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Sleddog · 08-01-2006, 01:13 AM

Hello everyone

Just thought i would start a Aussie thread ,to see where you guys are and where your buying mods ,as when buying from OS not all companys ship here.
Anyone used the Austrailian companys ,good reports or bad?.

metriccruiser custom .. com
zpower ..com
metricrider..com ect ????
websites or info or ordering mods ect ,or are you dealing direct from OS.
Not to keen on the internet a CC cards and easyer just calling up and talking about what i want and extras i need ect.
I tryed calling one OS company ,and all i get is a BBBUUUZZZZZZZING ,not sure if im ringing the right number although it had 10 + numbers.
Can anyone give me the cruiser customising phone number to ring from OZ ,not sure if im to put a special numbers in front of their normal phone numbers.
Is there a australian cruiser riders forums for ride ect.

Thanks for any info.

Sled

big ears · 08-01-2006, 04:40 AM

G'day Sledders. Melbourne based 06 M50. Done most of my buying in store but have found www.cyclebitz.com/ that seem to carry quite a bit of good stuff. I've ordered a handlebar mounted helmet lock to get around the OEM being covered by my K-Drive bags.

aussierider · 08-01-2006, 05:53 PM

Hi sleddog. Melbourne-based old fart. Rear rack, engine bars, foot boards, C50 mirrors, windscreen, all OEM from Mick Hone Motorcycles in Melbourne. Waiting on an order for a set of K Drive saddlebags through them also, should be here any day. Received an indoor bike cover from Cruiser Customizing (USA) yesterday. It came via the US Parcel Service. Took 7 days. I've never had a problem with OS credit card buying. Been doing it for years. Providing it's a big reputable company (Cruiser Customizing is) with a secure system you are unlikely to have a problem. I never call the US, it's too expensive, and there's sometimes an accent problem for them . Email is best, that way you have a copy of the transaction. You can talk online to a rep from Cruiser Customizing, it works great and it's immediate. Remember that the USA is 16-18 hours behind us in time zones if you talk on-line. I found the local customizers expensive, so I always import myself. It helps if the Aus$ is up on the greenback, sometimes I hold off until the exchange rate improves (who am I bullcrapping, I just usually go ahead and order). Be wary of ebay, you can get into strife there if it's an OS deal.

Good luck with the M50, I've had heaps of bikes in a long riding career, the M50 is my favourite so far.

djump · 08-02-2006, 05:01 AM

Hi there, Sleddy

Adelaide based and had the M for about 6 months now and done about 9500K's. I've got mine set up for some mild touring from time to time but I use her every day to go to work. Basically I don’t drive my car anymore

Bit and pieces I’ve kitted her out with are :-

Saddle bags, all leather American made but bought in Adelaide from an accessories store for $320

Engine guards, bought from dealer (Peter Stevens) for $160?

Ventura bag and rack (Has saddle bag supports in built

) from P.S for $360

Ventura grab rail (for when you don’t want the rack) from P.S. $29

Memphis Shades Hell Cat wind shield, from cruisercustomizing.com. Took about 3 weeks and cost $240 delivered.

DryRider tank bag from Bills MC, $130

Future = New Jardine Slash Cuts, Hypercharger intake and some new FI controller

Cheers

Sleddog · 08-02-2006, 08:40 PM

Lots of mods all ready guys ,nice stuff.

I rang my local stealer and asked for price ect on the OEM tank cover and fender bra { I like the seat off look} and i was told i can't get them here .

Have any of you guys got the tank cover ect and where from ? I have a tank bag like you Djump and thought the tank cover will be good ,so i won't scratch the paint .
I picked up a national cycle wind deflector screen yesterday ,its got the quick release ,so i can use it for my 15 minute hwy run to work and take it off for the weekend ect.
But normaly my luck ,i got the wrong mounting parts ,got to take it back and change it.$200 YEAH YEAH i know should of got the alley cat or hell cat

.
I also picked up a set of the number plate bolt LED lights ,lights up the back really well to be seen at night , I do alot of night work and very dark roads to get there,cost $30 and i still need to get it wired up properly im pOttYmOuTh!pOttYmOuTh!pOttYmOuTh!pOttYmOuTh! with electrics and looks pretty cool.
I got the saftey stickers off pretty easy 1 hr tops and not a scratch ,useing the info of this forum

Well it's started ,see whats next for the mod .

