I wanna love the Vulcan 900 but.... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Zinje · 05-14-2008, 05:14 PM

The Suzuki M50 fits me better. I like the overall style with big bike look of vulcan 900 Custom model and what it has to offer. The M50 however just seems to be more balanced and sitting on it just feels more comfortable and feels much lower to the ground. Vulcan feels a bit more top heavy.

I am 5'8 160lbs with a 32" inseam. The seat on the 900 feels very uncomfortable around my inner thighs unlike the M50, which contours me better.

I really really want to love the Vulcan 900 custom so is there anything I can do to make it more comforting if i decide on the 900?

Can these be lowered? How easy is it to lower the handle bars and change the seats?

My body is telling me the M50 but my mind is telling me the 900 Custom.

geoffsimpson · 05-14-2008, 05:50 PM

What does your pocket book tell you?

Cash can cure all ill's my friend.

Zinje · 05-14-2008, 07:23 PM

A guy in my area is selling their 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom for $5200. Only 500 miles mint condition.

What do you think?

geoffsimpson · 05-14-2008, 08:14 PM

Wait 'till payday and buy two! Seriously though, bars, seats, risers can be changed. You can make it into whatever you want. But if it still doesn't feel right after a couple grand...maybe you'll be wishing you'd bought that M50

Then again, i might be biased

Easy Rider · 05-14-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinje

A guy in my area is selling their 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom for $5200. Only 500 miles mint condition.
What do you think?

Well I am definitely biased. I think a bike is to RIDE not to screw with for months or years until you finally get it "right" .....or maybe never.
If the main reason you select one bike over another is LOOKS, then you will probably not be a good rider.

IOW, listen to your thighs!

B_Logan · 05-14-2008, 10:45 PM

I am 5' 9" and 185 lbs and fit my 900 Custom great, I love the bike but if it would not have "fit" well I would not have bought it. Hopefully you will be spending alot of quality time on your new bike and comfort and fit should always be a top factor in your decision. The M50 is a very nice bike as well, looked at it too. Have fun and be safe on whatever you choose.

russd · 05-15-2008, 10:48 AM

ride them before you decide

Zinje · 05-18-2008, 06:10 PM

Well after much time to think and sit on the bikes I have decided on the M50. No regrets. Great bike and looks good.

05-14-2008, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	I wanna love the Vulcan 900 but.... The Suzuki M50 fits me better. I like the overall style with big bike look of vulcan 900 Custom model and what it has to offer. The M50 however just seems to be more balanced and sitting on it just feels more comfortable and feels much lower to the ground. Vulcan feels a bit more top heavy. I am 5'8 160lbs with a 32" inseam. The seat on the 900 feels very uncomfortable around my inner thighs unlike the M50, which contours me better. I really really want to love the Vulcan 900 custom so is there anything I can do to make it more comforting if i decide on the 900? Can these be lowered? How easy is it to lower the handle bars and change the seats? My body is telling me the M50 but my mind is telling me the 900 Custom. Last edited by Zinje; 05-14-2008 at 05:20 PM.

05-14-2008, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	What does your pocket book tell you? Cash can cure all ill's my friend. __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

05-14-2008, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	Wait 'till payday and buy two! Seriously though, bars, seats, risers can be changed. You can make it into whatever you want. But if it still doesn't feel right after a couple grand...maybe you'll be wishing you'd bought that M50 Then again, i might be biased __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

05-15-2008, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
russd Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: m50 Location: near pittsburgh,pa Posts: 182	ride them before you decide __________________ 2007 m50,debaged ,hellcat windshield,bags,carbon tank trim,hopnel tank bib,oem mini floor boards,debaffled exhaust with fibrosleeve, river road saddlebags,backrest and luggage rack

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05-14-2008, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	A guy in my area is selling their 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom for $5200. Only 500 miles mint condition. What do you think?

05-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
B_Logan Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5	I am 5' 9" and 185 lbs and fit my 900 Custom great, I love the bike but if it would not have "fit" well I would not have bought it. Hopefully you will be spending alot of quality time on your new bike and comfort and fit should always be a top factor in your decision. The M50 is a very nice bike as well, looked at it too. Have fun and be safe on whatever you choose.

05-18-2008, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	Well after much time to think and sit on the bikes I have decided on the M50. No regrets. Great bike and looks good.

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