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Brackneyc · 09-24-2005, 06:55 PM

Hey everyone, new guy here. I'll try to keep it short. I have been riding for 35 years, and have loved every mile. My wife took the MSF class a few months ago (passed with flying colors) and finally earned her license. When she was done with the class, we purchased a 1981 Suzuki GS560 for her to ride, and occasionally drop.

we have logged a few thousand miles since she got her license, and today we went to the motorcycle shop. Long story short, we left with two new bikes. She opted for the light, nimble, and well priced 2006 Boulevard 650, while I decided on the 2005 M50. Since we had no way to get both bikes home, the shop delivered them to my front door an hour after the sale. It rained much of the day, so we haven't been able to ride them very far yet.

My other bike is an XR650L, which I have done more than one 300 mile weekend on this season. I am keeping the bike (best dual sport ever made), but will now make these long fun trips on my new M50.

Just wanted to say hey, looks like an awesome forum, and I can't wait to start rolling up the highway with my new bike.

Mekare · 09-29-2005, 12:05 AM

Hi all,

I'm in Western Australia, have been riding for about 5 years. I just bought my first Suzuki and love it. I look forward to getting to know you all

Mekare

**Trapper** · 09-29-2005, 07:22 AM

G'day.

tlwisner · 09-29-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mekare

Hi all,

I'm in Western Australia, have been riding for about 5 years. I just bought my first Suzuki and love it. I look forward to getting to know you all

Mekare

Greetings! Is there any room in Western Australia for the GSX-R750 to stretch it's legs? I'm guessing yes.

Enjoy!

Scourge · 09-29-2005, 02:49 PM

ALL. Seems a bit generic, but new folks are joining all the time and I'm running out of original salutations.

Gonzo · 09-29-2005, 05:48 PM

Yeah, hi, I'm Gonzo, and I'm the latest entry into this fine establishment.

I'm the owner of a TS125RR of 1996 vintage, and it's currently in bits and has become a project. It's gonna be going a fair bit quicker than originally intended, mind.

dragbar · 09-29-2005, 06:25 PM

welcome

Mavman · 09-29-2005, 06:28 PM

hello Gonzo.....welcome.

Mavman · 09-29-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brackneyc

Hey everyone, new guy here. I'll try to keep it short. I have been riding for 35 years, and have loved every mile. My wife took the MSF class a few months ago (passed with flying colors) and finally earned her license. When she was done with the class, we purchased a 1981 Suzuki GS560 for her to ride, and occasionally drop.

we have logged a few thousand miles since she got her license, and today we went to the motorcycle shop. Long story short, we left with two new bikes. She opted for the light, nimble, and well priced 2006 Boulevard 650, while I decided on the 2005 M50. Since we had no way to get both bikes home, the shop delivered them to my front door an hour after the sale. It rained much of the day, so we haven't been able to ride them very far yet.

My other bike is an XR650L, which I have done more than one 300 mile weekend on this season. I am keeping the bike (best dual sport ever made), but will now make these long fun trips on my new M50.

Just wanted to say hey, looks like an awesome forum, and I can't wait to start rolling up the highway with my new bike.

Hi Brackneyc,

Just thought I'd share that I plugged ya into a thread in the M50 forum.....

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=10295

and wanted to say THANKS to you and your wife also!

MAV

Mavman · 09-30-2005, 07:50 AM

Brackneyc,

Just ta make a long story short. Having my wife read your stuff, Sam and his wifes thread and reading your mention in another about hooking up in Des Moines next year helped send the message home about getting her involved in riding. So there ya have it.

BTW, hope ya got my pm a few days ago mentioning touchin' base next spring or so as the time approaches about hooking up.

Mavman

samson · 10-04-2005, 07:20 PM

Checked the FAQs on this site and owner's manual - no luck. '04 Busa with F1 light blinking and F1 on clock display. OM states serious Fuel Injection System problem. Any more help?

**Uncle Bob** · 10-05-2005, 08:05 AM

Check out this thread.

Go to my post # 10

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/sh...ht=water+check

Time4me2ride · 10-06-2005, 01:37 PM

Hi, I am Paul, a new rider again at 43 after many years away from the sport. I am on my second M50 after my first was totalled out from under me by a careless lady in a cage. Between the two I have over 3000 miles this year and I love being back on two wheels. I glad to have found a forum that specializes in the suzi's and has a section for the M50s.

Time4me2ride

MagnumForce · 10-06-2005, 01:42 PM

Welcome to the forums. Sucks what happened to your first M50. Was your second M50 a result of insurance claims or other settlements? Oh yeah, M50s rule!

