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hammersfan · 01-26-2007, 02:08 PM

I was just told by my local dealer that the saddle bag supports for the M50 and C50 are the same except the M50 supports come with longer bolts and that some people use the C50 brackets and just go and find longer bolts. My question is have any of you guys done this ?

ranger04 · 01-26-2007, 07:59 PM

Sorry cant help ya- I ordered my supports specific for the M50 through suzuki and andrews cycles-cost $85
I dont know if there is a difference in the two but i see no reason to no order the set specific for the M50

digitalbroccoli · 01-26-2007, 08:35 PM

they are not the same. If you go with bags designed for the C50, you have to run C50 brackets. I did a little research with 3 different sources, and they all said the same thing.

C50 bags...c50 brackets.

hammersfan · 01-28-2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger04

Sorry cant help ya- I ordered my supports specific for the M50 through suzuki and andrews cycles-cost $85
I dont know if there is a difference in the two but i see no reason to no order the set specific for the M50

$69 for after market C50 supports $120 for OEM M50 supports ! We get hosed up here in Canada ! My bags are neither C50 or M50 they are Willie & Max slanted bags.

droopy170 · 01-29-2007, 10:24 AM

I have the OEM saddlebag supports with W&M bags. The supports are a little different for the M. Based on what I saw when purchased the C model, the M was a touch smaller. The C50 OEM fit great on the M. I am actually selling mine as I decided to go a different route(available in the for sale section) http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...gs-guards.html. I don't know if the OEM's come with longer bolts, but the mountings are flat which makes it fit fine with the supplied hardware. I had the supports mounted along with a OEM backrest and the bolts are all the same size. If you like PM, or email me about the supports and maybe we can work something out. If you need more info let me know if I can help.

Droopy

hammersfan · 01-29-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droopy170

I have the OEM saddlebag supports with W&M bags. The supports are a little different for the M. Based on what I saw when purchased the C model, the M was a touch smaller. The C50 OEM fit great on the M. I am actually selling mine as I decided to go a different route(available in the for sale section) http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...gs-guards.html. I don't know if the OEM's come with longer bolts, but the mountings are flat which makes it fit fine with the supplied hardware. I had the supports mounted along with a OEM backrest and the bolts are all the same size. If you like PM, or email me about the supports and maybe we can work something out. If you need more info let me know if I can help.

Droopy

I just emailed you mate.

jackM50black · 02-02-2007, 01:00 AM

I had ordered OEM M50 saddle bag supports and saddle bags when I bought the bike new..... I waited for several months then finally was told that Suzuki never made any saddle bags and never planned to..... so I just returned the supports. Recently, I installed my sissy bar and the brackets for that...and was very happy with the result.

droopy170 · 02-02-2007, 08:12 AM

Hammer,
How are you making out with this?

Droopy

tallannie · 02-02-2007, 01:09 PM

I bought the OEM saddle bag supports and tried to put them on my C50. Backed out the first bolt (I chose the second from the lefthand last one on the starboard side chrome strip) and darned if the frame didnt go "sproing" when I backed it out. Took out the second one...and then I could not get the new bolts back in that first hole. Seems the frame nut spacing was slightly out of whack and the nut behind is now about 1/8 inch offset. I was stumped so I rode it carefully to the dealer and they put the old bolts back for me (since I dont have bags yet) somehow and I am now afraid to put the silly things back on. Maybe when I find the bags I want I will brave this one again....

droopy170 · 02-02-2007, 01:22 PM

Actually not that hard to get bolts back in. Just takes a little lifting and pushing etc. get it to line up and screw the bolts back in.

Droopy

tallannie · 02-02-2007, 01:26 PM

took more lifting and pushin than this big girl could manage... lol
thx....

hammersfan · 02-02-2007, 03:43 PM

Hi Droopy,

Haven't got around to getting them yet, my bike is still in storage so i haven't been in a big rush !

01-26-2007, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	Saddle bag supports I was just told by my local dealer that the saddle bag supports for the M50 and C50 are the same except the M50 supports come with longer bolts and that some people use the C50 brackets and just go and find longer bolts. My question is have any of you guys done this ? __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

01-29-2007, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
droopy170 Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: 06 M50 Black Location: Travelers Rest SC Posts: 186	I have the OEM saddlebag supports with W&M bags. The supports are a little different for the M. Based on what I saw when purchased the C model, the M was a touch smaller. The C50 OEM fit great on the M. I am actually selling mine as I decided to go a different route(available in the for sale section) http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...gs-guards.html. I don't know if the OEM's come with longer bolts, but the mountings are flat which makes it fit fine with the supplied hardware. I had the supports mounted along with a OEM backrest and the bolts are all the same size. If you like PM, or email me about the supports and maybe we can work something out. If you need more info let me know if I can help. Droopy __________________ 06 Black M50, OEM Backrest, Cobra Slashcut Drag Pipes baffels in, MS Pop Top, Tail Light Mod, C50 mirrors, John's Fowards Kit,More to Come Last edited by droopy170; 01-29-2007 at 10:41 AM. Reason: add link

02-02-2007, 01:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
jackM50black Looking for trouble Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 258	I had ordered OEM M50 saddle bag supports and saddle bags when I bought the bike new..... I waited for several months then finally was told that Suzuki never made any saddle bags and never planned to..... so I just returned the supports. Recently, I installed my sissy bar and the brackets for that...and was very happy with the result. __________________ This message brought to you by the workers at People's Tractor Factory No.5.

02-02-2007, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
droopy170 Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: 06 M50 Black Location: Travelers Rest SC Posts: 186	Hammer, How are you making out with this? Droopy __________________ 06 Black M50, OEM Backrest, Cobra Slashcut Drag Pipes baffels in, MS Pop Top, Tail Light Mod, C50 mirrors, John's Fowards Kit,More to Come

02-02-2007, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,120	misaligned? I bought the OEM saddle bag supports and tried to put them on my C50. Backed out the first bolt (I chose the second from the lefthand last one on the starboard side chrome strip) and darned if the frame didnt go "sproing" when I backed it out. Took out the second one...and then I could not get the new bolts back in that first hole. Seems the frame nut spacing was slightly out of whack and the nut behind is now about 1/8 inch offset. I was stumped so I rode it carefully to the dealer and they put the old bolts back for me (since I dont have bags yet) somehow and I am now afraid to put the silly things back on. Maybe when I find the bags I want I will brave this one again.... __________________ .... Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

01-26-2007, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
ranger04 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 1,097	Sorry cant help ya- I ordered my supports specific for the M50 through suzuki and andrews cycles-cost $85 I dont know if there is a difference in the two but i see no reason to no order the set specific for the M50

01-26-2007, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	they are not the same. If you go with bags designed for the C50, you have to run C50 brackets. I did a little research with 3 different sources, and they all said the same thing. C50 bags...c50 brackets.

02-02-2007, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
droopy170 Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: 06 M50 Black Location: Travelers Rest SC Posts: 186	Actually not that hard to get bolts back in. Just takes a little lifting and pushing etc. get it to line up and screw the bolts back in. Droopy __________________ 06 Black M50, OEM Backrest, Cobra Slashcut Drag Pipes baffels in, MS Pop Top, Tail Light Mod, C50 mirrors, John's Fowards Kit,More to Come

02-02-2007, 01:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,120	took more lifting and pushin than this big girl could manage... lol thx.... __________________ .... Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

02-02-2007, 03:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	Hi Droopy, Haven't got around to getting them yet, my bike is still in storage so i haven't been in a big rush ! __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

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