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Scott58 · #1 Unread post by **Scott58** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 3:24 pm

Got the S50 today. Had a really bad week and this was a fitting way to turn it around. Road it for a couple of hours today. Tons of power (actually reminds me of an old 66 merc i had with a 4 speed, 390, 4 barrel carb.Kinda wierd but my mind went instantly to that care the second I got on it alittle bit). it has a nice feel for my size (5'8" 140lbs). As soon as I get some miles under my belt i'll review it.

Wizzard · #2 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:57 pm

Congratulations . Love them Suzukis .
Took my first 100 mile ride today since my back surgery . Yes , I can feel it some but it was well worth it .
Kindest regards, Wizzard

vtecsol · #3 Unread post by **vtecsol** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:47 am

sweet i hope my reveiw was part of that ..i have ridden mine 360 miles and it broke,, the kickstand switch failed and wont let the nike go into gear with out stalling hopefully its just a 1 bike thing and not a recall.. any way have fun be safe hope you love it as much as i like mine

#4 Unread post by **cb360** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:58 am

Congrats on the new bike. You gonna hang on to the Rebel too? Let's see some pix!

Scott58 · #5 Unread post by **Scott58** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:11 am

Oh yeah, keeping the Rebel. I love that little bike. I mainly bought the S50 for 2-up riding, but I have to admit the more I ride it the more i like it. Got almost 300 miles on it now and will write a review once I get better aquainted with it. Feels like a HotRod though and the gears are very tall and the power comes on in a pretty linear fashion. One thing i found though is suzuki claims this bike is fine on 87 octane gas which is pretty much nonsense. I almost thought i had made a serious mistake with its purchase. The first 85 miles were terrible (they filled it with 87). i put 92 octane in it and 1/2 mile or so later it was a totally different motorcycle. Everything mellowed out. Throttle response cleaned up nicely and I was really relieved that I did in fact make a good choice. I have a few pics here http://www.freewebs.com/scott58/ and i'll post some more this weekend after i download them from my camera.

Craig7220 · #6 Unread post by **Craig7220** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:15 am

Went down the same road with my Suzuki C50. Bike ran crappy on 87 octane, but once I had 91 octane in the tank, it ran like a champ.

Scott58 · #7 Unread post by **Scott58** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:22 am

Yeah I don't get it and it was the mechanic that went over the bike with me. Made a big point of telling me anything else is a waste of money out the tail pipe. Wait til i see that guy again.

#8 Unread post by **cb360** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:43 am

Cool pics. You have MBS bad. I'm still trying to stave it off for a few months until I finish up a remodel, but it isn't easy.

Wizzard · #9 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:18 am

First off those are a couple of very nice scoots . Tried regular in my last two fills and your right , it sucks . Will be going back to premium .
Regards, Wizzard

Scott58 · #10 Unread post by **Scott58** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:53 pm

Thanks, I really think i'm going to enjoy them both. I already know I like the Rebel. My shed is now packed. Thought I was going to have to pull the lawn tractor out of there for a minute, but I got everything to fit. I turned out to be a really good end to a very bad week I was having. TV crapped out, exhaust fell off the car, pc monitor fried. There's more but you get the idea!