Hey Doug. Mark Tucker here. You may not remember me. Like you, I sold my Heritage. I'm buying a,...guess what?.....2005 Suzuki C50T, a red one. Needed something a bit lighter and I'll get to sock a lot of $$$ in the bank. Good luck with your BMW and ride safe.
I know you’ll love the Boulevard. Mine was a 2005 too just in black. I liked the red and almost bought one but got a better deal on the black one. It’s a great bike and lighter than your Heritage but a lot like it. Have fun !
This is awesome! The overlay showing the MPH and other things is awesome! There are so many times I wonder how they’re running the bikes and such so this is incredibly helpful!
The GPS data on the screen comes from my Sony Action Cam, which is not my primary camera any more but it is pretty cool. I’ll make another video soon and use it. I like it too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Excellent presentation and much appreciated. I'm looking at getting a 2008 with 7k on her this coming weekend so you answered a lot of questions for me. Much appreciated!
You should get a great deal on this bike and with only 7K miles- you will get many trouble free years out of a very reliable and fun motorcycle. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Hey man I know this is an old video but I'm a new rider and I found a newer model used bike and this video really helped me decide I wanted to get it. You review was very helpful and appreciated. If you end up seeing this just wanted to say thank you for putting this out there.
I’m glad the video helped. I still have the motorcycle and have grown to really love it. Mine is 15 yrs old now, but runs great and gives me zero problems. Thanks for watching and the nice comments. Ride safe and enjoy your motorcycle.
I am mainly a Harley-Davidson rider , but I have ridden , and owned many metric cruisers as well . I owned a 2007 Suzuki C 50 C , meant factory custom , same as a regular C 50 . An excellent entry level bike , or a great bike for anyone who may be short . These bikes rev high , at higher speeds , which is normal . Mine was a great machine mechanically , never gave me any trouble , rode very well , was a joy to ride . I sold it just because I had four Harley's , and was thinning the herd , I do miss it a bit . Ride safe .
The data at the bottom of the screen comes from the video editing software that comes with the Sony camera. I’ll put it on some future videos. This is a great motorcycle and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. I considered the Yamaha VStar 950 as well. Just got a good deal on the Boulevard and pulled the trigger. Ride safe!
@@GARamblinMan that is absolutely an excellent review I've never seen a review done so professional and tell you so much about motorcycle the 2005 C50T model I love the motorcycle I'm 59 years old I don't think I will ever need another motorcycle the good Lord willing of course but it's fine for me I can travel I can really do anything I'd like to do on this bike thank you so much for the video stay safe and God bless you one-man ramble on my friend
I rode a C90 for about 3 years and really enjoyed it. The previous owner had put on a very comfortable Mustang seat, a set of Cobra pipes and a Gman sub tank that added 2 1/2 gallons of fuel capacity. Unfortunately I wrecked it in 2015. After riding for over 40 years, I had a wreck. It wasn't real serious, but ruined the bike (according the the insurance Co.)
Bought a 2006 last year from a friend. Hadn't been out on the road on a bike in about 10 years. I love it. Just a nice solid bike for putting on some miles in the open air. Thanks for posting GA Ramblin.
I know you’ll love it. I bought mine and kept it for over 8 years and sold it for almost as much as i paid for it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
That's a great looking bike! A very thorough, and overall quite positive review. Now I want one, lol. The pipes sound fantastic, BTW. Many thanks for posting this.
It is a great bike. Go get you one. They are not expensive at all. The Cobra pipes really do sound good. Even better in person. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great Holiday weekend.
Great video. I have a 2006 model of the exact same bike. I got it up to 105 once and it was still trying to go a little more before I got scared and backed off. I never drive faster than 70. And that is rare. He gave me a great idea. after riding a couple of hours with my wife on back my lower back and butt hurts so bad I had to keep stopping and standing up on the way home. So I'm definitely checking into the mustang seat. Great video!!!
You are braver than me to push it that fast. I think I got up to 85 once and was afraid to go faster. You will love the Mustang seat and your butt will thank you. I would opt for the slightly more expensive seat that comes with the back rest. I didn’t and I regret it.
Good video. I recently got the 2011 model to complement my smaller Bully S40. I have to say that both vibrate almost the same at 80 mph. The S40 can get to 95 fast but it has a hard time to get to 100 mph. The C50 gets to 90 fast but has a hard time getting to 110 mph. I wasn't able to get it to go beyond that in flat and straight road but hey, I was just testing. I'm happy to get it to 100 mph when needed and stay at 80 all day.
Spot on, great review - agree!. We were away from riding for many years, two years ago we picked up a 2006 with 14k for next to nothing just to start riding again. Love it, yep had to get Mustang seats, awesome. We are heading out on a week to ten-day trip soon. Excellent review!
Thanks for this upload! I think this would be a great bike for me to start my riding journey. looks like it maneuvers well and it's not too heavy for a beginner. and the price is great!
I think you would love it and there are a ton of good late model used C50T's out there. Try Ebay and Cycle Trader. Hope you find a good bike and ride safe!
I’m sure you will get many happy miles out of your new motorcycle. And you get the newest model with all the bells and whistles. Send me some pictures to grmblnman@gmail.com. Can’t wait to see it!
I just bought a 2008 Boulevard with 5,000 miles on it. Love this bike and I am not even that experienced with motorcycles. Friends told me that its not a good beginner bike but I disagree.
Game Master I agree if you are physically able to handle the size and weight, it’s fine as a starter bike and will even last longer S your only bike if you like it. I’ve had mine 8 years now and love it. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
After owning 3 Goldwings I went without a bike for 7 years. Found a 2005 C50 with 8200 miles on it and one of the first red ones with ghost flames. I love it! Since it was first sold it has been converted into a "C50T" fully dressed out. I weigh 135 lbs. so the light weight and manueverability is perfect! I agree with the braking as well as the top end on this. However, I am 55 now and am really just into this because I enjoy it. It's not really necessary for me to hit 100 MPH. Thank you for the great video!
Michael Cook I think you will really enjoy it. I've had mine for over 4 years now and have not outgrown it. Put a Mustang seat on it and you can ride all say no problem. Thanks for watching and good luck to you.
I had a C50 for 6 years.. loved it. Its worth the price has a decent resale value too. Great on fuel too. Really recommend it for starters or experienced riders.
I’ve had mine for almost 6 years now. Paid only $4,000 for it used with 7,500 miles. I love it. With the upgraded seat, exhaust, luggage rack, grips, running lights and highway bars it’s super comfortable and cheap to own. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
I want a bigger and more touring type bike too. But sometimes I think - why? This one is so comfortable. I’ve never had a minutes trouble with this Suzuki. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
I'm a new rider and I recently bought a 2006 C50 with 38k miles on it. So far, it runs great. My only complaint is my butt gets pretty sore after a long ride. I see many people mentioning 'Mustang' seats, so I will definitely check those out. Thanks!
I know you will like this motorcycle. My butt was sore too after about an hour on the stock seat and I bought the Mustang seat and it was the best upgrade I did in that bike. You can order them from RevZilla or directly from Mustang Seats. Just put in the year and model of your bike and you’ll get the right seat. Pricey but worth it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe and enjoy your new bike!
I got a really nice 06 C50 less than 9k a few months ago after 25 years without a bike. took some getting used to even though about same size as my 700 Shadow. Just a big bike. Love it, I like just cruising at 45 to 50mph. did put a slipstreamer 15in windshield on so it still looks good. So hood to be back in saddle again. Did take on interstate but like to just enjoy the machine and scenery at country roads.
Your'e gonna really like this motorcycle. I was in the same position as you when I bought mine about 4 years ago. It's great for the backroads and that is where I usually stay. I have had it out on the interstate and it has decent power for that but I prefer the country two lane roads. RIde safe and thanks for watching.
I just got me one. First bike ever. I noticed it needs to warm up a lot though or it'll die when i shift it into 1st. It only has 3100 miles...is this normal ? Or should i be concerned.
I lobe my bike definitely a good ride.... yes Indeed... your wife makes it that much greater... your video with the riding is so vivid to one who loves bikes and love to ride ....thank you 🙏🏽
That's so funny. I recognized the road you were riding on at the beginning of the video. Back roads around Milton. I ride through that area all the time on my weekend rides.
I know that this video has been around for a bit, but I enjoyed seeing roads that I am VERY familiar with. I live in north Hall county and I regularly ride 369/20/372 and all of the side roads through out that area to get where I'm going in either North Fulton or Cherokee county. Even though I have two HDs now, I still have my '05 C50 (bought in '07 with only 112 miles on it!) and ride it regularly; it was my re-entry bike and at 70k miles, I'm not likely to get anywhere near the money for it compared to the enjoyment that I still get out of it. As a matter of fact, I bought it in Woodstock, and rode it home that night on East Cherokee Drive to Cotton Road (whee!) to 20, to 369 and on up to 400, with my poor wife trying to follow in our old Grand Cherokee. My mods have included removing the PAIR valve (which makes valve adjustment easier; I used the Baron kit), rebuilding the seat with memory foam, discarding the stock rear lights in favor of reproduction vintage auto units in LED, handmade fender tips from 1/8" aluminum stock, and some cheap aftermarket hard bags with built-in lights in the turning circuit. I just put a new clutch on a couple of days ago, and the only major trouble I've ever had was a coil gone bad at about 40k. I run Rotella diesel oil in dino 15W40 and Wix fiters and change every 3k. These are amazingly durable and maintainable motorcycles, but more importantly, they're just plain FUN. Thanks for a great video!
