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peter-reebok · 12-07-2006, 04:35 PM

Glad to hear that you found the culprit!
This forum is invaluable to me in making sure I enjoy my M50.

Glad to see more Aussie riders too.

Danr · 12-07-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Danr

Gas Tank rubber bushings?

Excuse me will I reach around my back with my long arms and give myself a pat on the back

Sleddog · 12-12-2006, 05:29 PM

Good to see you got it fixed Geoff .
And when are you going to post a picture ,I not sure anyones seen your colour M50.

MrChicken · 12-26-2006, 03:03 AM

Yep Danr, you put put me on the right track - thanks mate. I lubricated where necessary without success, and finally removed the seat and then tightened and lubricated the bolt at the rear of the tank. It was pretty tight already, but a quarter-turn did the trick. Ahhhh, the silence is wonderful. Now all I need is loud pipes.

Hey Sled - I'll have to get a photo sorted. As you know, the '07 Australian delivered M50 is a unique metallic blue/purple. I'm a bit of a techno-dunce and will have to figure out how to post photos soon so stay tuned.

Uncle B · 12-26-2006, 10:02 AM

You are right you get some LOUD pipes and you can't hear those tiny rattles, lots of {bad} stuff to happen under the LOUD pipes

hammersfan · 12-26-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danr

Gas Tank rubber bushings?

+ 1

I had this rattle and the dealer knew what it was straight away and fixed it real quick.

tallannie · 12-26-2006, 03:01 PM

hmmm this sounds like something I should try with my clunky sound on my C50.... uh, not to get too specific, but can a woman do this gas tank manuever ? hee hee heeeeeeeeeeeee

Danr · 12-26-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tallannie

hmmm this sounds like something I should try with my clunky sound on my C50.... uh, not to get too specific, but can a woman do this gas tank manuever ? hee hee heeeeeeeeeeeee

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outlaw · 01-01-2007, 09:33 PM

i have posted this before, but i will again for all concerned. i had tried using silicone and vaseline and both worked only for a short while. i now have my pucks wrapped in cotton diaper material. no more squeek or rattle and it's been more than 10 months.

texrider · 01-02-2007, 08:52 PM

One of the rubber isolator bushings was missing from the chrome speedometer cover on my M 50, made a heckuva racket at certain rpms. Also was hard to find.

12-26-2006, 10:02 AM	#25 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	You are right you get some LOUD pipes and you can't hear those tiny rattles, lots of {bad} stuff to happen under the LOUD pipes __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

01-01-2007, 09:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	i have posted this before, but i will again for all concerned. i had tried using silicone and vaseline and both worked only for a short while. i now have my pucks wrapped in cotton diaper material. no more squeek or rattle and it's been more than 10 months. __________________

01-02-2007, 08:52 PM	#30 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 866	One of the rubber isolator bushings was missing from the chrome speedometer cover on my M 50, made a heckuva racket at certain rpms. Also was hard to find. __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

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12-07-2006, 04:35 PM	#21 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	Glad to hear that you found the culprit! This forum is invaluable to me in making sure I enjoy my M50. Glad to see more Aussie riders too.

12-12-2006, 05:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sleddog Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 M50 the black faster one Location: Sydney Posts: 85	Good to see you got it fixed Geoff . And when are you going to post a picture ,I not sure anyones seen your colour M50.

12-26-2006, 03:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
MrChicken Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	Yep Danr, you put put me on the right track - thanks mate. I lubricated where necessary without success, and finally removed the seat and then tightened and lubricated the bolt at the rear of the tank. It was pretty tight already, but a quarter-turn did the trick. Ahhhh, the silence is wonderful. Now all I need is loud pipes. Hey Sled - I'll have to get a photo sorted. As you know, the '07 Australian delivered M50 is a unique metallic blue/purple. I'm a bit of a techno-dunce and will have to figure out how to post photos soon so stay tuned.

12-26-2006, 03:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,120	hmmm this sounds like something I should try with my clunky sound on my C50.... uh, not to get too specific, but can a woman do this gas tank manuever ? hee hee heeeeeeeeeeeee

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