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DonGee
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My Bike: 2005 Boulevard S50
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Greetings from an old rider with a new (to me) bike

Post by DonGee »

So glad to have found this forum!

A little more than a week ago, I picked up a 2005 Boulevard S50 which I quickly learned is also known as the VS800. So far, so good, and thus far I'm thrilled with the purchase. It looks practically new with only 5612 miles on it and I just came back from a ride in which I turned over 6000 as I was pulling into my driveway. I could see this being the last bike I ever buy (provided it lasts as long as I'm on this side of the dirt).

Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself...and caution you that I am probably going to have lots of questions as I grow to know and love this thing. I'll try to remember to put them in the appropriate forum. BTW, I've been reading through all the posts while waiting for my registration to be approved, and I see there's a wealth of info here. So I'll thank you in advance for your patience and knowledge. Here's the bike:

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Post by Cuban »

DonGee wrote:
Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:21 pm
So glad to have found this forum!

:ShitGrin: Welcome to the forum DonGee, That's a fine lookin' bike right there. Yeah, there ain't a lot we don't know about these things, so don't be afraid to ask anything at all. As to reliability... well I've been riding mine for 35 years so far. :rag:

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DonGee
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Thanks for the welcome, Cuban. I'll definitely be picking the brains of the experienced owners here. And it's great to know about the reliability of these bikes. I look forward to many years of riding this one. I must admit, I'm not used to having that much power available to me with a flick of the wrist. Let's just say I had to "plan" acceleration a bit more with my old CM400. :)

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Re: Greetings from an old rider with a new (to me) bike

Post by Squisher »

Just wait until you learn they made an S83! :evil: :jester:



That is a CLEAN example you are sporting. That 800 probably does feel like a torque monster in comparison; yet a nice natural size progression.
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Post by Suzuki Johnny »

Welcome to the board

Ride safe and post often :ShitGrinandThumb:


Bike looks amazingly clean and well kept for a 2005 model... :cheers:
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