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nubsy1 · 06-05-2007, 09:52 AM

Hey everyone!

I'm fairly new to this forum, but have had my M50 since 2005. I've thrown some pics on here to let you all take a look.

My Mods Include:
Russel Stainless Brake Line
Show Chrome Chrome Switch Housings
Ness Tech Micro Rad II Mirrors
Suzuki Carbon Fiber Speedo and Dash Trim
Memphis Shades Bigshot
Show Chrome Chrome Caliper Cover
Thunder Products Air Cleaner
Cobra Fi2000R
Roadhouse 2-1 Exhaust
Custom Billet endcap
Saddlemen Explorer Seat
Kuryakyn Retro pegs w/ Stirrup for Passenger
Kuryakyn Brake and Shift Covers
Custom Chrome License Plate trim w/ Signals
Suzuki Sissy Bar
Suzuki Rear Fender Rack
Homemade Lowering Links (2.5")

Suzuki Saddlebag Supports (not shown)
Nelson Riggs Saddlebags and Tailbag System (not shown)

As you can see I have a few things added!!! Thanks for the forum, and I hope you guys all like the bike.

SVZuki · 06-05-2007, 10:18 AM

Nice bike and welcome!!!

techgesture · 06-05-2007, 10:34 AM

Well done. How long have you had the bike?

How do you like those pipes?

DeRiggi · 06-05-2007, 10:38 AM

Very nice bike

and welcome!!!!

nubsy1 · 06-05-2007, 10:56 AM

I've had the bike since May of 2005. It is one of two Suzuki's that I own at this time, so I only have about 3000 miles on it. (the other bike is a retro mod 1979 GS1000)

As far as the pipe goes, I think it is by far the best sonding pipe for the Suzuki 805 motor on the market. Working for a dealership I sold alot of different pipes, adn I chose this one for the deep sound. It does get up and run well with this setup, too, as I have gained about 5 mpg along with better acceleration and a smoother idle.

italian biker · 06-05-2007, 11:50 AM

Welcome Nubsy1,
I too am waiting on that same exhaust for my M50, hopefully it will be in this week. Your bike is the first M50 I've seen with that pipe, and I have to say, I will have no regrets on the looks. I'm getting the slash cut tip with mine.

italian biker · 06-05-2007, 11:55 AM

nubsy,
1 question for you though, for the passenger pegs, what vendor and part did you use to change them. Last time I looked, Kuryakyn didn't have passenger peg adapters for the M50.

nubsy1 · 06-05-2007, 01:55 PM

You have to be really careful with what you order from Kury. Many of the items that I ordered which they say will work do not.

I made my own adapters to fit through one of the bolt holes for the stock peg braket. This lowered the pegs @ 1" and moved them forward a bit too. She likes this setup a lot better, and they cost much less than the floorboard option. I think they look better than floorboards too.

I did this mod a long time ago, but I am pretty sure that I used the Harley adapters and then drilled and tapped out one of the holes on the frame to accept them. If you look closely you can see that I needed to space out the pegs a bit. All in all I think it turned out pretty nice and almost looks stock.

srt03 · 06-05-2007, 02:24 PM

Where did you order the saddlemen explorer seat from? I am still debating b/t that and the Corbin. But nobody seems to have the explorer.

gar4mayor · 06-05-2007, 02:29 PM

that is really nice bike. kudos.

and where did you get that license plate frame? seems like a really nice and easy way to clean up all the junk in da trunk that comes stock.

i must have one.

upnorthbiker · 06-05-2007, 03:00 PM

Hi Nubsy1,
Nice bike, youve made some definate improvements there.
Did you forget to mention the gauge on the right of the handlebar, is it a tach ?
if so where did you get it and was it an easy install ?
Jeff

nubsy1 · 06-05-2007, 03:12 PM

WOW!!

The saddlemen seat was ordered through Parts Unlimited - 10 month wait for that one!

License plate frame ordered through Custom Chrome - in stock and under $40 US.

The gauge is a Cobra tachometer for a C50. Had to do a little machining to get it to fit as the ben in the handlebar interferes a little. On the C50 it mounts to the left h-bar clamp and ends up centered over the speedo. I think it looks good like this - sorta racy!

Oh yeah - I also have Kuryakyn wide chrome levers and slid the fork tubes up in the clamps @ 1" to lower the front.

