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re-entryrider · 09-27-2004, 08:55 AM

Hello all!

After about a 10-year absence from riding I am about to get back up onto 2 wheels in the spring of '05 ( after the galciers recede) and having a great time visiting showrooms and loving the smell of leather again.

At the risk of getting flamed though

I have come down to the Aero and the C50/Volusia and just wondered why you chose the C50/Volusia over the Aero.

All feedback appreciated!

Thanks!!

**Louis** · 09-27-2004, 09:10 AM

re-rentryrider. Always nice to fellow canadians on here.

Don't know much about the Volusia so I'll let other people respond. However, don't worry about being flamed, I don't see why it would happen.

By the way, where in Ontario is Campbellville?

md2lgyk · 09-27-2004, 11:41 AM

Welcome. Some free advice: even if you've taken it before, take the MSF course again. Not too long ago I got back into riding after not owning a bike for about 7 years. I took the course again and was amazed at what I'd forgotten.

re-entryrider · 09-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Thanks for the nice welcome!

Campbellville is about 30 minutes west of Toronto. Small town but draws a lot of riders on summer Sunday mornings at a greasy spoon called Tracs.

Thanks for the advice and I am planning on taking the MSF for sure. I've been too long out of the saddle and the course is what I need. Wife is insisting that I take it too.

SuzukiGirl1 · 09-27-2004, 03:15 PM

Welcome! You'll like it here!!

Day92 · 09-27-2004, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzukiGirl1

Welcome! You'll like it here!!

I like it already

c50tiger · 09-27-2004, 08:28 PM

To be perfectly fair, I didn't look that hard at the Aero - closest Honda m/c dealer a bit too far away for convenience. But, all that said, to me it comes down to a few odds and ends. C50 is fuel injected, Aero is not. C50 is SOHC, 4 valves per cyl, Aero is SOHC with 3 valves per cyl. Overall styling and profile of C50 is, in my opinion, better than the Aero (e.g., C50 has hardtail look with hidden 7 way adjustable spring load and link rear suspension - Aero has exposed dual shocks, 5 position adjustable). Lastly - about 50 more cc's and almost half a gallon more fuel capacity

09-27-2004, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
re-entryrider Newbie Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Campbellville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 2	Back in the Saddle Hello all! After about a 10-year absence from riding I am about to get back up onto 2 wheels in the spring of '05 ( after the galciers recede) and having a great time visiting showrooms and loving the smell of leather again. At the risk of getting flamed though I have come down to the Aero and the C50/Volusia and just wondered why you chose the C50/Volusia over the Aero. All feedback appreciated! Thanks!!

09-27-2004, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	re-rentryrider. Always nice to fellow canadians on here. Don't know much about the Volusia so I'll let other people respond. However, don't worry about being flamed, I don't see why it would happen. By the way, where in Ontario is Campbellville? __________________ Louis

09-27-2004, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	Welcome. Some free advice: even if you've taken it before, take the MSF course again. Not too long ago I got back into riding after not owning a bike for about 7 years. I took the course again and was amazed at what I'd forgotten. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

09-27-2004, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	Back in the Saddle Welcome! You'll like it here!! __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

09-27-2004, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	To be perfectly fair, I didn't look that hard at the Aero - closest Honda m/c dealer a bit too far away for convenience. But, all that said, to me it comes down to a few odds and ends. C50 is fuel injected, Aero is not. C50 is SOHC, 4 valves per cyl, Aero is SOHC with 3 valves per cyl. Overall styling and profile of C50 is, in my opinion, better than the Aero (e.g., C50 has hardtail look with hidden 7 way adjustable spring load and link rear suspension - Aero has exposed dual shocks, 5 position adjustable). Lastly - about 50 more cc's and almost half a gallon more fuel capacity __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

09-27-2004, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
re-entryrider Newbie Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Campbellville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 2	Thanks for the nice welcome! Campbellville is about 30 minutes west of Toronto. Small town but draws a lot of riders on summer Sunday mornings at a greasy spoon called Tracs. Thanks for the advice and I am planning on taking the MSF for sure. I've been too long out of the saddle and the course is what I need. Wife is insisting that I take it too.

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