I really enjoyed mine. Just wasn’t enough room on it for me and the wife. Too bad. I certainly would have kept it otherwise.

Just saw this comment. That sucks! Hope you get another bike soon!

I worry about that! Thanks! I'm going to have to look into it. I've heard of it happening.

Sorry, just saw this comment. I think the tech at the dealership was right: it was brake dust. Once cleaned with a rag it did not return.

I was assured, and I've accepted the explanation, that it is brake dust from the rear drum brake. The rear brake is working well. I'm starting to see some new accumulation but it is very slight. I think everything is good. Thanks for asking!

I heard about that. I've sold my C50, but it is something to watch out for. Thanks!

@@QuentinsMotoVlog I think the issue was not with gear oil but with lack of grease on the spline going into the final drive assy and the spline into the wheel assy. (separate from the gear case hypoid oil). After about model year 2012 they have not seen the problem but KZfaq videos recommend checking the splines if you have the rear wheel off for some other reason. I have a 2017 Boulevard which has been great but I'll be checking the shaft to make sure it's OK.

@@KevininSC a couple of things. The CB500X I had did not have the larger front wheel. And it had street tires. And the one time I dropped it in the dirt it was freakishly difficult to lift back up. And it was too small for my wife to be willing to ride two up. And finally, I’ve been on a relentless search to find the perfect bike or bikes for me. The C50 turned out to be a great cruiser, but I moved on from that. Currently I have a Kawasaki X300 which satisfies my dirt needs, and a Kawasaki Vaquero which is a great tourer/cruiser for me alone or me and wife. Had to go through a LOT of bikes to get to these two but I’m very happy with them.