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Atlas68 · 01-30-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tequilasamurai

I just bought my blue 2006 M50 today. I'm so excited. It's my second bike. I upgraded from a 2005 Rebel. I'm a little ticked at the dealership cause they gave me the wrong MOM. They gave me one for an 05 VL800. What's up with that. BTW, I'm in West TN, and I have not seen anybody driving an M50.

tequilasamurai. Great choice in both ride and colour! Enjoy the forum. You've got lots of reading to get caught up on in the M50 section. Take care and ride safe.

azoazc · 01-31-2006, 01:50 PM

Hello all. My name is Jason and I am an alco......sorry.. wrong forum. Anyhow I am from Buffalo, NY and ride a Bandit 1200S currently. Glad to find another Suzuki forum especially in the odd place I did. I was bored looking at vbulletin.com and they had a list of boards using their software. You were lsited there. The rest is history.

**Trapper** · 01-31-2006, 01:57 PM

Hi Jason. Welcome to the real Suzuki forum.

Atlas68 · 01-31-2006, 02:21 PM

Jason to SBF. Is there a story behind the username

tried to decifer it but no joy.

azoazc · 01-31-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlas68

Jason to SBF. Is there a story behind the username

tried to decifer it but no joy.

It was a work ID from before. I have a hard time remembering passwords and stuff so I use it for multiple things and then I don't have to remember a new name.

bajaraider · 02-01-2006, 04:09 PM

Well as much as I might hate to admit it, I was one of those starter accidents. A buddy who was teacing me to ride had a Ninja 600R or something similar. I was cruising around the neighborhood with the false sense of security (I had started learning on a 250 Ninja, and was getting very comfortable) and locked up the rear tire, pulled out of the skid, did it again, a couple of times, until I laid it over and hit a curb. All in all I was in fairly good shape and the bike only had faring damage. What I am trying to say is, and I beleive Night Wolf said it, the race set up bikes are just oo touchy for a beginer, like myself.

Atlas68 · 02-01-2006, 04:49 PM

Bummer. Chalk it up as a learning experience. The ego can heal easier than bones.

Oz_Kat · 02-02-2006, 04:07 AM

I know where you are going Night Wolf.. A guy I work with who rides dirt bikes a bit was all set on an R1 as his first road bike..
I tried to convince him that bikes like these (R1, GSX-R, CBR-RR etc) will not respect him and will do their utmost to kill him at the slightest sign of weakness from him.
He asked me to look it over for him anyway. It had a new headlight and surround. The dealer told me it had hit the back of a tray truck. Being an R1, I presumed it had hit it fast. I asked if they had checked the headstock or the forks or jigged the frame. I got told that they hadn't x-rayed the forks because they hadn't hit the truck itself and the frame looked straight to them.
When I found out the warranty didn't cover the gearbox, I dragged my mate out of there as fast as possible and steered him towards a nice SV650 that I knew of.
He is now the proud owner of his new silver baby and I feel better for having steered him away from being another statistic.
Oh and he is happy with $350 a year insurance instead of $1900 for the R1

Atlas68 · 02-02-2006, 11:31 AM

Oz Kat. You're a true friend

**Trapper** · 02-02-2006, 11:35 AM

+1

**Clint** · 02-02-2006, 10:48 PM

Nice job, Oz. We appreciate that sort of thing around here.

bajaraider · 02-03-2006, 02:12 PM

It was defenitly a learning experience. I love reading this forum and try to soak up as much as possible. Forums like this one are a great resource if you chose to tap into it. Thanks.
Drew

bajaraider · 02-03-2006, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Nice job, Oz. We appreciate that sort of thing around here.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

JoelAZ · 02-03-2006, 02:31 PM

Hi everybody. I don't know what I'm supposed to say here.

Atlas68 · 02-03-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoelAZ

Hi everybody. I don't know what I'm supposed to say here.

Hi Joel. Lets start off with a

. Good to have you drop in. For starters, where are you from and what bike are you considering? Beyond that, feel free to look around, and the search feature on this site will help answer any questions that may have been asked before. Still no satisfaction...ask away, in their related categories.

**Trapper** · 02-03-2006, 03:51 PM

Welcome

JoelAZ · 02-03-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlas68

Hi Joel. Lets start off with a

. Good to have you drop in. For starters, where are you from and what bike are you considering? Beyond that, feel free to look around, and the search feature on this site will help answer any questions that may have been asked before. Still no satisfaction...ask away, in their related categories.

Well, I was considering something good for my (lack of) skill level. I have experience on dirt, nothing really on pavement. So I was looking at the S40. I like it because it reminds me of old British stuff. There are some scooters I am considering as well. (None of which are Suzuki's.)

I am from Phoenix.

JoelAZ · 02-04-2006, 02:46 PM

well, I'm 5-11, 200+ (it varies).

