Have owned a Honda Shadow for the past 22 years, still pull's like a demon and looks as good as the day I bought it, except that it now has 55000 miles on the clock! Sprockets, clutch, front and rear brakes + shoes all still original, even all the cables etc. Since I am knocking on 70 soon, I will be hanging on to this bike for ever because I can still go touring with confidence.
Good for you! I am 49 years old and I just got back to riding, after taking a break for about seven years, I just bought my third bike end it is a 2012 Honda shadow with only 12,000 km or about 8500 miles. As long as I keep healthy I probably would be riding this bike for the next 20+ years just like you
I ride a Harley now but my first bike was a Honda Shadow. That bike is definitely close to my heart they are fantastic! I never had any problems with mine either.
I consider my first bike my 97 Honda shadow spirit 1100 I put about 8000 plus miles on it with only issue being the petcock 🤷🏻 absolutley solid bike however I t boned a impatient driver and now ride a 04 Yamaha roadstar 1700 the difference is emense my heart will always be the shadow however it was definitely a beggiber bike and novelty now 🤭
Hey man, I think it's really cool that you say a quick prayer before your videos. I know the are some people that will call you names and dislike your productions. Thanks for keeping it real and giving it all to God. You rock!
I'd want to know if average power-to-weight ratio has changed with eras or not that much. I saw these ridiculously fat guys cruising by at Daytona three years ago and this person next to me says "it's easier to add horsepower than lose weight"
Yeah ! why is that? And motorcycles weighing around 900 pounds or so… We’re just getting too spoiled these days. I grew up in the old country in Albania in the 80s and if you had a Vespa 50 CC which very few people had you were looked at as a millionnaire in those days and the biggest motorcycles around were 250 CC and 350 CC JAWA from Czech Republic or MZ from East Germany. I owned two BMWs in Canada 🇨🇦 years ago and now a 2012 Honda Shadow 750 CC It’s more than enough of everything you can want in a bike. As Shawn says in his channel anything over 750 cm³ is excessive and I truly believe it really is
I bought a used 2005 Suzuki C50T five years ago for $4K. I thought it was just going to be a starter bike, but after 5 years, I love it. It feels big and cruises 75 to 80 mph effortlessly. I put a Mustang seat and Cobra pipes on it and it rides and sounds great. The 2005 model doesn’t have the fuel gage, so I just reset the trip odometer when I fill up and that works fine. I get about 140 miles out a tank. The only thing I wish it had was disc brakes on the rear instead of the drum. Cruise control and ABS would be nice, but for the price you just can’t beat it. Runs like a top and never a single repair. Just keep the fluids changed and it will probably run forever. Great videos you put on here. Keep it up.
Geoff Gowans - I think the fuel gages came on the US models starting in 2006. It would be nice to have one, but I have adjusted to just re-setting the trip odometer when I fill up. If I get down to about a gallon left there is a low fuel warning light.
I remember Ed bolian from Vin wiki talking about how when he worked at Lamborghini Atlanta, the dealership's insurance Company actually dictated the test drive route. So, Sean could be riding the same route every video for insurance reasons.... but I'm not 100% on that
Your videos have got me praying every time I ride for the opportunity to ride, my safety, the safety of those around me, and thanking god for being alive.
I’m a 61 year old 5’1” woman that loves her baby blue/white C50T. Being short is no issue because I had a sidecar installed for my grand kids. Great ride. I’m also going to adopt the prayer. 💗🇨🇦
I've had a mini-bike at age 10 (65cc ?), an XL125 Honda at age 16, a Yamaha 400 Special II at age 21, and after that a 750 Honda Magna, a H-D 750 Sportster(1979 yuck) a Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan, another Sportster 1996 EVO, and now a Suzuki C50T. I think I am going to buy 2 more od these and give them to my sons and we can ride together. Best all around on price, maintenance cost, customizeability (is that a real word?) and easy to work on. Descent power, and looks good. And that all equals dependability. OEM and after market parts galore. A rear shaft drive unit on e-bay is around $100. One of the most longest produced MC in our lifetime. In 2023. I love this bike.
Started with a C50 from craigslist. Great bike. No issues. Only negative about that bike was it got blown around in the wind on long road trips. It was light. Got a C90T. Same bike basically just bigger. Absolutely bulletproof. One more thing about Suzuki. You can finance for 0 percent during sign and ride promotions if you have good credit. Probably be a Suzuki rider the rest of my life
I purchased one a month ago cheep due to third gear being noisy. No problem I just short shift to fourth and there is enough torque to carry on smoothly.
I bought my first bike in early 2017 and it's a C50T. I ride it on all day rides and multiple day trips in the mountains. I'm planning a 9 day trip soon and will be riding the C50T. They're good bikes and comfortable to ride.
Martin Carter Big enough as long as it has respectable brakes. I bought my 1800cc for the interlinked triple disc brakes. Oh, and the totally amazing gut twisting power too.
Филип Драшко I had 18 years old, and my first bike was Honda Africa Twin, 750 cc What about that?! I think that is not about cc, power or high speed. It's about you. I knew a person who almost died, with a 45 cc scooter, becouse he hitted one car and one piller.....
I had a C50 and loved it. The only real problem was it needed a sixth gear. If I hadn't wanted to do a lap of the country next summer I probably would have kept for a long time.
I went from a Honda shadow to a 103 street glide with a stage 2 kit. The size took some getting used to, but I was sick of my 750 within 3 months. I needed more kick and kick I got.
Muzi Moh I too started on CL70 four speed at 14 back in the mid 70s. Fun bike, appropriate for a kid, looked like a regular sized rice grinder, still light enough for a kid to control. About 7 hp.
Muzi Moh so is that twelve years old or "like" 12. Just kidding. Saved by myself and bought my 70 for $150 when I was still 13, but couldn't ride on the street for a few months until I could get a license at 14 on my birthday. It was a happy day. Furthest I ever went that summer was 80 miles RT but my parents thought I was near home and just visiting friends.
The Suzuki 800 engine is bulletproof, got a 2000 intruder, its pretty fun. Very quick bike but no fun on the highway, needs a 6th gear. I still prefer my 89 xt600 dualsport over any cruiser bike, I like the upright riding position over the laying back riding position.
My only reason for wanting to start on a bigger bike is because I'm 6'2" 260 pounds and I love road trips everything I've heard has told me a smaller cruiser won't be good for me
On my 4th year riding, After taking the class and getting my endorsement, I hoped on a used 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300 AE No clutch. All throttle control. I now have a KTM 1290 SA S and A Triumph Rocket 3, cause BIG! There isn't a Harley motorcycle that can beat a stock R3 in a drag race in the hands on drag racers..