Sounds like you’re nine is awesome with the mods you’ve done. Glad to hear you have 70K miles on it. I have about 25K on mine now and look forward to many more. I will probably keep mine too when I buy a new motorcycle - it’s not worth a great deal of money and it I just love it so much I hate to think of parting with it. Thanks for watching and I’m sure you’ll continue to see a lot of familiar roads on my videos.
I owned a 2002 Intruder Volusia for 7 years and loved it so much that when I finally decided to upgrade to something with fuel injection I bought a 2006 Boulevard C50. For those not familiar with Suzuki, when they stopped using the Intruder name they renamed them the Boulevard and the Volusia became the C50. I also have the Mustang seat and love it. I also put a braided stainless steel front brake line on it, huge improvement.
I may try that braided stainless steel front brake line on mine. Sounds like a good idea. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe. Love those Boulevards!
I got the 2011 c50t. I bought it as a beginner but within a week I wanted something larger. I love the bike, as you love yours but I like touring. Need more power. Great video!
Great video GA Rambling Man! I was curious about the ride tracker/ GPS video stream you are showing in this video. How does one get that...I was thinking would be good just to document and keep track of one's rides. Thanks much. Keep vlogging. Like your easy, down to earth style of narrations. Keep 'em coming!
That was a feature on my Sony Action Cam I was using. I really like it but don’t use that camera much anymore. Thank for the kind words and glad you enjoy the videos.
Great video!! Looking at getting a 2007 C50T! Thing only has 12k miles on it! Two tone white and silver! I had a Honda Shadow Aero 750 before, so this is close!
I am buying this bike tomorrow! A 2009 with a fuel gauge. It does have lockable saddle bags because that was on my list also. Ha. I did want cruise control but like you mentioned there isn't one. I noticed you didn't mention buffeting. The guy that I'm getting my bike from rides the freeways a lot and bought an added windshield part to help with that. My first bike was an 86 Honda Shadow VT700C. That had 6 speeds and a tachometer but a smaller tank. I only got about 120 miles per tank. But the power on that was pretty awesome. I never got it past 92 but if I needed to pass someone on a freeway, I had no problems. I am also looking at cobra pipes because I like the deep sound AND I think they're safer. My buddy had a 2004 Shadow that rode lower than my Shadow but his pipes were stock and cars got right up to me without noticing me. Thanks for taking the time to share!
AtlantisIndigo hope you enjoy your new bike. You will love it. This motorcycle has good power and I really don't notice too much helmet buffeting from my windshield. I use a full face helmet and it's pretty quiet. Thanks for watching. You should post a video on UA-cam of your new ride!
GA Ramblin Man actually the guy stiffed me. 28 minutes before the meet he left a voicemail that said his friend contacted him and wanted his bike so the bikes been sold, even though he knew we'd made an agreement the night before. Sad. I'll keep looking
I am from Rome! Looking at getting back into a bike and i found a C50T for a great price. It is a 2008 with 9k miles on it. Thanks for the info in this video, very helpful!
I know you will love it. We should get together and ride around Rome sometime when I come to visit my Mom who still lives there - just past Berry College in Armuchee. I live in Cumming now which is only about an hour and 15 minutes from Rome. Thanks for watching and ride safe on your new Boulevard.
I had a brand new 50. Within two weeks the clutch apparently malfunctioned, the dealer said it was hydra locked. So, they replaced it. The issue never resurfaced. After that I was exiting a toll booth in rush hour traffic. The bike apparently was stuck in first gear. I had to crack the throttle off and on repeatedly to get it out of first into second. This issue never resurfaced. I had an AC100 Suzuki when I was a kid. And a 550-4 about thirteen years ago. I also had a 40 cruiser about eleven years ago. These bikes were great. Suzuki bikes in general have been good. But once you plunk down a check for a new bike. You just don't need any headaches. I just bought a new street bike. It is a Honda. I walked right past a used Suzuki 50, in the same dealership. I wish y'all the best. With your 50's.
I had my Suzuki C50T for about 10 years and it was a good bike and very reliable. But I did have to replace the clutch on it. You certainly won’t regret buying a Honda. I had a couple and they were rock solid. Thanks for watching!
I bought my 2013 C50 from the showroom floor. It’s a great bike for getting around and has plenty of power. Easy to ride and very maneuverable in traffic.
I disagree. I got rid of my C50T immediately because the brakes were awful and I couldn't pass a car on the highway if my life depended on it. Needs more like 85-90 horsepower at minimum for a bike this size and weight, not 48.
Your review is exactly how I feel about my c50t. With the mustang seat it is a great, comfortable bike! but lacks the power and some amenities. I have so far tried the voyager and vstar 1300 but didn't feel excited about either one. Harleys and Indians will be next before I decide on an upgrade!
I'm keeping mine for awhile. I have a difficult time deciding on what I want next, so I'll wait until I'm sure and have all the cash saved. I'm kinda liking the Yamaha FJR1300 lately.
I rode a 2002 Suzuki Volusia (previous name to C50) for a couple years. The bike looked great, rode pretty easy, and had very decent acceleration for an 800cc Cruiser (these things were actually capable of running 0-60 mph is just under 6 seconds and could turn a 14.5 second quarter mile in the 90 mph range). I also believe this is one of the best sounding "dual crankpin" V-Twins out there. Generally, you only get a sweet V-Twin exhaust cadence from a single crankpin design. I did have some issues in cold weather on the Volusia with gasoline containing ethanol. However, it was carbureted and I believe the C50 has been fuel injected for some time. The Volusia was my entry back into the world of motorcycling after a 9 year hiatus. However, my wife hopped on the back and never got off. This was a total surprise as she'd only ridden on my previous motorcycle a total of about 50 miles in 15 years. For me the biggest drawback of the Volusia was highway rpms. We traded up for a Honda VTX1300 which had only slightly stronger performance but cruised the highways at almost 1,000 rpms lower so it was MUCH more relaxing. Rode that 2004 VTX1300 for 12 years and loved it (as does the present owner who purchased it from me). Incredibly Honda dumped this splendid model for the stupid Stateline models and now they're toast in the Cruiser Market. Unfortunately, I let the wife talk me into getting a fully loaded Goldwing in 2016. Got a great deal on a 2009 model with just over 20,000 miles on it. Looks and runs like new. However, I classify the Goldwing as a car on 2 wheels rather than a motorcycle. Darned thing even has an airbag on it, and I can't believe how poor the fuel economy is on the Goldwing. Any 1800cc car can do as well or better on the highway. Good job it's got a big tank. At any rate, I needed something to have some fun on as well and picked up a 2017 Honda CB1100EX for solo riding. Now this thing is a riot and an absolute blast from the past whilst also being totally modern. Wifey rode on the back of this one once and never again. She hung unto that seat strap for dear life. LOL!
I love the retro look of the Honda CB1100’s. Bigger version of the CB 350 I had in the 70’s. The C50T does cruise at higher speeds ok, it like you point out, its at a higher RPM and the engine just feels wound out. The fuel injection in the models now is great. I don’t miss the carbureted bikes at all. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan My first bike was a 1972 CB350. A GREAT bike which I rode for 15 years was a 1982 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk. Surprisingly, the horsepower of that carbureted and air cooled 37 year old 450 is almost the same as the 2017 fuel injected and liquid cooled CBR500. So much for the progression in engine technology. The ergonomics on that Nighthawk were amazing and I've had no other bike with a more comfortable seat. Ironically, the 1st edition Nighthawk seats from 1982 look pretty similar to many Corbin seats that I've seen. Hmmmm???? If Honda had brought that Nighthawk series back instead of the CB1100, I would have bought one in a heartbeat, but probably the 750cc version.
I solved the leaky and un-lockable pannier problem by fitting a pair of Triumph ST hard cases to my C50T, i brought them for a couple of Hundred bucks never been used, I reversed the pannier brackets on the C50T and made a cross bar to lock the new panniers onto the C50T out 1/4" x 2" aluminium bar.
Wow. Great idea and I’m sure a nice upgrade. The unlockable bags and the fact they were not waterproof were a definite shortcoming for this bike. It didn’t have many but this is one. Thanks for watching!