Cheers guys ,thanks for the help

djump · 08-03-2006, 06:18 AM

Yep, did get a couple of scratches no the tank from my gear bag, but they buffed right out. Looking to get some "paint saver" which is basiclly a thick clear plastic membrane that you can put on when you go for a tour.

Agreed a bra or tank cover would be better

aussierider · 08-03-2006, 05:56 PM

A mate of mine uses a piece of that black, thin rubber material that you use to put under floor mats and rugs to stop them slipping around. He cut out a piece the same size and shape as the tankbag, laid it on the tank, and then puts the bag on top. You can hardly see it when the tank bag is on the bike. It sticks like sh*t to the tank, but peels off when you are not using it. Doesn't effect the magnets on the bag doing their job. You can get it at Bunnings or Clark Rubber. For around town I gave up on tankbags due to tank scratching, and instead use a Venturer expandable seat bag strapped to the pillion seat. Same size roughly as a medium tank bag. I can use it for touring also as I rely on saddle bags and a rear rack for my gear, leaving the pillion seat free for the seat bag. But I don't do camping trips much anymore. No electric blanket in a tent!!!!

big ears · 08-07-2006, 04:11 AM

Follow up on my first international online purchase. Arrived USPS today, 7 days from order to delivery. Fits and works perfectly - couldn't be happier. www.cyclebitz.com/ get my thumbs up.

djump · 08-07-2006, 05:42 AM

Yeah, thanks Aussie. Put the "paint saver" on over the weekend and yes it works but doesn't look real cool. I don't think it will last long

I was going to look for something like you're talking about, I don't use the tankbag every day as I have the saddlebags, but its handly for longer trips.

Hey, Big ears, glad to hear tht your stuff came as you expected. Seems that the internet ordering thing is the way to go in Australia as Suzuki Aussie isn't real concerned about looking after their share of the market, shame really.

Still; go the US cruiser market

bodie27 · 08-07-2006, 09:27 AM

G'day fellas, you're right genuine prices are unbelievable. Luckily I have some friends in the States which makes access a bit more reliable and cheaper for me. After lots of ringing around here in Oz I've discovered that if you want it badly enough you'll have to pay thru the nose as nowhere seems to have reasonable prices.

Sleddog · 08-08-2006, 02:56 AM

Yeah ,that sounds like the go brodie ,im going to get a mate to send stuff over ,like tank bra ect.

Well.... i just installed the windshield works great ,abit of a pain to set up at first but got it done in 1 hour ,took it for a spin on a hwy ,done a great job.
Only thing is ,it said on the national cycles website {best place for the clear instructions to fit it} that for extra strenght have it against the head light .

I don't want to scratch the head light "it does have rubber around the bottom edge ",anyone done this or had trouble with scratching?.

I also don't want to to fly off ,but seems very tight ,it's got the crash release conector ,so it's not fully ridgid.

See if i can post a picture.

Sleddog · 08-08-2006, 03:03 AM

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Bit small LOL

big ears · 08-08-2006, 04:01 AM

Hey Sledders, how'r they hanging? Nice screen mate

djump · 08-08-2006, 08:11 AM

Looks good Sleddy.

I have my Hell Cat about 10mm above my light for two reasons. Firstly it lets some more air behind it and reduces the vacuum and hence wind buffet or droning from the shield and secondly it can bounce around quite a bit just from the wind. But when I hit the bumpy roads around my house it does bounce around alot, but if I'm going too fast and hit a real big bump (or as in the Grampians water corrugations ) it can bounce so much that it hits the light! So far no damage but it does make a metalic "ding" which is a bit disturbing.

