Back in the Saddle After 20 Years - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

SlowNLoud · 10-09-2008, 11:36 AM

It’s been twenty years since I had to give up riding to raise some kids and do the “dad” thing. Well, the girls are grown and on their own and I’ve returned to the road.

I took the Safety course a month ago (most fun I’ve ever had putting 18 miles on a bike in two days). I came across a 2005 C50 decked with every available option with just 2,900 miles on it…plucked down a check and I’m back in business again.

I’ve logged 927 miles in three weeks, including a 350 round trip to see my daughter. Never knew a seat could be so comfortable. I did order a cruise lock though

.

Anyway…I’m an avid homebrewer among my other hobbies. But that one is set aside as long as these Fall days are picture perfect for riding. (I promised myself…not a single beer if there is even a remote chance of hopping on the bike.)

I’m looking forward to searching out some riding clubs in the St. Louis and St. Charles area of Missouri.

I’ve also searched and learned a lot about my new (to me) C50 on this site.

Nice to meet ya’s…keep it safe.

jdw82 · 10-09-2008, 11:54 AM

From Georgia

Nice ride

pegjay · 10-09-2008, 09:55 PM

JHoke · 10-09-2008, 10:04 PM

from the Poconos

tallannie · 10-09-2008, 10:44 PM

Welcome ! looks like you got a great deal too. Low miles, custom exhaust, windshield, cobra light bar, sissy bar, bags, .... wow ! great deal for the money.

PS..do I see that your light bar is bent way down..pointing at the ground? Interference with the windshield?
Annie

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowNLoud

It’s been twenty years since I had to give up riding to raise some kids and do the “dad” thing. Well, the girls are grown and on their own and I’ve returned to the road.

I took the Safety course a month ago (most fun I’ve ever had putting 18 miles on a bike in two days). I came across a 2005 C50 decked with every available option with just 2,900 miles on it…plucked down a check and I’m back in business again.

I’ve logged 927 miles in three weeks, including a 350 round trip to see my daughter. Never knew a seat could be so comfortable. I did order a cruise lock though

.

Anyway…I’m an avid homebrewer among my other hobbies. But that one is set aside as long as these Fall days are picture perfect for riding. (I promised myself…not a single beer if there is even a remote chance of hopping on the bike.)

I’m looking forward to searching out some riding clubs in the St. Louis and St. Charles area of Missouri.

I’ve also searched and learned a lot about my new (to me) C50 on this site.

Nice to meet ya’s…keep it safe.

SlowNLoud · 10-10-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallannie

Welcome ! looks like you got a great deal too. Low miles, custom exhaust, windshield, cobra light bar, sissy bar, bags, .... wow ! great deal for the money.

PS..do I see that your light bar is bent way down..pointing at the ground? Interference with the windshield?
Annie

Nah...it's just an optical illusion with the front wheel turned that way.

They're actually aligned perfectly with the headlight. I jut ordered a pair of GE 4411 Sealed Beam Tractor Lights to replace the OEM assembly. Those lights are great...but prone to burning out too often.

Here's a little better shot that shows the light alignment.

GeorgiaRoller · 10-10-2008, 09:41 AM

There seems to be alot of guys coming back to riding after 20-25yr absense. You know it's possible to raise a family and ride!

Nice looking bike.

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SlowNLoud · 10-10-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

... You know it's possible to raise a family and ride! -

Boy if I had a dime for every time I sat that the last 2 decades.

robertc729 · 10-10-2008, 01:30 PM

Davecm203 · 10-10-2008, 05:33 PM

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the world of motorcycles

bikerbabe · 10-10-2008, 05:47 PM

From Wisconsin!!!!!!!!!

Uncle B · 10-12-2008, 07:30 PM

A TEXAS

HOWDY "

" NEIGHBOR

Oh what a great trip!!!

I ride a 2006 Suzuki C50T Boulevard.

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SNAFU · 10-15-2008, 11:52 PM

Hi! Nice Bike.

KROW · 10-16-2008, 05:45 PM

from New Brunswick, Canada!

I came back this year after a 20 year hiatus too.

Nice looking bike.

10-09-2008, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
SlowNLoud Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2008 Bike: 2005 C50 Boulevard Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 28	Back in the Saddle After 20 Years It’s been twenty years since I had to give up riding to raise some kids and do the “dad” thing. Well, the girls are grown and on their own and I’ve returned to the road. I took the Safety course a month ago (most fun I’ve ever had putting 18 miles on a bike in two days). I came across a 2005 C50 decked with every available option with just 2,900 miles on it…plucked down a check and I’m back in business again. I’ve logged 927 miles in three weeks, including a 350 round trip to see my daughter. Never knew a seat could be so comfortable. I did order a cruise lock though . Anyway…I’m an avid homebrewer among my other hobbies. But that one is set aside as long as these Fall days are picture perfect for riding. (I promised myself…not a single beer if there is even a remote chance of hopping on the bike.) I’m looking forward to searching out some riding clubs in the St. Louis and St. Charles area of Missouri. I’ve also searched and learned a lot about my new (to me) C50 on this site. Nice to meet ya’s…keep it safe. __________________ ---Kevin---

10-09-2008, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
jdw82 Fender Buffer Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 C50T Location: Gainesville Ga. Posts: 408	From Georgia Nice ride __________________ "Go Steelers"

10-09-2008, 09:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 309	__________________

10-10-2008, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,319	There seems to be alot of guys coming back to riding after 20-25yr absense. You know it's possible to raise a family and ride! Nice looking bike. - __________________ Skull Graphics - Depaired - Vance & Hines Cruzers - Thunder Charged Air Kit - Cobra FI2000R - J/K 2-1/2" Drop - J/K Forward Controls - Integrated Tail Light - Mustang Seat & Fender Bib - Boulevard Tank Bra - Grasshopper Driver Backrest - Kury Iso Grips w/Baron Bullet Ends - Memphis Shades Pop-Top - Side Mount Plate.

10-10-2008, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Davecm203 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 1,090	Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the world of motorcycles __________________

10-09-2008, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
JHoke Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2007 Star Stratoliner Midnight Location: North East Pennsylvania Posts: 333	from the Poconos

10-10-2008, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,086

10-10-2008, 05:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
bikerbabe Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 02' volusia Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 1,630	From Wisconsin!!!!!!!!! __________________ www.grasshopperlimited.com Motorcycle Drivers Backrest http://www.phcustoms.com

10-12-2008, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	A TEXAS HOWDY " " NEIGHBOR Oh what a great trip!!! I ride a 2006 Suzuki C50T Boulevard. The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 1 characters. This forum requires that you wait 30 seconds between posts. Please try again in 30 seconds. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

10-15-2008, 11:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	Hi! Nice Bike. __________________

10-16-2008, 05:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
KROW Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2008 C90SE Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 337	from New Brunswick, Canada! I came back this year after a 20 year hiatus too. Nice looking bike. __________________ Keith ...trying to keep the up side up... Vita incerta, mors certissima

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