(05-23-05) Would you buy the same bike? - Page 3 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

SpeedQueen · 08-10-2005, 01:59 PM

Yep, love my GSX-R600!

Rivoth · 08-10-2005, 02:12 PM

I definately think I got the best bike on the market for me. Still if I could design my own bike I would change some stuff. For example I'm 6'5" tall so it wouldn't bother me at all if the bike was raised enough to get a 5 inch shock absorber on the back as well as the front. I'd also like the bikes lean angle before touching pegs to be much closer to the bikes traction limit which would be about 45 degrees. I'm addicted to leaning into turns. Some might say go with a sports bike but I prefer the seating position and styling of a cruiser.

Scott58 · 08-12-2005, 12:16 PM

Yes I'd buy both the Rebel and the S50 all over again!

marauderJake · 08-16-2005, 08:12 PM

I've got to say no, because the only reason I'm reading right now is because I can't get my 4 day old bike to start. Granted, it's probably because I'm an idiot and managed to flood it, but I'm still upset with it.

MagnumForce · 08-16-2005, 08:44 PM

I've already made my thoughts about the M50 known many posts back. As far as the Sportster goes, I'd go with the 04 and later with rubber mounted motor. I'd really prefer the Fat Boy.

blackie1491 · 08-18-2005, 10:57 AM

After 2 month's C50's are great.
4,000 klicks and loving it.

Mavman · 08-19-2005, 08:35 PM

Definetly yes!! I love my Red M50, love it, love it, love it....enough said.

Uechi Kid · 10-27-2005, 02:55 PM

Yep. 04 M95 and loven it.

Pinhy · 10-27-2005, 03:48 PM

yes because that is all i can afford still....

if my financial situation had changed a little more, i would say no then get a VTX 1300 or meanstreak or something like that. the bikes i really want (M109R, Warrior, VTX1800) are still too much $$ to even consider

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Bowtie18 · 10-27-2005, 05:25 PM

Yes, I would still buy my bike. It's evrything I need it to be. With price not being an option, I might go different, but the Vol is a every good bike, not merely a good bike for the money. I enjoy the ride, and I get compliments everywhere i take it. Even when I ride with HD peopele, I still get my share, if not more, attention than they do.

The only bike I really love by HD is the Road King, and if I wanted something a little more wild, maybe the V-Rod. That new M109R also has me thinking. All that babbling being said, the Vol is perfect for me right now. Great ride.

SFC_Stjohn · 10-27-2005, 08:05 PM

I honestly have to say NO, the next bike I buy will greatly resemble this:

Time4me2ride · 10-28-2005, 12:02 PM

Actually I have already had one re-do.
My first M50 was totaled and I replaced it with another...same color and accessories.

cjjtulsa · 11-04-2005, 12:26 AM

Voted no.

Love the M50, but I need (want?) a bigger bike. I gotta have torque, man. Mean Streak/M95 first, and I like the Warrior too - especially that Midnight version. After that it would probably be a Bandit1200 or an SV1000.

As for that SV; how do shorter people even ride that? I'm 6'-5", and with my feet flat on the ground my @ss is still on the seat. Now that's a tall bike.

Uechi Kid · 11-04-2005, 11:10 AM

I would. In fact my bike almost got stolen a couple of days ago and I was wondering where I would be able to find another one.

GSX1100FL · 11-11-2005, 03:02 AM

I would not buy my Kat again.

This is not because I dislike my Kat, it has been reliable, a blast to ride & today the '90 Kat still turns heads, some think it is a new bike. About one month ago the odometer turned 15000 miles.

I am interested in the Yamaha FJR 1300 ABS.

I have found that the sport bikes are too small for me, I like a more upright riding position.

NeilM · 11-11-2005, 01:32 PM

Although I really like my C50, recent experience with Suzuki Corp would make it a definite no. Knowing what I do now, I'd go with another company despite the C50.

nevanerviss · 11-11-2005, 03:19 PM

No... In hindsight, I probably would have gotten a Volusia instead...

gumby6 · 11-11-2005, 07:25 PM

I voted yes because My C50 just keeps getting better.

HAMMERPETE · 11-17-2005, 09:04 AM

hell yes.

Atlas68 · 01-11-2006, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavman

Definetly yes!! I love my Red M50, love it, love it, love it....enough said.

I'm with Mavman. Couldn't have said it any better, except of course he spelled BLUE, r-e-d,

. A small oversight that can easily be forgiven.

