Approx. 2 hours ago, I became the proud owner of a Suzuki C50 black.
The approx. 10 mile ride home in midday traffic was not bad at all.
I enjoyed the ride very much, and there were a few glances of admiration
on the street.
Im still grinning.
I'll try to put up some pics soon (hopefully later this afternoon).
Thanks.
I probably would wait till tomorrow. There is rain in the forecast, and
I dont want to test my newbie skills when its wet.
Maybe I'll get her out again after tomorrow morning's rush hour.
I'm about to move it into the garage, as the dark clouds are looming,
and I dont want the birds to sh!t on it (need bike cover).
Actually, I was off today.
My cousin called my earlier this afternoon for me to look at her computer.
So I took the chance to ride the bike, as it didn't seem like the rain was going to fall.
I got to her house around 6pm, but she didn't get home as yet.
Soooo, I went and took a bit of a joy ride around the general Ft. Lauderdale area. It was a great ride, learning more & more about the bike.
I have a slight problem doing turns (especially right) from a stop.
Need to practise that.
I got back to my cousins about 7pm, and left around 10pm.
By now its dark, and cool, and the ride was sweet.
Looking forward for more...
I've been on two wheels for 33 years now. Had the current bike since April of 02. I'm still using excuses for going riding. Keep in mind I live in LA.
Some of my favorites:
Going for coffee (at Newcombs, 50 miles one way)
(at Big Bear, 130 miles one way)
Going for lunch (in Tucson, 530 miles one way)
(in Las Vegas, 300 miles one way)
(in Tahoe, 500 miles)
and those are just day rides!
Im sure I like it. I spent quite a bit of time researching before deciding on this bike.
It was the best choice, and Im sticking by it.
As far as work & riding. My plan is to ride to work...
Im sure I like it. I spent quite a bit of time researching before deciding on this bike.
It was the best choice, and Im sticking by it.
As far as work & riding. My plan is to ride to work...
Well I went out for another ride today.
I wasn't keeping track of the miles, but I was gone for
a little over 2 hours.
For the next few days, I have to do some parking lot work.
At the most inappropriate times (when there is traffic behind me),
I tend to stall the bike doing turns, and a few times going straight.
One time, as I was about to turn, it stalled.
Thank God, I have some strength in me, as I was able to keep her upright.
Today was a little cooler than yesterday, but I was still sweating in the JR jacket.
When Im moving its great, but at those lights :thumbsdo:
Well thats it for day 2.
Im taking the cage to work this evening. Hopefully I'll get some more practise
again tomorrow...
Congrats on the new bike trini0! I just picked up my C50 silver/black today at 2:30p.m. I love it. I have some experience riding and this has got to be one of the best values in any bike available! What a great ride. I know how you feel trini0!
Unforntunately, it cam with a price. My wife is learning to ride. We are taking the MSF course together. We have one more class and she gets her license. Well, she wanted to practice since we can now ride together. She is doing great, right up to the large patch of gravel. Now she has her first spill story and the marks to prove it. But don't worry, the bike's ok.
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