(05-23-05) Would you buy the same bike? - Page 6 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

SNAFU · 02-04-2008, 10:06 PM

I wasn't around when this thread was started so now it gave me a chance to see it and vote.

Gooooo Zombies!

N_Jack · 03-22-2008, 03:44 PM

I'd go for a 1300 EFI

battypup · 03-22-2008, 08:10 PM

I would have gotten a mid range bike 800-900cc. The 1600 is great but the learning curve for me as a new rider has been difficult. The smaller would fit my commuting need more which is what I use my bike for most.

Firedog1300 · 03-23-2008, 02:15 PM

I voted no, I love my star1300 but, hte new Raider is out and I wish I had waited a year.

SNAFU · 03-23-2008, 09:13 PM

I forgot to mention I voted yes.

omegajim · 03-23-2008, 09:19 PM

I voted yes, but old yamahas are getting are to find.

oh, btw, zombie thread.

Navy_p503 · 03-24-2008, 03:26 AM

I would get the same model, but a different bike, instead of one on a rebuilt title.

gratefulchet · 04-22-2008, 02:30 PM

I inherited it. It's a great bike. I would go a little smaller. Maybe a Boulavard or a Shadow

tlwisner · 04-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlwisner

I voted yes to my C50, my budget was stretched to get a new one - and the C90 is quite a few $$$ more. My first step in bike buying is "How much money can I spend?" I go from there, and this is my first "factory new, never before farted on by anybody else" bike.

A few years and a lot of miles later, if I could go back to the summer of '04 and choose again, I still think the C50 was the best choice available. There are a couple bikes that have come out since then that I like - if the Vulcan 900 was out back then it would have been a contender. That said, the C50 still makes me happy.
That's what it is all about.

ShonR · 04-25-2008, 12:48 PM

I voted no. I love my C50 and plan to keep it for a while, but I bought it specifically to learn to ride. I've already started shopping around for my next...

**intimid8er** · 04-25-2008, 01:19 PM

I started looking for my next bike the minute I got home from the dealership with my M50.

This current one....? I'm not so sure, I want to get rid of it. Next bike may be an addition.

tricker · 04-25-2008, 01:33 PM

after one year of my cycle i've looked at others wondering what it would be like.. but keep reminding myself of no payments to the bank.

**intimid8er** · 04-25-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

after one year of my cycle i've looked at others wondering what it would be like.. but keep reminding myself of no payments to the bank.

You know...

That same wisdom could be applied to marriage.

Just substitute Alimony Court for Bank.

Falcopilot · 04-27-2008, 05:40 PM

No doubt in my mind I would buy the same bike........what an AMAZING machine!!!!!

Aprilia Falco.........Yes, it IS that good!!

robertc729 · 04-27-2008, 05:49 PM

I would definitely buy the same bike. After 2 years, coming up on 3 with my C50, I still enjoy it. Wouldn't mind adding another bike, but finances won't allow that just yet.

Atlas68 · 04-30-2008, 02:11 AM

Since this thread won't stay down, I'll chime in.

2 years ago I thought the M50 was IT. I couldn't say a single thing negative about it. The M had it all. However, time would reveal a longing for a cruiser with a little more oomph...a little more velocity shall we say.

Next week I'll pick up the bike that logic and common sense steered me away from a few years ago....An '05 Anniversary Edition VMax.

120 HP and VBoost at 6000 RPM...GID-E-UP!

edmontongreg · 05-08-2008, 09:25 PM

Yes I would - Suzuki M50 - 2007. I have 45,000 kms on it.

