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GeorgiaRoller · 02-17-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED-M

Georgia Roller, a word of advice... I have that same set up...when I used the supplied extension bolt it would not reach all the way through the large ISO pegs and 1 1/2" extenders (it touched but could not get the thread started)
I went to the local fastener supplier and had to get 2 that were about an inch longer...if they have stainless get them, I didn't and will need to replace them this spring because they rusted.

Well that's stupid!!! I'll see if they ship me the right length bolt or not. If I'm ordering the 1-1/2" extensions they should know what bolt to send. But that would require them to "think" which is probably asking to much I know.

Thanks for the heads up!

Danthedawgfan · 02-17-2009, 06:15 PM

Moved Maggie out of the way so the RotoRooter guy could get pasted and into the back yard. I may go for a short ride here in a little bit.

07M50Limited · 02-17-2009, 06:52 PM

Ordered 8x1.25 100mm long stainless steel bolts, to mount the k-drive bags, the bolts they sent would of worked , if I didnt have the back rest, But, since I do, they were to short....

cardude720 · 02-17-2009, 08:51 PM

installed (if you can call unscrewing a few bolts an install) my fender bib. i just got back form vegas and saw a bumble-bee m50 with boulevard saddlebags..... anyone on this forum?

RED-M · 02-18-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Well that's stupid!!! I'll see if they ship me the right length bolt or not. If I'm ordering the 1-1/2" extensions they should know what bolt to send. But that would require them to "think" which is probably asking to much I know.

Thanks for the heads up!

Yeah tell me about it !! Let me know how you like the new set up. I drag a lot in tight corners but I LIKE that ( just wished i had titanium inserts for a light show). The extra width makes it a very comfortable ride.

1badbaker · 02-19-2009, 10:11 AM

Dreamed about her....I'm still in Key Biscayne, she's still in Florida. If I'd know I was going to be down here this long, I would've rode!

Danthedawgfan · 02-20-2009, 01:02 AM

Took a nice ride out on the Creole Nature Trail today. It was a little windy today, but the temp was nice around 62. When I left the house I had made my mind up that I was going to ride the whole trail, with the ferry ride and all, but I got a little tied up out by the Gibbstown bridge. I took a camera along with me so I got a few chances to take some pictures. Here are a few.

This guy wouldn't come out of the water enough for me to get a really good shot of him, but his head was at least double the size of the last one, so my deduction puts him at 8' to 10'.

A mother and her youngin.

I tried getting pics of the turtles for a while, but everytime I would get close enough to get a nice shot they would slide off into the water. I ended up with just this slow guy.

This is my favorite. He was about 6' long, and I actually was trying to get a better shot of the one in the water when I came upon him.

cchriste · 02-20-2009, 01:58 AM

Put on new Phat performance sickle mirrors and put my speedometer on my tank cover. I cut ALL the plastic off the back of the speedo, then used tape and cardboard to make a form in the shape that I wanted that would fit my tank cover, filled it with epoxy, sanded for days, and painted it black. Now I have a speedo like none other

I had to do this because I put new 1.5" drag bars on, so it wouldn't fit anymore. I also couldn't afford a 400.00 new one. 10.00 and it looks factory. I'll try to get pics soon. It's always 12:00 pm by the time I finish homework, so I hardly get on it these days.

Tomorrow I change the oil and filters and put on a vista cruise.

Soon to come: All kinds of black!!!! I just don't know who to do it yet. I'm searching, but having trouble figuring out exactly what to do. I'm blacking out turn signals, headlight, tank cover, side rails, air box, pill box (until I depair), and the sissy bar. And...John's forward controls....I think

Still not sure about them. Are they worth it?

stmacdonald1@rogers.com · 02-20-2009, 08:41 AM

Just recieved my John's forward controls and am wondering if they will work with the m50 floorboards??

Steve

Trilithon · 02-20-2009, 03:20 PM

Installed HK Strippers, Black.
Installed Cobra FI2000r.
Installed Hellcat shield.

cchriste · 02-20-2009, 08:47 PM

Here are some pics of my speedo and a pic of my new mirrors

GeorgiaRoller · 02-20-2009, 08:50 PM

cchriste: Well that's different. Kudo's for tackling it! I think you may have a one of a kind speedo setup. It doesn't look to bad at all. How do you like it?

cchriste · 02-20-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

cchriste: Well that's different. Kudo's for tackling it! I think you may have a one of a kind speedo setup. It doesn't look to bad at all. How do you like it?

It's very nice. It's still at the right angle for viewing. It's perfect. I hate the look of it on the bars, so this was exactly what I needed. I had to use about 15 tubes of epoxy to make the sides of the speedo and shape it to look somewhat factory. Then I hat to cut the top lid on the sides so it would clear when I turned. It was a hassle, but it was a blast doing it. I wish I had taken pics of the process, but I didn't. It was a LOT harder than it sounds, but it was fun.

pastorgumby · 02-20-2009, 09:11 PM

Installed Brakeaway Cruise Control - it's nice quality, we'll see if it works on my 1st test ride... keep you posted.

