If you've switched motorcycle genres, which way? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Clint** · 06-20-2006, 07:06 AM

If you've made a distinct change from one type of bike to another, what was the switch? I'll use general categories for the sake of simplicity. If you don't fit within these groups, don't vote.

GABRIEL · 06-20-2006, 07:31 AM

Sports bike are so funnnnnnn

**Louis** · 06-20-2006, 07:38 AM

I didn't switch.

1st = Kawasaki GPz550 1984
2nd = Suzuki SV650S 2005

blkronin · 06-20-2006, 07:43 AM

Suzuki katana 600 to Suzui Boulevard C50.

**Freakinout** · 06-20-2006, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

I didn't switch.

1st = Kawasaki GPz550 1984
2nd = Suzuki SV650S 2005

Me either.

1st = Kawasaki Ninja 500R.

Thats it.

**Louis** · 06-20-2006, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkronin

Suzuki katana 600 to Suzui Boulevard C50.

did you vote?

viper94bite · 06-20-2006, 08:11 AM

various cruisers to sport-touring. doubt i'll ever go back.

blackie1491 · 06-20-2006, 11:06 AM

1984 GL1200A to 2005 C50SE

GABRIEL · 06-20-2006, 11:32 AM

I think the weekly poll should be president Bushs approval rating that would be an interesting poll.

**drgibson** · 06-20-2006, 12:51 PM

Went from Dirt to Dual, to Standard, to Sport, to Cruiser. If they total M who knows what will be next.

MagnumForce · 06-20-2006, 12:57 PM

As a rider of both cruiser and sportbikes, I've spent some time pondering this very question. Although I still ride the M50, I did trade my HD Sportster for the F4i. Looks like I'll be putting my vote for cruiser to sportbike.

blackie1491 · 06-20-2006, 01:14 PM

dr
Your wife, a tricycle!!!!

D_Klein · 06-21-2006, 12:55 PM

I would've kept my first bike ('82 GS450L), but I didn't want to have one more large item to move across the country (plus, the $500 I got for it went into my gas tank on the way). Figured I'd get the fast and uncomfortable thing while I was still young enough to enjoy it. If things go the way I'd like them to, I'll create a collection of bikes rather than switching.

JES883 · 06-21-2006, 02:37 PM

The HD collects dust while the Gixxer collects miles

robertc729 · 06-21-2006, 02:46 PM

Have not switched, 1st bike 82 Honda Magna, now with C50, wanting to test ride a sportbike to get a feel for it.

ZukiChaos · 06-21-2006, 09:00 PM

No switch for me...I'm a cruiser luvr at heart.

There's no choice for us "commited bike types" ;-P

tailgunner · 06-22-2006, 04:56 PM

Not sure on my switch. Went from a 86 Honda Magna to a 94 Suzuki Intruder to a 97 Bandit to a 06 M-50.

gart · 06-22-2006, 05:41 PM

I haven't switched *yet*.....

I love my bandit, but I'm falling for my wifes Marauder.... Rode it up to Laconia and loved it.

I've already decided to start saving for either an M50 or something a bit bigger.

--Pat

*edit* didn't realize suzuki stopped making the m95.

NoPetcock · 06-22-2006, 05:50 PM

Suzuki GSX 600 to Suzuki Boulevard M50.

easypete · 06-23-2006, 11:52 AM

Suzuki M50 to Yamaha FZ1.

View Poll Results: Which way did you go?
Sportbike to cruiser	39	43.33%
Cruiser to sportbike	24	26.67%
Cruiser to dual-sport/touring	14	15.56%
Dual-sport/touring to cruiser	7	7.78%
Sportbike to dual-sport/touring	3	3.33%
Dual-sport/touring to sportbike	3	3.33%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

06-20-2006, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
GABRIEL Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 GSX-R 600 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 544	Sports bike are so funnnnnnn __________________

06-20-2006, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,650	I didn't switch. 1st = Kawasaki GPz550 1984 2nd = Suzuki SV650S 2005 __________________ Louis

06-20-2006, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	various cruisers to sport-touring. doubt i'll ever go back. __________________ *yippee*

06-20-2006, 11:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
GABRIEL Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 GSX-R 600 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 544	I think the weekly poll should be president Bushs approval rating that would be an interesting poll. __________________

06-20-2006, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
blkronin Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 2004 Suzuki katana 600 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 37	Suzuki katana 600 to Suzui Boulevard C50.

06-20-2006, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,190	1984 GL1200A to 2005 C50SE

06-20-2006, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	Went from Dirt to Dual, to Standard, to Sport, to Cruiser. If they total M who knows what will be next. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

06-20-2006, 12:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	As a rider of both cruiser and sportbikes, I've spent some time pondering this very question. Although I still ride the M50, I did trade my HD Sportster for the F4i. Looks like I'll be putting my vote for cruiser to sportbike. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

06-20-2006, 01:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,190	dr Your wife, a tricycle!!!!

06-21-2006, 12:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	I would've kept my first bike ('82 GS450L), but I didn't want to have one more large item to move across the country (plus, the $500 I got for it went into my gas tank on the way). Figured I'd get the fast and uncomfortable thing while I was still young enough to enjoy it. If things go the way I'd like them to, I'll create a collection of bikes rather than switching. __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." ~Hunter S. Thompson

06-21-2006, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	The HD collects dust while the Gixxer collects miles __________________ JES883

06-21-2006, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,922	Have not switched, 1st bike 82 Honda Magna, now with C50, wanting to test ride a sportbike to get a feel for it.

06-21-2006, 09:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	No switch for me...I'm a cruiser luvr at heart. There's no choice for us "commited bike types" ;-P

06-22-2006, 04:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
tailgunner Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 05 Kawasaki 1600 Location: Caseyville IL Posts: 60	Not sure on my switch. Went from a 86 Honda Magna to a 94 Suzuki Intruder to a 97 Bandit to a 06 M-50.

06-23-2006, 11:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
easypete In Training Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05 M50 Blue Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 138	Suzuki M50 to Yamaha FZ1. __________________ Jardine 2:2 Slashcuts, Thunder Tornado (Black/Black), Techlusion TFI, ISO grips w/ throttle boss, Ellipse mirrors, Switchblade pegs, Forward Control Kit, Americana Soft Seat upgrade, and Debadged.

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06-22-2006, 05:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
gart Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 17	I haven't switched yet..... I love my bandit, but I'm falling for my wifes Marauder.... Rode it up to Laconia and loved it. I've already decided to start saving for either an M50 or something a bit bigger. --Pat edit didn't realize suzuki stopped making the m95.

06-22-2006, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
NoPetcock Newbie Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Red (fastest) M50 Location: Boothwyn, PA Posts: 7	Suzuki GSX 600 to Suzuki Boulevard M50.

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