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trenttheuncatchable · 10-14-2010, 08:36 AM

Okay, I just bought an M50. Why? Because the gf wanted to go riding two-up and I wanted something with a low center of gravity that was easy to handle. Well, it seems I got what I wished for. I've only ridden it a couple days, but it feels like I'm riding a BRC (beginning rider's course) bike. I'm not all that young, but I might be a bit too young for a cruiser, at least this one; not much excitement. I'll keep it at least a year. Maybe it'll grow on me.

It came with a backrest, power commander, and very loud aftermarket exhaust. I've got the stock exhaust on it now (which is so quiet that it's the complete opposite), will sell that loud exhaust, and already have a different aftermarket exhaust being shipped to me. Also ordered engine guards and will have to order an aftermarket seat and some hard, lockable luggage.

Zzzzz

Good thing I have more than one bike!

seruzawa · 10-14-2010, 08:39 AM

There are supposed to be pistons available that help the performance noticeably. Check the Suzuki Cruiser boards.

sarnali2 · 10-14-2010, 09:25 AM

I had that problem years ago when my kids were babies. I bought a CB750 Nighthawk brand new for like $4k rode it for about 2 months and sold it for a used ZX1000R. The Nighthawk was just too tame.

acecycleins · 10-15-2010, 09:07 AM

M50s are cool enough little bikes. Kinda look like muscle bikes but reliable as can be. Congrats on the purchase.

Dr_Sprocket · 10-15-2010, 02:51 PM

Enjoy the time you have with the little lady. There will always be more time for other bikes.

10-14-2010, 08:36 AM	#1
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 893	Cruizzzzing Okay, I just bought an M50. Why? Because the gf wanted to go riding two-up and I wanted something with a low center of gravity that was easy to handle. Well, it seems I got what I wished for. I've only ridden it a couple days, but it feels like I'm riding a BRC (beginning rider's course) bike. I'm not all that young, but I might be a bit too young for a cruiser, at least this one; not much excitement. I'll keep it at least a year. Maybe it'll grow on me. It came with a backrest, power commander, and very loud aftermarket exhaust. I've got the stock exhaust on it now (which is so quiet that it's the complete opposite), will sell that loud exhaust, and already have a different aftermarket exhaust being shipped to me. Also ordered engine guards and will have to order an aftermarket seat and some hard, lockable luggage. Zzzzz Good thing I have more than one bike!

10-14-2010, 08:39 AM	#2
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,399	There are supposed to be pistons available that help the performance noticeably. Check the Suzuki Cruiser boards. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

10-14-2010, 09:25 AM	#3
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,644	I had that problem years ago when my kids were babies. I bought a CB750 Nighthawk brand new for like $4k rode it for about 2 months and sold it for a used ZX1000R. The Nighthawk was just too tame. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

10-15-2010, 09:07 AM	#4
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	M50s are cool enough little bikes. Kinda look like muscle bikes but reliable as can be. Congrats on the purchase. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

10-15-2010, 02:51 PM	#5
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Enjoy the time you have with the little lady. There will always be more time for other bikes. __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

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