Cruiser being considered.

[awa355]

I may upgrade from the old GB to a cruiser about mid year. I would be looking at around 600 - 900cc. Last cruiser I rode was a Suzuki Maurader 800 way back. It was a dog on the corners, back roads, I was searching for reverse to back up to get around. That was a 1st ride Putaruru to NP and back. The return trip I had started to understand the bike better. I know they require a different riding style to lighter, shorter bikes.

I want one that pulls from well down without having to use the gearbox like a 2st racer. Reasonable grunt to pull out and pass. Top speed isn't important.

Are the belt drives a problem? A friend said if they get a decent stone flicked up into the belt cleats, they can cut out and expensive.

I've thought about the Honda 750 and the Suzuki savage, and v twins. My problem with Honda is their parts. They dont seem to stock any, and aren't interested. What are the Kawasakis like? Thanks.

[Gone Burger]

Can I tempt you with my Suzuki Boulevard k9 M50z that is potentially for sale? 800cc.. handles like, a cruiser

[Edbear]

Can I tempt you with my Suzuki Boulevard k9 M50z that is potentially for sale? 800cc.. handles like, a cruiser

Ya, a good choice! A medium-sized muscle cruiser that performs better than many larger bikes and I know it's been well cared for, too. Mine is also for sale if into more tourer style... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=342560393 The C50T and M50 are about the best you can get in either style of bike! And Katie's and mine have been well looked after!

[Crasherfromwayback]

And Katie's and mine have been well looked after!

Sure have!

[Toaster]

Last cruiser I rode was a Suzuki Maurader 800 way back. It was a dog on the corners, back roads, I was searching for reverse to back up to get around.

handles like, a cruiser

awa355 - if you did not like the handling of a cruiser last time you owned one, why buy another one now? Ground clearance is always more limited with the pure cruiser designs than a sport or touring design.

[Toaster]

mine have been well looked after!

I thought your's was covered with spider webs?

[Edbear]

Sure have!

Thanks mate! Now I've just gotta get it out and clean it! I'm thinking about offering my son-in-law a deal to valet it for me! He's fastidious with his own and his work vehicles! I know it will look brand new once he's finished with it. Sux having a back injury and having to look at it and wanting to wash and ride it... Even worse having to put it up for sale!

[Edbear]

I thought your's was covered with spider webs?

Shhhhh!!!!!!!!

[Toaster]

Sux having a back injury and having to look at it and wanting to wash and ride it... Even worse having to put it up for sale!

Give it time mate.... you may make it back in the saddle yet.

[Toaster]

Can I tempt you with my Suzuki Boulevard k9 M50z that is potentially for sale? 800cc.. handles like, a cruiser

I forgot to say Katie's bike is awesome if you want a cruiser around 800 cc and looks really nice with the limited edition bits. Without sounding like a complete fag, the colours are great!

[wysper]

I've thought about the Honda 750 and the Suzuki savage, and v twins. My problem with Honda is their parts. They dont seem to stock any, and aren't interested. What are the Kawasakis like? Thanks.

Chuck the Harley Sportsters into the mix too.
I have just gone back to a cruiser.
The Suzis were on my list to, the Honda didn't do it for me. After riding the sporty the suzis didn't float my boat any more.

Crasher sorted me out on a good deal. I have been having fun for the last week or so, back at work now buggrit.

Loving the sporty and mine is the smaller one. The only down side I reckon so far is the tank is a bit small. But that can be changed if it bugs me enough. But in NZ there are plenty of gas stations normally. Although I think the 1200 sportys have the bigger tanks.

[Edbear]

Give it time mate.... you may make it back in the saddle yet.

Hopefully, but it's the Osteo that's the worry. That's gonna take a long time to improve even with the meds and I can't risk any further damage... Jill would kill me if I stuffed it up again!

I forgot to say Katie's bike is awesome if you want a cruiser around 800 cc and looks really nice with the limited edition bits. Without sounding like a complete fag, the colours are great!

Yup! It's a lovely bike for sure! It really depends on what the OP is wanting to do, I guess.

[Toaster]

I can't risk any further damage... Jill would kill me if I stuffed it up again!

Not if you kill yourself first.

[Edbear]

Chuck the Harley Sportsters into the mix too.
I have just gone back to a cruiser.
The Suzis were on my list to, the Honda didn't do it for me. After riding the sporty the suzis didn't float my boat any more.

Crasher sorted me out on a good deal. I have been having fun for the last week or so, back at work now buggrit.

Loving the sporty and mine is the smaller one. The only down side I reckon so far is the tank is a bit small. But that can be changed if it bugs me enough. But in NZ there are plenty of gas stations normally. Although I think the 1200 sportys have the bigger tanks.

The 1200 Sporty is my favourite Harley and I'd have one in a shot! Or I would if I was allowed to ride again and could have two bikes...

[Edbear]

Not if you kill yourself first.

Well, I did try...