Adder720 · 02-20-2009, 09:37 PM

Installed:

Hell Cat shield
Kuryakyn Shifter cover
Kuryakyn Brake Cover

Danthedawgfan · 02-21-2009, 05:07 PM

Got up this morning and removed and repainted the exhaust, then I rode to work this afternoon, now I'm sitting here at work watching it rain.... I guess I'll get wet tonight...

Danthedawgfan · 02-22-2009, 12:27 AM

Well thankfully the rain stopped a few hours before I got off work, so I didn't have to ride in the rain.

burnchassis · 02-22-2009, 12:49 AM

I put on the metz 200 myself including the mounting it to the rim.
Haven't gotten to ride it yet though.
CS

OZChris · 02-22-2009, 07:31 AM

Managed to wash my bike today, it was about 30 degC here

RED-M · 02-22-2009, 11:04 AM

I'm still looking at the gas tank sitting on my bedroom floor....only have about a foot and a half of snow left to melt here !!

02-17-2009, 06:15 PM	#1022 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Want's A New Title Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 05 Mean Streak, 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 4,524	Moved Maggie out of the way so the RotoRooter guy could get pasted and into the back yard. I may go for a short ride here in a little bit. __________________ Mean Streak: Vance&Hines Big Shots, Mustang Vintage Sport Seat, Kuryakan Iso Grips, Iso Pegs, Custom World Highway Pegs, Cobra Mini Sissy Bar. M50: Vance&Hines Cruzers, Debadged, Delumped (Seat)

02-17-2009, 06:52 PM	#1023 (permalink)
07M50Limited Fifth gear streak Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: Monroe N.C. Posts: 1,372	Ordered 8x1.25 100mm long stainless steel bolts, to mount the k-drive bags, the bolts they sent would of worked , if I didnt have the back rest, But, since I do, they were to short.... __________________ 2007 M50 Limited, Silver with Tribal FlamesCustom Made Riser SpacersCustom Made Light Bar and Turn Signal Relocate * Hella Driving Lights and AutoSwitchJK Forward Controls

02-17-2009, 08:51 PM	#1024 (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	installed (if you can call unscrewing a few bolts an install) my fender bib. i just got back form vegas and saw a bumble-bee m50 with boulevard saddlebags..... anyone on this forum? __________________ Morton Violators W/ Exhaust Wrap, Tornado Airkit W/ K&N Precharger, Saddlemen Profiler, Power Commander, Side Mount Plate W/ LED Bolt Lights, Debadged, De-Paired, Dremel Of Rear Mud Flap, De-Reflectorized. A Salam Alekum/ Shalom Alechem May Peace Be With You"

02-19-2009, 10:11 AM	#1026 (permalink)
1badbaker Can Ride And Chew Gum Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,987	Dreamed about her....I'm still in Key Biscayne, she's still in Florida. If I'd know I was going to be down here this long, I would've rode! __________________ 2005 M50 Black: "Black Betty" John's Kit Forward Controls/Saddlemen Explorer/Kury Iso-Grips/Stiletto End Caps/Kury Throttle Boss/De-Paired/De-Badged/pac50t Naked Jug Kit/PCIII USB/Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns/Saddlemen Bags/Cobra Sissybar/Metz ME880's/Slipstreamer Windscreen/C50 mirrors Blacked Out: Headlight Bucket, Mirrors, Front Signals, Radiator Cover, Neck Covers, Speedo Cover, Tank Cowl, Fender Rails, Sissybar, Saddlebag Supports

02-20-2009, 01:02 AM	#1027 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Want's A New Title Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 05 Mean Streak, 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 4,524	Took a nice ride out on the Creole Nature Trail today. It was a little windy today, but the temp was nice around 62. When I left the house I had made my mind up that I was going to ride the whole trail, with the ferry ride and all, but I got a little tied up out by the Gibbstown bridge. I took a camera along with me so I got a few chances to take some pictures. Here are a few. This guy wouldn't come out of the water enough for me to get a really good shot of him, but his head was at least double the size of the last one, so my deduction puts him at 8' to 10'. A mother and her youngin. I tried getting pics of the turtles for a while, but everytime I would get close enough to get a nice shot they would slide off into the water. I ended up with just this slow guy. This is my favorite. He was about 6' long, and I actually was trying to get a better shot of the one in the water when I came upon him. __________________ Mean Streak: Vance&Hines Big Shots, Mustang Vintage Sport Seat, Kuryakan Iso Grips, Iso Pegs, Custom World Highway Pegs, Cobra Mini Sissy Bar. M50: Vance&Hines Cruzers, Debadged, Delumped (Seat)

