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bajaraider · 12-20-2006, 10:29 AM

Well Christmas is here, well part of it anyway. Just got in a gift from the family. The Memphis Shades Pop Top, and the Kury universal throttle boss. Haven't gotten to ride with either on there. Suprisingly we are having our second snow this winter. This time is mostly freezing rain though. So updates on how I like them, and pics to come later this week, I hope!

SACSQD · 12-20-2006, 10:34 AM

Post some pics when u get 'em. Stay warm...

bajaraider · 12-20-2006, 04:06 PM

ok well sun came out and dried up all the rain, so the M50 came out to play after lunch. I like the windshield. The different noise level and sound will take some getting used to, but all in all I like it. Granted I'd prefer to not have it. I just wanted one for cold weather and long trips. helps alot ont eh wind at the chest. I am about 5'9 5'10, and it seems the wind is going just over, or just at the top of the helmet. but I don't feel any drag on the helmet.

the throttle boss, (Kury universal one) it will need some adjustment for the first few rides. Try to set it where your wrist is comfortable at your normal driving speeds. I had mine turned too high on my way back to work, and if my wrist was comfy, I was cruising at about 80 instead of the posted 65.

pictures still to come. If i get home in time tonight I will snap a few and post them tomorrow.

Mavman · 12-20-2006, 04:48 PM

Sounds like other than some minor adjustments needed your happy with the turn out. Great!

DragonRider · 12-22-2006, 02:02 PM

[quote=bajaraider]ok well sun came out and dried up all the rain, so the M50 came out to play after lunch. I like the windshield. The different noise level and sound will take some getting used to, but all in all I like it. Granted I'd prefer to not have it. I just wanted one for cold weather and long trips. helps alot ont eh wind at the chest. I am about 5'9 5'10, and it seems the wind is going just over, or just at the top of the helmet. but I don't feel any drag on the helmet.

QUOTE]

I love my Pop Top I am the same height as you and I don't have any wind buffeting unless I am doing 80 mph or so. Sometimes if there is a side wind I get a little,but all in all I love having the shield on. It also comes off easily in about 5 mins.

hammersfan · 12-22-2006, 03:59 PM

I find that the Throttle boss looks nice but that is about it ! If you have it set in a position where it looks good , it is only good for about 40mph cruising , if you set it in a position for higher speed riding it looks kind of out of place. But I like mine for the looks of it !

WARainMan · 12-22-2006, 07:29 PM

I have the Universal Throttle Boss on my M50. It worked great, initially. After about 2 months though, I find that it won't stay in position; it keeps slipping and I have to re-position it constantly. I ordered the ISO throttle boss with my new grips and look forward to giving it a try.

12-20-2006, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	New parts, windshield and throttle boss Well Christmas is here, well part of it anyway. Just got in a gift from the family. The Memphis Shades Pop Top, and the Kury universal throttle boss. Haven't gotten to ride with either on there. Suprisingly we are having our second snow this winter. This time is mostly freezing rain though. So updates on how I like them, and pics to come later this week, I hope! __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

12-20-2006, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
SACSQD Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 06' M50 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 18	Post some pics when u get 'em. Stay warm... __________________ 2006 black powdercoated & debadged M50 3" drop, vance & hines SS w/ thunder monster baffles, kuryakyn grips, tank and fender bib, stiletto pegs, forward controls & low profile mirrors.

12-20-2006, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	ok well sun came out and dried up all the rain, so the M50 came out to play after lunch. I like the windshield. The different noise level and sound will take some getting used to, but all in all I like it. Granted I'd prefer to not have it. I just wanted one for cold weather and long trips. helps alot ont eh wind at the chest. I am about 5'9 5'10, and it seems the wind is going just over, or just at the top of the helmet. but I don't feel any drag on the helmet. the throttle boss, (Kury universal one) it will need some adjustment for the first few rides. Try to set it where your wrist is comfortable at your normal driving speeds. I had mine turned too high on my way back to work, and if my wrist was comfy, I was cruising at about 80 instead of the posted 65. pictures still to come. If i get home in time tonight I will snap a few and post them tomorrow. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

12-22-2006, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	I find that the Throttle boss looks nice but that is about it ! If you have it set in a position where it looks good , it is only good for about 40mph cruising , if you set it in a position for higher speed riding it looks kind of out of place. But I like mine for the looks of it ! __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

12-22-2006, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
WARainMan In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: '07 V-Strom DL1000 (Black!) Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 147	I have the Universal Throttle Boss on my M50. It worked great, initially. After about 2 months though, I find that it won't stay in position; it keeps slipping and I have to re-position it constantly. I ordered the ISO throttle boss with my new grips and look forward to giving it a try. __________________

12-22-2006, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 42,050 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 917	[quote=bajaraider]ok well sun came out and dried up all the rain, so the M50 came out to play after lunch. I like the windshield. The different noise level and sound will take some getting used to, but all in all I like it. Granted I'd prefer to not have it. I just wanted one for cold weather and long trips. helps alot ont eh wind at the chest. I am about 5'9 5'10, and it seems the wind is going just over, or just at the top of the helmet. but I don't feel any drag on the helmet. QUOTE] I love my Pop Top I am the same height as you and I don't have any wind buffeting unless I am doing 80 mph or so. Sometimes if there is a side wind I get a little,but all in all I love having the shield on. It also comes off easily in about 5 mins.

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