Just bought my first Boulevard....2013....loved it when I test drove it....thanks for the video.....And thank you for the Prayer..REAL MEN PRAY........traded my 09 Kawasaki Vulcan in on it.....I think I made the right choice.......
Rode the Volusia Version for 2yrs after laying down my Zr750. Went everywhere on that 800. Heck the gas milage was great rode it with wifey on back comfortably to NC from Bmore several trips and theough the winter. Great itermediate and advanced rider bike,still take newbs a minute to get the feel of just cruising on a cruiser. I called it a “lets get a little laid back fast luvs,and lets do it cruzin not brusin”
Just bought a 2019 C50. Love it, very comfortable, smooth ride. Sounds great, looks great! Can't wait for winter to leave. Will be riding in Idaho pines soon. Great positive video. Thanks.
@@joepasco1420 That does seem to happen. My wife rode a Harley street 750. Now she bought a new Fatbob with the 114 cubic in engine in it and the street suddenly isn't the favorite anymore.
Back in the day (way back), we had a full dress BSA 650 with a sidecar. Pulled like a big dog. Yeah, I get a kick when people say anything less than a liter is a girl's bike. By the way, if you've never ridden in a hack, it's a real treat.
I love my C50 and am able to keep up with my husband on his VTX1800. I may lag behind a little on take off but we make it where we're going in the end AND my arms aren't killing me from having to muscle it around!
I did a lot of touring on a 400, and across Canada on a 750 Virago. In BC, insurance basically doubles at 751cc, but I've found 750 is PLENTY. Also, when I was young (when dinosaurs roamed...) a 650 (like a BSA or BMW R6) was considered a BIG bike and certainly worthy of long-distance riding.
I own a Suzuki Intruder VS800 and a Honda Valkyrie 1500 and love both bikes. One is light, nimble and quick while the other is a big heavy powerful beast. Both have their merits and both are a blast to ride. 800 cc is more than enough to get the job done, can cruise at 80 mph + all day long with no problem.
@@snufflehound I rode it a couple hundred miles today and I usually stop every 50 or 60 miles for a little rest and stretch because I do get the numb hand and sore ass! When I was in my early twenties many many years ago, I rode a 750 Intruder 715 miles in one day! I couldn’t do that now in no way. I’m way too old for that stuff!
I've owned and ridden bikes from 350cc to 1400cc. The lower cc bikes are great for short commutes but don't have the power to make offensive moves on the highway or to jet out of tight situations. The bigger bikes also have a problem with heat management. My 1400 Intruder would shut down in traffic due to overheating and that was a pain.
There is a dearth of well informed opinions going around about motorcycles relative to size, power, and suitability. I've been riding and involved in some way since 1957 - we are the same human creature we were then and what was relatively small or large is so different than what is commonly accepted now. A Brit bike was considered a big bike then, 650cc or thereabouts and weighed in the neighborhood of 425 lbs with large Harleys in a class by themselves save for the Sportster. With the advent of "superbikes" like the CB-750s or Kaw. Z-1s, these were immensely powerful for the average consumer use and weighed in at just over 500lbs. Beginners were lead toward 400cc and smaller because the control in a crisis always is best with a lightweight machine compared to the weight of the rider - quickest response and braking. I watch this trend toward viewing bikes in the range of 800cc as small and it is just absurd. The physics hasn't changed - the market and people's unwitting following trends have created an atmosphere that obscures basic realities. The joy of a motorcycle can be found with almost any size machine if one isn't groping for the fastest thing he can imagine or to keep up with the latest "cool" machine dejour.
Well said champ. I started on 650 Bonnies & 750 Nortons the moved to a Honda CB750 & since then have only had heavier bikes,well they don't feel that heavy to me cause that's all I've had but when I get on an R1 or similar light bike I don't feel as safe & "planted" on the road.I know it's probably only a mind thing but it's what I like,hence the Hayabusa & ZX14 sitting in my garage next to my restoration projects,a ZZR1100 & CB 750/4. I figure just ride the bike that feels good to you,no matter what anyone else says,you will know it when you get on it,it's all in feeling at one with the bike.
Rob Kimler - Yeah, going down in size will be cause for an unsettling feeling for you and for good reason. Anyhow, in your progression, you've undoubtedly developed a good sense of your machines' potentials, even if it's subconscious and you adjust your riding responses accordingly. Usually, it's only in a crisis moment that one will come upon the particular dangers of his choice ride. While working as a mechanic for a large Honda dealer in Wichita in the early '60s, a coworker and I borrowed a couple Duo Glide trade ins for a casual ride. It was so impressive in stability and ride - at the same time, unwieldy in quick responses and braking. That didn't dull the experience of the ride but it wasn't for me. The Z-1s and like super bikes do have remarkable graces in all respects. Coming down from them would be quite a step. I'm keeping an eye out for a mid size at the moment, maybe a Kaw. KZ400 or such from "the old days". I once owned a Suzuki T500 Titan, largest street bike I've had and it was quite a well rounded ride but let go of it in the mists of time.
super great bike on two lane roads not so much great in the freeway geared just a bit to low ... valve adjustment can be a pain to do or expensive if you hire it out to a shop...clutch will get weak if you ride double alot...all that being said we really love the one we have owned it 6 years now..
My wife's 2005 Suzuki C50 could easily keep up with my 2006 Yamaha VStar 1100. Plus with the C50 you get fuel injection which the VStar 1100 never had. So that made it WAAYYY more economical to ride. Also the C50 with absolutely zero winterization would just fire up in the spring. The VStar never without charging or changing the battery and always had to put in gas stabilizer (although that is a good idea over winter for any bike).
That bike engine sounds very tight, wondering if its a single pin crank shaft design. Space on center of your handbars gives you some additional custom options, Bluetooth speaker comes to mind.
I don't mind the idea of having a clean view of the road but i think i would like a small digital speedo on the bars or a HUD in the windscreen so i don't have to look all the way off the road to see what my speed is...
For a couple 3 yrs I road a 2001 800cc Kaw Far from stock .Custom . Awesome bike and would hit a 130 mph before you could sneeze. Now I ride a Harley and miss my Kaw, but not enough to buy another.
I love that you pray before hand. I pray with you. Now the c50.......I LOVE THIS BIKE!! This is my second one. And I have had a goldwing, a 03 vulcan 800 a lot smaller then the Bully. A 2010 honda sabre 1300. A magna and a lot more. And I still come back to the Bully. That and my Zrx1100. Lol!!! The bike does it all. And I'm not a small guy. 6'2" 385lbs. Just buy one. No disappointments.
Love my 82 gs850l nothing slow about it, no lag in any gear. Surprises alot of people especially because the vetter fairing doesn’t give you a fast impression.
