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diamond_jim · 08-19-2008, 11:06 AM

Very nice. The pipe looks like it's brand new yet 25 years old. It's got a new look and an old style.

buster · 08-19-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Very nice. The pipe looks like it's brand new yet 25 years old. It's got a new look and an old style.

I quite agree, the next step is to the airbox and the tanktop cowling modification, then its off to the powdercoaters for the wheels, then to the spraybooth with all of the rest.. Satin green. not too dissimilar to another bike I have seen somewhere.. not quite sure where though......

diamond_jim · 08-19-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by buster

I quite agree, the next step is to the airbox and the tanktop cowling modification, then its off to the powdercoaters for the wheels, then to the spraybooth with all of the rest.. Satin green. not too dissimilar to another bike I have seen somewhere.. not quite sure where though......

I'm not sure either but it sounds like a cool color.

Wow, you're going all out on it. Sounds awesome. You'll love it.

buster · 08-19-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I'm not sure either but it sounds like a cool color.

Wow, you're going all out on it. Sounds awesome. You'll love it.

I sure am, it's just time is kicking my arse at the moment.....

07M50zAllDaWay · 08-19-2008, 08:10 PM

Decided now is not the time to buy the bike I want, due to finances and rider maturity. So I bought a new full face helmet, so I can give mine to the wife. Ordered a sissy bar w/rack & tail bag. Still waiting for my Philips Extreme H4 +80 bulbs to arrive. Ordered a 2" lowering kit. By the end of next week I should have everything in hand and installed. Then I'll be but a windshield away form a nice long tide.

mbgraham2000 · 08-19-2008, 08:48 PM

Hey Buster,

Your exhaust looks great. I want to do something similar for mine.

dreygun · 08-19-2008, 09:35 PM

demickey'd the pipes last night. didn't notice a difference in sound or performance gain/ loss. ordered my sickle stem lucifer mirrors and metric adaptors tonight from DC debrix cycles. still waiting on the pc3, side mount plate holder, 32inch drag bar in mail somewhere

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also my zumo 550 motorcycle cradle stop providing power to the gps. the car mount is fine so i'm waiting on customer service email reply for that prob

womper · 08-19-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dreygun

demickey'd the pipes last night. didn't notice a difference in sound or performance gain/ loss. ordered my sickle stem lucifer mirrors and metric adaptors tonight from DC debrix cycles. still waiting on the pc3, side mount plate holder, 32inch drag bar in mail somewhere

.

also my zumo 550 motorcycle cradle stop providing power to the gps. the car mount is fine so i'm waiting on customer service email reply for that prob

i had/having that problem too....
i thought at first it was my connections, but then after squeezing the cradle, it came back... i think i got water in mine... i'll have to contact them as well..

the mount is good.. but when it doesn't work, it sucks...

MotoJPizzle · 08-19-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 07M50zAllDaWay

Decided now is not the time to buy the bike I want, due to finances and rider maturity. So I bought a new full face helmet, so I can give mine to the wife. Ordered a sissy bar w/rack & tail bag. Still waiting for my Philips Extreme H4 +80 bulbs to arrive. Ordered a 2" lowering kit. By the end of next week I should have everything in hand and installed. Then I'll be but a windshield away form a nice long tide.

you and your wife have the same size head --- is she an asian woman (that would make her head pretty large for her body)

vabeachblvd · 08-20-2008, 12:38 AM

rode to and from work again....took my drill with me in my saddle bags, drilled some pilot holes around the exhaust. hopefully i'll have it de-baffled tomorrow. i think i need a photo bucket account like everyone else so i can post up some pics.

dreygun · 08-20-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by womper

i had/having that problem too....
i thought at first it was my connections, but then after squeezing the cradle, it came back... i think i got water in mine... i'll have to contact them as well..

the mount is good.. but when it doesn't work, it sucks...

was told to contact RAYTECH at 1888--887-6627 or 1450-975-1015. a note was sent in from garmin to replace cradle under warranty. first contact christopher L at 1800-800-1020.

yea sucks the big one since i use the toy everyday.

