So What Do You Ride?

Well, I currently ride a 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50. Pictured before any upgrades with Dani Kaye, 6, and Wesley, 2. Some of you may know this bike as the Volusia 800. This was my first street bike. I got this bike because I did a lot of research (even before I was sure I wanted to ride). It was rated as the best bike in its class for a couple of years. Then for the 05, they added the fuel-injection from the GSX-R. You can't go wrong with that. While most of the bike is stock, I have done some work on the bike. First, I debadged the entire bike, no emblems or markings anywhere. First I bought a backrest for the wife, so two-up is more comfortable, for both of us. I just recently got new pipes (HardChrome Double D's), along with a fuel injector modulator (Cobra FI2000). Now there is some power throughout the entire powerband. I also got a kit and lowered the bike myself. I dropped it 3 inches. Not only does she look better, but the handling increased as well (i.e. lower center of gravity). Next I want to get bags (I really want hard "beetle bags"), and maybe some stylish mirrors.

So what is next? Not sure? My wife loves to ride and has her license, but no bike. She wants a VStar 650 Silverado. If my commute changes though, I am going to need something with just a little more everything: power, storage, and comfort. So I am possibly looking at the Honda ST 1300 or going all the way to a GoldWing. But that all depends on $$$.

Can't wait to see everyone else's rides.

WO