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tdurham · 07-14-2008, 12:16 AM

I debaffled it. I lurv the sound SO MUCH better. I tried to put in a fibrosleeve but I am going to have to order the same stuff the other's have suggested. I tried using the muffler packing from the Suzuki shop for $5 and I waisted 2 hours and got cut up trying to get the darn thing in. Gave up and for the most part I am happy with the sound I have have now. Did not demickey.

Let's see, I also put on my cobra saddle bag supports and put my $100 ebay bags on that someone on here suggested and I am very happy with those. I put locktight on all the bolts that tend to come loose.

I checked my tire pressure to find they both did not have enough pressure to hardly register. Aired them both up to 42 psi. Polished my mirrors cuz the first owner never cleaned the clear protection crap off of them and it got baked on by the sun!

Winshield brackets will be in tomorrow so I can put that on. Also getting my 1/2 helmet tomorrow so I can ride without looking like a geek! I honestly think I don't get the wave sometimes cuz of my helmet :0 Besides, looking forward to just feeling a little free!

cardude720 · 07-14-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtenzzive

Been sitting for a few days while I round up my exhaust pipe mod parts to finish........In the mean time been chopping frame on my buddies chevy so he can lay frame with a new bag setup.......debating an entirely semi-flat bike too, just too hard to sand off the beautiful blue.....

what does that mean "entirely flat?"

Apertureguy · 07-14-2008, 08:37 AM

I left her home today...it's pouring and I just wasn't in the mood to ride through it.

Tomorrow will be nice...and I'll ride then.

cardude720 · 07-14-2008, 01:33 PM

My thunder tornado airkit is only bieng shipped out august 1st and i ordered it last week

LJM9000 · 07-14-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude720

what does that mean "entirely flat?"

It means a non-shiny or dull finish instead of what is on there now.

hobbz · 07-14-2008, 05:28 PM

i looked at my bike as I walked by it to get the gas can out of the garage today...

1badbaker · 07-14-2008, 06:14 PM

I rode 314mi in the North Georgia Mountains with the girl on back today

Rockyrikoko · 07-14-2008, 06:21 PM

I performed a lumpectomy, wiped it down and took a few pics.

Also, I tried to kick off a version of Mfifyguy’s "post your latest pics" thread on our C50 neighbor’s forum.

cardude720 · 07-14-2008, 06:22 PM

oh... flat paint, i know what that is.

Trigger1985 · 07-14-2008, 06:49 PM

Installed Flame ISO grips, including the cerimonial blood letting when removing the stock grips. My Spanner wrench finally showed up so I clicked down to 1, much better. wish it was easier to change. Rode around a bit in a parking lot to get a feel for the suspension setting without a helmet and noticed for the first time how much mechanical noise is reflected back at me by the windshield. I'll be pulling that off as soon as I find some allen wrenches, unless I go on long trips.

phil.dye · 07-14-2008, 06:59 PM

Rode her to the HD dealer and sat on my next purchase...when I get back from Iraq next year (leave in a few days) I will be getting a Cross Bones. But I ain't getting rid on the ol' M...she has been to good to me. Right now I am trying to talk the wife into learning how to ride so she can ride the M.

sukimoto · 07-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Got to take mine out three times today, just running errands around town. I adjusted the shield and polished her up. Got some great stuff from Sam's club . Waterless vehicle wash by Bayes just spray and wipe with micro fiber cloth. I hope to ride to work tomorrow, but there have been lots of afternoon storms. It's not like I have not ridden in the rain before, but I hate to get the bike that dirty. I heard from Jeff and I should be getting my risers soon, but it's like 105 degrees here so I might wait to do the install when it cools a bit. I got over one thousand miles on her now. I can't wait to ride again, my poor little 600 shadow just sits there, but I can't make myself ride her, when my M50 is there, hands down I ride the M.

xtenzzive · 07-14-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude720

what does that mean "entirely flat?"

No chrome.......Just glossy black and Semi-flat paint on every thing......

GeorgiaRoller · 07-15-2008, 09:09 AM

Added my flaming skull graphic to the tank and put on my new skull mirrors.