I've got a 2006 C50 which I've owned since new and agree with your assessment. I don't really mind not having a fuel gauge because like you, I'm OK with checking mileage until the yellow light starts flashing showing 1 gallon left. I've wondered about getting Mustang seats, but thanks to your recommendation I'll do it!
@@GARamblinMan Yes Sir . I'm getting one right out of the box a 2019 ; And can't wait to video you around South & North Miami beach . Thanks again brother for the Great video ...
I've owned and ridden a lot of bikes. I have this bike a year newer, and you will NOT regret it. I've had them all, and as far as an all around, easy in and out, comfortable, performing cruise, this is about as good as you can do. Now, I don't ride over 70, and usually not even that. But once I was feeling my oats and wanted to see what it had. It hit 105 and was climbing when I backed off scared, and I'm 260 lbs.
And yes, great video. Very accurate. I agree with his likes / dislikes. And he gave me a great idea. I rode for about 2 hours with my wife on the back and my butt and lower back were hurting so bad I kept having to stop and stretch and stand up for a minute on the way home. I am definitely checking out that mustang seat!
It’s a great first bike. I know you will enjoy riding it. Very comfortable and plenty of power to get you where you want to go. Thanks for watching and have fun on your new Boulevard!
Heeschx3 they are the classic slash cut by Cobra. They are listed at $542 for my bike on Cobra’s website now. You can probably shop around for a better price. Several on line outlets sell them - JP Cycles, Dennis Kirk, etc.
Great sounding bike, and good talking points on it overall. I'm looking for a larger cruising bike, especially for the wife, but I really don't want to get rid of my 650 Vstrom. Between the 950 Yamaha Vstar and this I'm leaning to the Yamaha because of the brakes. I do like the shaft drive on this though. As cheap as both of them are, I may be able to keep Vstrom if I'm patient for the right deal.
I considered the Yamaha 950 too and liked it about as well as the Suzuki but found the best deal on the Suzuki and pulled the trigger on this one. You won’t go wrong with either. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
After owning over ten bikes in my 40 years of riding (175cc ~ 1600cc) my current ride is the perfect fit for me, a 2015 Honda CTX700. As with most riders every few years you're looking for an excuse to make a change. But every time I get on the CTX I the ergonomics that is perfect for my 5'6" frame. The foot controls (somewhere between mid and forward), seat and handlebars are in just the right position to eliminate any stress or strain on my knees, wrist, elbows and shoulders. My need for speed has diminished over the years so the 670cc engine and relatively light weight make it a fun ride. I've heard 6'2" and taller folks say the C50 is perfect for them which leads me to believe it might be more of a stretch for me so I'd like to heard from any shorter riders (5'4" ~ 5'8") on how the C50 fits them.
I just bought a used 2011 C50T and it is great beginning bike for me. They did start putting the electronic fuel gauges on them so I don't have to do the odometer trick.
I use the Sony Action Cam HDR AS-300. It's a great low profile camera and mounts easily to the side of my helmet. I have a video that shows my set up and you can buy it from Amazon from a few diffrerent sources. I highly recommend this camera. It records in 1080p at 60 frames per second and has digital image stabilization. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I've done the bigger bikes but now I'm 65 with bad hips and knees so I got a C50. Less weight and I'm comfortable with the power I did have to remove the floorboards and foot controls and replace them with pegs and controls from a Suzuki M50...Gave me much better lean clearance and the pegs are much better on my hips and knees...Oh if you want to waterproof the bags there is a spray on rubber you can use to spray the inside with, works great.
I had no issues with mine except replacing the clutch in almost 10 years. And it was 6 years old when I bought it. Just fluid changes and it performed flawlessly. Thanks for watching.
I've had two Electra Glides and now I want the C50T because I want something that is lighter to move around, better gas mileage, does not need the maintenance that my HD's did, doesn't cost and arm and a leg and looks really good. I have been looking at the Kawasaki Vulcan, Honda Shadow and this Suzuki and I will probably be getting the Suzuki. I like the shaft drive, cleaner and less maintenance. Thanks for the good review.
You won’t be disappointed. The newer ones have an electronic fuel gage snd big LCD display with the odometer and gear indicators really easy to read. And the engine is really bullet proof and low maintenance. Good luck with your search. New ones are a good deal and there’s a ton of used ones out there at really good prices. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan In your video you mentioned you may be in the market for a different bike in the future, did you change bikes or are you still riding the Suzuki? I don't recall if you said so in the video, what model year is yours?
I’m still on my Suzuki C50T. It’s a 2005 model but still in great condition and runs like a champ. I’ll probably keep it a while longer so I can keep saving the $ for my next bike. This one suits me just fine for now.
Have an 07 fantastic workhorse bike serves me well gets me there not fancy like you say with a lot of bells n whistles. A lot of bang for the buck reliable not too big and a good value. Also have the C90 great bike too but when you upsize the bigs are hi way better but not as nimble around the town. It is give n take try a C90 they run forever mine has 120 k just take care of it. Thanks for your excellent review!
@@GARamblinMan nice! I think it's bizarre they didn't make the gas gauge for the 05 and 06 then started back up in 07.. thank goodness for the indicator though!
It’s a really good bike for newer riders and I proved it was a good bike even after that since I kept mine for 8 years. Have fun on the Boulevard! Thanks for watching and ride safe.
You're right about the brakes. We know how to ride, how to break. But in a split second emergency break, you can't adjust front/rear brake control fast enough. I had an incident when I was 0.25 seconds decision time to get clipped and I over-engaged on the front and went flying because I was in a lean. I guess if I was an experience track-racer always in an emergency ride condition I might know how to throw a bike down every few months with years of dumping bike experience... but I'm not a racer nor do I put myself in emergency conditions nor do I enjoy being in those conditions. Like I said, you are right about having ABS all around and dual disc.
And they keep improving ABS braking now to include having sensors to know if you’re leaning or not. All this including linked front and rear brakes and traction control are just more ways to help the rider. There’s no substitute for knowing how to ride and brake, but this new technology certainly helps.
I like my Harley TriGlide with the 103 High Output because of the torque, hands free stereo, cruise control, storage and the fact that I’m paralyzed from the arms down the 3 wheels come in handy..lol
I’m 17 5,5 about 130lbs. And I’m fixing to buy the exact same bike from my grandpa. I’m experienced with dirt bikes and enduros. So I hope I’ll do good on a 800
Good comments. I had a 2005 I bought new and had it 5 years and did a LOT of customization to it. Being less expensive these are great machines to get and to really make them your own and make them different so when you go to an event you don't just look like half the other bikes out there. I will say I disagree about Heritage seat being comfortable. I have a 2016 Heritage now and a 2007 C50 with a Mustang seat. The Suzuki is MUCH more comfortable. The Heritage I am sore and shifting within an hour. When I customized my 2005 I did a custom windshield, lower wind deflectors, light bar, Thunder Air intake, cobra pipes and cobra Fi2000 controller. Several different saddle bags over the years and at one time a trunk. I had an amp in the side compartment and speakers on bars for music. 4" pull back risers to bring the bars a little closer (I am vertically challenged) I added a custom speedo face plate, hiway bars and pegs, Passenger floor boards, and one of the best was a C90 rear drivetrain. That gave the feeling in 5th gear of a bigger touring bike but did not sacrifice low end power. For a couple hundred bucks it was amazing! I have since had Kawasaki and Harley full touring, a C90 and the Heritage. The current C50 is my wifes starter bike and I honestly like it better then my Harley. If I could I would trade off the over priced HD and go back to Suzuki in a heartbeat. If not a C50 a 2013 or newer C90 which is also awesome but not as many aftermarket things as the C50 has available.
You’ve done much more customizations to your C50 than me. I’m Interested in the speedometer mod and C90 drivetrain mods. Tell me more about those. Thanks for watching and filling me in on your bike. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan this link has a great explanation of the drive MOD. You can also many times find them for sale already complete and ready to go, thats what I did and just swap them out. www.volusiariders.com/58-motors-transmissions-drives/180488-dj-drive-mod-explained.html As for the Speedo I will include a link to Ebay that is one the seller can customize anything you want you just have to contact him. The install is straight forward and instructions can be found with a google search or on www.volusiariders.com I didn't do a lot of really long distance on my 2005 C50 I think max was only about 600-700 miles a day, 1200 one weekend with the second day being all in the rain.
Ryan - the bikes are basically the same, but I would check with the selling website or store. They usually have fitment guides that tell you exactly what years and models the part fits. These are not foolproof though. I bought a luggage rack that said it fit my 2005 C50T, but turned out it didn’t. With older motorcycles it’s a bit of a crap shoot.
I’m not really sure. Probably a question for a Suzuki dealer but I don’t see why not. I don’t think the change would affect it handling too much. I have mini apes on HD Harley-Davidson Heritage and love them. Thanks for watching.
