What did you do to your M50 today?

[tdurham]

I removed my Highway pegs that I did not like. Installed my Headlight Modulator and I am pleased with that. Wanted to put my brake light modulator on but just rant out of time. Oh well, will do that another day.

[womper]

which pegs didn't you like?

[Trigger1985]

Originally Posted by Rockyrikoko

I changed the engine oil myself for the first time and didnt change the filter. The manual says the filter only has to be changed every 11k miles/36 months. This goes against everything I thought I knew about oil changes but its a good way to save $36 in filters.

huh, thats off, checked the service manuel, you're right, I'll still change mine with every change, can't hurt, can only help.

I got blisters today building my bike lift, not done, I had combat club practice today, so I rode across town in a tabard and hakama... go belegarth.

[diamond_jim]

Originally Posted by Rockyrikoko

I changed the engine oil myself for the first time and didnt change the filter. The manual says the filter only has to be changed every 11k miles/36 months. This goes against everything I thought I knew about oil changes but its a good way to save $36 in filters.

It's a great feeling when you can do maintenance yourself.

BTW, since filters are $7.85 each, are you saying $36 is the cost of 4-5 oil filters?

[burnchassis]

Originally Posted by womper

sweet... i'm looking for running lights just like that..

where did you pick it up?

$10 here at a local bike meet on Wednesday nights.
Want a set?
Ill pick up another set this Wed. and send to you for $11 to cover shipping.
Your call they have red white green and blue.
LMK before Wednesday.
CS

[tdurham]

Hey Womper,
These are the ones. The problem is that I have to just lay my leg up on top of these pegs and the back of my leg (inch or 2 above my ankle is resting on the peg and it is not comfortable). I am going to get me a set of the swing blades and try those. I think they will be just what I need.

I just put these pegs on about month or so ago but I will post them on eBay.

I also like the Lindy bars too! But I think I will hold off on those for now.

[diamond_jim]

I finished up my poor man's light bar.

[GAR-M50]

(bump)

Well last night my neighbor dropped my bike while just sitting on it... tore half of the clutch lever off, so I went to the local parts store and tried to buy a new one. None in stock for at least a week... Might just order online. Came home from the store and adjusted the mirrors and and raised the windshield to the maximum height. Been kind of lazy! Had the bike for 6 months and never got around to it!

The bike still rides well, just use three fingers for clutching rather than four. Also, the stock taillight got a scratch on it on the driver's side... kind of glad it didn't go the other way 'cause of the the exhaust.

I knew drinking and driving didn't mix... but now know better about drinking and sitting!

[GAR-M50]

Ha... no bump needed!

[Rockyrikoko]

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

It's a great feeling when you can do maintenance yourself.

BTW, since filters are $7.85 each, are you saying $36 is the cost of 4-5 oil filters?

Which filter is that? I will keep it in mind for my next change. I was factoring $12 x 3 for the K&N. After reading about all the issues fellas have been having with getting theirs off, I figured one you can use a socket on would be good.

I'm really digging doing the maintenance myself. I know its just an oil change but I plan on doing my valves next. I'm just worried I'm going to miss something due to lack of experience like my cables are too tight or something. Definitely a good feeling knowing more about your bike and saving all that $$$

[womper]

Originally Posted by burnchassis

$10 here at a local bike meet on Wednesday nights.
Want a set?
Ill pick up another set this Wed. and send to you for $11 to cover shipping.
Your call they have red white green and blue.
LMK before Wednesday.
CS

think i'll skip it right now... want to make sure my electrical is all up to snuff

Originally Posted by tdurham

Hey Womper,
These are the ones. The problem is that I have to just lay my leg up on top of these pegs and the back of my leg (inch or 2 above my ankle is resting on the peg and it is not comfortable). I am going to get me a set of the swing blades and try those. I think they will be just what I need.

I just put these pegs on about month or so ago but I will post them on eBay.

I also like the Lindy bars too! But I think I will hold off on those for now.

might be interested in those... my boots have built in ankle protection... i think that's what i'm looking for...

[Trigger1985]

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I finished up my poor man's light bar.

Nice, I keep looking at matte-bikes with blacked chrome and liking it more and more... Thanks DJ for adding to my dilemma, nice looking lights.

[Capkangaroo]

First major storm of the season is here so I had to lock up the M for a couple of days. Thanks to Fay I won't be able to ride 'till at least Friday.

[vabeachblvd]

rode to work again....dont have a whole lot of time for rec riding now-a-days....changed the oil last week since ive put more than 3000 miles on it since april when i went to OBX bike week.

Mike

[tdurham]

Originally Posted by womper

might be interested in those... my boots have built in ankle protection... i think that's what i'm looking for...

I sent you a PM on the pegs.

[vhmike73]

I RODE MINE!!

(which sounds simple, except for the fact that I've been at Fort Sill since 9 JUN training up for my mobilization to Iraq...got in on leave real early this morning and immediately got on the bike this morning for a rip!)

[diamond_jim]

I went to Advance Auto and bought a relay and fuse holder. Then I came home, grabbed some wire, connectors and other essentials built a wiring harness for my driving lights. I set it up so the high beam switch turns them on. Those suckers are bright.

[Trigger1985]

I tried out my redneck lift, works, surprisingly well, stable too, even so, added some safety chains. Attempted to install lowering kit, but ran out of time and energy, beaten by a extremely tight 14mm bolt... grr. need to go find a breaker bar or something.

[womper]

i'll have to find myself a breaker bar too... gotta rummage through some dumpsters to find one

yes.. i'm that cheap.
i'm going to have to get some metal and make myself a mounting bracket for my lights... not sure how i want to do it yet... time for some cardboard cutouts

[buster]

Did this last night.....

Got the very nice man from Area 51 Custom Cycles to get my Jardine rumbler 2-1 ceramic coated black, and fitted them to get rid of some more Bling.


Luuuuuuuuurvley.