Dragonetti · 07-15-2008, 10:44 AM

Ordered my forward controls today, can't wait.

cardude720 · 07-15-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Added my flaming skull graphic to the tank and put on my new skull mirrors.

just FYI kuryakyn has an airkit with a skull on it that would go great with that.... KA-9945 - Kury Akyn Skull Air Cleaner - Type A

buster · 07-15-2008, 11:00 AM

Friday I took off the crappy kuryakin skull mirrors, been on less than a year and rotten already! Fitted the new Indy Mirrors and took off the front indicators, than Anne & I jumped on it and rode for 3.5 hours to Kelso bikefest.

All day Saturday was unfaithful, walked around the bikefest "oohing & Aahing" at all the showbikes.

Sunday jumped back on an rode home.. the return journey was much better as there was no torrential downpour.

Monday looked at my bike looking all dirty and nasty, shrugged my shoulders, jumped on and screwed the arse off it all the way to work... through another torrential downpour.

Today looked at my bike looking all dirty and nasty, shrugged my shoulders, jumped on and screwed the arse off it all the way to work... Managed to hit 115 on the coast road

Not raining just now so I might treat it to a wee wash. I pass a jet wash on the way home..(actually it's a 40 mile detour

)

GeorgiaRoller · 07-15-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude720

just FYI kuryakyn has an airkit with a skull on it that would go great with that.... KA-9945 - Kury Akyn Skull Air Cleaner - Type A

Thanks for the link. Just bookmarked it for further review later. I got to stop spending money on this God-Forsaken Thing!,................I doubt that will happen.

geeker · 07-15-2008, 01:05 PM

... took off the passenger seat for looks and butt numbness test

khromalusional · 07-15-2008, 01:21 PM

rode to work. Then took the bank deposit to bank. Rode to DMV to get my replacement dl cause I lost mine Sunday while riding. (typing this at the DMV) planning on floating through work. Then taking the long way home. Hopefully find a windsheild also. Leaning toward a Memphis shade hell cat.

07-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#86 (permalink)
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07-14-2008, 06:21 PM	#88 (permalink)
Rockyrikoko Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2005 Black C50, 2006 Silver M50 & 2003 Victory Vegas Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 533	I performed a lumpectomy, wiped it down and took a few pics. Also, I tried to kick off a version of Mfifyguy’s "post your latest pics" thread on our C50 neighbor’s forum. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. -Steven Wright ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current:* Chrome "Six Killer" 6061 Billet Aluminum Spike Grooved HandleBar GripsDe-pairedCustom Rocky Turndown exhaustLowered 2 ½”PCIII USBDe-stickeredClear turn signal lenses (not on rear yet)Chrome tank seam trimKüryakyn hyperchargerKüryakyn wide style leversM109r mirrorsWider/taller handle barsSilverstar ultra headlightOEM highway barsPlate mount modStock seat lumpectomy modStock seat foam replaced/reshapedRerouted cables behind triple tree Last edited by Rockyrikoko; 07-14-2008 at 06:24 PM.*

07-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#90 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 530	Installed Flame ISO grips, including the cerimonial blood letting when removing the stock grips. My Spanner wrench finally showed up so I clicked down to 1, much better. wish it was easier to change. Rode around a bit in a parking lot to get a feel for the suspension setting without a helmet and noticed for the first time how much mechanical noise is reflected back at me by the windshield. I'll be pulling that off as soon as I find some allen wrenches, unless I go on long trips. __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, MJ limited Risers, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled, demickeyed and chopped. In storage-Küryakyn XL saddlebags, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, hand tooled sissybar pad cover,

07-15-2008, 09:09 AM	#94 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	Graphic & Mirrors Added my flaming skull graphic to the tank and put on my new skull mirrors. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube. Last edited by GeorgiaRoller; 01-16-2009 at 09:39 AM.

07-15-2008, 10:44 AM	#95 (permalink)
Dragonetti In Training Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 '06 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 118	Ordered my forward controls today, can't wait. __________________ Be good, or be good at it. Current DG Hard Krome Pipes, PCIII PowerCommander, John's Forward Controls, "Switchblade" Pegs, Mustang Seat Upcoming Grips, Integrated Tail Light

