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Scribbles · 04-06-2008, 06:55 PM

Lancer and I are suddenly without our bikes! We went for a few short rides in the last few weeks, as the weather permitted. We have both noticed that the sitting positions on the '50's was not the most comfortable on our lower backs. Lancer mentioned this to a friend of ours who also rides. Last week, he complained to our friend again. Our friend said he knew someone who was looking for bikes for himself and his wife, and wondered if we would be willing to sell them our S and C 50's. We met with them this week, and the deal was done!

Now, being without the bikes seems very strange. We have started the search for something with a better riding position. We both like the riding position on some of the sport-touring bikes we have seen. We are going to take our time in looking, and make sure that we pick something that we can take longer trips on. After a few thousand miles on the cruisers, we are looking for a new experience.

Wish us luck in our search!

tricker · 04-06-2008, 07:01 PM

good luck with your search... only took me 6 months to find the bike i wanted..

robertc729 · 04-06-2008, 07:04 PM

Good luck with your search.

frostbitevinnie · 04-06-2008, 07:08 PM

I fabricated a backrest for my bike yesterday. Took a long ride came home, made some adjustments, went riding again and now it seems perfect. AAAHHHHHH!! That did the trick.

Scribbles · 04-06-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

I fabricated a backrest for my bike yesterday. Took a long ride came home, made some adjustments, went riding again and now it seems perfect. AAAHHHHHH!! That did the trick.

Nice backrest! We tried something similar to that, but it did not help me as much as I had hoped. I rode quite a few miles in a lot of pain, and think I would enjoy it a lot more without the pain!

kstateskier · 04-06-2008, 07:15 PM

FrostBite what did you use to fabricate the bracket?

**Clint** · 04-06-2008, 08:51 PM

Another rider comes to her senses.

FJR, ST, Beemer, ST3, Concourse... I'm drooling vicariously.

SNAFU · 04-06-2008, 09:51 PM

Good luck on your search, I'm looking forward to your decision.

Blade · 04-07-2008, 12:27 AM

If you are looking for a sport-touring type bike, I would recomend either the Bandit or FZ1.

frostbitevinnie · 04-07-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kstateskier

FrostBite what did you use to fabricate the bracket?

3/8" RD bar from the local hardward store. Bent it to fit over the pillion, well close anyway, and the pad mount is 3/4 round drilled through at .406. The bracket mount is 1x1 bar stock. here is another pic showing the mount. The pic looks funny but the mount is not tight.

frostbitevinnie · 04-07-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Scribbles

Nice backrest! We tried something similar to that, but it did not help me as much as I had hoped. I rode quite a few miles in a lot of pain, and think I would enjoy it a lot more without the pain!

Yeah, riding in pain is a pain. Good luck on your search!!

busa-boy33 · 04-08-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

good luck with your search... only took me 6 months to find the bike i wanted..

Only took me about 10 minutes and an innoscent trip to a suzuki dealership, a salesman saying crap like "Hey good buddy! Howabout this here motorcycle, its a 06 busa and if'n you buy it today I will knock off 2k from the sticker, throw in some discounts on gear... "
I tried to haggle and tell him to throw in a hooker or its a no go deal but I caved and bought the bike.. I got ripped off... he could have afforded me at least one hooker.. i mean sheesh! whats 5 minutes cost these days??!!

Mavman · 04-08-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Scribbles

Wish us luck in our search!

Yes....GOOD LUCK!! I remember how excited you guys were when you got the those bikes and were taking it slow then really starting to enjoy it the more times ya got out and miles put in.

Again good luck and hope your happier with the riding position on what ever two wheels you get next.

Scribbles · 04-08-2008, 09:23 PM

Thanks, everyone. We are excited again, with all of the new prospects. Now we just have to find time between work, and a hectic travel schedule for the summer to find the right bikes!

Fishpart · 04-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Good luck in your search. Hope you don't miss to much of the season.

Davecm203 · 04-11-2008, 12:05 AM

I think a sport tourer would be the ticket for you. I am a disabled Veteran with a very bad back. Cruisers kill my back. You sit too straight up with all the vibes. On a sport bike I am fine. The forward cant seems to take the pressure off my lower back. I have put in countless 500 to 1,000 mile days.

04-06-2008, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	Suddenly bike-less Lancer and I are suddenly without our bikes! We went for a few short rides in the last few weeks, as the weather permitted. We have both noticed that the sitting positions on the '50's was not the most comfortable on our lower backs. Lancer mentioned this to a friend of ours who also rides. Last week, he complained to our friend again. Our friend said he knew someone who was looking for bikes for himself and his wife, and wondered if we would be willing to sell them our S and C 50's. We met with them this week, and the deal was done! Now, being without the bikes seems very strange. We have started the search for something with a better riding position. We both like the riding position on some of the sport-touring bikes we have seen. We are going to take our time in looking, and make sure that we pick something that we can take longer trips on. After a few thousand miles on the cruisers, we are looking for a new experience. Wish us luck in our search! __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

04-06-2008, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
tricker Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 5,221	good luck with your search... only took me 6 months to find the bike i wanted.. __________________ If anyone needs me... just PM me

04-06-2008, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,563	I fabricated a backrest for my bike yesterday. Took a long ride came home, made some adjustments, went riding again and now it seems perfect. AAAHHHHHH!! That did the trick. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Send um to freakin jail without bail.

04-06-2008, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
kstateskier In Training Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 Yamaha V Star Classic Silverado Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 115	FrostBite what did you use to fabricate the bracket? __________________ KstateSkier - Springfield, MO - 2006 Yamaha VStar 650

04-06-2008, 09:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,866	Good luck on your search, I'm looking forward to your decision. __________________

04-06-2008, 07:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,031	Good luck with your search.

04-07-2008, 12:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Blade TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Location: La Quinta, Ca Posts: 598	If you are looking for a sport-touring type bike, I would recomend either the Bandit or FZ1. __________________ Bill Johnson Email: bill@billsbikesnservice.com website: www.billsbikesnservice.com

04-08-2008, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	Thanks, everyone. We are excited again, with all of the new prospects. Now we just have to find time between work, and a hectic travel schedule for the summer to find the right bikes! __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

04-09-2008, 12:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 773	Good luck in your search. Hope you don't miss to much of the season.

04-11-2008, 12:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Davecm203 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 822	I think a sport tourer would be the ticket for you. I am a disabled Veteran with a very bad back. Cruisers kill my back. You sit too straight up with all the vibes. On a sport bike I am fine. The forward cant seems to take the pressure off my lower back. I have put in countless 500 to 1,000 mile days.

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