I've always thought the C50 is a nice bike. I've ridden a friend's C50 recently and compared to my '01 Harley sportster 883, the C50 is incredibly comfortable and smooth running.
agreed about the fuel and tachometer. Thats annoying. But its quite agile, I love how it banks. And I disagree about power, I accidentally got it past 80 today while not paying attention, it could have gone more.
The little things I don’t like about the bike are minor and not that big of a deal. It’s a great bike that I like even more the longer I own it. It does have pretty decent power that’s plenty for me. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Ride safe.
If you google cam chains for Suzuki C50T Boulevard, you will find some good resources on cam chains, tensioners and other related tropics. Some good UA-cam videos pop up that show how you get to the whole assembly.
It's the Sony Action Cam. Model HDR AS300. It has an option to turn on or off the GPS feature for the video where the speedometer and other data is shown on my video. I always leave it turned on for the camera and then when I download the video file and edit it with the Sony software they provide with the camera - you can decide if you want it on the video or not. I have it on some of my videos and some I don't. It's a great feature on a great camera.
Awesome thanks very much. Very slick. Appreciate the review too, I've been window shopping for a first bike and this one has crossed my radar a couple times after a friend who has been riding for a long time suggested the C50 to me. Great feedback on it.
shawn h. I have an Arai Signet Q full face and currently use a GoPro Hero 7 Black with microphone routed to inside my helmet. For this video I was using a Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300 mounted to the side of my helmet with a Sony microphone routed from the camera to inside my helmet. Both were great setups.
Hi. Love the bike and am thinking of buying one, I do have a question for you, Why do you pull the clutch in and coast up to a stop from so far away? Is that the normal way of riding in America? I am a Kiwi living in Australia. Cheers
I usually downshift through the gears coming to a stop if I have time. It was a great bike and I had it for 8 years before I sold it and bought my new Harley-Davidson Heritage. I’m sure you would love it. Such a great bike for the money. Australia and New Zealand are on my bucket list to visit and ride in. Take care and good luck.
Did the Mustang seat move you forward? I'm looking to replace my stock seat but I'm looking for something that keeps me in the same spot...if not a little further back.
I did not notice a move forward. The Mustang seat offers so much more padding and support, its well worth it in my opinion. I can ride all day on it and still be comfortable where as before with the stock seat I was squirming after about an hour. Thanks for watching and I think you’ll be happy with it.
My wife has a Suzuki M50 and on a weekend she put more than 500 miles on it, no windshield no highway pegs. thru Florida sideway rain and scorching heat, and both keep on going like they have a purpose!!!!!
Great Video. I ride a Vl800 BOSS it's a great bike. What software overlay are you using for the data on Speed, Distance, and date etc? Would be great if you can send a link. Thank you.
I use the Sony HDR AS-300 Action Camera mounted to the side of my helmet and this video was edited using the software that comes with the camera. You can turn the GPS tracking on or off when you edit the video footage. Here is a link to the Sony site that describes the camera: www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/hdr-as300-body-kit Thanks for watching and ride safe!
A lot of similarities between your bike and my Sporster. An 05 bought in 2013, and I went Mustang seats on it as well. Sounds like you are indeed ready to step up to a full on touring bike. Ride safe!
I need to get a new ignition key made for my brothers 2007 C50T. Can anyone tell me if the gas tank and side compartment open with the ignition key? Would I need different keys made?
I am looking at a 2008 one of these. Can anyone tell me of the reliability, and maintenance. Also how hard to cold start with the fuel injection? Thank you!
I have a 2005 that I have owned for almost 7 years. No maintenance issues at all. Just tires and fluids. It starts up very easily and quickly even when cold. You will have no problems with a 2008 C50T. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you get it and enjoy many great miles.
You’re going to love this motorcycle. You got about the same deal I got on mine for similar age and miles. It feels big at first and looks big but it handles like a dream. Just practice the low speed turns and maneuvering and you’ll be fine. Great first bike. I bought mine thinking I would have it just a couple of years and move up to a big touring bike. Nope. 8 years later and I’m still on it. Very comfortable bike. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Great video, I own a 2008 C50. Bought it new and almost 45 K miles on it now.....nice ride , top speed for me was just over 110 mph....only tried it once. It will cruise the freeway fairly well but I would like another gear for it. Other than that......I keep on riding.
I have never had mine much above 80 mph, but I don't doubt it will go faster. The 5th gear does seem to be an overdrive, but it could use a 6th gear. If it had anti-lock brakes and cruise control, it would be the perfect bike in my opinion. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
He's right about the speed. I've had my 2006 C50 up a little over 105 mph and it still wasn't throttled out. But I slowed down and have never done that since. Then again I've also got a Power Commander, Vance and Hines Straightshot pipes, and a K&N Air Filter. Not sure if that stuff makes a big difference to the top-end or not, but the bike definitely breaths easier at mid to higher speeds. But I love this bike!
If you are a bigger guy maybe a C90 is a good choice. It’s bigger and heavier and probably has a better suspension for you. I’m 6-0 and 206 lbs and the C50T fits me fine.
This is one of the best riding discussions about a bike I have seen! Thank you for doing this.
Thanks. Enjoyed doing it and glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
I agree. And I’d prefer to hear the bike, not some music. Good job.
Bobby Stewart same for me. The sound of that V-twin motor and Cobra pipes are music to my ears. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.
Hey Doug. Mark Tucker here. You may not remember me. Like you, I sold my Heritage. I'm buying a,...guess what?.....2005 Suzuki C50T, a red one. Needed something a bit lighter and I'll get to sock a lot of $$$ in the bank. Good luck with your BMW and ride safe.
I know you’ll love the Boulevard. Mine was a 2005 too just in black. I liked the red and almost bought one but got a better deal on the black one. It’s a great bike and lighter than your Heritage but a lot like it. Have fun !
This is awesome! The overlay showing the MPH and other things is awesome! There are so many times I wonder how they’re running the bikes and such so this is incredibly helpful!
Thanks! Glad you liked the video. The Suzuki C50T that I owned was a great motorcycle and they still are. Ride safe.
Good and good looking bike as well. The data on the screen I missed in so many bike vids. You finally managed it. Very cool!
The GPS data on the screen comes from my Sony Action Cam, which is not my primary camera any more but it is pretty cool. I’ll make another video soon and use it. I like it too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Excellent presentation and much appreciated. I'm looking at getting a 2008 with 7k on her this coming weekend so you answered a lot of questions for me. Much appreciated!
You should get a great deal on this bike and with only 7K miles- you will get many trouble free years out of a very reliable and fun motorcycle. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Hey man I know this is an old video but I'm a new rider and I found a newer model used bike and this video really helped me decide I wanted to get it. You review was very helpful and appreciated. If you end up seeing this just wanted to say thank you for putting this out there.
I’m glad the video helped. I still have the motorcycle and have grown to really love it. Mine is 15 yrs old now, but runs great and gives me zero problems. Thanks for watching and the nice comments. Ride safe and enjoy your motorcycle.
Watched your video before I went and picked up 08 model yesterday with 5k miles. Had a blast riding it home. Thanks bud.
I know you’re going to love it. Great choice. Thanks for watching and nice comment. Ride safe.
I am mainly a Harley-Davidson rider , but I have ridden , and owned many metric cruisers as well . I owned a 2007 Suzuki C 50 C , meant factory custom , same as a regular C 50 . An excellent entry level bike , or a great bike for anyone who may be short . These bikes rev high , at higher speeds , which is normal . Mine was a great machine mechanically , never gave me any trouble , rode very well , was a joy to ride . I sold it just because I had four Harley's , and was thinning the herd , I do miss it a bit . Ride safe .
It is a great bike and I just can’t seem to find a reason to change for now. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Nice video...info on bottom of the screen is unique and extremely helpful! Very professional. I like this bike ALLOT.
The data at the bottom of the screen comes from the video editing software that comes with the Sony camera. I’ll put it on some future videos. This is a great motorcycle and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
One of the very BEST reviews I have ever watched. Ride safe and God bless!
I considered a Suzuki C50 before finally buying my 2013 Yamaha V Star 950.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. I considered the Yamaha VStar 950 as well. Just got a good deal on the Boulevard and pulled the trigger. Ride safe!
@@GARamblinMan that is absolutely an excellent review I've never seen a review done so professional and tell you so much about motorcycle the 2005 C50T model I love the motorcycle I'm 59 years old I don't think I will ever need another motorcycle the good Lord willing of course but it's fine for me I can travel I can really do anything I'd like to do on this bike thank you so much for the video stay safe and God bless you one-man ramble on my friend
I rode a C90 for about 3 years and really enjoyed it. The previous owner had put on a very comfortable Mustang seat, a set of Cobra pipes and a Gman sub tank that added 2 1/2 gallons of fuel capacity. Unfortunately I wrecked it in 2015. After riding for over 40 years, I had a wreck. It wasn't real serious, but ruined the bike (according the the insurance Co.)
Bought a 2006 last year from a friend. Hadn't been out on the road on a bike in about 10 years. I love it. Just a nice solid bike for putting on some miles in the open air. Thanks for posting GA Ramblin.