If your going to put it on your light I'd get some rubber edging or something in between the two.

Sleddog · 10-24-2006, 07:15 PM

Come and join up on this ozcruisers site ,get some rides going ect.
If you know any other cruisers or tourer riders,send them the link.
Its very small group ,but it will be good if we start to get member numbers.
Index :: OzCruisers.com ::

Note to admin ,Sorry if posting this site is bad ,but its more for riders in OZ to get together and meet up ,we will always come here everyday to get the tips and tricks and chat with the fellow M50 owners.

And our fellow M50 riders,feel free to join up and say g'day ,you might like to come down for a ride some day.

Please feel free to remove the link ,If i have done wrong

MrChicken · 10-25-2006, 07:07 AM

Hey Sled. You know where to find me. Good to see a few local M50 owners on the scene. Jeez, doesn't it piss you off that all the cool gear is north of the border ...

Sleddog · 10-25-2006, 08:15 AM

Good to see you joined up to the site.
Write a hello thread and tell the guys how you come to ,love the M50 ..LOL.
Post a picture don't think anyone as seen the new colour.

Toolboy · 10-28-2006, 07:53 PM

Gday Sled

Alice Springs based , like Bodie i had a contact in America so my accessories came from Oneida Suzuki US. I ordered my Air cleaner direct from Thunder Mfg website and had no probs with Aussie credit card.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...completed.html

this is the link to the mods completed on my M50 and pictures.

Toolboy

Sleddog · 10-29-2006, 11:23 PM

Hi Toolboy ,looks good mate.

yeah im going to get a few things from OS .
Im going to open a new account at a bank down the road and get a debit card with visa ,so i can just put money in and order stuff ,and not worry about my normal CC being out there for people to get to.
Some of the places and sites i have seen have good stuff cheap ,they just don't look very cc safe.

peter-reebok · 11-01-2006, 03:26 AM

Just new, only pick up the bike next week.
In ferntree Gully,VIC, only a short ride to warburton, reefton, the black spur etc

08-01-2006, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	Aussie riders roll call + info Hello everyone Just thought i would start a Aussie thread ,to see where you guys are and where your buying mods ,as when buying from OS not all companys ship here. Anyone used the Austrailian companys ,good reports or bad?. metriccruiser custom .. com zpower ..com metricrider..com ect ???? websites or info or ordering mods ect ,or are you dealing direct from OS. Not to keen on the internet a CC cards and easyer just calling up and talking about what i want and extras i need ect. I tryed calling one OS company ,and all i get is a BBBUUUZZZZZZZING ,not sure if im ringing the right number although it had 10 + numbers. Can anyone give me the cruiser customising phone number to ring from OZ ,not sure if im to put a special numbers in front of their normal phone numbers. Is there a australian cruiser riders forums for ride ect. Thanks for any info. Sled

08-01-2006, 04:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
big ears Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 06 M50BLK Location: Cranbourne, a SE suburb of Melbourne.Australia Posts: 50	G'day Sledders. Melbourne based 06 M50. Done most of my buying in store but have found www.cyclebitz.com/ that seem to carry quite a bit of good stuff. I've ordered a handlebar mounted helmet lock to get around the OEM being covered by my K-Drive bags. __________________ Mark "If you don't ride in the rain - you don't ride. "

08-01-2006, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
aussierider Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: AUSTRALIA. Posts: 150	Hi sleddog. Melbourne-based old fart. Rear rack, engine bars, foot boards, C50 mirrors, windscreen, all OEM from Mick Hone Motorcycles in Melbourne. Waiting on an order for a set of K Drive saddlebags through them also, should be here any day. Received an indoor bike cover from Cruiser Customizing (USA) yesterday. It came via the US Parcel Service. Took 7 days. I've never had a problem with OS credit card buying. Been doing it for years. Providing it's a big reputable company (Cruiser Customizing is) with a secure system you are unlikely to have a problem. I never call the US, it's too expensive, and there's sometimes an accent problem for them . Email is best, that way you have a copy of the transaction. You can talk online to a rep from Cruiser Customizing, it works great and it's immediate. Remember that the USA is 16-18 hours behind us in time zones if you talk on-line. I found the local customizers expensive, so I always import myself. It helps if the Aus$ is up on the greenback, sometimes I hold off until the exchange rate improves (who am I bullcrapping, I just usually go ahead and order). Be wary of ebay, you can get into strife there if it's an OS deal. Good luck with the M50, I've had heaps of bikes in a long riding career, the M50 is my favourite so far. Last edited by aussierider; 08-01-2006 at 05:56 PM.

