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ELGOLD C50T · 01-24-2006, 12:09 AM

Love my C50T and the experience of customizing it bit by bit. It offers everything I want in a bike - for now. Like my riding instructor said "there is no such thing as a bad motorcycle". I'm sure most of us enjoy what we have, especially when it comes to our personal machines.

gixxer.girl · 02-01-2006, 12:27 AM

definate yes, love the gsxr. but i would have to say no way to the ninja 500 that i still have.. for the simple bike it is, it sure had it's share of prbs.. a lot of locals say kawi=junk.. kinda have to agree imho

jmelvin · 02-03-2006, 10:48 AM

I voted yes if I were looking for my first bike again (Suzuki M50). However, I would not add a second one if I had the first, rather I would buy a different type of bike so depending on my mood I could choose what I want to ride. I'd consider a SV650S/1000S, Ninja 650 or a Daytona 675 would be in order if I wanted to go sporty. Honda ST1300, BMW R 1200ST or a Triumph Sprint ST if I wanted sport touring. As for cruisers/standard again, I'd consider a Rocket III, Scrambler 900 or possibly a M109R. Too many good choices...

Edit: Thinking about this more, there are few if any cruisers that I'd consider other than perhaps the Rocket III if I still had a cruiser in the garage. Hmmmmm.....

azoazc · 02-03-2006, 11:15 AM

I love my Bandit but I voted no. If had to buy another bike right now it would be a Triumph Speed Triple. May as well change it up since there's no way I am getting rid of the Bandit I may as well get something different.

jackM50black · 02-03-2006, 11:43 AM

I voted yes, I am pretty sure I would buy the M50. But that's not an unqualified yes is it? I could have looked around more and considered two basic options: 1) looked at standard bikes and maybe have considered the Wee-Strom....but then again thats a lot of bike for a Noobe rider. 2) looked at a used, older bike, mostly because of the depreciation in value. Still, I am completely satisfied with the Mighty Mighty M50.

TheDickies007 · 02-08-2006, 08:42 AM

Yes, I love my bike!!! I would definetly buy it all over again!!! I can still remember the first day I brought it home.....

DS06C50T · 04-02-2006, 11:34 AM

Though I love my bike, I would like more power and weight. I'd either go for the C90T or a comparable Japanese bike: Honda VTX1800; Kawasaki 1500 Drifter or 1600 Nomad; Yamaha Roadstar.... something along those lines.

Just my "druthers"...
Daryl

tlwisner · 04-03-2006, 02:16 PM

I'm not sure I'd enjoy the ride on a super-sized cruiser, my C50 is fun to pilot through the twisty roads and light enough to be fun to ride. On Saturday however I did ride with a friend's dad who had just sold his V-Star 1100 and was riding his new Stratoliner. He did very well swerving through the twisty stiff around Red River Gorge and the bike is drop dead gorgeous in person.

Oh well, too much $$$$ for me right now...

C2W? · 04-12-2006, 11:33 PM

6Fiddy VStrom........Need I say more?

dukestt · 08-25-2006, 09:11 PM

indeed i did buy the same bike, and would again tomorrow. there were lots of things to consider and all things being equal i decided to stick with what i knew.

i dont need more cc or horsepower to enjoy the bike, the bike is enough.

Apertureguy · 08-30-2006, 09:43 AM

I voted yes. My M50 was the right bike to choose...It's my main commuting vehicle...and looks darn good doing it.

But, I still like a lot of other bikes. However, I needed something economical and good for commuting...the M fits this scenario very well.

Ext1jdh · 08-30-2006, 03:50 PM

No, only because I'd like something with a tighter lean angle. Not that I lean all that much, but I'm getting sick of scraping the pegs.

ahh who am I kidding, I love scraping the pegs.

ZukiChaos · 08-30-2006, 09:44 PM

When I bought the C50 in 2005 there were no other bikes that offered what I was looking for with a decent price. However, the Kaw's new 900 might have put up a good debate.