I know you’ll love it. I bought mine and kept it for over 8 years and sold it for almost as much as i paid for it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
That's a great looking bike! A very thorough, and overall quite positive review. Now I want one, lol. The pipes sound fantastic, BTW. Many thanks for posting this.
It is a great bike. Go get you one. They are not expensive at all. The Cobra pipes really do sound good. Even better in person. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great Holiday weekend.
you got a subscriber.......i love this machine from Suzuki....i don't have yet but wishing to have one soon.....
ABSOLUTE WONDERFUL VIDEO...WELL PRESENTED AND A JOY TO WATCH..THANKYOU
Thanks for the kind comments and thanks again for watching. Ride safe.
Great video. I have a 2006 model of the exact same bike. I got it up to 105 once and it was still trying to go a little more before I got scared and backed off. I never drive faster than 70. And that is rare. He gave me a great idea. after riding a couple of hours with my wife on back my lower back and butt hurts so bad I had to keep stopping and standing up on the way home. So I'm definitely checking into the mustang seat. Great video!!!
You are braver than me to push it that fast. I think I got up to 85 once and was afraid to go faster. You will love the Mustang seat and your butt will thank you. I would opt for the slightly more expensive seat that comes with the back rest. I didn’t and I regret it.
Good video. I recently got the 2011 model to complement my smaller Bully S40. I have to say that both vibrate almost the same at 80 mph. The S40 can get to 95 fast but it has a hard time to get to 100 mph. The C50 gets to 90 fast but has a hard time getting to 110 mph. I wasn't able to get it to go beyond that in flat and straight road but hey, I was just testing. I'm happy to get it to 100 mph when needed and stay at 80 all day.
Spot on, great review - agree!. We were away from riding for many years, two years ago we picked up a 2006 with 14k for next to nothing just to start riding again. Love it, yep had to get Mustang seats, awesome. We are heading out on a week to ten-day trip soon. Excellent review!
Thanks for watching and enjoy your ride on the Boulevard.
Just got one 2011 can’t wait to enjoy thanks for the comments and video
I know you will love it. One of the best bikes I’ve ever owned. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I really appreciate your detailed review!
Thanks for this upload! I think this would be a great bike for me to start my riding journey. looks like it maneuvers well and it's not too heavy for a beginner. and the price is great!
I think you would love it and there are a ton of good late model used C50T's out there. Try Ebay and Cycle Trader. Hope you find a good bike and ride safe!
Thank you sir, you convinced me, I just purchased a 2019 and I love it.
I’m sure you will get many happy miles out of your new motorcycle. And you get the newest model with all the bells and whistles. Send me some pictures to grmblnman@gmail.com. Can’t wait to see it!
I just bought a 2008 Boulevard with 5,000 miles on it. Love this bike and I am not even that experienced with motorcycles. Friends told me that its not a good beginner bike but I disagree.
Game Master I agree if you are physically able to handle the size and weight, it’s fine as a starter bike and will even last longer S your only bike if you like it. I’ve had mine 8 years now and love it. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
After owning 3 Goldwings I went without a bike for 7 years. Found a 2005 C50 with 8200 miles on it and one of the first red ones with ghost flames. I love it! Since it was first sold it has been converted into a "C50T" fully dressed out. I weigh 135 lbs. so the light weight and manueverability is perfect! I agree with the braking as well as the top end on this. However, I am 55 now and am really just into this because I enjoy it. It's not really necessary for me to hit 100 MPH. Thank you for the great video!
You and I think alike. I’ve never had mine over 80 mph. That was fast enough for me.
Good deal for a 2013 and low miles. I think I’d change out all the fluids including the direct drive shaft oil.
I have a 2007 M50 and love it. Liked your review.
Really Enjoyed your review sir. I'm looking into a C50T as a first bike. Thank you for your honesty. Safe Riding
Michael Cook I think you will really enjoy it. I've had mine for over 4 years now and have not outgrown it. Put a Mustang seat on it and you can ride all say no problem. Thanks for watching and good luck to you.
This was a very honest video, I liked it and now own a 2006 Suzuki c50t.
I too would like the abs on my brakes....
Keep up the great videos .....
Thanks. I tried to be as honest as it could. All in all - I love the bike. Great value.
Do you still like the bike? I may be looking at one tomorrow. Do you like how it rides on the highway?
I had a C50 for 6 years.. loved it. Its worth the price has a decent resale value too. Great on fuel too. Really recommend it for starters or experienced riders.
I’ve had mine for almost 6 years now. Paid only $4,000 for it used with 7,500 miles. I love it. With the upgraded seat, exhaust, luggage rack, grips, running lights and highway bars it’s super comfortable and cheap to own. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Suzuki makes a good bike. I’ve had my 2007 M50 for 11 years. Still runs great. I do want to move to something bigger soon though. Good video.
I want a bigger and more touring type bike too. But sometimes I think - why? This one is so comfortable. I’ve never had a minutes trouble with this Suzuki. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
I'm a new rider and I recently bought a 2006 C50 with 38k miles on it. So far, it runs great. My only complaint is my butt gets pretty sore after a long ride. I see many people mentioning 'Mustang' seats, so I will definitely check those out. Thanks!
I know you will like this motorcycle. My butt was sore too after about an hour on the stock seat and I bought the Mustang seat and it was the best upgrade I did in that bike. You can order them from RevZilla or directly from Mustang Seats. Just put in the year and model of your bike and you’ll get the right seat. Pricey but worth it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe and enjoy your new bike!
I got a really nice 06 C50 less than 9k a few months ago after 25 years without a bike. took some getting used to even though about same size as my 700 Shadow. Just a big bike.
Love it, I like just cruising at 45 to 50mph. did put a slipstreamer 15in windshield on so it still looks good.
So hood to be back in saddle again.
Did take on interstate but like to just enjoy the machine and scenery at country roads.
Your'e gonna really like this motorcycle. I was in the same position as you when I bought mine about 4 years ago. It's great for the backroads and that is where I usually stay. I have had it out on the interstate and it has decent power for that but I prefer the country two lane roads. RIde safe and thanks for watching.
I just got me one. First bike ever. I noticed it needs to warm up a lot though or it'll die when i shift it into 1st. It only has 3100 miles...is this normal ? Or should i be concerned.
I lobe my bike definitely a good ride.... yes Indeed... your wife makes it that much greater... your video with the riding is so vivid to one who loves bikes and love to ride ....thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks for the kind comments. Ride safe.
That's so funny. I recognized the road you were riding on at the beginning of the video. Back roads around Milton. I ride through that area all the time on my weekend rides.
rave16912007 wait, like Milton, FL? If so, that’s awesome.
Milton, GA - Atlanta suburb
I know that this video has been around for a bit, but I enjoyed seeing roads that I am VERY familiar with. I live in north Hall county and I regularly ride 369/20/372 and all of the side roads through out that area to get where I'm going in either North Fulton or Cherokee county. Even though I have two HDs now, I still have my '05 C50 (bought in '07 with only 112 miles on it!) and ride it regularly; it was my re-entry bike and at 70k miles, I'm not likely to get anywhere near the money for it compared to the enjoyment that I still get out of it. As a matter of fact, I bought it in Woodstock, and rode it home that night on East Cherokee Drive to Cotton Road (whee!) to 20, to 369 and on up to 400, with my poor wife trying to follow in our old Grand Cherokee.
My mods have included removing the PAIR valve (which makes valve adjustment easier; I used the Baron kit), rebuilding the seat with memory foam, discarding the stock rear lights in favor of reproduction vintage auto units in LED, handmade fender tips from 1/8" aluminum stock, and some cheap aftermarket hard bags with built-in lights in the turning circuit. I just put a new clutch on a couple of days ago, and the only major trouble I've ever had was a coil gone bad at about 40k. I run Rotella diesel oil in dino 15W40 and Wix fiters and change every 3k. These are amazingly durable and maintainable motorcycles, but more importantly, they're just plain FUN.
Thanks for a great video!
Sounds like you’re nine is awesome with the mods you’ve done. Glad to hear you have 70K miles on it. I have about 25K on mine now and look forward to many more. I will probably keep mine too when I buy a new motorcycle - it’s not worth a great deal of money and it I just love it so much I hate to think of parting with it. Thanks for watching and I’m sure you’ll continue to see a lot of familiar roads on my videos.
I owned a 2002 Intruder Volusia for 7 years and loved it so much that when I finally decided to upgrade to something with fuel injection I bought a 2006 Boulevard C50. For those not familiar with Suzuki, when they stopped using the Intruder name they renamed them the Boulevard and the Volusia became the C50.
I also have the Mustang seat and love it. I also put a braided stainless steel front brake line on it, huge improvement.
I may try that braided stainless steel front brake line on mine. Sounds like a good idea. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe. Love those Boulevards!