You Americans have huge standards, I ride a PCX 125cc which to you guys is basically crap, it can barely reach 65mph and it barely gets to 55 when you have a passenger with you but you know what? taxes are killers and where I live (Israel) you pay double than what an American pays for a motorcycle, so if for you a PCX 125 costs around 2300$, to me it costs 4600$. Now I bough mine for 2000$ 2 years ago, a 2014 PCX Honda and I honestly love it, does it lack power on the freeway? well yes but I am just 19, I don't earn a 5 figure salary hell I barely earn 350$ a month during my mandatory military service, but it definitely does the job for me and I've been riding this one for two years and haven't had too many complaints about it, to buy a Honda Rebel I must pay 15,000$ which is a "bit" of a stretch
Wow, that's what I always feel like doing after a ride! then I scoop my gal up in my arms and throw her in the hay and bust her britches, she loves it when I do that!
I have a Suzuki C50, hated the floorboards and foot controls, the floorboards scraped too easily. I replaced them with the footpegs and controls from an M50 which gave me more turn clearance. Oh, didn't like the wide handlebars either so I put a set of risers and narrower set of pullback handlebars. Now I'm good with it.
i am a transplant to Texas. The ROAD KING or a variant is my focus. I need the GPS. I AM 45 MILES NORTH OF DALLAS/FORT\ WORTH. THE BLACK FEATURE HAS MY ATTENTION. SUGGESTIONS? i AM ABOUT 6' TALL
The first motorcycles with a reputation for traveling the country coast to coast were the old 45cubic inch Harleys and Indians. The old 45s were 750CCs, look at all the CB750s that made long runs and longevity was great. I have a 1999 VS800 Intruder and a newer VS1400 Intruder. The 800 is faster and lighter than the 1400. A 750 or 800cc bike will fill most of the needs and wants of a rider. Great topic and yes, thank God for a beautiful day. With my track record, I thank him for every day I wake up on the top side of the grass.
Years ago I road all over BC and Alberta in all types of weather. Usually did 700-1000km (450-600mi) per day on a '72 CB750. Not once did I wish for more power or size. Mind you, it was a very smooth 4cyl which never overheated or complain in any way .. something which a twin may find hard to match. My take is that for distance cruising/touring, if on a twin, you need more cc's than if on a four to give the power but it may be hard to match the smoothness which contributes to comfort.
@@colinnicols5387 You are more gracious than I am, I think it is just a crazy like for bigger engines. I don't think I need anything bigger than a 750 or 800cc bike for touring unless I am pulling a trailer or really hauling a lot of junk in the bags. I work in the helicopter/aviation industry, lots of EMS operations. Bigger motorcycles usually means bigger crashes. When I started riding on the road, bikes didn't even compare to what performance they have today. It is no wonder they get busted up all over the road today.
Picked up a 2000 intruder a few years ago, it's grown on me the last few years as initially i didn't care for the cruiser seating position as I owned an xt600 since i was a teenager. Love thwacking the throttle open on the intruder, it's a quick bike, think ill keep it for a while.
Definitely right. Robert Persig (writer of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) ran 5700+ miles loaded down with camping gear and two up with his son on a Honda CB77 Superhawk pushing 305 cc. It's not the size of the bike, it's the willingness of the rider to enjoy the ride within the ability of the bike.
I'm 6'5'' and pretty much all legs. I'm looking for a good first bike and people are telling me to not go too big but I can't imagine fitting on anything comfortably under 1100cc. I don't plan on taking this thing on interstates, would this be comfortable for city and canyon riding?
I had this bike in the 2003 variant. Suzuki has been making it for a long time. It was great ride for 8 years. Could have used a taller 5th gear or an additional gear.
There really good bikes, I had a 2003, had cobra pipes on it that I had done, and they are strong enough, at least mine wants, my friend have a 1200 Harley, and we went on a trip riding double, I weighed 190 my Wi-Fi 160, and he weighed about 170 and his girlfriend about 125. We were out in the country, came to a crossroads, and I turned on to it. He hit it we did I ran off from him about 14 by cranks up to 100 and shut it down, when we pulled over he said what if you done to that. I said nothing but cobra pipes. But I didn't break it in hardafter about 400 miles
Hello ,i want to get 2024 suzuki m109r its the only big bike out there after honda and yamaha cut the big engines vtx 1800 and stryker , do you knoe any shop that got custom parts for m109r like seat, head lights and carbonfiber body parts
I started out on a 2001 Volusia 800 (earlier carb'd version of the C50). Bought with 17k, sold with 44k after 3 riding seasons. Half of those miles 2 up. I'll miss it, but love my Road Star
As much as at times I would like a smaller, more nimble bike, I am very pleased with my 1700cc Vulvan Nomad.
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My Suzi 109R Boulevard is an absolute beast. It's a work of art. I've done 197 miles in a year. The rain makes it too dangerous. With 3 babies at home, risking collision with a fool on the road isn't worth the ride. But when its dry, I've far more control of the variables.
Hey bro, I'm like you. When I get up, I look at beautiful clouds, hear the birds chirping, smell the fresh air and look at the trees and nature, so I feel so blessed and I thank the Lord. Who can deny God when we look at this created world.
cereal murtherer you seem like an angry person, you should try to figure out what’s masked and causing your anger towards peaceful people. Faith is a necessity for religion, while we can’t see God we can feel and sense his presence. He loves you no matter what bud, I’m sending prayers your way.
800 cc is plenty. I bought my '85 bmw r80rt new in '85. Still have it. (Yup. I'm old) Light enuf for in town, with enuf power & comfort for touring. Many bikes now are CC overkill.
Just out of curiosity, how much difference does the windshield make? I don't like the look of them, but if they're functional I might have to reconsider.
Looks suffer somewhat however windshields are functional, and make longer interstate rides less fatigueing. For single lane Backcountry rides under 60mph I think it feels like a more genuine motorcycle experience without a fairing. YMMV
Have owned a Honda shadow aero, Suzuki Boulevard C50, and 3 Honda VTX's. The C50 is light, dependable, and handles easy. Hard on the backside on long rides but I dropped a dyno jet kit and Vance Hines pipes on mine. It would pass everything on the road except gas stations. With all that said I prefer the VTX's.
I own a 1636 cc Victory Hammer that weighs in at 674 lbs. It is a dyno tuned beast, super fast and handles like a glove with one or two up. That Boulevard is 611 pounds. I’ll take the 2x plus cc increase, speed, power and huge rear shoe for a mere 63 lbs more. I also own a Harley Dyna Daytona @ 1340 cc’s it’s pretty quick. A lot smaller than the Victory and slower. It is just under 600 lbs and definitely looks like a small bike.
