Bigger Bike, not sure if I should do it!

[B-Rex]

Originally Posted by omegajim

I saw the B-King at the chicago bikeshow.

buy it, buy it, buy it.

and btw, buy it.

LOL....couldn't agree more....but then I'm, biased. I love my B-King!

My only complaint is why the hell did it take so long for someone to build a standard like this?

B-Rex

[Mechanic]

Hi there.
I own a 1500 Intruder, I am 61 years young and have been riding continuously, since I was 13 years old. I am 6ft 2in. and about 235. You have received a lot of good advice here and just want to add my two cents. The 1500 has a very low centre of gravity, due to the fuel tank being located under the drivers seat, and handles very well in and out of traffic, its well balanced and even with two people is a very comfortable bike to ride. As mentioned by some one else if it is at all windy were you live I would go for the heavier bike. The weight does not necessarily mean the bike is going to be hard to handle at slow speed or in the city, the centre of gravity will make all the difference. I ride with a friend that has an 800 and he has often said he wished he had gone a little bigger. If you know anyone with these bikes or even the dealer, sit on both and it all comes down to what you are going to be the most comfortable with, and another thing, how often do you ride two up. Good luck on you decision and I hope you enjoy your ride. Take care and stay safe. Doug

[Smurf]

Originally Posted by TechJD

if your 6 foot tall I'd say sit on one before you buy
I'm 6'4" and felt cramped on one I guess it might depend on leg length and arm length I have a 34" inseam and 33" arms

Damn..............Your arms are almost 5" longer than my inseam !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife and I ride 2-up on the M-50, However, we are 5-5 and 5-4 respectivley, and both of us together bareley tip the scale at 300 pounds (me having most of that weight). The 805 cc's have no problem pulling us anywhere we want to go.

Good luck with your choice.

Smurf

[Xantos]

I am about the same size and I ride a C109R. I love the feel of the bigger bikes and they have the necessary power when I ride with my wife or my daughter. Even around town you learn to handle the bike. I like it when my bike pulls me back when I turn the throttle. However, you should ride both of them and pick the one you like. Everyone is different...that is why they make all sizes of bikes!!!!

[diamond_jim]

Bike for bike, your Virago 535 will outrun the M50/C50 in a straight line any day of the week. Everyting else, from passenger capabilities, carving up the curves, torque, etc., the M50/C50 is so much better. The 1500 may be a little too big for ya.