Super Trucker · 08-30-2006, 09:57 PM

Yes, I really like my Hayabusa. I would replace it with another, if and when the need arises.

Peekaboo · 08-30-2006, 11:40 PM

They don't make my bike anymore. A 450 cc Honda Hawk. Besides, I think I am ready to move up to a 750 cc. Perhaps a Honda shadow will be my next.

GSXRChick6 · 08-31-2006, 10:41 AM

I would buy the same bike but in another color. My GSXR is plenty fast for me. With a 400+ LBS guy it will run low 11s in a quarter so with me low 10s high 9s.

**intimid8er** · 08-31-2006, 11:42 AM

Alright...alright...

Who's the Necromancer?

bikernoj · 08-31-2006, 12:48 PM

THough I compared a ton of features & specs to make my choice, and I really do love my ZZR600, I might be tempted to spend the extra $$$ and get something a little better. I miss fuel injection, mostly, but it was the trade-off I chose to make in order to get fully adjustable suspension and a full fairing.

Ext1jdh · 08-31-2006, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Alright...alright...

Who's the Necromancer?

Its Duckestt...from 4/12 to 8/25

It just so happens that the thread was only mostly dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. With all dead, well, with all dead there's usually only one thing you can do.

dukestt · 09-01-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

Its Duckestt...from 4/12 to 8/25

It just so happens that the thread was only mostly dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. With all dead, well, with all dead there's usually only one thing you can do.

do i detect some descension in the ranks, surely not.

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02-03-2006, 10:48 AM	#63 (permalink)
jmelvin Seat Tester Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 99	I voted yes if I were looking for my first bike again (Suzuki M50). However, I would not add a second one if I had the first, rather I would buy a different type of bike so depending on my mood I could choose what I want to ride. I'd consider a SV650S/1000S, Ninja 650 or a Daytona 675 would be in order if I wanted to go sporty. Honda ST1300, BMW R 1200ST or a Triumph Sprint ST if I wanted sport touring. As for cruisers/standard again, I'd consider a Rocket III, Scrambler 900 or possibly a M109R. Too many good choices... Edit: Thinking about this more, there are few if any cruisers that I'd consider other than perhaps the Rocket III if I still had a cruiser in the garage. Hmmmmm..... Last edited by jmelvin; 02-03-2006 at 10:54 AM.

02-03-2006, 11:15 AM	#64 (permalink)
azoazc Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 260	I love my Bandit but I voted no. If had to buy another bike right now it would be a Triumph Speed Triple. May as well change it up since there's no way I am getting rid of the Bandit I may as well get something different. __________________ www.banditalley.com www.wnysportriders.org If water feels like concrete at 100MPH, what does concrete feel like? WEAR YOUR GEAR!!!! Edited by ME

02-08-2006, 08:42 AM	#66 (permalink)
TheDickies007 Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: '97 Marauder 800 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 37	Yes, I love my bike!!! I would definetly buy it all over again!!! I can still remember the first day I brought it home..... __________________ The Great White Ninja

04-02-2006, 11:34 AM	#67 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Join Date: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	Though I love my bike, I would like more power and weight. I'd either go for the C90T or a comparable Japanese bike: Honda VTX1800; Kawasaki 1500 Drifter or 1600 Nomad; Yamaha Roadstar.... something along those lines. Just my "druthers"... Daryl __________________ Daryl '06 C50T... full-time hard-bagger and true dual exhaust http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...r=DESC&start=0

01-24-2006, 12:09 AM	#61 (permalink)
ELGOLD C50T Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: 2007 HD STREET GLIDE Location: TORONTO, CANADA Posts: 189	Love my C50T and the experience of customizing it bit by bit. It offers everything I want in a bike - for now. Like my riding instructor said "there is no such thing as a bad motorcycle". I'm sure most of us enjoy what we have, especially when it comes to our personal machines.