I got the 2011 c50t. I bought it as a beginner but within a week I wanted something larger. I love the bike, as you love yours but I like touring. Need more power. Great video!
I can certainly understand the need for more power if you’re doing a lot of long distance touring. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Great video GA Rambling Man!
I was curious about the ride tracker/ GPS video stream you are showing in this video. How does one get that...I was thinking would be good just to document and keep track of one's rides. Thanks much. Keep vlogging. Like your easy, down to earth style of narrations. Keep 'em coming!
That was a feature on my Sony Action Cam I was using. I really like it but don’t use that camera much anymore. Thank for the kind words and glad you enjoy the videos.
Great video!! Looking at getting a 2007 C50T! Thing only has 12k miles on it! Two tone white and silver! I had a Honda Shadow Aero 750 before, so this is close!
Andrew Scheidt sounds like a great deal. You’ll love it.
I am buying this bike tomorrow! A 2009 with a fuel gauge. It does have lockable saddle bags because that was on my list also. Ha. I did want cruise control but like you mentioned there isn't one.
I noticed you didn't mention buffeting. The guy that I'm getting my bike from rides the freeways a lot and bought an added windshield part to help with that.
My first bike was an 86 Honda Shadow VT700C. That had 6 speeds and a tachometer but a smaller tank. I only got about 120 miles per tank. But the power on that was pretty awesome. I never got it past 92 but if I needed to pass someone on a freeway, I had no problems.
I am also looking at cobra pipes because I like the deep sound AND I think they're safer. My buddy had a 2004 Shadow that rode lower than my Shadow but his pipes were stock and cars got right up to me without noticing me.
Thanks for taking the time to share!
AtlantisIndigo hope you enjoy your new bike. You will love it. This motorcycle has good power and I really don't notice too much helmet buffeting from my windshield. I use a full face helmet and it's pretty quiet. Thanks for watching. You should post a video on UA-cam of your new ride!
GA Ramblin Man actually the guy stiffed me. 28 minutes before the meet he left a voicemail that said his friend contacted him and wanted his bike so the bikes been sold, even though he knew we'd made an agreement the night before. Sad. I'll keep looking
That is too bad. Keep looking there are a lot of them out there for sale. Try Cycle Trader or Ebay
on what camera did you record? And how did the OSD menu on the screen? Is this option in the camera?
I am from Rome! Looking at getting back into a bike and i found a C50T for a great price. It is a 2008 with 9k miles on it. Thanks for the info in this video, very helpful!
I know you will love it. We should get together and ride around Rome sometime when I come to visit my Mom who still lives there - just past Berry College in Armuchee. I live in Cumming now which is only about an hour and 15 minutes from Rome. Thanks for watching and ride safe on your new Boulevard.
@@GARamblinMan We should definitely get together and ride when you come to Rome. Do you still have your C50T?
Chip Shaw yes I still have it and can show you all the extras Ive added to it. I’ll let you know next time I’m in Rome.
I had a brand new 50. Within two weeks the clutch apparently malfunctioned, the dealer said it was hydra locked. So, they replaced it. The issue never resurfaced.
After that I was exiting a toll booth in rush hour traffic. The bike apparently was stuck in first gear. I had to crack the throttle off and on repeatedly to get it out of first into second. This issue never resurfaced.
I had an AC100 Suzuki when I was a kid. And a 550-4 about thirteen years ago. I also had a 40 cruiser about eleven years ago. These bikes were great.
Suzuki bikes in general have been good. But once you plunk down a check for a new bike. You just don't need any headaches.
I just bought a new street bike. It is a Honda. I walked right past a used Suzuki 50, in the same dealership.
I wish y'all the best. With your 50's.
I had my Suzuki C50T for about 10 years and it was a good bike and very reliable. But I did have to replace the clutch on it. You certainly won’t regret buying a Honda. I had a couple and they were rock solid. Thanks for watching!
THANK You.
Thoroughly Enjoyed your vid.
Greetings from 'OZ'. (Australia)
Thanks for watching! Always glad to hear from folks In Australia. Never been but riding there is on my To-Do List. Ride safe and stay cool.
@@GARamblinMan
Thank you sir.
Very nice review. I should do one on my V Star. Thanks.
Thanks for a good video. I have a few bikes.My Honda and Suzuki have the ABS. Its a great feature
My next bike will definitely have ABS. Soon it will be standard on all motorcycles
I bought my 2013 C50 from the showroom floor. It’s a great bike for getting around and has plenty of power. Easy to ride and very maneuverable in traffic.
We agree on that. The 800 cc motor is plenty powerful enough for me. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
I disagree. I got rid of my C50T immediately because the brakes were awful and I couldn't pass a car on the highway if my life depended on it. Needs more like 85-90 horsepower at minimum for a bike this size and weight, not 48.
Your review is exactly how I feel about my c50t. With the mustang seat it is a great, comfortable bike! but lacks the power and some amenities. I have so far tried the voyager and vstar 1300 but didn't feel excited about either one. Harleys and Indians will be next before I decide on an upgrade!
I'm keeping mine for awhile. I have a difficult time deciding on what I want next, so I'll wait until I'm sure and have all the cash saved. I'm kinda liking the Yamaha FJR1300 lately.
@wiguitar. I feel exactly the same about my c50t as you and will look at a HD or Indian for my next.
why not go for C90
I rode a 2002 Suzuki Volusia (previous name to C50) for a couple years. The bike looked great, rode pretty easy, and had very decent acceleration for an 800cc Cruiser (these things were actually capable of running 0-60 mph is just under 6 seconds and could turn a 14.5 second quarter mile in the 90 mph range). I also believe this is one of the best sounding "dual crankpin" V-Twins out there. Generally, you only get a sweet V-Twin exhaust cadence from a single crankpin design. I did have some issues in cold weather on the Volusia with gasoline containing ethanol. However, it was carbureted and I believe the C50 has been fuel injected for some time. The Volusia was my entry back into the world of motorcycling after a 9 year hiatus. However, my wife hopped on the back and never got off. This was a total surprise as she'd only ridden on my previous motorcycle a total of about 50 miles in 15 years. For me the biggest drawback of the Volusia was highway rpms. We traded up for a Honda VTX1300 which had only slightly stronger performance but cruised the highways at almost 1,000 rpms lower so it was MUCH more relaxing. Rode that 2004 VTX1300 for 12 years and loved it (as does the present owner who purchased it from me). Incredibly Honda dumped this splendid model for the stupid Stateline models and now they're toast in the Cruiser Market. Unfortunately, I let the wife talk me into getting a fully loaded Goldwing in 2016. Got a great deal on a 2009 model with just over 20,000 miles on it. Looks and runs like new. However, I classify the Goldwing as a car on 2 wheels rather than a motorcycle. Darned thing even has an airbag on it, and I can't believe how poor the fuel economy is on the Goldwing. Any 1800cc car can do as well or better on the highway. Good job it's got a big tank. At any rate, I needed something to have some fun on as well and picked up a 2017 Honda CB1100EX for solo riding. Now this thing is a riot and an absolute blast from the past whilst also being totally modern. Wifey rode on the back of this one once and never again. She hung unto that seat strap for dear life. LOL!
I love the retro look of the Honda CB1100’s. Bigger version of the CB 350 I had in the 70’s. The C50T does cruise at higher speeds ok, it like you point out, its at a higher RPM and the engine just feels wound out. The fuel injection in the models now is great. I don’t miss the carbureted bikes at all. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan My first bike was a 1972 CB350. A GREAT bike which I rode for 15 years was a 1982 Honda CB450SC Nighthawk. Surprisingly, the horsepower of that carbureted and air cooled 37 year old 450 is almost the same as the 2017 fuel injected and liquid cooled CBR500. So much for the progression in engine technology. The ergonomics on that Nighthawk were amazing and I've had no other bike with a more comfortable seat. Ironically, the 1st edition Nighthawk seats from 1982 look pretty similar to many Corbin seats that I've seen. Hmmmm???? If Honda had brought that Nighthawk series back instead of the CB1100, I would have bought one in a heartbeat, but probably the 750cc version.
I solved the leaky and un-lockable pannier problem by fitting a pair of Triumph ST hard cases to my C50T, i brought them for a couple of Hundred bucks never been used, I reversed the pannier brackets on the C50T and made a cross bar to lock the new panniers onto the C50T out 1/4" x 2" aluminium bar.
Wow. Great idea and I’m sure a nice upgrade. The unlockable bags and the fact they were not waterproof were a definite shortcoming for this bike. It didn’t have many but this is one. Thanks for watching!
I've got a 2006 C50 which I've owned since new and agree with your assessment. I don't really mind not having a fuel gauge because like you, I'm OK with checking mileage until the yellow light starts flashing showing 1 gallon left. I've wondered about getting Mustang seats, but thanks to your recommendation I'll do it!
...and thank you for the review.
You won't regret the Mustang seat. I just rode 150 miles today and total comfort. Thanks for watching.