Time4me2ride · 10-06-2005, 02:30 PM

The first M50 died when I was in stop and go traffic on I-25. Everyone stopped and the lady behind me kept going, in a Ram 1500. All I can say is that is one big grill in the mirror when you hear brakes squealing behind you. She just wasn't paying attention. She had stopped behind me several times, it's not like I was dodging in and out of the lanes. Traffic started going up to 40 or so, then stopped again suddenly. I figure she was still going about 20 when she hit me. The second M50 and some accessories are courtesy of her insurance. Just glad I had that helmet when I landed on the pavement.
Time4me2ride

Mavman · 10-06-2005, 02:39 PM

Sounds like everything turned out ok-(sad to read what happened the first time round), yeah, thank God for the helmet. Glad to have ya back.

xtatik250 · 10-08-2005, 01:38 AM

Hello yall, another new guy. Got myself an '84 700 cruiser. Trying to fix it up, but haveing a hard time finding parts. Thats why I'm here.

**Trapper** · 10-08-2005, 06:30 AM

Good Luck and welcome

Mavman · 10-08-2005, 09:07 AM

I seen a pic of your bike in another post...I like it, the back rest is neat.

aboard

RampageRider · 10-09-2005, 10:59 PM

Hi all, new to the site and in the market for a new bike in the 750-800 class cruisers, and looking for wisdom.

09-24-2005, 06:55 PM	#381 (permalink)
Brackneyc In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2007 FXD Black. 2007 883 Low rider. Black Cherry Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 132	Another New guy Hey everyone, new guy here. I'll try to keep it short. I have been riding for 35 years, and have loved every mile. My wife took the MSF class a few months ago (passed with flying colors) and finally earned her license. When she was done with the class, we purchased a 1981 Suzuki GS560 for her to ride, and occasionally drop. we have logged a few thousand miles since she got her license, and today we went to the motorcycle shop. Long story short, we left with two new bikes. She opted for the light, nimble, and well priced 2006 Boulevard 650, while I decided on the 2005 M50. Since we had no way to get both bikes home, the shop delivered them to my front door an hour after the sale. It rained much of the day, so we haven't been able to ride them very far yet. My other bike is an XR650L, which I have done more than one 300 mile weekend on this season. I am keeping the bike (best dual sport ever made), but will now make these long fun trips on my new M50. Just wanted to say hey, looks like an awesome forum, and I can't wait to start rolling up the highway with my new bike.

09-29-2005, 12:05 AM	#382 (permalink)
Mekare Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 05 GSX-R750 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1	Another Newbie Hi all, I'm in Western Australia, have been riding for about 5 years. I just bought my first Suzuki and love it. I look forward to getting to know you all Mekare __________________ "Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?"

09-29-2005, 07:22 AM	#383 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	G'day. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

09-29-2005, 02:49 PM	#385 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	ALL. Seems a bit generic, but new folks are joining all the time and I'm running out of original salutations. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

09-29-2005, 06:25 PM	#387 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	welcome __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

09-29-2005, 05:48 PM	#386 (permalink)
Gonzo Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	Yeah, hi, I'm Gonzo, and I'm the latest entry into this fine establishment. I'm the owner of a TS125RR of 1996 vintage, and it's currently in bits and has become a project. It's gonna be going a fair bit quicker than originally intended, mind.

10-04-2005, 07:20 PM	#391 (permalink)
samson Newbie Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Busa Location: Florida Posts: 1	Busa Help Checked the FAQs on this site and owner's manual - no luck. '04 Busa with F1 light blinking and F1 on clock display. OM states serious Fuel Injection System problem. Any more help?

10-05-2005, 08:05 AM	#392 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Check out this thread. Go to my post # 10 http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/sh...ht=water+check __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

10-06-2005, 01:37 PM	#393 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	Hi, I am Paul, a new rider again at 43 after many years away from the sport. I am on my second M50 after my first was totalled out from under me by a careless lady in a cage. Between the two I have over 3000 miles this year and I love being back on two wheels. I glad to have found a forum that specializes in the suzi's and has a section for the M50s. Time4me2ride

10-06-2005, 01:42 PM	#394 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Welcome to the forums. Sucks what happened to your first M50. Was your second M50 a result of insurance claims or other settlements? Oh yeah, M50s rule! __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

10-06-2005, 02:30 PM	#395 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	The first M50 died when I was in stop and go traffic on I-25. Everyone stopped and the lady behind me kept going, in a Ram 1500. All I can say is that is one big grill in the mirror when you hear brakes squealing behind you. She just wasn't paying attention. She had stopped behind me several times, it's not like I was dodging in and out of the lanes. Traffic started going up to 40 or so, then stopped again suddenly. I figure she was still going about 20 when she hit me. The second M50 and some accessories are courtesy of her insurance. Just glad I had that helmet when I landed on the pavement. Time4me2ride

10-08-2005, 01:38 AM	#397 (permalink)
xtatik250 Newbie Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 5	Hello yall, another new guy. Got myself an '84 700 cruiser. Trying to fix it up, but haveing a hard time finding parts. Thats why I'm here.

10-08-2005, 06:30 AM	#398 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	Good Luck and welcome __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-09-2005, 10:59 PM	#400 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Hi all, new to the site and in the market for a new bike in the 750-800 class cruisers, and looking for wisdom.

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