Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
I never owned a C50 Trike. I have owned a C50 2 wheeler. It's my personal opinion that it is not enough bike for two up riding in any hill country. That's why I sold it and bought my 1300. The C50 needs a 6th gear for highway driving. I should be fine for around town and flat country one up. 2 up and hills.....not so much. just one persons opinion.;)
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[QUOTE=Scratch;261495]
I'm reading lots of online advice that provides negative opinions, but many posts are from people who have never ridden/owned one. If you own one or owned one in the past, please give me some feedback? Especially interested in how you think it will handle a single rider (140 lbs) and two up with combined weight of 260 lbs. Thanks in advance...[/QUOTE]
If it is set up right after you get it, you will enjoy the ease and agility of the C-50 Tramp. I weigh almost as much as the combined weight you speak of and find no problems with the power on secondary roads. You will probably ride it more briskly than a larger trike because of it's sporty handling. You will have to adjust the shock/spring setting, tire pressure in the rear should be 20PSI and the front should be 35PSI. The stock seat is really uncomfortable after 50 miles so you should search for a mustang seat. The only concerns my customers have is the head-shake because it is such a small and lightweight motorcycle. A steering damper should solve that and I have them.
"RING MY OWN BELL" I sold over 50 of these since 2003 and all of them are still on the road.
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[QUOTE=Lee H. Mann;261567" ; rel=]If it is set up right after you get it, you will enjoy the ease and agility of the C-50 Tramp. I weigh almost as much as the combined weight you speak of and find no problems with the power on secondary roads. You will probably ride it more briskly than a larger trike because of it's sporty handling. You will have to adjust the shock/spring setting, tire pressure in the rear should be 20PSI and the front should be 35PSI. The stock seat is really uncomfortable after 50 miles so you should search for a mustang seat. The only concerns my customers have is the head-shake because it is such a small and lightweight motorcycle. A steering damper should solve that and I have them. "RING MY OWN BELL" I sold over 50 of these since 2003 and all of them are still on the road.[/QUOTE]
Jim, Thank you for the informative review. I have a nice Mustang rider/passenger touring combo on the Phantom and the wife and I agree this is the setup we'll want on the Tramp.
This is probably the first mod I will make to the Suzuki.
[B]Question: [/B] Found a similar Mustang C50 combo on the Motorcycle Superstore web site.
Will it fit the Lehman-configured C50 or has the stock C50 seating been modified? The bike has a sissy bar/luggage rack and passenger handrail set up. Will this affect the Mustang's fit?
I've read about the head shake at low speeds. Fortunately, the bike is equipped with a steering stabilizer.
Also looking for a trunk, but don't see one listed as a Lehman accessory?
Thanks again,
Ken sends
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[QUOTE=Scratch;261605]
[B]Question: [/B] Found a similar Mustang C50 combo on the Motorcycle Superstore web site. Will it fit the Lehman-configured C50 or has the stock C50 seating been modified? The bike has a sissy bar/luggage rack and passenger handrail set up. Will this affect the Mustang's fit?
I've read about the head shake at low speeds. Fortunately, the bike is equipped with a steering stabilizer.
Also looking for a trunk, but don't see one listed as a Lehman accessory?
Thanks again,
Ken sends[/QUOTE]
The Mustang Seat for the C-50 should fit without any complications. The larger C-90 has issues. The trunk is of your choosing. You have a luggage rack already and can attach the trunk to it.
The sissybar backrest must be removed so the trunk becomes the backrest. Givi makes an inexpensive trunk.
Lehman did have an optional trunk and it looked like a Givi.
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[URL="http://www.2cycleguys.com"]www.2cycleguys.com[/URL] has the best prices on the net. Bought my Mustang for my Volusia (C50) from them.
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[QUOTE=Lee H. Mann;261713]The Mustang Seat for the C-50 should fit without any complications. The larger C-90 has issues. The trunk is of your choosing. You have a luggage rack already and can attach the trunk to it. The sissybar backrest must be removed so the trunk becomes the backrest. Givi makes an inexpensive trunk. Lehman did have an optional trunk and it looked like a Givi.[/QUOTE]
Great advice and sincerely appreciated...
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
A friend bought that trike last year. Rode with his wife from VA to Conn. Had no problem. Total weight aboard was ( just a guess ) 400 lbs. if yours has wire wheels run your finger around the spokes periodically the get loose. Friend found 15 broken spokes on his.
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[QUOTE=John Luciano;261756]A friend bought that trike last year. Rode with his wife from VA to Conn. Had no problem. Total weight aboard was ( just a guess ) 400 lbs. if yours has wire wheels run your finger around the spokes periodically the get loose. Friend found 15 broken spokes on his.[/QUOTE]
Awesome feedback. And thanks for the tip on the spokes; I'll check 'em out when it gets here. Seems the bike is hung up in Austin. I was hoping for it to arrive by tomorrow, but it now looks more like next week. Patience.
Patience.
Re: Suzuki C50 Lehman Tramp
[QUOTE=Lee H. Mann;261713]The Mustang Seat for the C-50 should fit without any complications. The larger C-90 has issues. The trunk is of your choosing. You have a luggage rack already and can attach the trunk to it. The sissybar backrest must be removed so the trunk becomes the backrest. Givi makes an inexpensive trunk. Lehman did have an optional trunk and it looked like a Givi.[/QUOTE]
Sure appreciate your insight, Jim.