First cruiser.

**Splineman** · 4th April 2011, 19:24

Originally Posted by AD345

How much do you want to spend?

Price is probably behind pillion comfort in the grand scheme. No pillion comfort no touring..

**Edbear** · 4th April 2011, 19:34

Originally Posted by Splineman

Price is probably behind pillion comfort in the grand scheme. No pillion comfort no touring..

That's why I sold the GSX-F and bought the Boulevard, the Missus said if I wanted her to come with me again I had to get a more comfortable bike.

You and your pillion are welcome to test it out if you'd like.

**AD345** · 5th April 2011, 19:52

Originally Posted by Splineman

Price is probably behind pillion comfort in the grand scheme. No pillion comfort no touring..

Well then...

Pillion comfort like you would not believe, power you have to experience to credit and a "wow!" factor not able to be replicated by any other bike...

Arlen Ness Victory Vision

Photo stolen from Big Dave

**Edbear** · 5th April 2011, 19:57

Originally Posted by AD345

Well then...

Pillion comfort like you would not believe, power you have to experience to credit and a "wow!" factor not able to be replicated by any other bike...

Arlen Ness Victory Vision

Photo stolen from Big Dave

And not much change from a zillion bucks...

**bluebird** · 5th April 2011, 20:47

Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder here.

**AD345** · 6th April 2011, 18:55

Originally Posted by Edbear

And not much change from a zillion bucks...

Ride away for 29 K

**phill-k** · 6th April 2011, 19:03

Originally Posted by AD345

Well then...

Pillion comfort like you would not believe, power you have to experience to credit and a "wow!" factor not able to be replicated by any other bike...

Arlen Ness Victory Vision

Photo stolen from Big Dave

Unless you happen to own a Kawa Vulcan Nomad 1600, voted one of the best cruisers from a performance, ride, handling and value for money

and the boss just loves riding on the back!!

**Splineman** · 7th April 2011, 12:19

Originally Posted by Edbear

That's why I sold the GSX-F and bought the Boulevard, the Missus said if I wanted her to come with me again I had to get a more comfortable bike.

You and your pillion are welcome to test it out if you'd like.

Thanks for the kind offer Edbear....but we are in Palmy... and there is a decent Suzuki dealership here as well.
I really do like the look of the C50T. It has all the good bells and whistles on it.

Funny how that comfort thing works. I had an '83 GS750E, bought it new in Canada, and the good lady used to fall asleep on the back of it on long trips

Yeah we were in our early 20's but still.
I think she would rather the Cruiser pillion accomodation these days

**Edbear** · 7th April 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by Splineman

Thanks for the kind offer Edbear....but we are in Palmy... and there is a decent Suzuki dealership here as well.
I really do like the look of the C50T. It has all the good bells and whistles on it.

Funny how that comfort thing works. I had an '83 GS750E, bought it new in Canada, and the good lady used to fall asleep on the back of it on long trips

Yeah we were in our early 20's but still.
I think she would rather the Cruiser pillion accomodation these days

Yeah, understand. Still, if you do decide to buy one, keep mine in mind...

**The Lone Rider** · 16th April 2011, 20:09

With a pillion, you need 750cc twin and up, minimum. I was say for full comfort with a pillion, you need to get something 1000cc and up.

If you are short, you may want to shop around for a low bike. The dragstars are quite low.

**Festo** · 28th April 2011, 11:54

Can endorse all those comments for the Boulevard C50. Took mine round the s.i. last year 1up real comfy and plenty of power to keep up with the harleys in the group. Run up 25000 on it now and only bought it in Jan last year. Handles like a dream when i throw the 75kg grandson on the back. Good machine.

**Gregonz** · 28th April 2011, 21:19

my 2c......Owned a m50 for 18 months...loved riding it solo...found it lacked power 2up on the hills. Sold it and brought a M90 off TM with 1200 ks on it and find it way better all round machine, plus a lot more comfortable on long trips. Take one for a spin and I think you will be hooked. Actually find the m90 easier to ride due to the better handling and more grunt and there are some good deals about at the mo.

**Gregonz** · 28th April 2011, 21:53

Originally Posted by Splineman

Thanks for all the viewpoints guy's. I think I'll seriously look at the C50. Must admit that shaft drive and FI are a definite plus for me.
Cheers for the input. Great forum.

opps just read another post and saw you got a hd sportster 1200C....decided to go non shaft drive and 1940's technology.......

Nah just joking...enjoy and I hope you love riding the Harley. And before all the Harley riders flame me...the only reason I settled on the M90 was because I didn't have enough cash to buy the Harley I wanted....

I love the look of the Rocker C