800, especially form my big butt. I was just in town, but it seemed fine, and much smoother than my VS800 (who knows, maybe I just need a carb sync, still doesn't make the seat as wide as my butt)

Not sure on the price, MSRP was 6899, they were asking 6400 and perhaps will let it go for 6000, I'm thinking 5800 about right, not sure if they'll go that low.

HOWEVER, and I see this is an issue for more than just me with the riser threads. I felt I was just a tad stretched forward for the handler bars. Dealer felt just rotating the bars back a bit would solve that. I'm thinking that is not the case.

I'm really looking to get some more comfort out of riding. If it isn't an M50 (love the looks btw) I'm starting to think SV650 or SV650S. I usually just commute on my bike.

I'm just shy of 6' and around 280. Never thought the vs800 was too small for me till I rode that M50 today. Felt like getting on a tricycle after the test ride. I do have some lower back issues. Nothing too major, but it is sore from time to time. M50 was better with the wide seat, but again the handlebars started to get uncomfortable after about 20 minutes. Somewhat better when I sat STRAIGHT up.

Hello,
I just purchased my 2008 limited with 375 miles on it for $5,000.00
from a private party.
I know it was a great buy but still that's where you want to be.
From a dealer I would beat them up more. Bikes are not selling.

As for risers and pullback, if you buy one try out our riser spacers before you spend too much, they are a cheap solution and folks all over the world are raving about the benefit.
Not to plug for them but I just want to mention that they are a quick easy solution that I personally use.
I've owned 2 M50 now with about 6,000 miles of experience on these bikes.

What a great bike. You can pipe it, seat it, riser it, dress it or keep it stock and it still looks like a neat muscle cruiser with an attitude.

Best,
Ken

[dgingrich]

Originally Posted by CooleyM50

Hello,
I just purchased my 2008 limited with 375 miles on it for $5,000.00
from a private party. I know it was a great buy

Only if it was a Bee. Just average if it was one of the other bland versions.