Okay! First motorcycle in 30 years. Honda Shadow 750. Purchased one week ago. I'm hooked on motorcycles. You can tell when you're not riding and you're dreaming of riding and watching RUclips videos and looking on eBay for any accessories. Almost a 24/7 obsession
My kid's 03 Volusia is a beast. Sounds much better than my 04 VT1100C. I like "borrowing" it from him. We both commute all year round. Ok, business related comment. I will be deleting my channel soon. RUclips's incessant attack on Christian based content and alternative opinion has forced me into this decision. SRK, I absolutely enjoy your channels and will miss them. Take Care and God Bless
@@DaBrewCrew22 Irony......attack on christian and alternative content, sounds fairly even handed really. Of course, if god is proven real, next up is which one it is, the Abrahamic ones alone have been arguing to the death for millennia about 3 alone........ permutations could be endless.
I bought my first cruiser( I had several bikes and scooters before) in September of 2022: A 2009 candy red vstar 650 classic, with just 2600 miles on it ! More I ride, more I love it 😍 I can’t wait for the summer. It’s snowing in Connecticut today …
Love the review. I have the same bike different year. I am just curious WHY lots of motorcyclists and most bicycle riders see stop signs as suggestions? As well as not using turn signals!
And about the gauges being on the fuel tank you forget something . You can simply change the handlebars with longer ones without having to change the kilometer Cable
I have a fz6r rn but I am looking to switch to a midlevel cruiser/light-tourer. Between this and the Vulcan 900 classic Lt which one would you recommend? I know they are essentially the same(shaft drive, 5 sp, liquid cooled) but is there one that you would strongly recommend over the other?
I have one of these. I was crossing a very sandy wash, riding carefully, but the sand was too deep, and I fell over. It was like slow motion. You call these light? I almost killed myself getting it back up. I too, always start my rides with a thankful, wishful prayer. I also never forget to say thank you when it's over.
C50 looks big, it is styled like a big bike, but sit on a C90 and you'll quickly see/feel the difference For a real small big bike go to the Kawasaki 900 Classic.......the 900 custom is pretty nice too
The junction at 2.12 Why do you always seem to pull the clutch in while cornering? I'm guessing your not actually coasting, just looks like it.. if you are though then why!? :o
I know this is a older video but on your comment about the gauge location; I would definitely prefer it being on the tank more than Harley’s newest fad they done to the 2019 and up Softail with putting it on the bars with a small digital display. To me, the best way which was very common with older bikes was having the gauges mounted to a bracket that attached to the forks to not restrict you from getting different aftermarket handle bars.
I'm looking to get a bike. I haven't ridden a bike on the road for about 20 years or so, but I used to ride a CBR 1000 in the military. I'm a bigger guy 6'2" 240. I want a cruiser with good power. Any recommendations on what I should look at? I like the V Max.
Have owned a Honda Shadow for the past 22 years, still pull's like a demon and looks as good as the day I bought it, except that it now has 55000 miles on the clock!
Sprockets, clutch, front and rear brakes + shoes all still original, even all the cables etc.
Since I am knocking on 70 soon, I will be hanging on to this bike for ever because I can still go touring with confidence.
wow thats awesome
22 years and you've never gotten it up to 70?!! :)
Good for you! I am 49 years old and I just got back to riding, after taking a break for about seven years, I just bought my third bike end it is a 2012 Honda shadow with only 12,000 km or about 8500 miles.
As long as I keep healthy I probably would be riding this bike for the next 20+ years just like you
I ride a Harley now but my first bike was a Honda Shadow. That bike is definitely close to my heart they are fantastic! I never had any problems with mine either.
I consider my first bike my 97 Honda shadow spirit 1100 I put about 8000 plus miles on it with only issue being the petcock 🤷🏻 absolutley solid bike however I t boned a impatient driver and now ride a 04 Yamaha roadstar 1700 the difference is emense my heart will always be the shadow however it was definitely a beggiber bike and novelty now 🤭
Have owned a 1986 honda vt700c for 35 years now. Don't think I'll ever need another bike. Still riding at 75.
And to think of what an absolute master you must be, over that particular bike! You know what I mean? Cheers brother!
Hey man, I think it's really cool that you say a quick prayer before your videos. I know the are some people that will call you names and dislike your productions. Thanks for keeping it real and giving it all to God. You rock!
When I was growing up, a 750 was considered a big bike. Yes, I’m an old guy... Harley’s weren’t much bigger then. Now, you gotta have 1800 cc?
I'd want to know if average power-to-weight ratio has changed with eras or not that much. I saw these ridiculously fat guys cruising by at Daytona three years ago and this person next to me says "it's easier to add horsepower than lose weight"
I remember those days.
CB 750 HONDA 'S.
Z1 900 WAS MONSTER.
Yeah !
why is that?
And motorcycles weighing around 900 pounds or so…
We’re just getting too spoiled these days.
I grew up in the old country in Albania in the 80s and if you had a Vespa 50 CC which very few people had you were looked at as a millionnaire in those days and the biggest motorcycles around were 250 CC and 350 CC JAWA from Czech Republic or MZ from East Germany.
I owned two BMWs in Canada 🇨🇦 years ago and now a 2012 Honda Shadow 750 CC
It’s more than enough of everything you can want in a bike.
As Shawn says in his channel anything over 750 cm³ is excessive and I truly believe it really is
I drove across Canada in a ‘79 Honda CX 500 custom. 800 is big enough.😂
Yeah crazy I got a 1900cc Raider what the heck but I really like it!
I bought a used 2005 Suzuki C50T five years ago for $4K. I thought it was just going to be a starter bike, but after 5 years, I love it. It feels big and cruises 75 to 80 mph effortlessly. I put a Mustang seat and Cobra pipes on it and it rides and sounds great. The 2005 model doesn’t have the fuel gage, so I just reset the trip odometer when I fill up and that works fine. I get about 140 miles out a tank. The only thing I wish it had was disc brakes on the rear instead of the drum. Cruise control and ABS would be nice, but for the price you just can’t beat it. Runs like a top and never a single repair. Just keep the fluids changed and it will probably run forever. Great videos you put on here. Keep it up.
Odd that your 2005 did not have the fuel gauge. My wife's 2005 did but maybe that was because it was first purchased in Canada.
Geoff Gowans - I think the fuel gages came on the US models starting in 2006. It would be nice to have one, but I have adjusted to just re-setting the trip odometer when I fill up. If I get down to about a gallon left there is a low fuel warning light.
Sweet videos. But u gotta drive other roads I’ve memorized the streets there and have no idea where it is
I even dream about the roads in the vids... In my sleep not daydreaming, reminds me of the area north western Easton PA. Best, Pete.
I remember Ed bolian from Vin wiki talking about how when he worked at Lamborghini Atlanta, the dealership's insurance Company actually dictated the test drive route. So, Sean could be riding the same route every video for insurance reasons.... but I'm not 100% on that
Landisville pa near lift all
His shop is right off of pa283, between Lancaster and Harrisburg
I wish we had as many roundabouts where I live!