Well ; After watching this Video my mind is made up . I'm getting one ...... Thank you .
I know you’ll love it. Let me know what year you get and how you like it. Thanks for watching.
@@GARamblinMan Yes Sir . I'm getting one right out of the box a 2019 ; And can't wait to video you around South & North Miami beach . Thanks again brother for the Great video ...
Iggy Moyano Jr can’t wait to see beautiful Miami from your new Boulevard!
I've owned and ridden a lot of bikes. I have this bike a year newer, and you will NOT regret it. I've had them all, and as far as an all around, easy in and out, comfortable, performing cruise, this is about as good as you can do. Now, I don't ride over 70, and usually not even that. But once I was feeling my oats and wanted to see what it had. It hit 105 and was climbing when I backed off scared, and I'm 260 lbs.
And yes, great video. Very accurate. I agree with his likes / dislikes. And he gave me a great idea. I rode for about 2 hours with my wife on the back and my butt and lower back were hurting so bad I kept having to stop and stretch and stand up for a minute on the way home. I am definitely checking out that mustang seat!
Great work on the video!
2nd excellent mature real world review on this Suzuki C50, thanks!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks too for watching. Ride safe!
I bought one. I'm 60. First bike for me. I LOVE IT. 6' 280. LOOOOOOVE ITTTTT
It’s a great first bike. I know you will enjoy riding it. Very comfortable and plenty of power to get you where you want to go. Thanks for watching and have fun on your new Boulevard!
Love that humming sound of your engine🏍️
I love the sound too of the Cobra exhaust I put on the motorcycle. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe
@@GARamblinMan which cobra pipes do you have?
Heeschx3 they are the classic slash cut by Cobra. They are listed at $542 for my bike on Cobra’s website now. You can probably shop around for a better price. Several on line outlets sell them - JP Cycles, Dennis Kirk, etc.
Great sounding bike, and good talking points on it overall. I'm looking for a larger cruising bike, especially for the wife, but I really don't want to get rid of my 650 Vstrom. Between the 950 Yamaha Vstar and this I'm leaning to the Yamaha because of the brakes. I do like the shaft drive on this though. As cheap as both of them are, I may be able to keep Vstrom if I'm patient for the right deal.
I considered the Yamaha 950 too and liked it about as well as the Suzuki but found the best deal on the Suzuki and pulled the trigger on this one. You won’t go wrong with either. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
After owning over ten bikes in my 40 years of riding (175cc ~ 1600cc) my current ride is the perfect fit for me, a 2015 Honda CTX700. As with most riders every few years you're looking for an excuse to make a change. But every time I get on the CTX I the ergonomics that is perfect for my 5'6" frame. The foot controls (somewhere between mid and forward), seat and handlebars are in just the right position to eliminate any stress or strain on my knees, wrist, elbows and shoulders. My need for speed has diminished over the years so the 670cc engine and relatively light weight make it a fun ride. I've heard 6'2" and taller folks say the C50 is perfect for them which leads me to believe it might be more of a stretch for me so I'd like to heard from any shorter riders (5'4" ~ 5'8") on how the C50 fits them.
The C50 was extremely comfortable for me. I’m 6 ft talk and had no problems. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
I just bought a used 2011 C50T and it is great beginning bike for me. They did start putting the electronic fuel gauges on them so I don't have to do the odometer trick.
You’ll love the C50T. Great choice.
Thanks from Texas!
The best video taken from a bike, I love the the angle of your camera and the way it shows the controls and the road. What camera did you use?
I use the Sony Action Cam HDR AS-300. It's a great low profile camera and mounts easily to the side of my helmet. I have a video that shows my set up and you can buy it from Amazon from a few diffrerent sources. I highly recommend this camera. It records in 1080p at 60 frames per second and has digital image stabilization. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I've done the bigger bikes but now I'm 65 with bad hips and knees so I got a C50. Less weight and I'm comfortable with the power I did have to remove the floorboards and foot controls and replace them with pegs and controls from a Suzuki M50...Gave me much better lean clearance and the pegs are much better on my hips and knees...Oh if you want to waterproof the bags there is a spray on rubber you can use to spray the inside with, works great.
I feel your pain...I am a few years older than you and ride a 2006 c50T. Great bike.
I have the exact same year make and model good video bud
It was a great motorcycle and I hated trading it in. One of most favorite bikes I’ve ever owned. Thanks for watching.
This was great, thank you!!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
Check out the HD Streetglide. Fairing radio and hard bags. Touring platform.
I bought one new in 07. C50 black. It's the most dependable motorcycle that I have ever known.
I had no issues with mine except replacing the clutch in almost 10 years. And it was 6 years old when I bought it. Just fluid changes and it performed flawlessly. Thanks for watching.
I've had two Electra Glides and now I want the C50T because I want something that is lighter to move around, better gas mileage, does not need the maintenance that my HD's did, doesn't cost and arm and a leg and looks really good. I have been looking at the Kawasaki Vulcan, Honda Shadow and this Suzuki and I will probably be getting the Suzuki. I like the shaft drive, cleaner and less maintenance.
Thanks for the good review.
You won’t be disappointed. The newer ones have an electronic fuel gage snd big LCD display with the odometer and gear indicators really easy to read. And the engine is really bullet proof and low maintenance. Good luck with your search. New ones are a good deal and there’s a ton of used ones out there at really good prices. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan In your video you mentioned you may be in the market for a different bike in the future, did you change bikes or are you still riding the Suzuki? I don't recall if you said so in the video, what model year is yours?
I’m still on my Suzuki C50T. It’s a 2005 model but still in great condition and runs like a champ. I’ll probably keep it a while longer so I can keep saving the $ for my next bike. This one suits me just fine for now.
Have an 07 fantastic workhorse bike serves me well gets me there not fancy like you say with a lot of bells n whistles.
A lot of bang for the buck reliable not too big and a good value.
Also have the C90 great bike too but when you upsize the bigs are hi way better but not as nimble around the town. It is give n take try a C90 they run forever mine has 120 k just take care of it. Thanks for your excellent review!
Thanks for watching. I have never tried a C90T but would like to. These Suzukis are great bikes. Ride safe!
Would be a good ride converted to a trike?
Nice bike! I have an 05 c50t, great bike, big step up from my first bike an 02 shadow..
Same year as mine. I still have it and love it.
@@GARamblinMan nice! I think it's bizarre they didn't make the gas gauge for the 05 and 06 then started back up in 07.. thank goodness for the indicator though!
Otherthan that, I love my bike, and the price for it was too low to pass up.
I am a new rider and I ride a 2012 Suzuki Ct 50 Boulevard great bike nice size .
It’s a really good bike for newer riders and I proved it was a good bike even after that since I kept mine for 8 years. Have fun on the Boulevard! Thanks for watching and ride safe.
You're right about the brakes. We know how to ride, how to break. But in a split second emergency break, you can't adjust front/rear brake control fast enough. I had an incident when I was 0.25 seconds decision time to get clipped and I over-engaged on the front and went flying because I was in a lean. I guess if I was an experience track-racer always in an emergency ride condition I might know how to throw a bike down every few months with years of dumping bike experience... but I'm not a racer nor do I put myself in emergency conditions nor do I enjoy being in those conditions. Like I said, you are right about having ABS all around and dual disc.
And they keep improving ABS braking now to include having sensors to know if you’re leaning or not. All this including linked front and rear brakes and traction control are just more ways to help the rider. There’s no substitute for knowing how to ride and brake, but this new technology certainly helps.
I like my Harley TriGlide with the 103 High Output because of the torque, hands free stereo, cruise control, storage and the fact that I’m paralyzed from the arms down the 3 wheels come in handy..lol
I’ve never ridden a trike. I want to try one. Thanks for watching.
I'm shopping, you've narrowed it down for me.....thanks
You won’t be disappointed. It’s a great motorcycle and even better value. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe and let me know what you get!
Love that sound!!
Those Cobra pipes are pretty awesome! Thanks for watching.
great vid. people just need to understand it's a bike to cruise around on. it's not a touring bike.
It does what it does very well. Great cruiser.
I’m 17 5,5 about 130lbs. And I’m fixing to buy the exact same bike from my grandpa. I’m experienced with dirt bikes and enduros. So I hope I’ll do good on a 800
Just take it easy and go take the MSF course. You should do fine. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
Good comments. I had a 2005 I bought new and had it 5 years and did a LOT of customization to it. Being less expensive these are great machines to get and to really make them your own and make them different so when you go to an event you don't just look like half the other bikes out there. I will say I disagree about Heritage seat being comfortable. I have a 2016 Heritage now and a 2007 C50 with a Mustang seat. The Suzuki is MUCH more comfortable. The Heritage I am sore and shifting within an hour. When I customized my 2005 I did a custom windshield, lower wind deflectors, light bar, Thunder Air intake, cobra pipes and cobra Fi2000 controller. Several different saddle bags over the years and at one time a trunk. I had an amp in the side compartment and speakers on bars for music. 4" pull back risers to bring the bars a little closer (I am vertically challenged) I added a custom speedo face plate, hiway bars and pegs, Passenger floor boards, and one of the best was a C90 rear drivetrain. That gave the feeling in 5th gear of a bigger touring bike but did not sacrifice low end power. For a couple hundred bucks it was amazing! I have since had Kawasaki and Harley full touring, a C90 and the Heritage. The current C50 is my wifes starter bike and I honestly like it better then my Harley. If I could I would trade off the over priced HD and go back to Suzuki in a heartbeat. If not a C50 a 2013 or newer C90 which is also awesome but not as many aftermarket things as the C50 has available.
