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    Dreaming of my cruiser...

    Evening Chaps and Chapesses.

    Looking for some advice on my cruiser dreams of the (hopefully) not too distant future.
    Currently riding a GN250 (YEAH!), and looking to upgrade to a worthy hog sometime next year, so have been looking around and drooling already

    i'm about 6 foot 2, and over a hundred kg's, so obviously the GN is just too small, so hoping once i'm on my R an exemption should be pretty easy to obtain (also, anyone who's gone through that process, advice would be appreciated.)

    aaaaaanyways...

    Been looking around a bit, and have currently got my eyes set on a Boulevard C50. anyone who has/does ride one with their thoughts on them? You reckon i'll handle the step up from the GN okay?
    Have straddled a couple and they fit me like a glove, also fired one up and nearly needed a new pair of pants, so it seems like a pretty good bike for me.
    I'm also very open to any other suggestions people may have. Still plenty of time left to look around and drool before i get my baby yet!

    Criteria:
    Not wanting to go to anything tooooo big in engine (at this stage anyways), but need something with a bit of boogie on the open road (as i havent ridden anything above the GN, so i really have no idea how powerful an 800cc V-Twin is), comfort for a long days riding, but can still get around in the traffic (i do live in auckland after all). Looking at doing a little touring (but not to the extent of spending weeks at a time on the road), so storage capabilities are also a factor (though not such a biggie so long as i can throw in enough for a three day weekend).
    And of course, gotta have that dead sexy V-Twin grumble baby! *Grunts*

    Any advice appreciated.
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    dude , sit on m109r you will love it

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    Quote Originally Posted by bmz2 View Post
    dude , sit on m109r you will love it
    Not such a fan of the M109R, the looks dont really do it for me. The front end just feels wrong on a cruiser. I'm sure she'd be a mighty powerful ride though.

    How've you found her quality wise? i'd assume that'd be fairly similar across the boulevard range...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Badger8 View Post
    Evening Chaps and Chapesses.

    Looking for some advice on my cruiser dreams of the (hopefully) not too distant future.
    Currently riding a GN250 (YEAH!), and looking to upgrade to a worthy hog sometime next year, so have been looking around and drooling already

    i'm about 6 foot 2, and over a hundred kg's, so obviously the GN is just too small, so hoping once i'm on my R an exemption should be pretty easy to obtain (also, anyone who's gone through that process, advice would be appreciated.)

    aaaaaanyways...

    Been looking around a bit, and have currently got my eyes set on a Boulevard C50. anyone who has/does ride one with their thoughts on them? You reckon i'll handle the step up from the GN okay?
    Have straddled a couple and they fit me like a glove, also fired one up and nearly needed a new pair of pants, so it seems like a pretty good bike for me.
    I'm also very open to any other suggestions people may have. Still plenty of time left to look around and drool before i get my baby yet!

    Criteria:
    Not wanting to go to anything tooooo big in engine (at this stage anyways), but need something with a bit of boogie on the open road (as i havent ridden anything above the GN, so i really have no idea how powerful an 800cc V-Twin is), comfort for a long days riding, but can still get around in the traffic (i do live in auckland after all). Looking at doing a little touring (but not to the extent of spending weeks at a time on the road), so storage capabilities are also a factor (though not such a biggie so long as i can throw in enough for a three day weekend).
    And of course, gotta have that dead sexy V-Twin grumble baby! *Grunts*

    Any advice appreciated.
    Cheers!
    I can help you loads.

    Im also over 100kgs. Was on a GN250 and got dispensation to ride a M50 - same engine as the c50 - just a different style.

    The dispensation is easy as - I wil search my threads and it gives you all the information you will need. if anything is missing just PM me.

    Mine allows me to ride the M50, and to go directly for my full licence - no need for the restricted period. I'm sill on my learners - so of you are waiting for your R it will be easier.

    Moving to the C50 is easy and actually easier than riding the GN250 (hard to believe but true). go for it - you wont regret it.

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    Thanks for the help matey, muchly appreciated!
    i'm gonna wait till next year, then i'll have my R and be 24 with more riding experience, so will all help. plus i might almost have paid off my debts so i can get another loan for my new ride!
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    check out a VN900 you wont be dissapointed
    I cannot put my finger on it now, the child has grown the dream has gone

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockbuddy View Post
    check out a VN900 you wont be dissapointed
    Cheers for that. Just did the good ol' 5 minute google, and she's been added to the list
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    Honda Magna V4 750cc, just slap on some forward controls.