08-02-2006, 05:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
djump Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: VZ800K M50 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 280	Hi there, Sleddy Adelaide based and had the M for about 6 months now and done about 9500K's. I've got mine set up for some mild touring from time to time but I use her every day to go to work. Basically I don’t drive my car anymore Bit and pieces I’ve kitted her out with are :- Saddle bags, all leather American made but bought in Adelaide from an accessories store for $320 Engine guards, bought from dealer (Peter Stevens) for $160? Ventura bag and rack (Has saddle bag supports in built ) from P.S for $360 Ventura grab rail (for when you don’t want the rack) from P.S. $29 Memphis Shades Hell Cat wind shield, from cruisercustomizing.com. Took about 3 weeks and cost $240 delivered. DryRider tank bag from Bills MC, $130 Future = New Jardine Slash Cuts, Hypercharger intake and some new FI controller Cheers Attached Thumbnails __________________ I CHOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED AND NOW WHERE THE HECK AM I? Last edited by djump; 08-02-2006 at 05:04 AM.

08-03-2006, 06:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
djump Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: VZ800K M50 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 280	Yep, did get a couple of scratches no the tank from my gear bag, but they buffed right out. Looking to get some "paint saver" which is basiclly a thick clear plastic membrane that you can put on when you go for a tour. Agreed a bra or tank cover would be better __________________ I CHOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED AND NOW WHERE THE HECK AM I?

08-02-2006, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	Lots of mods all ready guys ,nice stuff. I rang my local stealer and asked for price ect on the OEM tank cover and fender bra { I like the seat off look} and i was told i can't get them here . Have any of you guys got the tank cover ect and where from ? I have a tank bag like you Djump and thought the tank cover will be good ,so i won't scratch the paint . I picked up a national cycle wind deflector screen yesterday ,its got the quick release ,so i can use it for my 15 minute hwy run to work and take it off for the weekend ect. But normaly my luck ,i got the wrong mounting parts ,got to take it back and change it.$200 YEAH YEAH i know should of got the alley cat or hell cat . I also picked up a set of the number plate bolt LED lights ,lights up the back really well to be seen at night , I do alot of night work and very dark roads to get there,cost $30 and i still need to get it wired up properly im pOttYmOuTh!pOttYmOuTh!pOttYmOuTh!pOttYmOuTh! with electrics and looks pretty cool. I got the saftey stickers off pretty easy 1 hr tops and not a scratch ,useing the info of this forum Well it's started ,see whats next for the mod . Cheers guys ,thanks for the help

08-03-2006, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
aussierider Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: AUSTRALIA. Posts: 150	A mate of mine uses a piece of that black, thin rubber material that you use to put under floor mats and rugs to stop them slipping around. He cut out a piece the same size and shape as the tankbag, laid it on the tank, and then puts the bag on top. You can hardly see it when the tank bag is on the bike. It sticks like sh*t to the tank, but peels off when you are not using it. Doesn't effect the magnets on the bag doing their job. You can get it at Bunnings or Clark Rubber. For around town I gave up on tankbags due to tank scratching, and instead use a Venturer expandable seat bag strapped to the pillion seat. Same size roughly as a medium tank bag. I can use it for touring also as I rely on saddle bags and a rear rack for my gear, leaving the pillion seat free for the seat bag. But I don't do camping trips much anymore. No electric blanket in a tent!!!!

