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Any Opinions On Suzuki Boulevard C50s
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:19 am
by BubbaGee
I've passed my BRC and I'm looking for a motorcycle to continue my motorcycle experience on. I'm curious on how people feel about the Suzuki Boulevard C50, or its predecessor the Volusia, as a bike to get. In case your curious about my size and experience, I'm 6 foot and 225 lbs. with no experience other than that I gained at the BRC. Any other suggestions for a first bike would be appreciated.
Thanks,
BubbaGee
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:38 am
by Aggroton
i sat on one at the show this past weekend...it was really comfy and im about your size...
the only thing i didnt like is the fenders and some of the body work is plastic.
Thanks for the heads up.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:50 am
by BubbaGee
I had heard that the fenders were plastic but considering the entry-level price tag it carries I'm not surprised. I do like the idea that it has EFI and if I have to sacrafice plastic fenders to get that I'm fine with that.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:33 am
by jdrestore
I was looking at the C50 myself, but decided to not buy new. I read several reviews of the Volusa that had nothing but good things to say about it. I personally like the looks of them.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:01 am
by JustJames
I was also looking at C50 at very first, it got the best reveiw and one of the recomendation. Until I sat on V-Star and fall in love with it.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:50 pm
by nelamvr6
Well I bought a C50 and I LOVE it! It was my first bike ever, and I never rode a bike until my BRC just like you. At first I thought it was too big for me, but now it seems to fit me just right. I'm 5' 10" and weight in at 220.
IMHO it has to be the best buy available.
You can check out some pics of my ride here:
http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8223
I've added some nice shiny chrome bits. I am now waiting on some new Vance & Hines Straightshots.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:41 pm
by Aquaduct
I really liked the C50T that I sat on. They get great reviews and I believe they are both fuel injected and shaft drive. Depnding on the valve mechanisms, they could be wonderfully "set it and forget it" in the maintenance department. I know, carbureted, chain driven, 6000 mile valve lash adjustment fool that I am.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:19 pm
by ZooTech
My Dad has a 2005 C50 and loves it. It continues to earn accolades in all three of my motorcycle magazines for being a lot of really good bike for the price. For a bit of variation, check out the M50, too. Same engine, but the chassis has a bit more attitude. Had it been on the market when I bought my Meanie, I'd probably be riding one instead.