OCMaestro · 08-20-2008, 07:38 PM

Attempting to install my side mount curved plate today, but I am curious to ask anyone who has already installed it... do you need to have the bike up on a lift? or can you just remove the bolt and attach it with the bike on a stand. If this is a stupid question, forgive me.... I appreciate your feedback!

burnchassis · 08-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OCMaestro

Attempting to install my side mount curved plate today, but I am curious to ask anyone who has already installed it... do you need to have the bike up on a lift? or can you just remove the bolt and attach it with the bike on a stand. If this is a stupid question, forgive me.... I appreciate your feedback!

Pull the bolt out while on side stand = np.
CS

You may also need to make the hole a bit larger ,so the bolt will fit into it.I didnt have the right size bit ,so I just kept grinding at it till it fit.

OCMaestro · 08-21-2008, 12:28 AM

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I rolled the dice before i read that tonight, and just did it. Took me a few minutes to grind out the plate mount to fit the stock bolt, but it worked out ok. I also used an abrasive disc and cut out the majority of the plastic, leaving the turn signals for now

A few more days and John's Forward Controls will be going on, and eventually the integrated tail light. Any advice on aiming a light towards the side mount plate? LED? Re-fab the current light mount from the tail and aim it? Thanks for the feedback!

burnchassis · 08-21-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OCMaestro

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I rolled the dice before i read that tonight, and just did it. Took me a few minutes to grind out the plate mount to fit the stock bolt, but it worked out ok. I also used an abrasive disc and cut out the majority of the plastic, leaving the turn signals for now

A few more days and John's Forward Controls will be going on, and eventually the integrated tail light. Any advice on aiming a light towards the side mount plate? LED? Re-fab the current light mount from the tail and aim it? Thanks for the feedback!

I used the original light ,and mounted it to the bar under the fender I screwed 2 flat brackets to the stock holes of the light,and then drilled a hole on the other ends,then used 2 zip ties to secure it ,without drilling on anything,and its solid.
Ill take a couple pics tomorrow.
CS

diamond_jim · 08-21-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OCMaestro

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I rolled the dice before i read that tonight, and just did it. Took me a few minutes to grind out the plate mount to fit the stock bolt, but it worked out ok. I also used an abrasive disc and cut out the majority of the plastic, leaving the turn signals for now

A few more days and John's Forward Controls will be going on, and eventually the integrated tail light. Any advice on aiming a light towards the side mount plate? LED? Re-fab the current light mount from the tail and aim it? Thanks for the feedback!

A small flat LED (the diameter of a nickel and about as thick as 3 nickels stacked together) mounted under the left chrome rear fender support, aimed down on the plate and powered by the wires that went to the stock plate light. Use double-sided tape to mount. You can usually find them at Wal-Mart, Autozone and Advance Auto.

OCMaestro · 08-21-2008, 01:26 AM

Thanks for the great ideas! I am curious about the mounting though. I would like to just use the stock light idea, but I am not sure exactly how to mount it to the underside of the fender. Where did you get the brackets? Did you fab them yourself? Is a LED easier to mount? Pictures would be REALLY helpful! I am very happy with the minimal plastic that is left on the tail, and the side mount curved looks good!

buster · 08-21-2008, 03:30 AM

Well Last night I left my M50 at home, jumped on the train to Motherwell and rode back on a Yamaha Diversion XJ900. My fiddy has another stablemate, this one's for the winter as the road salt is rather harsh on the fiddy. It pulls like a fkin train!!

mxedit · 08-21-2008, 03:38 AM

I mounted my new Streetshield EX windshield. Works good, actually looks pretty cool too. Also, have painted everything but the Tank, matte black.

buster · 08-21-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mxedit

I mounted my new Streetshield EX windshield. Works good, actually looks pretty cool too. Also, have painted everything but the Tank, matte black.

.........and the pictures...........???????