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08-10-2005, 01:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
SpeedQueen In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: '05 GSX-R600 Location: Saint Marys, GA Posts: 149	Yep, love my GSX-R600! __________________

08-10-2005, 02:12 PM	#42 (permalink)
Rivoth Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Blue Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 33	I definately think I got the best bike on the market for me. Still if I could design my own bike I would change some stuff. For example I'm 6'5" tall so it wouldn't bother me at all if the bike was raised enough to get a 5 inch shock absorber on the back as well as the front. I'd also like the bikes lean angle before touching pegs to be much closer to the bikes traction limit which would be about 45 degrees. I'm addicted to leaning into turns. Some might say go with a sports bike but I prefer the seating position and styling of a cruiser. __________________ 2005 Boulevard M50 Blue - Never knew the ride someplace could be so much fun.

08-16-2005, 08:44 PM	#45 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,159	I've already made my thoughts about the M50 known many posts back. As far as the Sportster goes, I'd go with the 04 and later with rubber mounted motor. I'd really prefer the Fat Boy. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

10-27-2005, 03:48 PM	#49 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	yes because that is all i can afford still.... if my financial situation had changed a little more, i would say no then get a VTX 1300 or meanstreak or something like that. the bikes i really want (M109R, Warrior, VTX1800) are still too much $$ to even consider . __________________ (a polite PM would have worked, but now it's about principle)

08-12-2005, 12:16 PM	#43 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 392	Yes I'd buy both the Rebel and the S50 all over again!

08-16-2005, 08:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
marauderJake Newbie Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2	I've got to say no, because the only reason I'm reading right now is because I can't get my 4 day old bike to start. Granted, it's probably because I'm an idiot and managed to flood it, but I'm still upset with it.

08-18-2005, 10:57 AM	#46 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,094	After 2 month's C50's are great. 4,000 klicks and loving it.

10-27-2005, 02:55 PM	#48 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 733	Yep. 04 M95 and loven it.

10-27-2005, 05:25 PM	#50 (permalink)
Bowtie18 Third gear and cruising Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 486	Yes, I would still buy my bike. It's evrything I need it to be. With price not being an option, I might go different, but the Vol is a every good bike, not merely a good bike for the money. I enjoy the ride, and I get compliments everywhere i take it. Even when I ride with HD peopele, I still get my share, if not more, attention than they do. The only bike I really love by HD is the Road King, and if I wanted something a little more wild, maybe the V-Rod. That new M109R also has me thinking. All that babbling being said, the Vol is perfect for me right now. Great ride. __________________

10-27-2005, 08:05 PM	#51 (permalink)
SFC_Stjohn Newbie Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '04 Suzi Volusia Limited Edition Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 14	I honestly have to say NO, the next bike I buy will greatly resemble this: __________________

10-28-2005, 12:02 PM	#52 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	Actually I have already had one re-do. My first M50 was totaled and I replaced it with another...same color and accessories.

11-04-2005, 12:26 AM	#53 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	Voted no. Love the M50, but I need (want?) a bigger bike. I gotta have torque, man. Mean Streak/M95 first, and I like the Warrior too - especially that Midnight version. After that it would probably be a Bandit1200 or an SV1000. As for that SV; how do shorter people even ride that? I'm 6'-5", and with my feet flat on the ground my @ss is still on the seat. Now that's a tall bike.

11-04-2005, 11:10 AM	#54 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 733	I would. In fact my bike almost got stolen a couple of days ago and I was wondering where I would be able to find another one.

11-11-2005, 03:02 AM	#55 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 369	I would not buy my Kat again. This is not because I dislike my Kat, it has been reliable, a blast to ride & today the '90 Kat still turns heads, some think it is a new bike. About one month ago the odometer turned 15000 miles. I am interested in the Yamaha FJR 1300 ABS. I have found that the sport bikes are too small for me, I like a more upright riding position.

11-11-2005, 03:19 PM	#57 (permalink)
nevanerviss Kickstand Operator Joined: May 2005 Bike: '03 Marauder & '95 Katana Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 266	No... In hindsight, I probably would have gotten a Volusia instead... __________________ Only a biker knows why dogs hang their heads out of car windows... R.I.P. Spoonee... Ride it like you stole it!!!

11-17-2005, 09:04 AM	#59 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE In The Zone Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BITCHES Posts: 2,698	hell yes. __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin.

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11-11-2005, 01:32 PM	#56 (permalink)
NeilM In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Roadliner Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 112	Although I really like my C50, recent experience with Suzuki Corp would make it a definite no. Knowing what I do now, I'd go with another company despite the C50.

11-11-2005, 07:25 PM	#58 (permalink)
gumby6 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50, Silver & Black Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 72	I voted yes because My C50 just keeps getting better.