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Old 11-28-2006, 09:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Bike: GSX650F
Location: Arkansas
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Default New S50

This past Saturday I purchased a new (2006) red Suzuki S50. As far as I can tell the only difference from the 07 is the color plus over $900 off list. Oh yes, my insurance went up by $17.00, still under $100 per year though. I have noticed more vibration, less power and lighter feel so far. I like the way it handles, very light. Hard to judge the power at this point because I am still breaking it in, gently. I felt it was time I slowed down a bit since I am over 60 now.

Any suggestions for maintance and care of the S50 would be appriciated. I traded in a 750 Nighthawk with 32K miles on it, I took care of all the maintence on it and never had a problem. I am an all year rider but I try to stay out of the rain and other bad weather and usually don't ride when it is below 20F.

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