Your videos have got me praying every time I ride for the opportunity to ride, my safety, the safety of those around me, and thanking god for being alive.
If you're Catholic, St. Christopher is the patron saint of safe travels. I don't have a bike rn, but I'm gonna be keeping this in mind if I get one. 😂
I’m a 61 year old 5’1” woman that loves her baby blue/white C50T. Being short is no issue because I had a sidecar installed for my grand kids. Great ride. I’m also going to adopt the prayer. 💗🇨🇦
I've had a mini-bike at age 10 (65cc ?), an XL125 Honda at age 16, a Yamaha 400 Special II at age 21, and after that a 750 Honda Magna, a H-D 750 Sportster(1979 yuck) a Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan, another Sportster 1996 EVO, and now a Suzuki C50T. I think I am going to buy 2 more od these and give them to my sons and we can ride together. Best all around on price, maintenance cost, customizeability (is that a real word?) and easy to work on. Descent power, and looks good. And that all equals dependability. OEM and after market parts galore. A rear shaft drive unit on e-bay is around $100. One of the most longest produced MC in our lifetime. In 2023. I love this bike.
Started with a C50 from craigslist. Great bike. No issues. Only negative about that bike was it got blown around in the wind on long road trips. It was light. Got a C90T. Same bike basically just bigger. Absolutely bulletproof. One more thing about Suzuki. You can finance for 0 percent during sign and ride promotions if you have good credit. Probably be a Suzuki rider the rest of my life
How does your c90 handle around town in comparison to the c50 ..?
Thinking about buying 1 or the other ..
I had a C50T for 7 years. When I traded it in, it had 27,000 miles on it. I had no issues ever with that bike.
I purchased one a month ago cheep due to third gear being noisy. No problem I just short shift to fourth and there is enough torque to carry on smoothly.
I bought my first bike in early 2017 and it's a C50T. I ride it on all day rides and multiple day trips in the mountains. I'm planning a 9 day trip soon and will be riding the C50T. They're good bikes and comfortable to ride.
800 cc is plenty - Honda NC750 , Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S , Yamaha MT 07 - all great bikes that sell well , accelerate well and are easy to manage
Martin Carter yeah I rode a ninja 650r (60hp) and it easily got up to 120mph
Martin Carter I got a 85 virago 700 for my first bike, So far I love it (aside from having to fix the super common starter problem)
Gunbergdagreat hey haha thats what i have right now just got it about 3 months ago as my first bike
Martin Carter Big enough as long as it has respectable brakes. I bought my 1800cc for the interlinked triple disc brakes. Oh, and the totally amazing gut twisting power too.
Филип Драшко I had 18 years old, and my first bike was Honda Africa Twin, 750 cc
What about that?!
I think that is not about cc, power or high speed. It's about you.
I knew a person who almost died, with a 45 cc scooter, becouse he hitted one car and one piller.....
I had a C50 and loved it. The only real problem was it needed a sixth gear. If I hadn't wanted to do a lap of the country next summer I probably would have kept for a long time.
Start the day like we should.... you can tell you're a good dude. Keep up the good work.
Amen Brother
I’m subscribing because of that
We are subscribing because of that too, and we liked the test ride video. Thanks for sharing and asking for Gods blessings!
Caught me off guard with that brought a smile to my face
always a good watch,agree boulevards brilliant. praise the Lord.
I got off the road and bought a 2018 Yamaha 450 Dirt bike. I love being on two wheels, but too many texters, drunk drivers etc Be careful out there.
I have been riding for over 50 years and just got a Boulevard C50 and have absolutely enjoyed it, go two up with my wife and she loves it too
BRO I DON'T OWN ONE YET I AM A FAN OF YOUR CHANNEL. YOU SAYING YOUR PRAYERS LIVE MAKES YOU A REAL MAN. MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE ALWAYS. TAKE GOOD CARE.
I got a feeling that you kept riding for about another hour LOL
Frank C. Way not :-):-):-):-)
I went from a Honda shadow to a 103 street glide with a stage 2 kit. The size took some getting used to, but I was sick of my 750 within 3 months. I needed more kick and kick I got.
800cc is a lot compared to my 125cc. That's for the blessing.
Ramen On Wheels 125 is a blessing for me I used to ride a 70cc back in pk
Muzi Moh I too started on CL70 four speed at 14 back in the mid 70s. Fun bike, appropriate for a kid, looked like a regular sized rice grinder, still light enough for a kid to control. About 7 hp.
S Tho I started riding at like 12
Muzi Moh so is that twelve years old or "like" 12. Just kidding. Saved by myself and bought my 70 for $150 when I was still 13, but couldn't ride on the street for a few months until I could get a license at 14 on my birthday. It was a happy day.
Furthest I ever went that summer was 80 miles RT but my parents thought I was near home and just visiting friends.
S Tho lol
I sat on a Vulcan Nomad 1800cc, the other day... It was like sitting on the hood of a car! I can't imagine lifting that thing after laying it down.
The Suzuki 800 engine is bulletproof, got a 2000 intruder, its pretty fun. Very quick bike but no fun on the highway, needs a 6th gear. I still prefer my 89 xt600 dualsport over any cruiser bike, I like the upright riding position over the laying back riding position.
My only reason for wanting to start on a bigger bike is because I'm 6'2" 260 pounds and I love road trips everything I've heard has told me a smaller cruiser won't be good for me
On my 4th year riding, After taking the class and getting my endorsement, I hoped on a used 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300 AE No clutch. All throttle control. I now have a KTM 1290 SA S and A Triumph Rocket 3, cause BIG! There isn't a Harley motorcycle that can beat a stock R3 in a drag race in the hands on drag racers..
Just bought my first Boulevard....2013....loved it when I test drove it....thanks for the video.....And thank you for the Prayer..REAL MEN PRAY........traded my 09 Kawasaki Vulcan in on it.....I think I made the right choice.......
I just started riding and I bought one a couple of months ago and I love my bike!
I have a 2005 C50c that I got new, I live in MO and have ridden to Sturgis, regularly ride to KY pulling a trailer. It is a great all around bike.
Yep I have a 2007 C50 great bike does all I need to do
Rode the Volusia Version for 2yrs after laying down my Zr750. Went everywhere on that 800. Heck the gas milage was great rode it with wifey on back comfortably to NC from Bmore several trips and theough the winter. Great itermediate and advanced rider bike,still take newbs a minute to get the feel of just cruising on a cruiser. I called it a “lets get a little laid back fast luvs,and lets do it cruzin not brusin”
Just bought a 2019 C50. Love it, very comfortable, smooth ride. Sounds great, looks great! Can't wait for winter to leave. Will be riding in Idaho pines soon. Great positive video. Thanks.