07-14-2008, 12:16 AM	#81 (permalink)
tdurham Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 / Silver Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 93	I debaffled it. I lurv the sound SO MUCH better. I tried to put in a fibrosleeve but I am going to have to order the same stuff the other's have suggested. I tried using the muffler packing from the Suzuki shop for $5 and I waisted 2 hours and got cut up trying to get the darn thing in. Gave up and for the most part I am happy with the sound I have have now. Did not demickey. Let's see, I also put on my cobra saddle bag supports and put my $100 ebay bags on that someone on here suggested and I am very happy with those. I put locktight on all the bolts that tend to come loose. I checked my tire pressure to find they both did not have enough pressure to hardly register. Aired them both up to 42 psi. Polished my mirrors cuz the first owner never cleaned the clear protection crap off of them and it got baked on by the sun! Winshield brackets will be in tomorrow so I can put that on. Also getting my 1/2 helmet tomorrow so I can ride without looking like a geek! I honestly think I don't get the wave sometimes cuz of my helmet :0 Besides, looking forward to just feeling a little free!

07-14-2008, 08:37 AM	#83 (permalink)
Apertureguy M-J Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,856	I left her home today...it's pouring and I just wasn't in the mood to ride through it. Tomorrow will be nice...and I'll ride then.

07-14-2008, 01:33 PM	#84 (permalink)
cardude720 Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Black 2007 Suzuki M50 and Red 2005 V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition #886 Location: SoCal Posts: 946	My thunder tornado airkit is only bieng shipped out august 1st and i ordered it last week

07-14-2008, 06:14 PM	#87 (permalink)
1badbaker Can Ride And Chew Gum Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,987	I rode 314mi in the North Georgia Mountains with the girl on back today

07-14-2008, 06:22 PM	#89 (permalink)
cardude720 Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Black 2007 Suzuki M50 and Red 2005 V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition #886 Location: SoCal Posts: 946	oh... flat paint, i know what that is.

07-14-2008, 06:59 PM	#91 (permalink)
phil.dye Clunked into first gear Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Vilseck, Germany Posts: 218	Rode her to the HD dealer and sat on my next purchase...when I get back from Iraq next year (leave in a few days) I will be getting a Cross Bones. But I ain't getting rid on the ol' M...she has been to good to me. Right now I am trying to talk the wife into learning how to ride so she can ride the M.

07-14-2008, 07:32 PM	#92 (permalink)
sukimoto Seat Tester Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: suzuki m50, honda shadow 600vlx Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 64	Got to take mine out three times today, just running errands around town. I adjusted the shield and polished her up. Got some great stuff from Sam's club . Waterless vehicle wash by Bayes just spray and wipe with micro fiber cloth. I hope to ride to work tomorrow, but there have been lots of afternoon storms. It's not like I have not ridden in the rain before, but I hate to get the bike that dirty. I heard from Jeff and I should be getting my risers soon, but it's like 105 degrees here so I might wait to do the install when it cools a bit. I got over one thousand miles on her now. I can't wait to ride again, my poor little 600 shadow just sits there, but I can't make myself ride her, when my M50 is there, hands down I ride the M.

07-15-2008, 11:00 AM	#97 (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	Friday I took off the crappy kuryakin skull mirrors, been on less than a year and rotten already! Fitted the new Indy Mirrors and took off the front indicators, than Anne & I jumped on it and rode for 3.5 hours to Kelso bikefest. All day Saturday was unfaithful, walked around the bikefest "oohing & Aahing" at all the showbikes. Sunday jumped back on an rode home.. the return journey was much better as there was no torrential downpour. Monday looked at my bike looking all dirty and nasty, shrugged my shoulders, jumped on and screwed the arse off it all the way to work... through another torrential downpour. Today looked at my bike looking all dirty and nasty, shrugged my shoulders, jumped on and screwed the arse off it all the way to work... Managed to hit 115 on the coast road Not raining just now so I might treat it to a wee wash. I pass a jet wash on the way home..(actually it's a 40 mile detour) __________________ When God rides, he rides in Scotland. I know this for a fact, because people often confuse him with me..!!

07-15-2008, 01:05 PM	#99 (permalink)
geeker Puddle Runner Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Gray Location: Maple, ON Posts: 357	... took off the passenger seat for looks and butt numbness test Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

07-15-2008, 01:21 PM	#100 (permalink)
khromalusional Where Am I ? Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Pasco, Washington Posts: 45	rode to work. Then took the bank deposit to bank. Rode to DMV to get my replacement dl cause I lost mine Sunday while riding. (typing this at the DMV) planning on floating through work. Then taking the long way home. Hopefully find a windsheild also. Leaning toward a Memphis shade hell cat.

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