You’ve done much more customizations to your C50 than me. I’m
Interested in the speedometer mod and C90 drivetrain mods. Tell me more about those. Thanks for watching and filling me in on your bike. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan this link has a great explanation of the drive MOD. You can also many times find them for sale already complete and ready to go, thats what I did and just swap them out. www.volusiariders.com/58-motors-transmissions-drives/180488-dj-drive-mod-explained.html As for the Speedo I will include a link to Ebay that is one the seller can customize anything you want you just have to contact him. The install is straight forward and instructions can be found with a google search or on www.volusiariders.com I didn't do a lot of really long distance on my 2005 C50 I think max was only about 600-700 miles a day, 1200 one weekend with the second day being all in the rain.
www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Boulevard-C50-Face-plate-Red-Dawn-2005-2009-MPH-or-KM-H/123120436051?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Thanks Jeff. Great info.
Man that thing sounds nice! In other videos it sounds different
I had a 2006 one. The owner before me change the jets. It really was fast for a 800 cc.
question i have the 2001 intruder volusia 800, are the aftermarket parts for the c50 compatable with the volusia?
Ryan - the bikes are basically the same, but I would check with the selling website or store. They usually have fitment guides that tell you exactly what years and models the part fits. These are not foolproof though. I bought a luggage rack that said it fit my 2005 C50T, but turned out it didn’t. With older motorcycles it’s a bit of a crap shoot.
Would it be possible to replace the stock handlebars with 10” or 12” ape hangers? Would that affect the bike’s drive ability?
I’m not really sure. Probably a question for a Suzuki dealer but I don’t see why not. I don’t think the change would affect it handling too much. I have mini apes on HD Harley-Davidson Heritage and love them. Thanks for watching.
my husband has same bike same color//year everything set up about the same...he loves that bike we got two others that is his favorite
I can see why he loves it. I do too. Just a great all around motorcycle at a great price. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've always thought the C50 is a nice bike. I've ridden a friend's C50 recently and compared to my '01 Harley sportster 883, the C50 is incredibly comfortable and smooth running.
I agree. It's a smooth and comfortable bike. Thanks for watching.
This bike sounds awesome!
Ray Downes I love these Cobra pipes. They sound even better in person. Well worth the $. Thanks for watching. Ride safe my friend.
agreed about the fuel and tachometer. Thats annoying. But its quite agile, I love how it banks. And I disagree about power, I accidentally got it past 80 today while not paying attention, it could have gone more.
The little things I don’t like about the bike are minor and not that big of a deal. It’s a great bike that I like even more the longer I own it. It does have pretty decent power that’s plenty for me. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Ride safe.
Good afternoon! I'm a big fan of the Suzuki VL800. I am very interested in the question about cam chains. What resource do they have?
If you google cam chains for Suzuki C50T Boulevard, you will find some good resources on cam chains, tensioners and other related tropics. Some good UA-cam videos pop up that show how you get to the whole assembly.
Great Review
What's the overlay /camera you're using? I dig all the extra info it gives.
It's the Sony Action Cam. Model HDR AS300. It has an option to turn on or off the GPS feature for the video where the speedometer and other data is shown on my video. I always leave it turned on for the camera and then when I download the video file and edit it with the Sony software they provide with the camera - you can decide if you want it on the video or not. I have it on some of my videos and some I don't. It's a great feature on a great camera.
Awesome thanks very much. Very slick. Appreciate the review too, I've been window shopping for a first bike and this one has crossed my radar a couple times after a friend who has been riding for a long time suggested the C50 to me. Great feedback on it.
@@GARamblinMan wow... That's freaking awesome. What kind of mic/ helmet are you using? Killer video my friend
shawn h. I have an Arai Signet Q full face and currently use a GoPro Hero 7 Black with microphone routed to inside my helmet. For this video I was using a Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300 mounted to the side of my helmet with a Sony microphone routed from the camera to inside my helmet. Both were great setups.
Hi. Love the bike and am thinking of buying one, I do have a question for you, Why do you pull the clutch in and coast up to a stop from so far away? Is that the normal way of riding in America? I am a Kiwi living in Australia. Cheers
I usually downshift through the gears coming to a stop if I have time. It was a great bike and I had it for 8 years before I sold it and bought my new Harley-Davidson Heritage. I’m sure you would love it. Such a great bike for the money. Australia and New Zealand are on my bucket list to visit and ride in. Take care and good luck.
Did the Mustang seat move you forward? I'm looking to replace my stock seat but I'm looking for something that keeps me in the same spot...if not a little further back.
I did not notice a move forward. The Mustang seat offers so much more padding and support, its well worth it in my opinion. I can ride all day on it and still be comfortable where as before with the stock seat I was squirming after about an hour. Thanks for watching and I think you’ll be happy with it.
My wife has a Suzuki M50 and on a weekend she put more than 500 miles on it, no windshield no highway pegs. thru Florida sideway rain and scorching heat, and both keep on going like they have a purpose!!!!!
Suzuki makes some great bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Thanks for the great review. I'm looking at a 2009 model now. People love these for the most part.
It’s a great motorcycle. You’ll even get a fuel gage with the 2009 model! Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Great Video. I ride a Vl800 BOSS it's a great bike. What software overlay are you using for the data on Speed, Distance, and date etc? Would be great if you can send a link. Thank you.
I use the Sony HDR AS-300 Action Camera mounted to the side of my helmet and this video was edited using the software that comes with the camera. You can turn the GPS tracking on or off when you edit the video footage. Here is a link to the Sony site that describes the camera: www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/hdr-as300-body-kit
Thanks for watching and ride safe!
Great video. Very informative bro ☺️
Thanks for the comment. I did that video a couple of years ago and I still have the bike. I may do an update shortly. Stay tuned!
GA Ramblin Man I look forward to that ☺️
The best owner review
Thanks for watching and the nice comments. Ride safe.
A lot of similarities between your bike and my Sporster. An 05 bought in 2013, and I went Mustang seats on it as well. Sounds like you are indeed ready to step up to a full on touring bike. Ride safe!
I need to get a new ignition key made for my brothers 2007 C50T. Can anyone tell me if the gas tank and side compartment open with the ignition key? Would I need different keys made?
The gas tank, ignition and side compartment key are the same on my 2005 C50T. One key works for all three.
I am looking at a 2008 one of these. Can anyone tell me of the reliability, and maintenance. Also how hard to cold start with the fuel injection? Thank you!
I have a 2005 that I have owned for almost 7 years. No maintenance issues at all. Just tires and fluids. It starts up very easily and quickly even when cold. You will have no problems with a 2008 C50T. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you get it and enjoy many great miles.
I just bought that same bike but 2012 model. 5k miles on, her garage kept. 42 hundred $. Side note it's my first bike ever.
You’re going to love this motorcycle. You got about the same deal I got on mine for similar age and miles. It feels big at first and looks big but it handles like a dream. Just practice the low speed turns and maneuvering and you’ll be fine. Great first bike. I bought mine thinking I would have it just a couple of years and move up to a big touring bike. Nope. 8 years later and I’m still on it. Very comfortable bike. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Great video, I own a 2008 C50. Bought it new and almost 45 K miles on it now.....nice ride , top speed for me was just over 110 mph....only tried it once. It will cruise the freeway fairly well but I would like another gear for it. Other than that......I keep on riding.
I have never had mine much above 80 mph, but I don't doubt it will go faster. The 5th gear does seem to be an overdrive, but it could use a 6th gear. If it had anti-lock brakes and cruise control, it would be the perfect bike in my opinion. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
He's right about the speed. I've had my 2006 C50 up a little over 105 mph and it still wasn't throttled out. But I slowed down and have never done that since. Then again I've also got a Power Commander, Vance and Hines Straightshot pipes, and a K&N Air Filter. Not sure if that stuff makes a big difference to the top-end or not, but the bike definitely breaths easier at mid to higher speeds. But I love this bike!
Really looking at this bike, but I'm a bigger dude. Would you recommend the C 90 T instead?
If you are a bigger guy maybe a C90 is a good choice. It’s bigger and heavier and probably has a better suspension for you. I’m 6-0 and 206 lbs and the C50T fits me fine.