A 750 was always more than enough for me. The only reason I got a 1600 motorcycle now is because it was an impulse buy.
I got a honda shadow aero 750. Then i got the yamaha road star 1600. Now the honda has been collecting dust for 3 years.
@@joepasco1420 That does seem to happen. My wife rode a Harley street 750. Now she bought a new Fatbob with the 114 cubic in engine in it and the street suddenly isn't the favorite anymore.
@@joepasco1420 damn
Back in the day (way back), we had a full dress BSA 650 with a sidecar. Pulled like a big dog. Yeah, I get a kick when people say anything less than a liter is a girl's bike.
By the way, if you've never ridden in a hack, it's a real treat.
I love and respect your prayers at the beginning of your videos.
That's what I was thinking . Got me to watch more
I love my C50 and am able to keep up with my husband on his VTX1800. I may lag behind a little on take off but we make it where we're going in the end AND my arms aren't killing me from having to muscle it around!
I did a lot of touring on a 400, and across Canada on a 750 Virago. In BC, insurance basically doubles at 751cc, but I've found 750 is PLENTY. Also, when I was young (when dinosaurs roamed...) a 650 (like a BSA or BMW R6) was considered a BIG bike and certainly worthy of long-distance riding.
Did you ride mostly on 2 lanes across Canada?
@@micclay Mainly TCH - some 2-lane, lots of 4-lane...
@@struggleboyeither way beer relaxing
I have a susuki boulevard 07 650... they rate it at 850 in the shop that right?. Badass bike tho I like it people luv it..
I own a Suzuki Intruder VS800 and a Honda Valkyrie 1500 and love both bikes. One is light, nimble and quick while the other is a big heavy powerful beast. Both have their merits and both are a blast to ride. 800 cc is more than enough to get the job done, can cruise at 80 mph + all day long with no problem.
I suppose you could, but your hands will go numb and your ass will be hurting.
@@snufflehound I rode it a couple hundred miles today and I usually stop every 50 or 60 miles for a little rest and stretch because I do get the numb hand and sore ass! When I was in my early twenties many many years ago, I rode a 750 Intruder 715 miles in one day! I couldn’t do that now in no way. I’m way too old for that stuff!
My last Boulevard was the C 109 R and it blows this 50 T out of the water. Comfort, speed, and style all wrapped up into one.
It’s supposed to.
Why does my v star 650 scream at 50 wanting a higher gear? It seems the old cb 125s and such were smooth from start to wide open
I've owned and ridden bikes from 350cc to 1400cc. The lower cc bikes are great for short commutes but don't have the power to make offensive moves on the highway or to jet out of tight situations. The bigger bikes also have a problem with heat management. My 1400 Intruder would shut down in traffic due to overheating and that was a pain.
There is a dearth of well informed opinions going around about motorcycles relative to size, power, and suitability. I've been riding and involved in some way since 1957 - we are the same human creature we were then and what was relatively small or large is so different than what is commonly accepted now. A Brit bike was considered a big bike then, 650cc or thereabouts and weighed in the neighborhood of 425 lbs with large Harleys in a class by themselves save for the Sportster.
With the advent of "superbikes" like the CB-750s or Kaw. Z-1s, these were immensely powerful for the average consumer use and weighed in at just over 500lbs. Beginners were lead toward 400cc and smaller because the control in a crisis always is best with a lightweight machine compared to the weight of the rider - quickest response and braking.
I watch this trend toward viewing bikes in the range of 800cc as small and it is just absurd. The physics hasn't changed - the market and people's unwitting following trends have created an atmosphere that obscures basic realities. The joy of a motorcycle can be found with almost any size machine if one isn't groping for the fastest thing he can imagine or to keep up with the latest "cool" machine dejour.
Well said champ. I started on 650 Bonnies & 750 Nortons the moved to a Honda CB750 & since then have only had heavier bikes,well they don't feel that heavy to me cause that's all I've had but when I get on an R1 or similar light bike I don't feel as safe & "planted" on the road.I know it's probably only a mind thing but it's what I like,hence the Hayabusa & ZX14 sitting in my garage next to my restoration projects,a ZZR1100 & CB 750/4. I figure just ride the bike that feels good to you,no matter what anyone else says,you will know it when you get on it,it's all in feeling at one with the bike.
Rob Kimler - Yeah, going down in size will be cause for an unsettling feeling for you and for good reason. Anyhow, in your progression, you've undoubtedly developed a good sense of your machines' potentials, even if it's subconscious and you adjust your riding responses accordingly. Usually, it's only in a crisis moment that one will come upon the particular dangers of his choice ride.
While working as a mechanic for a large Honda dealer in Wichita in the early '60s, a coworker and I borrowed a couple Duo Glide trade ins for a casual ride. It was so impressive in stability and ride - at the same time, unwieldy in quick responses and braking. That didn't dull the experience of the ride but it wasn't for me.
The Z-1s and like super bikes do have remarkable graces in all respects. Coming down from them would be quite a step. I'm keeping an eye out for a mid size at the moment, maybe a Kaw. KZ400 or such from "the old days". I once owned a Suzuki T500 Titan, largest street bike I've had and it was quite a well rounded ride but let go of it in the mists of time.
I still ride my 650 Bonnie.Wouldnt trade it for anything.We been through alot together
super great bike on two lane roads not so much great in the freeway geared just a bit to low ... valve adjustment can be a pain to do or expensive if you hire it out to a shop...clutch will get weak if you ride double alot...all that being said we really love the one we have owned it 6 years now..
My wife's 2005 Suzuki C50 could easily keep up with my 2006 Yamaha VStar 1100. Plus with the C50 you get fuel injection which the VStar 1100 never had. So that made it WAAYYY more economical to ride. Also the C50 with absolutely zero winterization would just fire up in the spring. The VStar never without charging or changing the battery and always had to put in gas stabilizer (although that is a good idea over winter for any bike).
Same here..2009 ..c50 ...awsome bike..no problems at all ...take battery in house in fall ..put back in spring ..& zoooom..🤣🤣..26,000 kms...cheers.
Srkcycles Is that bike a good fit for someone who is 5'7" tall?
What brand gloves are those?
That bike engine sounds very tight, wondering if its a single pin crank shaft design. Space on center of your handbars gives you some additional custom options, Bluetooth speaker comes to mind.
I don't mind the idea of having a clean view of the road but i think i would like a small digital speedo on the bars or a HUD in the windscreen so i don't have to look all the way off the road to see what my speed is...
With the front to rear weight distribution on most Japanese V twins, the big displacement are just as easy to ride as the small ones.
For a couple 3 yrs I road a 2001 800cc Kaw Far from stock .Custom . Awesome bike and would hit a 130 mph before you could sneeze. Now I ride a Harley and miss my Kaw, but not enough to buy another.