I'm debating the chrome radiator cover. What do you guys think?

italian biker · 06-05-2007, 03:37 PM

I think the chrome radiator cover looks great on the M's. I don't have one, but have seen pictures. The stock cover is fugly and cheap. Nubs, I'm so pumped now that I've finally seen that exhaust on an M. I'm chomping at the bit to come home and find it on my porch this week. I've got the Kury iso pegs on the front, with their M50 adapter and they work. I have to take a look at the rear adapter tonight to see what I can do. They have a peg that has the extension built in that I could probably do some jerri rigging for it to work, but I'll try to take a look at that peg at a local dealer before I commit.

nubsy1 · 06-05-2007, 04:13 PM

Hey Ital!

Take your time installing that exhaust. The instructions are not the greatest and the system comes in about 20 pieces w/ the heat shields and all. Probably took me an easy 1 1/2 hours to install on a bike lift with mechanics that do this sort of thing all day. Results are worth it though. It did run ok without the FI controller, but is much smoother now - no more backfires on decel!

Good luck with it - if you ever get to the cheese state with your bike I would love to see it.

Out!

shmedly · 06-05-2007, 07:08 PM

Cool pipes man.

italian biker · 06-05-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nubsy1

Hey Ital!

Take your time installing that exhaust. The instructions are not the greatest and the system comes in about 20 pieces w/ the heat shields and all. Probably took me an easy 1 1/2 hours to install on a bike lift with mechanics that do this sort of thing all day. Results are worth it though. It did run ok without the FI controller, but is much smoother now - no more backfires on decel!

Good luck with it - if you ever get to the cheese state with your bike I would love to see it.

Out!

Here it is. The only change since the picture was rider iso pegs

Atlas68 · 06-06-2007, 03:20 AM

Nubsy. Great job on your M.
I agree that the Roadhouse 2:1 exhaust looks sweet. Your pillion seat looks like the most comfortable I've seen on an M50. It also looks like it provides great support for the captain as well. What kind of feedback have your passengers given?
Good to have another M50 enthusiast on board.

Ride safe...post often.

SNAFU · 06-06-2007, 07:41 AM

Jon!

Nice mods on the M.

06-05-2007, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
nubsy1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: wisconsin Posts: 10	New Guy, New Pics! Hey everyone! I'm fairly new to this forum, but have had my M50 since 2005. I've thrown some pics on here to let you all take a look. My Mods Include: Russel Stainless Brake Line Show Chrome Chrome Switch Housings Ness Tech Micro Rad II Mirrors Suzuki Carbon Fiber Speedo and Dash Trim Memphis Shades Bigshot Show Chrome Chrome Caliper Cover Thunder Products Air Cleaner Cobra Fi2000R Roadhouse 2-1 Exhaust Custom Billet endcap Saddlemen Explorer Seat Kuryakyn Retro pegs w/ Stirrup for Passenger Kuryakyn Brake and Shift Covers Custom Chrome License Plate trim w/ Signals Suzuki Sissy Bar Suzuki Rear Fender Rack Homemade Lowering Links (2.5") Suzuki Saddlebag Supports (not shown) Nelson Riggs Saddlebags and Tailbag System (not shown) As you can see I have a few things added!!! Thanks for the forum, and I hope you guys all like the bike.

06-05-2007, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	Welcome Nubsy1, I too am waiting on that same exhaust for my M50, hopefully it will be in this week. Your bike is the first M50 I've seen with that pipe, and I have to say, I will have no regrets on the looks. I'm getting the slash cut tip with mine. __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

06-05-2007, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	nubsy, 1 question for you though, for the passenger pegs, what vendor and part did you use to change them. Last time I looked, Kuryakyn didn't have passenger peg adapters for the M50. __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

06-05-2007, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
srt03 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Redmond, Wa Posts: 66	Where did you order the saddlemen explorer seat from? I am still debating b/t that and the Corbin. But nobody seems to have the explorer. __________________ 2006 M50 Black Debaffled Sissy Bar w/rack Corbin Dual Tour Seat John's Kit's forward controls 2004 M6 GTO Flowmaster Catback w/resonator delete 8000k HID kit Predator tuner K&N CAI 318whp and 337wtq (before tune)

06-05-2007, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
gar4mayor Kickstand Operator Joined: May 2006 Bike: '02 dyna fxdx; was a black M50 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 254	that is really nice bike. kudos. and where did you get that license plate frame? seems like a really nice and easy way to clean up all the junk in da trunk that comes stock. i must have one. __________________ I have no idea what you're talking about.... ..so here's a bunny with a pancake on its head.

