Brand New M90 !

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yoshi4lyfe

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Hello everyone, its been a long while since I have posted here. But, I just had to start another thread in my excitement :)

As you may know, I have been riding only about a year and my avatar shows my S50. A great bike, plenty of surprising performance. With my 34" inseam and the smallness of the S50, I decided to look at what I had always hoped Suzuki would introduce, AND they DID.

My club was planning a ride to upper state New York, and I went to my dealer (where I have bought a number of NEW snowmobiles over the years - never a bike) to pick up oil and filter for the S50 in prep for the long ride.

The dealer had an M90 (blue) on the floor and I just HAD to sit on it. I was asked if I was thinking about an upgrade (buy a long time friend and owner of the dealership). Well, I asked her to email me an offer on the BLACK one they had out in the garage.

The deal came though looking good enough for me to afford the M90, so, using the same credit union, insurance co. etc., it was all done in one day! I picked up my M90 two weeks ago, but have only road it home from the dealer and then a couple more times to get it inspected and then to work yesterday (Tuesday) to show the fellows at work.

So far I have around 70 miles on her, and I can't say enough about it! I subscribe to 'Cruiser' magazine, and they just did a wonderful article on four bikes costing $10,000. The M90 was the choice over a Honda, Yamaha and Harley among the staff riders / writers :cool: !

They loved the power (quickest out of the bunch) and the handling was great. Only thing they complained about was that the breaking could be better.

Well, this bike DOES handle very well, the balance is very good (considering it weighs in nearly 300 lbs. over the S50). I LOVE the tall gearing, you can't really use 5th below 55 mph, and the power even at half a twist (paying attention to the brake-in suggestions from Suzuki) provides quick acceleration at highway speeds in FIFTH to 75 and 80 mph with ease.

I can go on and on...........but now I must change my avatar I guess.

The S50 was and IS a great bike, and it was perfect for learning and experiencing motorcycling first hand, and this newbie found it very forgiving.

All for now, and thanks for reading.

Ride safe everyone and stay in touch.

Best regards,
Gary
 
Congrats on the new bike. I sat on a M90 at the show and it wasn't for me, I'm just too short, but it's a great looking bike. Ride safe.
 
Congrats on the new machine. I went in for a test ride last Saturday. We were supposed to take a C50 and an M50 out for a ride, but he couldn't get the M50 so let us take an M90 instead. What a bike. Seriously thinking about getting one now instead of the 50.
 
Thanks so much everyone for your replies! Those of you that have test road, and or/own this wonderful bike know already just what a joy of balance and ease with which it rides. Real easy on the eyes TOO !

AMVINCE, you already have seen the deep blue flecks in the black finish, it surprised a few at the dealership because they never saw one out in the sun before, and you really have to have it in that kind of light to see that metallic layer going on :)

SNAFU, I would be more then happy to send in the latest photos from last weekend if I could just figure and easy way to get them to this forum. Every forums' software is a little different, so a few pointers on how would be good and I will get them to the group.

Take care everyone, and enjoy what ever you are riding.

OH, I get to show the M90 to my gear head buddy's tomorrow at breakfast, I think they will like it, although, one fellow traded in his brand new M109r after only THREE WEEKS! Said he could not get used to the hard steering feel in corners. M90 doesn't have those characteristics at all.. Feels like my S50. WHICH by the way, I am told (by my dealer) has a new owner now ((O: It didn't sit around for more then a couple weeks. Sold yesterday July 3rd..

All from this long winded writing!

..........Gary
 
Hello gang, thanks for the kind words on my new ride :)

I took the advice and put the photos up at the area SNAFU suggested. There are 4 of them there and I hope you all can see them.

DO let me know if you found them ok ?

Thanks,
Gary
PS, going on my second ride with this bike and our club with the local Shriners on Sunday. Both are great groups and it looks like lots of fun! It will also be the first time the members in my club will see the M90! Hope they like it :D
 
You will LOVE THIS BIKE !!!

And, I just found out how well it handles in a MAJOR rain storm I got caught in this past Sunday out on the highway!! I held 60mph, got TOTALLY soaked, but had all confidence in the M90 to get me home, and it perfectly. Sad my boots filled up with water though.

I have NO accessories on the bike yet, so no rain suit in tow. DO let me know if you buy one, you won't be disappointed. I absolutely LOVE the high gearing and the DOUBLE overdrive 5 speed.

Did you know that even thought the NEW engine has a double pin crank, Suzuki put them 'offset' so you get a great v-twin pulse, and the two exhaust pipes are tuned for high and low pitch.. Lots went into this new bike.

Take care, write again.

.........GS
 
Picked my M90 up a couple of weeks ago. Had it fitted with a screen and the tank protector. What an intro I had to it. Was supposed to pick it up at 4PM but didn't get away till nearly 6PM when it was dark, and then I rode into the tail end of a thunderstorm. We both survived. :bluethum:
 
Hey there Pygmy! Is this your first bike ?? WOW, well, great choice. I am only a little over a year into riding and started with a new s50. For some reason, I don't miss that bike at all.

Sounds like you got some good accessories going. I'll bet the windshield kept you a little drier then MY first ride in a major rain storm on the highway last weekend!!! I was totally soaked but kept my speed at 60 mph in it. One car pulled over into the emergency lane in front of me, as it was coming down that hard. Everyone else had wipers going full speed!

I could feel the water going down through my jacket (denim) and also through the jeans and filling up my boots!! It was my first time EVER in a little over 4000 miles of riding experience and actually was kind of exciting. My SYMAX II helmet however impressed me, as my head was dry as could be, and I waxed the faceshield before I left which kept the water beading off, and also put my registration in a plastic baggie just in case. All survived here as well, biked performed perfectly. Just had to wash it however, as the highway dirt had dried in the pipes and lower suspension / wheels.

Well, you enjoy your new M90 and stay in touch. Oh, you'll see how many m109r's there are out there?, I have NOT seen ANY other M90's yet and I have been on a few benefit rides already. Other riders DO notice you when you have the only muscle bike in the group :) (in a sea of Harleys :P

Take care.

...........G
 
Well I survived the first month and have clocked up 2000 kilometres. In spite of not having a sissybar yet, my lady has been for a number of rides with me. It's certainly an awesome bit of gear. Could turn into an expensive hobby. :D

No other Boulevards out here, but a number of HD riders with compliments from a couple of them.
 
Any body changed the headlight? I just don't car for that cowling or whatever you call it. I'd rather see the bucket. Could that trim just be removed?
 
Sorry, don't know anything about the headlamp 'cowl' change out. You are pretty much on your own. I remember my first time seeing a new M109 in the showroom last year and how ODD the headlight nacelle looked. But, since my ownership of the M90, I have gotten used to it now.

Did you see the NEW M50 ??? Now, there are THREE muscle bikes that carry the same great looks! Thank you Suzuki for completing the 'muscle' class lineup :)

..........Gary
 
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