I was looking at Kymco scoots and the Honda Big Ruckus, but only because it has character. Suzuki doesn't have any mid displacement (250) scoots. I would consider a used Kymco, if I ever ran across one. I would actually prefer a used bike. A cruiser would be good for me, although I eventually want a sportbike.

**Trapper** · 02-04-2006, 03:23 PM

What about the Burgman 400?
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products...6/Default.aspx

Around the same price as the Big Ruckus but not as ride on mower-ish.

gulley04 · 02-05-2006, 09:57 PM

hey im allen

01-31-2006, 01:50 PM	#522 (permalink)
azoazc Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 259	Hello Suzuki people! Hello all. My name is Jason and I am an alco......sorry.. wrong forum. Anyhow I am from Buffalo, NY and ride a Bandit 1200S currently. Glad to find another Suzuki forum especially in the odd place I did. I was bored looking at vbulletin.com and they had a list of boards using their software. You were lsited there. The rest is history. __________________ www.banditalley.com www.wnysportriders.org If water feels like concrete at 100MPH, what does concrete feel like? WEAR YOUR GEAR!!!! Edited by ME

01-31-2006, 01:57 PM	#523 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,094	Hi Jason. Welcome to the real Suzuki forum. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

01-31-2006, 02:21 PM	#524 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,717	Jason to SBF. Is there a story behind the username tried to decifer it but no joy. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

02-01-2006, 04:49 PM	#527 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,717	Bummer. Chalk it up as a learning experience. The ego can heal easier than bones. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

02-02-2006, 11:31 AM	#529 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,717	Oz Kat. You're a true friend __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

02-01-2006, 04:09 PM	#526 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	Well as much as I might hate to admit it, I was one of those starter accidents. A buddy who was teacing me to ride had a Ninja 600R or something similar. I was cruising around the neighborhood with the false sense of security (I had started learning on a 250 Ninja, and was getting very comfortable) and locked up the rear tire, pulled out of the skid, did it again, a couple of times, until I laid it over and hit a curb. All in all I was in fairly good shape and the bike only had faring damage. What I am trying to say is, and I beleive Night Wolf said it, the race set up bikes are just oo touchy for a beginer, like myself.

02-02-2006, 04:07 AM	#528 (permalink)
Oz_Kat Newbie Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: '00 GSX750 F Location: Melbourne, Oz Posts: 22	I know where you are going Night Wolf.. A guy I work with who rides dirt bikes a bit was all set on an R1 as his first road bike.. I tried to convince him that bikes like these (R1, GSX-R, CBR-RR etc) will not respect him and will do their utmost to kill him at the slightest sign of weakness from him. He asked me to look it over for him anyway. It had a new headlight and surround. The dealer told me it had hit the back of a tray truck. Being an R1, I presumed it had hit it fast. I asked if they had checked the headstock or the forks or jigged the frame. I got told that they hadn't x-rayed the forks because they hadn't hit the truck itself and the frame looked straight to them. When I found out the warranty didn't cover the gearbox, I dragged my mate out of there as fast as possible and steered him towards a nice SV650 that I knew of. He is now the proud owner of his new silver baby and I feel better for having steered him away from being another statistic. Oh and he is happy with $350 a year insurance instead of $1900 for the R1

02-02-2006, 11:35 AM	#530 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,094	+1 __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-03-2006, 02:12 PM	#532 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	It was defenitly a learning experience. I love reading this forum and try to soak up as much as possible. Forums like this one are a great resource if you chose to tap into it. Thanks. Drew

02-03-2006, 02:31 PM	#534 (permalink)
JoelAZ Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Still under consideration Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 88	Hi everybody. I don't know what I'm supposed to say here. __________________ -Joel mmMMmmMMmm.... tasty!!! (\__/) (O.o ) (> < )<-- This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him on his way to world domination.

02-03-2006, 03:51 PM	#536 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,094	Welcome __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-04-2006, 02:46 PM	#538 (permalink)
JoelAZ Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Still under consideration Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 88	well, I'm 5-11, 200+ (it varies). I was looking at Kymco scoots and the Honda Big Ruckus, but only because it has character. Suzuki doesn't have any mid displacement (250) scoots. I would consider a used Kymco, if I ever ran across one. I would actually prefer a used bike. A cruiser would be good for me, although I eventually want a sportbike. __________________ -Joel mmMMmmMMmm.... tasty!!! (\__/) (O.o ) (> < )<-- This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him on his way to world domination.

02-04-2006, 03:23 PM	#539 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,094	What about the Burgman 400? http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products...6/Default.aspx Around the same price as the Big Ruckus but not as ride on mower-ish. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-05-2006, 09:57 PM	#540 (permalink)
gulley04 Newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 1995 suzuki RM 125 Posts: 2	hey im allen

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