08-07-2006, 04:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
big ears Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 06 M50BLK Location: Cranbourne, a SE suburb of Melbourne.Australia Posts: 50	Follow up on my first international online purchase. Arrived USPS today, 7 days from order to delivery. Fits and works perfectly - couldn't be happier. www.cyclebitz.com/ get my thumbs up. __________________ Mark "If you don't ride in the rain - you don't ride. "

08-07-2006, 05:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
djump Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: VZ800K M50 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 280	Yeah, thanks Aussie. Put the "paint saver" on over the weekend and yes it works but doesn't look real cool. I don't think it will last long I was going to look for something like you're talking about, I don't use the tankbag every day as I have the saddlebags, but its handly for longer trips. Hey, Big ears, glad to hear tht your stuff came as you expected. Seems that the internet ordering thing is the way to go in Australia as Suzuki Aussie isn't real concerned about looking after their share of the market, shame really. Still; go the US cruiser market __________________ I CHOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED AND NOW WHERE THE HECK AM I?

08-07-2006, 09:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
bodie27 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Australian Posts: 291	G'day fellas, you're right genuine prices are unbelievable. Luckily I have some friends in the States which makes access a bit more reliable and cheaper for me. After lots of ringing around here in Oz I've discovered that if you want it badly enough you'll have to pay thru the nose as nowhere seems to have reasonable prices. __________________ Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full

08-08-2006, 02:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	Yeah ,that sounds like the go brodie ,im going to get a mate to send stuff over ,like tank bra ect. Well.... i just installed the windshield works great ,abit of a pain to set up at first but got it done in 1 hour ,took it for a spin on a hwy ,done a great job. Only thing is ,it said on the national cycles website {best place for the clear instructions to fit it} that for extra strenght have it against the head light . I don't want to scratch the head light "it does have rubber around the bottom edge ",anyone done this or had trouble with scratching?. I also don't want to to fly off ,but seems very tight ,it's got the crash release conector ,so it's not fully ridgid. See if i can post a picture.

08-08-2006, 03:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	URL=http://community.webshots.com/photo/2863326340056180426VdgFMK][/url] Bit small LOL

08-08-2006, 04:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
big ears Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 06 M50BLK Location: Cranbourne, a SE suburb of Melbourne.Australia Posts: 50	Hey Sledders, how'r they hanging? Nice screen mate __________________ Mark "If you don't ride in the rain - you don't ride. "

08-08-2006, 08:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
djump Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: VZ800K M50 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 280	Looks good Sleddy. I have my Hell Cat about 10mm above my light for two reasons. Firstly it lets some more air behind it and reduces the vacuum and hence wind buffet or droning from the shield and secondly it can bounce around quite a bit just from the wind. But when I hit the bumpy roads around my house it does bounce around alot, but if I'm going too fast and hit a real big bump (or as in the Grampians water corrugations ) it can bounce so much that it hits the light! So far no damage but it does make a metalic "ding" which is a bit disturbing. If your going to put it on your light I'd get some rubber edging or something in between the two. __________________ I CHOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED AND NOW WHERE THE HECK AM I?

10-24-2006, 07:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	Come and join up on this ozcruisers site ,get some rides going ect. If you know any other cruisers or tourer riders,send them the link. Its very small group ,but it will be good if we start to get member numbers. Index :: OzCruisers.com :: Note to admin ,Sorry if posting this site is bad ,but its more for riders in OZ to get together and meet up ,we will always come here everyday to get the tips and tricks and chat with the fellow M50 owners. And our fellow M50 riders,feel free to join up and say g'day ,you might like to come down for a ride some day. Please feel free to remove the link ,If i have done wrong

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Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	Hi Toolboy ,looks good mate. yeah im going to get a few things from OS . Im going to open a new account at a bank down the road and get a debit card with visa ,so i can just put money in and order stuff ,and not worry about my normal CC being out there for people to get to. Some of the places and sites i have seen have good stuff cheap ,they just don't look very cc safe.

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