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02-04-2008, 10:06 PM	#101 (permalink)
SNAFU Want's A New Title Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,525	I wasn't around when this thread was started so now it gave me a chance to see it and vote. Gooooo Zombies! __________________

03-22-2008, 08:10 PM	#103 (permalink)
battypup Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic and 1980 kz750(project) Location: OC Oregon Posts: 162	I would have gotten a mid range bike 800-900cc. The 1600 is great but the learning curve for me as a new rider has been difficult. The smaller would fit my commuting need more which is what I use my bike for most. __________________

03-23-2008, 02:15 PM	#104 (permalink)
Firedog1300 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: V-Star 1300 Galaxy Blue Location: WY Posts: 67	I voted no, I love my star1300 but, hte new Raider is out and I wish I had waited a year. __________________ Is it possiable to have a mid-life crisis at 28?

03-23-2008, 09:13 PM	#105 (permalink)
SNAFU Want's A New Title Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,525	I forgot to mention I voted yes. __________________

03-22-2008, 03:44 PM	#102 (permalink)
N_Jack Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2003 V-Star 1100 Classic Location: mankato area, mn Posts: 9	I'd go for a 1300 EFI

03-23-2008, 09:19 PM	#106 (permalink)
omegajim Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,231	I voted yes, but old yamahas are getting are to find. oh, btw, zombie thread. __________________ I have a truckload of nothing and it's certified, I got the certificate right here.

03-24-2008, 03:26 AM	#107 (permalink)
Navy_p503 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 94 Yamaha YZ 250, 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600s Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 461	I would get the same model, but a different bike, instead of one on a rebuilt title. __________________ 2003 Mazda Protege 5 navy_p503@hotmail.com

04-22-2008, 02:30 PM	#108 (permalink)
gratefulchet Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2002 Suzuki Intruder 1500 vl Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Posts: 9	I inherited it. It's a great bike. I would go a little smaller. Maybe a Boulavard or a Shadow __________________ "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." -Bob Dylan Have a good Ride, Chet

04-25-2008, 12:48 PM	#110 (permalink)
ShonR In Training Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 140	I voted no. I love my C50 and plan to keep it for a while, but I bought it specifically to learn to ride. I've already started shopping around for my next... __________________ Skill is successfully walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls. Intelligence is not trying. -- Anonymous

04-25-2008, 01:19 PM	#111 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 27 44'17.07" N 82 45'20.16" W Sharkbait Posts: 9,203	I started looking for my next bike the minute I got home from the dealership with my M50. This current one....? I'm not so sure, I want to get rid of it. Next bike may be an addition. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 07/16 Bill Withers - Use Me Ever wonder if the Hokey-Pokey is what it's all about? I'm not foul mouthed. I just like to use the eff word. A LOT!

04-25-2008, 01:33 PM	#112 (permalink)
tricker M-J Member of the Month! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,481	after one year of my cycle i've looked at others wondering what it would be like.. but keep reminding myself of no payments to the bank. __________________ Are you nucking futs!

04-27-2008, 05:40 PM	#114 (permalink)
Falcopilot Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2003 Aprilia Falco Location: North Georgia Posts: 29	No doubt in my mind I would buy the same bike........what an AMAZING machine!!!!! Aprilia Falco.........Yes, it IS that good!!

04-27-2008, 05:49 PM	#115 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,816	I would definitely buy the same bike. After 2 years, coming up on 3 with my C50, I still enjoy it. Wouldn't mind adding another bike, but finances won't allow that just yet.

04-30-2008, 02:11 AM	#116 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,670	Since this thread won't stay down, I'll chime in. 2 years ago I thought the M50 was IT. I couldn't say a single thing negative about it. The M had it all. However, time would reveal a longing for a cruiser with a little more oomph...a little more velocity shall we say. Next week I'll pick up the bike that logic and common sense steered me away from a few years ago....An '05 Anniversary Edition VMax. 120 HP and VBoost at 6000 RPM...GID-E-UP! __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. Cobra Slashcuts Fender Hugger Wire Rack ISO Grips w/ Throttle Boss Billet Sissybar Carbon Tank Bra Mini Floorboards Heel Toe Shifter

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05-08-2008, 09:25 PM	#117 (permalink)
edmontongreg Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 - 2007 Black Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 16	Yes I would - Suzuki M50 - 2007. I have 45,000 kms on it.