Medium size cruisers

**O2R** · 20th October 2010, 14:27

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Second hand these are in his price range... like mine

Does it come with the Snow on it :

**CRM** · 20th October 2010, 14:29

I had one of these: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=323701925

It was a fantastic bike - shaft, cruisey, heaps of power (same engine as VFR) and plenty of clearance for cornering. If you can pick up a tidy one they are a unique bike with heaps of character - better looking than a lot of modern stuff too.

**Gone Burger** · 20th October 2010, 14:47

Originally Posted by O2R

Does it come with the Snow on it :

Could be arranged free of charge. But it does have the toasty heated grips on it for when you ARE in the snow

**wysper** · 20th October 2010, 15:57

Originally Posted by CRM

If you can pick up a tidy one they are a unique bike with heaps of character -

do you sell real estate?

kidding, just sounded like that LOL.

**CRM** · 20th October 2010, 16:19

Originally Posted by wysper

do you sell real estate?

kidding, just sounded like that LOL.

Software actually - maybe I should change occupation...

**Old Steve** · 20th October 2010, 17:34

There was a burgundy 2006 Honda Shadow 750 for sale at Hamilton Honda for under $8000 (think it was $7995, may have gone down by now if still unsold), had done 20 or 26 k km.

Then Moto GB in Mt Maunganui has a burgundy 2006 Honda Shadow 750 for sale for $8,500, done less than 10 k km I think. In today's market, they might frop below your upper limit to get some money in the bank. I've had my eye on them both, but I don't think either will last another 5 months on the lot.

**AllanB** · 20th October 2010, 17:41

Originally Posted by Old Steve

There was a burgundy 2006 Honda Shadow 750 for sale at Hamilton Honda for under $8000 (think it was $7995, may have gone down by now if still unsold), had done 20 or 26 k km.

Then Moto GB in Mt Maunganui has a burgundy 2006 Honda Shadow 750 for sale for $8,500, done less than 10 k km I think. In today's market, they might frop below your upper limit to get some money in the bank. I've had my eye on them both, but I don't think either will last another 5 months on the lot.

Go test riding. Really nice bikes but poor ground clearance and the engine is 'adequate' power wise.

Unless you are really sold on the cruiser 'look' - and nothing wrong with that at all I'd also check out a Triumph Bonnie - the stocker - good 2 up, it will out handle and of the cruisers and you can bling them out to your hearts content if desired.

**O2R** · 21st October 2010, 11:38

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Could be arranged free of charge. But it does have the toasty heated grips on it for when you ARE in the snow

Cool

- So if you sold your M50, what next would a M50 owner consider, a M90?

**wainui** · 21st October 2010, 14:21

You wanna know about S50 .They are a slimmer bike that will handle twisties with ease,As well as on the open road Will blow the unwary away at a set of lights an shufflin in an out of traffic no worries.
If your a short arse could be ok but over 1.177 coulb be a bit cramped.Long runs on open road your arse could be numb .But round town urban assault machine.
Luv it has been accesorised though

**skinman** · 21st October 2010, 15:31

see an S50 on TM at the mo with highway pegs, could be a starter then

**hellokitty** · 21st October 2010, 16:51

Originally Posted by skinman

see an S50 on TM at the mo with highway pegs, could be a starter then

take one for a test ride first - don't make the mistake I made and buy one cos its pretty, while you are still on a restricted. Getting someone else to ride it doesn't count either

**Edbear** · 21st October 2010, 17:23

Originally Posted by hellokitty

take one for a test ride first - don't make the mistake I made and buy one cos its pretty, while you are still on a restricted. Getting someone else to ride it doesn't count either

ROFL!!! My wife is the same with stuff. She buys cellphones if they are the right colour then complains they aren't as good as they should be! What was wrong with the S50?

**hellokitty** · 21st October 2010, 17:59

Originally Posted by Edbear

ROFL!!! My wife is the same with stuff. She buys cellphones if they are the right colour then complains they aren't as good as they should be! What was wrong with the S50?

I got my full license on a GN250 and sold it to get the S50. I rode it up the road..... the back wheel locked as I wasn't going fast enough to change into 2nd gear (apparently I should have known that would happen as it is shaft driven), I couldn't put my feet down as my boots had jammed in the pegs, and I fell downhill onto my husbands bike and wrecked his bike (CBR1000)
I found it too top heavy for me and I never had the nerve to ride it again.

**hellokitty** · 21st October 2010, 18:00

Originally Posted by Edbear

ROFL!!! My wife is the same with stuff. She buys cellphones if they are the right colour then complains they aren't as good as they should be! What was wrong with the S50?

Oh yeah, I buy cellphones if they are the right colour too but I always get Nokia phones as they are idiot proof

**Edbear** · 21st October 2010, 18:04

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Oh yeah, I buy cellphones if they are the right colour too but I always get Nokia phones as they are idiot proof

I like the Nokia and got an E63, but the LG was pink...

Originally Posted by hellokitty

I got my full license on a GN250 and sold it to get the S50. I rode it up the road..... the back wheel locked as I wasn't going fast enough to change into 2nd gear (apparently I should have known that would happen as it is shaft driven), I couldn't put my feet down as my boots had jammed in the pegs, and I fell downhill onto my husbands bike and wrecked his bike (CBR1000)
I found it too top heavy for me and I never had the nerve to ride it again.

Ouch! Shame though, as I quite like the S50 and had you had a better experience you may have enjoyed it.