In Pakistan 75cc is normal and 125cc is rare, considered a big bike. it's like our 75 is your 200 and our 125 is your 800.
Bilal Hussain A 125cc is considered big? Wow.
Agree a big bike is not essential, but I've never had a bike where I thought "I wish this had LESS power.."
Also you: "I wish this damn thing didn't weigh 900 pounds".
I love that you pray before hand. I pray with you. Now the c50.......I LOVE THIS BIKE!! This is my second one. And I have had a goldwing, a 03 vulcan 800 a lot smaller then the Bully. A 2010 honda sabre 1300. A magna and a lot more. And I still come back to the Bully. That and my Zrx1100. Lol!!! The bike does it all. And I'm not a small guy. 6'2" 385lbs. Just buy one. No disappointments.
Love my 82 gs850l nothing slow about it, no lag in any gear. Surprises alot of people especially because the vetter fairing doesn’t give you a fast impression.
My first bike was a 1982 Suzuki gs 450l lol I bought it in 2003 and sold it the following year. Great beginner bike.
You Americans have huge standards, I ride a PCX 125cc which to you guys is basically crap, it can barely reach 65mph and it barely gets to 55 when you have a passenger with you but you know what? taxes are killers and where I live (Israel) you pay double than what an American pays for a motorcycle, so if for you a PCX 125 costs around 2300$, to me it costs 4600$.
Now I bough mine for 2000$ 2 years ago, a 2014 PCX Honda and I honestly love it, does it lack power on the freeway? well yes but I am just 19, I don't earn a 5 figure salary hell I barely earn 350$ a month during my mandatory military service, but it definitely does the job for me and I've been riding this one for two years and haven't had too many complaints about it, to buy a Honda Rebel I must pay 15,000$ which is a "bit" of a stretch
Are those Ronald McDonalds riding gloves?
I believe they are Ronald McDonalds gloves.
LMAO! Is that french fry grease I see on his gloves?!
They are dual purpose gloves. When you are done riding you can go buck some hay.
Wow, that's what I always feel like doing after a ride! then I scoop my gal up in my arms and throw her in the hay and bust her britches, she loves it when I do that!
Saxon lmao!!
I have a Suzuki C50, hated the floorboards and foot controls, the floorboards scraped too easily. I replaced them with the footpegs and controls from an M50 which gave me more turn clearance. Oh, didn't like the wide handlebars either so I put a set of risers and narrower set of pullback handlebars. Now I'm good with it.
i am a transplant to Texas. The ROAD KING or a variant is my focus. I need the GPS. I AM 45 MILES NORTH OF
DALLAS/FORT\ WORTH. THE BLACK FEATURE HAS MY ATTENTION. SUGGESTIONS? i AM ABOUT 6' TALL
The first motorcycles with a reputation for traveling the country coast to coast were the old 45cubic inch Harleys and Indians. The old 45s were 750CCs, look at all the CB750s that made long runs and longevity was great. I have a 1999 VS800 Intruder and a newer VS1400 Intruder. The 800 is faster and lighter than the 1400. A 750 or 800cc bike will fill most of the needs and wants of a rider. Great topic and yes, thank God for a beautiful day. With my track record, I thank him for every day I wake up on the top side of the grass.
Years ago I road all over BC and Alberta in all types of weather. Usually did 700-1000km (450-600mi) per day on a '72 CB750. Not once did I wish for more power or size. Mind you, it was a very smooth 4cyl which never overheated or complain in any way .. something which a twin may find hard to match. My take is that for distance cruising/touring, if on a twin, you need more cc's than if on a four to give the power but it may be hard to match the smoothness which contributes to comfort.
@@colinnicols5387 You are more gracious than I am, I think it is just a crazy like for bigger engines. I don't think I need anything bigger than a 750 or 800cc bike for touring unless I am pulling a trailer or really hauling a lot of junk in the bags. I work in the helicopter/aviation industry, lots of EMS operations. Bigger motorcycles usually means bigger crashes. When I started riding on the road, bikes didn't even compare to what performance they have today. It is no wonder they get busted up all over the road today.
Picked up a 2000 intruder a few years ago, it's grown on me the last few years as initially i didn't care for the cruiser seating position as I owned an xt600 since i was a teenager. Love thwacking the throttle open on the intruder, it's a quick bike, think ill keep it for a while.
@@noelleonard2498 My 800 is a 1999, the 1400 is a 2004. I love them both but the 800 is so much more fun to ride.
Definitely right. Robert Persig (writer of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) ran 5700+ miles loaded down with camping gear and two up with his son on a Honda CB77 Superhawk pushing 305 cc. It's not the size of the bike, it's the willingness of the rider to enjoy the ride within the ability of the bike.
Engine sounds real nice, very relaxing. Thanks for the vid, cheers from Australia.
after years of watching your videos, I’m finally getting my bike tomorrow. This one here to be exact. no T though.
I'm 6'5'' and pretty much all legs. I'm looking for a good first bike and people are telling me to not go too big but I can't imagine fitting on anything comfortably under 1100cc. I don't plan on taking this thing on interstates, would this be comfortable for city and canyon riding?
I had this bike in the 2003 variant. Suzuki has been making it for a long time. It was great ride for 8 years. Could have used a taller 5th gear or an additional gear.
There really good bikes, I had a 2003, had cobra pipes on it that I had done, and they are strong enough, at least mine wants, my friend have a 1200 Harley, and we went on a trip riding double, I weighed 190 my Wi-Fi 160, and he weighed about 170 and his girlfriend about 125. We were out in the country, came to a crossroads, and I turned on to it. He hit it we did I ran off from him about 14 by cranks up to 100 and shut it down, when we pulled over he said what if you done to that. I said nothing but cobra pipes. But I didn't break it in hardafter about 400 miles
I began on an 80cc scooter so yeah, 800 is fine. I agree with thanks to the Lord for dying for us.
I still have my Honda elite 80 in my living room with 1.3k miles 😂
@@escapingthematrix3i began on 1984 Honda aero 80 2 stroke scooter and put 12000 miles on it. Top speed 42 mph. Should have kept it.
@@johnford5568 my brother had the aero awesome machine
Hello ,i want to get 2024 suzuki m109r its the only big bike out there after honda and yamaha cut the big engines vtx 1800 and stryker , do you knoe any shop that got custom parts for m109r like seat, head lights and carbonfiber body parts
Thank you for your consistent beginning =every video with prayer. It is a blessing in these crazy times
750 CB HONDA WAS A GOOD BIKE, BOUGHT IN 1974,, LOVE IT
I love how he starts every video just thanking god, god bless you brother I wish you the best with business
I started out on a 2001 Volusia 800 (earlier carb'd version of the C50). Bought with 17k, sold with 44k after 3 riding seasons. Half of those miles 2 up. I'll miss it, but love my Road Star
I know you sell bikes but I don't see a way to view the current inventory of them on your website. Am I missing something?
