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scoobydoodah · 08-03-2006, 09:30 PM

I am considering adding alot of performance parts to my M50...and doing it in a hurry! I'm about to buy a set of Cobra StreetRod Pipes, a new air intake (probably the Hi-Five thanks to you guys), and the Cobra Fi2000 to manage it all. My first question is...does this sound like a good set-up to you guys and second...can anyone help me with the proper adjustments on the Fi2000? Any help you guys could give would be much appreciated.

geoffsimpson · 08-05-2006, 02:58 PM

Lot's of info out there...type Fi2000 settings in the m50 Search menu. You'll find what you need

scoobydoodah · 08-09-2006, 04:49 PM

Thanks alot man! those searches are definitely coming in handy.

BlueM50Chick · 08-09-2006, 05:05 PM

after reading all that are u confused yet? hehe

geoffsimpson · 08-09-2006, 05:48 PM

Sometimes too much info is worse that too little info. On that note...did you find what you needed?

scoobydoodah · 08-10-2006, 10:47 AM

I'm almost to that confusion point...lol. After talking to a few people I think I've decided to go with the V&H Straightshots rather than the Streetrods. I've been told the straightshots have a deeper sound.

Mavman · 08-10-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by scoobydoodah

I'm almost to that confusion point...lol. After talking to a few people I think I've decided to go with the V&H Straightshots rather than the Streetrods. I've been told the straightshots have a deeper sound.

Keep in mind, one was my opinion. It was based on v&h sound clips I heard many months ago compared to my streetrods.

You might touch base with "DANR", one of the clips was his......and if I remember right-(not sure), he swapped his straitshots out because they were too loud.

I'll try to find his sound clip also......

Mavman · 08-10-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavman

Keep in mind, one was my opinion. It was based on v&h sound clips I heard many months ago compared to my streetrods.

You might touch base with "DANR", one of the clips was his......and if I remember right-(not sure), he swapped his straitshots out because they were too loud.

I'll try to find his sound clip also......

EDIT.....I found danr's....

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...594-post5.html

scoobydoodah · 08-10-2006, 01:15 PM

I definitely appreciate the help...loved the sound clips! I email a guy that has straightshots on his M50 and he loves them. After hearing that clip I think I love them too...lol.

kbsnow · 08-10-2006, 02:12 PM

Thats just wrong. Why can't Suzuki come out with a pipe that sounds somewhat good, instead of making us all spends tons more money after we buy our bikes.

blackie1491 · 08-10-2006, 02:19 PM

Suzuki has to pass emission standards, aftermarket pipes don't.
Some states have passed laws making it illegal to change.
I believe Calif. is one.

Xerses · 08-11-2006, 10:39 PM

I wish I could find a before and after clip like those for Cobra Streetrods. Those are the pipes I want to buy. Anyone?

Mavman, don't bother answering you already told me you are recorder impaired.

scoobydoodah · 08-12-2006, 12:06 AM

I like the look of the streetrods also, but I've also heard from a few people that the V & H straightshots have a deeper sound...so I think i'm probably going to go for those. On a positive note....the V&H pipes are less expensive.

08-03-2006, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
scoobydoodah Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Location: Camden, AR Posts: 62	New Guy Needing Advice I am considering adding alot of performance parts to my M50...and doing it in a hurry! I'm about to buy a set of Cobra StreetRod Pipes, a new air intake (probably the Hi-Five thanks to you guys), and the Cobra Fi2000 to manage it all. My first question is...does this sound like a good set-up to you guys and second...can anyone help me with the proper adjustments on the Fi2000? Any help you guys could give would be much appreciated.

08-05-2006, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	Lot's of info out there...type Fi2000 settings in the m50 Search menu. You'll find what you need __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

08-09-2006, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlueM50Chick Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2006 Bike: '06 Blue M50 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 332	after reading all that are u confused yet? hehe __________________ Wants road to self

08-09-2006, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	Sometimes too much info is worse that too little info. On that note...did you find what you needed? __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

08-10-2006, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
kbsnow Blah, blah, blah Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: color changer green '05 M50 Location: Gilbert ,AZ Posts: 722	Thats just wrong. Why can't Suzuki come out with a pipe that sounds somewhat good, instead of making us all spends tons more money after we buy our bikes. __________________ "Don't be so scared to die that you're afraid to live"

08-09-2006, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
scoobydoodah Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Location: Camden, AR Posts: 62	Thanks alot man! those searches are definitely coming in handy.

08-10-2006, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
scoobydoodah Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Location: Camden, AR Posts: 62	I'm almost to that confusion point...lol. After talking to a few people I think I've decided to go with the V&H Straightshots rather than the Streetrods. I've been told the straightshots have a deeper sound.

08-10-2006, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
scoobydoodah Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Location: Camden, AR Posts: 62	I definitely appreciate the help...loved the sound clips! I email a guy that has straightshots on his M50 and he loves them. After hearing that clip I think I love them too...lol.

08-10-2006, 02:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,325	Suzuki has to pass emission standards, aftermarket pipes don't. Some states have passed laws making it illegal to change. I believe Calif. is one.

08-11-2006, 10:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Xerses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '06 Black M50 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 807	I wish I could find a before and after clip like those for Cobra Streetrods. Those are the pipes I want to buy. Anyone? Mavman, don't bother answering you already told me you are recorder impaired. __________________ Black is still faster DAMN IT! Power Commander III USB Install Manual I Made *High quality debaffle video with drive by sound... coming as soon as someone can tell me how to digitally* blur out a plate in a video. Please PM me if you know how.**

08-12-2006, 12:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
scoobydoodah Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Location: Camden, AR Posts: 62	I like the look of the streetrods also, but I've also heard from a few people that the V & H straightshots have a deeper sound...so I think i'm probably going to go for those. On a positive note....the V&H pipes are less expensive.

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