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MrvanH · 08-25-2006, 09:44 AM

So, in an effort to avoid any real work, I have been doing a lot of shopping online for parts for my M50. I bought a set of floorboards from OneidaSuzuki in order to make the ride a little more comfortable.
Now here is the issue, I realized a couple of days late that I had purchased a forward control kit from John's Kits and have no idea how well they will work together.
Has anyone else put both on there bikes?

hemiram · 08-25-2006, 03:28 PM

it may work if your ordered floorboards made just for the m50, on the other hand you may need to get the FC kit for the c50 to work with the floorboards. one good thing is johnskits come fast in the mail so you wil know shortly either way. sorry i can't be more help

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geoffsimpson · 08-25-2006, 07:29 PM

Or you could sell them to me cheap....! That's a much better idea,

i'm not kidding!

JoeB · 08-25-2006, 08:41 PM

you will be fine with the floorboards and the F/C kit just may not be able to put certain engine guards on in the future because the controls will get in the way of some guards.there is someone on here that has that setup and he told me this info.when you get these installed post some pics and let us know how you like this setup cause i'm looking to do the same thing.By the way are these the boards yo got Oneida Suzuki Inc :: Cruisers :: Boulevard M50 :: DRIVER FLOORBOARDS M50 because there the one's im looking at getting plus the heel and toe shifter to go with them.

geoffsimpson · 08-26-2006, 12:47 PM

[quote=JoeB]you will be fine with the floorboards and the F/C kit just may not be able to put certain engine guards on in the future because the controls will get in the way of some guards.QUOTE]
Awe Come on! THANKs JOE!!!

MrvanH · 08-28-2006, 09:33 AM

Thanks for the info. I did buy the m50 ones from Oneida. they definitely makethe ride more comfortable, but I had to adjust the shifter up quite a lot. I will post pics when I add the FCs.

kbsnow · 08-28-2006, 08:13 PM

Geoff, I have the right right floorboard to sell you, left is kinda trashed from the wreck.

geoffsimpson · 08-30-2006, 02:54 PM

Perfect...I'll add it to my left Zombie foot peg!

MrvanH · 09-05-2006, 09:03 AM

I put the forward controls on and absolutely love the new riding position. More relaxed and comfortable. The only thing to watch for is adjusting the brake so the pedal is up higher.

JoeB · 09-05-2006, 03:45 PM

Where's those pics MrvanH,pretty pretty please,lol.

MrvanH · 09-05-2006, 03:57 PM

l'll take some tonight and load them up.

JoeB · 09-08-2006, 03:40 PM

Hey mrvanh with the floorboards and F/C is it comfortable enough to skip installing highway pegs do you think.Especially for the really long rides.

MrvanH · 09-08-2006, 04:12 PM

I like the new riding position and I don't think highway pegs are needed anymore for me at least. I'm 6'0" with a 30-32 inseam.

08-25-2006, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	Too Many Mods? So, in an effort to avoid any real work, I have been doing a lot of shopping online for parts for my M50. I bought a set of floorboards from OneidaSuzuki in order to make the ride a little more comfortable. Now here is the issue, I realized a couple of days late that I had purchased a forward control kit from John's Kits and have no idea how well they will work together. Has anyone else put both on there bikes? __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

08-25-2006, 07:29 PM	#3 (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	Or you could sell them to me cheap....! That's a much better idea, i'm not kidding! __________________ 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 *

08-26-2006, 12:47 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	[quote=JoeB]you will be fine with the floorboards and the F/C kit just may not be able to put certain engine guards on in the future because the controls will get in the way of some guards.QUOTE] Awe Come on! THANKs JOE!!! __________________ 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 *

08-28-2006, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	Thanks for the info. I did buy the m50 ones from Oneida. they definitely makethe ride more comfortable, but I had to adjust the shifter up quite a lot. I will post pics when I add the FCs. __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

08-28-2006, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
kbsnow Blah, blah, blah Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: color changer green '05 M50 Location: Gilbert ,AZ Posts: 722	Geoff, I have the right right floorboard to sell you, left is kinda trashed from the wreck. __________________ "Don't be so scared to die that you're afraid to live"

08-25-2006, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
hemiram Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23	it may work if your ordered floorboards made just for the m50, on the other hand you may need to get the FC kit for the c50 to work with the floorboards. one good thing is johnskits come fast in the mail so you wil know shortly either way. sorry i can't be more help .

08-25-2006, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
JoeB Seat Tester Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Chicopee,Ma. Posts: 93	you will be fine with the floorboards and the F/C kit just may not be able to put certain engine guards on in the future because the controls will get in the way of some guards.there is someone on here that has that setup and he told me this info.when you get these installed post some pics and let us know how you like this setup cause i'm looking to do the same thing.By the way are these the boards yo got Oneida Suzuki Inc :: Cruisers :: Boulevard M50 :: DRIVER FLOORBOARDS M50 because there the one's im looking at getting plus the heel and toe shifter to go with them.

08-30-2006, 02:54 PM	#8 (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	Perfect...I'll add it to my left Zombie foot peg! __________________ 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 *

09-05-2006, 09:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	I put the forward controls on and absolutely love the new riding position. More relaxed and comfortable. The only thing to watch for is adjusting the brake so the pedal is up higher. __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

09-05-2006, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
JoeB Seat Tester Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Chicopee,Ma. Posts: 93	Where's those pics MrvanH,pretty pretty please,lol.

09-05-2006, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	l'll take some tonight and load them up. __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

09-08-2006, 03:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
JoeB Seat Tester Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Chicopee,Ma. Posts: 93	Hey mrvanh with the floorboards and F/C is it comfortable enough to skip installing highway pegs do you think.Especially for the really long rides.

09-08-2006, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	I like the new riding position and I don't think highway pegs are needed anymore for me at least. I'm 6'0" with a 30-32 inseam. __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

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