06-05-2007, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
techgesture Brought his own beer Joined: May 2006 Bike: '05 Black M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830	Well done. How long have you had the bike? How do you like those pipes?

06-05-2007, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
DeRiggi Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 694	Very nice bike and welcome!!!!

06-05-2007, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
nubsy1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: wisconsin Posts: 10	I've had the bike since May of 2005. It is one of two Suzuki's that I own at this time, so I only have about 3000 miles on it. (the other bike is a retro mod 1979 GS1000) As far as the pipe goes, I think it is by far the best sonding pipe for the Suzuki 805 motor on the market. Working for a dealership I sold alot of different pipes, adn I chose this one for the deep sound. It does get up and run well with this setup, too, as I have gained about 5 mpg along with better acceleration and a smoother idle.

06-05-2007, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
nubsy1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: wisconsin Posts: 10	You have to be really careful with what you order from Kury. Many of the items that I ordered which they say will work do not. I made my own adapters to fit through one of the bolt holes for the stock peg braket. This lowered the pegs @ 1" and moved them forward a bit too. She likes this setup a lot better, and they cost much less than the floorboard option. I think they look better than floorboards too. I did this mod a long time ago, but I am pretty sure that I used the Harley adapters and then drilled and tapped out one of the holes on the frame to accept them. If you look closely you can see that I needed to space out the pegs a bit. All in all I think it turned out pretty nice and almost looks stock.

06-05-2007, 03:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	Hi Nubsy1, Nice bike, youve made some definate improvements there. Did you forget to mention the gauge on the right of the handlebar, is it a tach ? if so where did you get it and was it an easy install ? Jeff __________________ 2005 M800 Powercommander 3 with custom map Jardine slashcut with custom baffles and balance pipe fitted C50 air filter housing with K & N filter Braided front brake hose EBC sintered front brake pads Heated handlebar grips C50 mirrors Solo rack Debadged Pair valve removed Jardine turn signal peaks

06-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
nubsy1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: wisconsin Posts: 10	WOW!! The saddlemen seat was ordered through Parts Unlimited - 10 month wait for that one! License plate frame ordered through Custom Chrome - in stock and under $40 US. The gauge is a Cobra tachometer for a C50. Had to do a little machining to get it to fit as the ben in the handlebar interferes a little. On the C50 it mounts to the left h-bar clamp and ends up centered over the speedo. I think it looks good like this - sorta racy! Oh yeah - I also have Kuryakyn wide chrome levers and slid the fork tubes up in the clamps @ 1" to lower the front. I'm debating the chrome radiator cover. What do you guys think?

06-05-2007, 03:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	I think the chrome radiator cover looks great on the M's. I don't have one, but have seen pictures. The stock cover is fugly and cheap. Nubs, I'm so pumped now that I've finally seen that exhaust on an M. I'm chomping at the bit to come home and find it on my porch this week. I've got the Kury iso pegs on the front, with their M50 adapter and they work. I have to take a look at the rear adapter tonight to see what I can do. They have a peg that has the extension built in that I could probably do some jerri rigging for it to work, but I'll try to take a look at that peg at a local dealer before I commit. __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

06-05-2007, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
nubsy1 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: wisconsin Posts: 10	Hey Ital! Take your time installing that exhaust. The instructions are not the greatest and the system comes in about 20 pieces w/ the heat shields and all. Probably took me an easy 1 1/2 hours to install on a bike lift with mechanics that do this sort of thing all day. Results are worth it though. It did run ok without the FI controller, but is much smoother now - no more backfires on decel! Good luck with it - if you ever get to the cheese state with your bike I would love to see it. Out!

06-05-2007, 07:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
shmedly In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: HD Electra Glide Classic, Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: In a box in Connecticut Posts: 121	Cool pipes man. __________________ Loud pipes sound cool! 2003 HD Electra Glide Classic 100th Anniversary Edition

06-06-2007, 03:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	Nubsy. Great job on your M. I agree that the Roadhouse 2:1 exhaust looks sweet. Your pillion seat looks like the most comfortable I've seen on an M50. It also looks like it provides great support for the captain as well. What kind of feedback have your passengers given? Good to have another M50 enthusiast on board. Ride safe...post often. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

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