    Revs past 9000 and hits red just under 10,000... can knock other cruisers on their ass at times because of that :P
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    Although the Magna's a nice bike, cruisers have move on somewhat in terms of style. The Magna uses the VFR750 engine and looks lit: pipes and tubes everywhere, plastic covers etc. And he's moving from a GN250, so there's a substantial boost in power.

    The C50 is ideal. Like Tank, I have an M50. Easy spread of power, with enough grunt to shift but no powerband to catch you out. They are also large bikes, with room to stretch out. There are a range of aftermarket accessories too, not as much as harleys, but enough to satisfy. Mine has V&H pipes and drag bars, with the PAIR valve removed using a kit from the US.

    The VN900 is probably pretty much the same, and the new VT750 has had good reviews. Funnily enough Yamaha don't have a mid range cruiser, they go from the XVS650 (a bit small in my book) to the 1600 bikes. In other words, the mid-size cruisers are great and a lot of different people get a lot of fun from them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Badger8 View Post
    looking to upgrade to a worthy hog sometime next year, so have been looking around and drooling already

    ...... have currently got my eyes set on a Boulevard C50
    Ummmmm is it just me or is someone confused here
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    Can only concur with the sentiments here. If a comfy cruiser is what you're after, either the Kawa 900 or Boulevard C50 will be ideal. Main difference is the Suzuki is shaft drive which I personally prefer compared the the Kawasaki's belt. If a bit more sporty, the M50 is a great bike, period! The Honda 750 is nice but a bit down on performance by comparison, though owners rate them very highly.

    You won't notice any difference power-wise between the two and overseas comparison tests rated both bikes very highly with the decision coming down to the shaft v. belt or style. The Boulevard was noted as being a bit smoother. I increased the rear pre-load two notches and it made a huge difference and is now about ideal whether solo or two-up. I'm about 97kg and 177cm.

    After 5,000km we love our C50T and find that two-up it's great with enough power for top-gear passing and so far a 155km/h top with a bit more to come. I reckon solo would see an easy 160+ but that's not what cruisers are about. It's great at 95 or 115! We get up to 20km/l or a bit more and have no difficulty keeping up with bigger cruisers.

    First service on the C50 is a bit dearer due to the valves needing adjustment, but I found Bikesport to be very reasonable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruiser View Post
    Ummmmm is it just me or is someone confused here
    hush now, noobie on the prowl
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    Quote Originally Posted by Angusdog View Post
    Funnily enough Yamaha don't have a mid range cruiser, they go from the XVS650 (a bit small in my book) to the 1600 bikes. In other words, the mid-size cruisers are great and a lot of different people get a lot of fun from them.
    WRONG Yamaha have the XVS 1300A a very nice bit of kit it is too, Also the XVS1100 - V-STAR CUSTOM & XVS1100A - V-STAR CLASSIC
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    Except of course you do all know the 750 Magna out performs an m50 (not to mention m50 sounds like a squirrel farting in a can until you put on different pipes). Also rated to out perform harley 1200 kitted sporster, and hold it's own against a valkyrie.

    Proven fact. In all the reviews.

    Even can bite hard against a 109 due to the revs. Less gear changes, flys out of turns faster. Up to speed very fast. Not the same engine as VFR. Different gearing, and other changes to make it suitable. But rev height shows where it counts because of the original VFR design they started with.

    Lame excuse that it's old fashion styling (not to mention pipes and tubes everywhere). Four pipes, four cylinders. Only other tubes is from radiator (and they make chromed covers for radiator and tubes). There are plenty of aftermarket parts that change anything and everything on them.

    Forward controls, light fittings, different tanks, different covers, spoiler, chromed anything and everything in aftermarket parts. Different fenders, bars, lowering kits, grips, mirrors, risers, goes up to 180 rear tire with no modification and with a Cyclist rod linkage. Vance N Hines pipes (number of varieties), various Jardine pipes, Hard Chrome Pipes, sissy bars, stowage racks, mustang and other seat types. And is solo convertible as factory standard.

    Maybe lower top speed then the new bikes, but fucks sake you can only do 100 legally and Magna will hit 190 easily enough if for some strange reason that speed is needed.

    Only real issue at all that I can think of is that the brake system could be better. Drum brake, and single disc - for a bike at 250kg tanked up and rather ass hauling you could be better and safer with some better stuff. But there is a dual disc mod you can do. And fuel injection on the other bikes is a nice touch, but hey - how fussy do you want to be? By the time you got your helmet, gloves, and others on, the bike is going sweet.

    The latest is not always the greatest.

    I've tried all the bikes mentioned (only sat on a 109 though, but have ridden with people on them on my own bike) and Magna won out for me hands down. Even my "occasional" misses agreed as a pillion.

    I'm 6'2" and 115 kg, no problems on this bike.

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