~Waiting~

08-19-2008, 11:06 AM	#321 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Very nice. The pipe looks like it's brand new yet 25 years old. It's got a new look and an old style. __________________

08-19-2008, 08:48 PM	#326 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 280	Hey Buster, Your exhaust looks great. I want to do something similar for mine. __________________ Call me Marc

08-19-2008, 09:35 PM	#327 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Dust Black M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 340	demickey'd the pipes last night. didn't notice a difference in sound or performance gain/ loss. ordered my sickle stem lucifer mirrors and metric adaptors tonight from DC debrix cycles. still waiting on the pc3, side mount plate holder, 32inch drag bar in mail somewhere . also my zumo 550 motorcycle cradle stop providing power to the gps. the car mount is fine so i'm waiting on customer service email reply for that prob __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 dust black debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls, GMAN's lean angle draggers (gen2), "07M50Limited" riser spacers. Coming soon: Custom leather saddle seat, Thunder Air/ adaptor, Morton violator/ Highway Hawks exhaust

08-20-2008, 07:38 PM	#332 (permalink)
OCMaestro Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: m50 Black Posts: 50	Attempting to install my side mount curved plate today, but I am curious to ask anyone who has already installed it... do you need to have the bike up on a lift? or can you just remove the bolt and attach it with the bike on a stand. If this is a stupid question, forgive me.... I appreciate your feedback! __________________ 2006 M50 Black - Debadged, Debaffled, Curved Side-Mount Plate, Iso-Grips with Throttle Boss, Street Shield, H4 Ultra, John's Forward Controls, Blacked out: Headlamp rim, fender supports, pair valve, air cleaner cover, speedo cover. Planned changes - Integrated Tail Light, John's Lowering

08-21-2008, 12:28 AM	#334 (permalink)
OCMaestro Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: m50 Black Posts: 50	Thanks Thanks for the vote of confidence, I rolled the dice before i read that tonight, and just did it. Took me a few minutes to grind out the plate mount to fit the stock bolt, but it worked out ok. I also used an abrasive disc and cut out the majority of the plastic, leaving the turn signals for now A few more days and John's Forward Controls will be going on, and eventually the integrated tail light. Any advice on aiming a light towards the side mount plate? LED? Re-fab the current light mount from the tail and aim it? Thanks for the feedback! __________________ 2006 M50 Black - Debadged, Debaffled, Curved Side-Mount Plate, Iso-Grips with Throttle Boss, Street Shield, H4 Ultra, John's Forward Controls, Blacked out: Headlamp rim, fender supports, pair valve, air cleaner cover, speedo cover. Planned changes - Integrated Tail Light, John's Lowering

08-20-2008, 12:38 AM	#330 (permalink)
vabeachblvd Seat Tester Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 06 M50 Location: va beach va Posts: 64	rode to and from work again....took my drill with me in my saddle bags, drilled some pilot holes around the exhaust. hopefully i'll have it de-baffled tomorrow. i think i need a photo bucket account like everyone else so i can post up some pics.

08-21-2008, 01:26 AM	#337 (permalink)
OCMaestro Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: m50 Black Posts: 50	Thanks for the great ideas! I am curious about the mounting though. I would like to just use the stock light idea, but I am not sure exactly how to mount it to the underside of the fender. Where did you get the brackets? Did you fab them yourself? Is a LED easier to mount? Pictures would be REALLY helpful! I am very happy with the minimal plastic that is left on the tail, and the side mount curved looks good! __________________ 2006 M50 Black - Debadged, Debaffled, Curved Side-Mount Plate, Iso-Grips with Throttle Boss, Street Shield, H4 Ultra, John's Forward Controls, Blacked out: Headlamp rim, fender supports, pair valve, air cleaner cover, speedo cover. Planned changes - Integrated Tail Light, John's Lowering

08-21-2008, 03:30 AM	#338 (permalink)
buster Baft Dastard Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: K7 VZ M800 Intruder (M50 Boulevard): V45 Magna: Yamaha XJ900 Diversion Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 4,003	Well Last night I left my M50 at home, jumped on the train to Motherwell and rode back on a Yamaha Diversion XJ900. My fiddy has another stablemate, this one's for the winter as the road salt is rather harsh on the fiddy. It pulls like a fkin train!! __________________ When God rides, he rides in Scotland. I know this for a fact, because people often confuse him with me..!!

08-21-2008, 03:38 AM	#339 (permalink)
mxedit Clunked into first gear Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Posts: 206	I mounted my new Streetshield EX windshield. Works good, actually looks pretty cool too. Also, have painted everything but the Tank, matte black. __________________ 2007 M50 Limited Two Tone - Grey Tribal Tank with Satin Black Fenders and Covers De-Baffled, De-Badged, De-Paired Lowered 3", License Plate Removed, C50 Bars, Kuryakin Grips, Pegs, and Levers, Tattoo Profiler Seat, More to come...........

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