02-01-2006, 12:27 AM	#62 (permalink)
gixxer.girl Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: gixxer 750 Location: BC Posts: 12	definate yes, love the gsxr. but i would have to say no way to the ninja 500 that i still have.. for the simple bike it is, it sure had it's share of prbs.. a lot of locals say kawi=junk.. kinda have to agree imho

02-03-2006, 11:43 AM	#65 (permalink)
jackM50black Looking for trouble Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 258	I voted yes, I am pretty sure I would buy the M50. But that's not an unqualified yes is it? I could have looked around more and considered two basic options: 1) looked at standard bikes and maybe have considered the Wee-Strom....but then again thats a lot of bike for a Noobe rider. 2) looked at a used, older bike, mostly because of the depreciation in value. Still, I am completely satisfied with the Mighty Mighty M50.

04-03-2006, 02:16 PM	#68 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Join Date: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I'm not sure I'd enjoy the ride on a super-sized cruiser, my C50 is fun to pilot through the twisty roads and light enough to be fun to ride. On Saturday however I did ride with a friend's dad who had just sold his V-Star 1100 and was riding his new Stratoliner. He did very well swerving through the twisty stiff around Red River Gorge and the bike is drop dead gorgeous in person. Oh well, too much $$$$ for me right now... __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

04-12-2006, 11:33 PM	#69 (permalink)
C2W? In Training Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: "Little" 6Fiddy Location: Carlsbad (Not NM) Posts: 127	6Fiddy VStrom........Need I say more? __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because the test is first, the lesson afterward.

08-25-2006, 09:11 PM	#70 (permalink)
dukestt Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: GSX 750 F K1 Location: Preston, UK Posts: 29	indeed i did buy the same bike, and would again tomorrow. there were lots of things to consider and all things being equal i decided to stick with what i knew. i dont need more cc or horsepower to enjoy the bike, the bike is enough.

08-30-2006, 09:43 AM	#71 (permalink)
Apertureguy M-J Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,856	I voted yes. My M50 was the right bike to choose...It's my main commuting vehicle...and looks darn good doing it. But, I still like a lot of other bikes. However, I needed something economical and good for commuting...the M fits this scenario very well.

08-30-2006, 03:50 PM	#72 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,388	No, only because I'd like something with a tighter lean angle. Not that I lean all that much, but I'm getting sick of scraping the pegs. ahh who am I kidding, I love scraping the pegs. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

08-30-2006, 09:44 PM	#73 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	When I bought the C50 in 2005 there were no other bikes that offered what I was looking for with a decent price. However, the Kaw's new 900 might have put up a good debate.

08-30-2006, 09:57 PM	#74 (permalink)
Super Trucker Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 2005 Hayabusa Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Yes, I really like my Hayabusa. I would replace it with another, if and when the need arises.

08-31-2006, 11:42 AM	#77 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,867	Alright...alright... Who's the Necromancer? __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

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08-30-2006, 11:40 PM	#75 (permalink)
Peekaboo Seat Tester Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: Honda Hawk Location: OILERVILLE Posts: 85	They don't make my bike anymore. A 450 cc Honda Hawk. Besides, I think I am ready to move up to a 750 cc. Perhaps a Honda shadow will be my next.

08-31-2006, 10:41 AM	#76 (permalink)
GSXRChick6 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: GSXR 600 Location: Idaho Posts: 29	I would buy the same bike but in another color. My GSXR is plenty fast for me. With a 400+ LBS guy it will run low 11s in a quarter so with me low 10s high 9s.

08-31-2006, 12:48 PM	#78 (permalink)
bikernoj Seat Tester Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Kawi ZZR-600 Location: Morrison, CO Posts: 78	THough I compared a ton of features & specs to make my choice, and I really do love my ZZR600, I might be tempted to spend the extra $$$ and get something a little better. I miss fuel injection, mostly, but it was the trade-off I chose to make in order to get fully adjustable suspension and a full fairing.