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ion · 11-01-2012, 01:28 PM

I need a bigger bike BUT since I'm broke, decided to install a C90 drive instead. Way cheaper.
First of, thanks to M50Dave. The drive is in an excellent shape and the instructions were perfect.
So I did the install over the weekend and I am amazed the difference it has made. I have a 30 mile commute on highway and the fact that I can cruise comfortably at 80mph (indicated) without my pipes screaming (which frankly I kind of miss), or my fingers falling asleep, and being able to actually use the mirrors bc now they have recognizable reflections on them...
And I know someone will point out that I still need a bigger bike, but now I can say that I WANT one instead of NEEDING it!

So for any of you who is thinking whether or not to do it, I would strongly recommend it. Before you do though, there are negative points too that is only fair I make you aware of.

1- I find that I ride at higher speeds bc it is more comfortable which is affecting how cage drivers feel about sharing the road with me

2- Pipes are so much quieter than I can hear the engine which drives me crazy.
3- Takes longer to get tired so I end up riding more so I spend more in gas.

Those are terrible problems that need to be taken in consideration too!!

Be safe

DanChamp · 11-01-2012, 03:34 PM

Best mod for the 50's for sure!!

MoDZuKi · 11-01-2012, 04:28 PM

Right on Ion!... Glad you like it!
Was a pleasure to help.
Cheers
M50dave

Moto-Suzzi G50 · 11-01-2012, 09:25 PM

LOL negative points one and 3 really suck eh?

Hey Dave and Dan .....just wanted to say a quick hello.

Agree that this is one of the best mods.

DCinCT · 11-02-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ion

3- Takes longer to get tired so I end up riding more so I spend more in gas.

happiness does come with a pricetag...but oooooooh so worth it.

ion · 11-02-2012, 03:50 PM

hahaha true that!!!

scorpion46 · 11-02-2012, 04:02 PM

I have to agree with all of you. I got mine from RHOLLO last month and I just love it . The 3 cons are really a PIMB.

:bigl augh:

mdhyre · 11-02-2012, 05:26 PM

Finally took my '07 C50 on a road trip since I did the final drive mod. I have one of the new KruZ drives which came off of a Cavalcade. The drive did great and I was very happy with the highway performance. I did find myself having to do more downshifting two up in the mountains but nothing wrong with cruising in 4th when a little more torque is needed. One thing it didn't do was keep me warm and dry on the 48 degree ride home in the rain.

ion · 11-02-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdhyre

Finally took my '07 C50 on a road trip since I did the final drive mod. I have one of the new KruZ drives which came off of a Cavalcade. The drive did great and I was very happy with the highway performance. I did find myself having to do more downshifting two up in the mountains but nothing wrong with cruising in 4th when a little more torque is needed. One thing it didn't do was keep me warm and dry on the 48 degree ride home in the rain.

There you have it!!!! Number 4!!!!

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11-01-2012, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
ion VR Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alexandria Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	C90 drive I need a bigger bike BUT since I'm broke, decided to install a C90 drive instead. Way cheaper. First of, thanks to M50Dave. The drive is in an excellent shape and the instructions were perfect. So I did the install over the weekend and I am amazed the difference it has made. I have a 30 mile commute on highway and the fact that I can cruise comfortably at 80mph (indicated) without my pipes screaming (which frankly I kind of miss), or my fingers falling asleep, and being able to actually use the mirrors bc now they have recognizable reflections on them... And I know someone will point out that I still need a bigger bike, but now I can say that I WANT one instead of NEEDING it! So for any of you who is thinking whether or not to do it, I would strongly recommend it. Before you do though, there are negative points too that is only fair I make you aware of. 1- I find that I ride at higher speeds bc it is more comfortable which is affecting how cage drivers feel about sharing the road with me 2- Pipes are so much quieter than I can hear the engine which drives me crazy. 3- Takes longer to get tired so I end up riding more so I spend more in gas. Those are terrible problems that need to be taken in consideration too!! Be safe

11-01-2012, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
MoDZuKi Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alliston, Ontario Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 540 Thanked 348 Times in 294 Posts	Right on Ion!... Glad you like it! Was a pleasure to help. Cheers M50dave __________________ It ain't getting what you want..It's wanting what u got! I am a victim of Mod- Mania The bike itself was the cheap part!!!!!...

11-02-2012, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
ion VR Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alexandria Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	hahaha true that!!!

11-02-2012, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
mdhyre VR Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta Area Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Finally took my '07 C50 on a road trip since I did the final drive mod. I have one of the new KruZ drives which came off of a Cavalcade. The drive did great and I was very happy with the highway performance. I did find myself having to do more downshifting two up in the mountains but nothing wrong with cruising in 4th when a little more torque is needed. One thing it didn't do was keep me warm and dry on the 48 degree ride home in the rain.

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