Author Topic: Changes (Read 3543 times)

r80rt · **on:** November 16, 2013, 01:43:45 am

I've been away for a while, it seems there are a few changes to the C5's in the last year or two, different forks, 19" front wheel and a kicker. Anything else?
The C5 Military is calling out to me, and I'm starting to pay attention to it.

GSS · **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2013, 02:04:59 am

Welcome back! Good to see you are looking at getting another one...

That pretty much sums up the changes compared to 2009.

GSS

crush02342002 · **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2013, 02:52:31 am

not sure on the older c5's but my 2012 I noticed has quit a bit of nylock nuts on a lot of bolts. I had read that the older RE's had issues with nuts and bolts coming loose. So far not one loose bolt of anysort. The chain on mine is an o-ring chain and not the standard chain that's been mentioned before in older RE's. Though the grip about the stock sparkplug seems to be true on the new c5's, atleast it would seem so in my case. I had issues kickstarting my bike after it had been running for a while. swapped plugs and so far bike will start when its warm now. There is a tsb for the kickstand micro switch, the cure for that is actually grinding down the kickstand where the switch makes contact. My dealership did this for me and no problems since.

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2013, 03:08:29 am

Good to see you back. The new fork and 19" front wheel are the only major changes. How's your back doing?

Scott

wildbill · **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2013, 05:04:56 am

the wiring harnesses are much better protected on the newer models. some-one was listening.

heloego · **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2013, 06:32:30 am

+1
The rat's nest behind the headlight has been cleaned up a LOT!

Joel-in-dallas · **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2013, 08:39:06 am

The fit and finish is getting better. Also, the emblems on the toolbox now say "Classic 500" instead of Bullet 500". They still have the cannon emblem. The Desert Storm color I know is made at the new factor. I suspect the battle green is made there as well. I know the Thunderbird and Continental GT are made there.

I would say you can see marked improvements in the bikes year to year. I saw the Continental GT for the first time in person last weekend and it is a big leap in terms of fit and finish.

For the C5 I would get one of the ones after they changed the forks and put the larger tire up front. These eliminated a wobble issue some folks ran into.

r80rt · **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2013, 02:01:26 pm

It all sounds good, my old C5 was a great bike and I never had a problem with it. I put 3.50x18 tires front and rear and that took care of the very slight wobble issue had. My back is still the same, but I'm learning how to live with the limitations, and I think I'm almost ready to try life with a C5 again, this time I'll go for the military instead of the red.

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2013, 02:49:59 pm

Red's faster.

r80rt · **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2013, 02:57:12 pm

Oh yeah, red is much faster, but I won't be doing nearly as much cleaning with a military. My days of getting down on my knees and detailing a bike are over

ROVERMAN · **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2013, 03:33:21 pm

r80rt, do yourself a favour check out the cream/red and the silver/black in person. Trust me......

Roverman.

High On Octane · **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2013, 03:48:04 pm

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on November 16, 2013, 02:49:59 pm

Red's faster.

LIAR! EVERYone knows that CHROME is the fastest!

Scottie

r80rt · **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2013, 03:57:48 pm

Utter nonsense!

gashousegorilla · **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2013, 04:39:42 pm

Well , It just ain't right for the guy who was the first C-5 owner in the States... to not have another one !! Hey Dan'o , how have you been and welcome back.

And I know from our early experiments that Black WAS the fastest..... But a combination of British racing green and Silver seems to be a little better.

NorEaster · **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2013, 05:06:27 pm

Quote from: ROVERMAN on November 16, 2013, 03:33:21 pm

r80rt, do yourself a favour check out the cream/red and the silver/black in person. Trust me......
Roverman.

Nope forget about the new vintage cream and maroon... no one should buy that one. Take it from someone who bought one. No one else in the country should have to have the color that I have had to settle with...

lol

r80rt · **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2013, 06:37:22 pm

Quote from: NorEaster on November 16, 2013, 05:06:27 pm

Nope forget about the new vintage cream and maroon... no one should buy that one. Take it from someone who bought one. No one else in the country should have to have the color that I have had to settle with... lol

I gotta say that Cream and Maroon is fantastic and I love it. BUT, I ain't gonna polish a bike, I wand one that won't make me cry if it gets a little dusty

r80rt · **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2013, 06:39:48 pm

Quote from: gashousegorilla on November 16, 2013, 04:39:42 pm

Well , It just ain't right for the guy who was the first C-5 owner in the States... to not have another one !! Hey Dan'o , how have you been and welcome back.

And I know from our early experiments that Black WAS the fastest..... But a combination of British racing green and Silver seems to be a little better.

You guys did an amazing job on that green and silver beauty, you should be big proud of that bike, I love it. I've still not decided if I will get another one or not, but they have never been out of my mind. I love em'

barenekd · **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2013, 07:22:58 pm

Hi, Dan,
Glad to see you back. I hope your back isn't going to bug you too mcuh and you can keep on riding!
I know how bad it sucks to be off a bike for awhile!
Bare

NorEaster · **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2013, 07:26:56 pm

Quote from: r80rt on November 16, 2013, 06:37:22 pm

I gotta say that Cream and Maroon is fantastic and I love it. BUT, I ain't gonna polish a bike, I wand one that won't make me cry if it gets a little dusty

I agree... I really like the chrome and red; but would kick myself if I ever scratched it.
And as the experts here report... the chrome ones go faster...

singhg5 · **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2013, 10:41:33 pm

WELCOME, WELCOME !

You are not gonna believe it, Dan. Just this week I was thinking of you and a few other RE forum members who have not been around for a while. Just wondering what are they up to these days. Here you are. Glad to hear from you.

It will be nice to see you on C5 or whatever you choose to ride from these beautiful machines coming from Chennai. They are better than our 2009 models

! I know, I know your red one was the fastest, the most reliable, and bullet-proof RE, not a Friday-built RE

! Still the newer ones are improved and very attractive.

Arizoni · **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2013, 10:44:17 pm

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on November 16, 2013, 02:49:59 pm

Red's faster.

2 officers sitting in a police car:

"Hey, Fred. Did you see that?"

"You talking about that red motorcycle that just went by?"

"Yup. What do you think he is up to?"

"I think he's trying to piss us off. No red vehicle goes that slow. It just ain't natural."

"I think your right. Riding that slow there ain't no way we can give him a ticket for speeding and did you see that grin on his face?

There ought to be a law against enjoying yourself that much."

r80rt · **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2013, 11:44:35 pm

Quote from: singhg5 on November 16, 2013, 10:41:33 pm

WELCOME, WELCOME !

You are not gonna believe it, Dan. Just this week I was thinking of you and a few other RE forum members who have not been around for a while. Just wondering what are they up to these days. Here you are. Glad to hear from you.

It will be nice to see you on C5 or whatever you choose to ride from these beautiful machines coming from Chennai. They are better than our 2009 models ! I know, I know your red one was the fastest, the most reliable, and bullet-proof RE, not a Friday-built RE ! Still the newer ones are improved and very attractive.

Singhg5! How are you? How is your beautiful G5?? Thank you for the welcome back.

r80rt · **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2013, 11:45:12 pm

Quote from: Arizoni on November 16, 2013, 10:44:17 pm

2 officers sitting in a police car:

"Hey, Fred. Did you see that?"

"You talking about that red motorcycle that just went by?"

"Yup. What do you think he is up to?"

"I think he's trying to piss us off. No red vehicle goes that slow. It just ain't natural."

"I think your right. Riding that slow there ain't no way we can give him a ticket for speeding and did you see that grin on his face?

There ought to be a law against enjoying yourself that much."

Hehehe, You so crazy!