As much as at times I would like a smaller, more nimble bike, I am very pleased with my 1700cc Vulvan Nomad.
My Suzi 109R Boulevard is an absolute beast. It's a work of art. I've done 197 miles in a year. The rain makes it too dangerous. With 3 babies at home, risking collision with a fool on the road isn't worth the ride. But when its dry, I've far more control of the variables.
How the ride on c109rt ? But confuse in c50 and c109rt ..is it really worth to get more power of 109?
Having ridden both, which do you prefer: Honda 750 Shadow, or Suzuki C50T?
Hey bro, I'm like you. When I get up, I look at beautiful clouds, hear the birds chirping, smell the fresh air and look at the trees and nature, so I feel so blessed and I thank the Lord. Who can deny God when we look at this created world.
Jep ... looking at refugees, hunger, diseases, hurricanes ... great job.
cereal murtherer everything was created. Do research. Intelligent design.
cereal murtherer just shows how ignorant you are
cereal murtherer if you were smart enough you would realize what you said debunks your theory.
cereal murtherer you seem like an angry person, you should try to figure out what’s masked and causing your anger towards peaceful people. Faith is a necessity for religion, while we can’t see God we can feel and sense his presence. He loves you no matter what bud, I’m sending prayers your way.
800 cc is plenty. I bought my '85 bmw r80rt new in '85. Still have it. (Yup. I'm old) Light enuf for in town, with enuf power & comfort for touring. Many bikes now are CC overkill.
Just out of curiosity, how much difference does the windshield make? I don't like the look of them, but if they're functional I might have to reconsider.
Looks suffer somewhat however windshields are functional, and make longer interstate rides less fatigueing. For single lane Backcountry rides under 60mph I think it feels like a more genuine motorcycle experience without a fairing. YMMV
why you change gears like that.
I mean when you pushing from N to 1?
Have owned a Honda shadow aero, Suzuki Boulevard C50, and 3 Honda VTX's. The C50 is light, dependable, and handles easy. Hard on the backside on long rides but I dropped a dyno jet kit and Vance Hines pipes on mine. It would pass everything on the road except gas stations. With all that said I prefer the VTX's.
I own a 1636 cc Victory Hammer that weighs in at 674 lbs. It is a dyno tuned beast, super fast and handles like a glove with one or two up. That Boulevard is 611 pounds. I’ll take the 2x plus cc increase, speed, power and huge rear shoe for a mere 63 lbs more. I also own a Harley Dyna Daytona @ 1340 cc’s it’s pretty quick. A lot smaller than the Victory and slower. It is just under 600 lbs and definitely looks like a small bike.
Okay! First motorcycle in 30 years. Honda Shadow 750. Purchased one week ago. I'm hooked on motorcycles. You can tell when you're not riding and you're dreaming of riding and watching RUclips videos and looking on eBay for any accessories. Almost a 24/7 obsession
My kid's 03 Volusia is a beast. Sounds much better than my 04 VT1100C. I like "borrowing" it from him. We both commute all year round.
Ok, business related comment. I will be deleting my channel soon. RUclips's incessant attack on Christian based content and alternative opinion has forced me into this decision. SRK, I absolutely enjoy your channels and will miss them. Take Care and God Bless
@@DaBrewCrew22 Irony......attack on christian and alternative content, sounds fairly even handed really.
Of course, if god is proven real, next up is which one it is, the Abrahamic ones alone have been arguing to the death for millennia about 3 alone........ permutations could be endless.
The gauges are on the fuel tank that way u can put Ur stereo on the bars
@Conan-the-Barbarian Bryant-420 I thought it was Crom?
I bought my first cruiser( I had several bikes and scooters before) in September of 2022: A 2009 candy red vstar 650 classic, with just 2600 miles on it ! More I ride, more I love it 😍 I can’t wait for the summer. It’s snowing in Connecticut today …
Love the review. I have the same bike different year. I am just curious WHY lots of motorcyclists and most bicycle riders see stop signs as suggestions? As well as not using turn signals!
What would you recommend for a bike you’re planning to ride with a passenger most of the time the c50t or c90t?
C90
Suzuki C50 or Kawasaki vn 900 classic as a begginer bike for adults? What would you choose?
And about the gauges being on the fuel tank you forget something . You can simply change the handlebars with longer ones without having to change the kilometer Cable
Also you can add a 2” riser without changing expensive cables to longer ones
I have a fz6r rn but I am looking to switch to a midlevel cruiser/light-tourer. Between this and the Vulcan 900 classic Lt which one would you recommend? I know they are essentially the same(shaft drive, 5 sp, liquid cooled) but is there one that you would strongly recommend over the other?
Is it a two up capabling ride for long distance
I have one of these. I was crossing a very sandy wash, riding carefully, but the sand was too deep, and I fell over. It was like slow motion. You call these light? I almost killed myself getting it back up.
I too, always start my rides with a thankful, wishful prayer.
I also never forget to say thank you when it's over.
600 lbs is not light. Except if you compare it to a 900 lbs dressed hog.
Thanks for the blessing brother....great reminder to pray before riding, always...for everyone
What model year is this bike?
Never rode a bike yet but planning on taking lessons in the near future. Would this be a good bike to start off with?
Honda, Yamaha nothing else. Best components, Best nuts/bolt quality, Better engineering, more refined. Parts cheap, and dealerships everywhere.
That is my exact bike. Mine has Mustang seats though.
And trust me, it is fast enough.
C50 looks big, it is styled like a big bike, but sit on a C90 and you'll quickly see/feel the difference
For a real small big bike go to the Kawasaki 900 Classic.......the 900 custom is pretty nice too
The junction at 2.12 Why do you always seem to pull the clutch in while cornering? I'm guessing your not actually coasting, just looks like it.. if you are though then why!? :o
It would make the videos much better if you could show more of the actual bike! 60 second walk around.
New rider here, also 6'2, and in the market for a bike, preferably a cruiser. Would you recommend this for a first bike?
I know this is a older video but on your comment about the gauge location; I would definitely prefer it being on the tank more than Harley’s newest fad they done to the 2019 and up Softail with putting it on the bars with a small digital display. To me, the best way which was very common with older bikes was having the gauges mounted to a bracket that attached to the forks to not restrict you from getting different aftermarket handle bars.
I'm looking to get a bike. I haven't ridden a bike on the road for about 20 years or so, but I used to ride a CBR 1000 in the military. I'm a bigger guy 6'2" 240. I want a cruiser with good power. Any recommendations on what I should look at? I like the V Max.