I have had no major issues with this bike.
The bike is by far the best bike I have ever ridden. Although, I have only owned one previous bike, I have had the liberty of riding several different bikes, and this one by far beats them all hands down.
Now that I have been through my break in period and can really get out there and run it through its paces, the bike is AMAZING off the line. Especially for a 800cc.
It hands better than some sport bikes I have ridden, and that is no exaggeration by any means of the word.
My only complaints, and this seems to be across the board, is that the rear brakes are a drum and the pipes are a little too quiet. I adjusted the rear brake a bit and that seemed to help, but you have to make sure you adjust the rear brake light switch as well, and the pipes are going to be replaced very soon.
Reply to "...No Regrets..."
I'm the rider who wrote the "Great Bike" comment.
All I an say is that you've made a wise and decisive choice.
You could not have made a better purchase. I've ridden several bikes in my past, but the M50 is by far the most comfortable, ergonomically-correct, and easy handling bike I've ever ridden. I have been really satisfied with my '08 M50.
When I first sat on the bike at the dealership, I noticed the slight forward lean, and asked the the salesman to rotate the handle bars back. He said, "we can do that for you, but why don't go for test ride, first..." Good advice, as I never had the handle bars rotated back. Everything fit so well from the get-go... from the mirror positions down to the footpegs... I was set. I have a blast riding to and from work, and on weekends.
All my friends who've had the opportunity to ride my bike likes the footpeg position... not too far forward... not too far back. I've also been told by many (including the Mrs.) to put a windshield and saddle bags. However, I like the looks of the bike so much that I prefer to ride it "nekid". It looks great just the way it sits.
The next order of business is to do research on pipes, and maybe (and I mean do maybe...) saddle bags. I do want it to sound louder, but not H/D loud.
Take care and ride on!
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