02-20-2009, 01:58 AM	#1028 (permalink)
cchriste Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Posts: 204	Put on new Phat performance sickle mirrors and put my speedometer on my tank cover. I cut ALL the plastic off the back of the speedo, then used tape and cardboard to make a form in the shape that I wanted that would fit my tank cover, filled it with epoxy, sanded for days, and painted it black. Now I have a speedo like none other I had to do this because I put new 1.5" drag bars on, so it wouldn't fit anymore. I also couldn't afford a 400.00 new one. 10.00 and it looks factory. I'll try to get pics soon. It's always 12:00 pm by the time I finish homework, so I hardly get on it these days. Tomorrow I change the oil and filters and put on a vista cruise. Soon to come: All kinds of black!!!! I just don't know who to do it yet. I'm searching, but having trouble figuring out exactly what to do. I'm blacking out turn signals, headlight, tank cover, side rails, air box, pill box (until I depair), and the sissy bar. And...John's forward controls....I think Still not sure about them. Are they worth it?

02-20-2009, 08:41 AM	#1029 (permalink)
stmacdonald1@rogers.com Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: Toronto,Ontario Posts: 18	Just recieved my John's forward controls and am wondering if they will work with the m50 floorboards?? Steve

02-20-2009, 03:20 PM	#1030 (permalink)
Trilithon In Training Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Black and Grey Location: BFE Kansas Posts: 106	Installed HK Strippers, Black. Installed Cobra FI2000r. Installed Hellcat shield. __________________ HK Strippers - Black : Cobra FI2000r : Hellcat Shield : OEM Backrest : JK Fwd Control Kit : Riser Extensions : Blue LED Lighting

02-20-2009, 08:47 PM	#1031 (permalink)
cchriste Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Posts: 204	Here are some pics of my speedo and a pic of my new mirrors

02-20-2009, 08:50 PM	#1032 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	cchriste: Well that's different. Kudo's for tackling it! I think you may have a one of a kind speedo setup. It doesn't look to bad at all. How do you like it? __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

02-20-2009, 09:11 PM	#1034 (permalink)
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02-20-2009, 09:37 PM	#1035 (permalink)
Adder720 Seat Tester Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 2007 Blurple M50 Location: Western Nevada Posts: 52	Installed: Hell Cat shield Kuryakyn Shifter cover Kuryakyn Brake Cover __________________ Current Mods: Saddlemen Profiler Gel * PIAA H4 Bulb * Memphis Shades Hell Cat * Kuryakyn Brake Cover * Kuryakyn Shifter Cover Kuryakyn Iso-wings Suzuki Luggage Rack * Tourmaster Deluxe Tail Bag * The Hooker* Suzuki Engine Guards * Heat Demons Grips* Stickerplate

02-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#1036 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Want's A New Title Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 05 Mean Streak, 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 4,524	Got up this morning and removed and repainted the exhaust, then I rode to work this afternoon, now I'm sitting here at work watching it rain.... I guess I'll get wet tonight... __________________ Mean Streak: Vance&Hines Big Shots, Mustang Vintage Sport Seat, Kuryakan Iso Grips, Iso Pegs, Custom World Highway Pegs, Cobra Mini Sissy Bar. M50: Vance&Hines Cruzers, Debadged, Delumped (Seat)

02-22-2009, 12:27 AM	#1037 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Want's A New Title Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 05 Mean Streak, 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 4,524	Well thankfully the rain stopped a few hours before I got off work, so I didn't have to ride in the rain. __________________ Mean Streak: Vance&Hines Big Shots, Mustang Vintage Sport Seat, Kuryakan Iso Grips, Iso Pegs, Custom World Highway Pegs, Cobra Mini Sissy Bar. M50: Vance&Hines Cruzers, Debadged, Delumped (Seat)

02-22-2009, 12:49 AM	#1038 (permalink)
burnchassis U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 PCIII K&N Thunder intake kit,custom pipes wrapped,DE-paired,side plate LED METZ 200 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,217	I put on the metz 200 myself including the mounting it to the rim. Haven't gotten to ride it yet though. CS Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rippin twisties! BIG GRIND! M50 Wheelie Grinding pegs Final drive repair HOW-TO Final drive+shaft rebuild HOW-TO Getting to the front u-joint HOW-TO Remove your drive ,and CHECK IT! HOW-TO Lumpectomy HOW TO Clutch adjust HOW TO Clutch install HOW TO Metzeler 200 tire mount/ install HOW TO Lower your front end FREE! HOW TO Lower your rear end! HOW TO Still looking for the new throttle on/off switch. QUIET PIPES RISK LIVES!

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02-22-2009, 07:31 AM	#1039 (permalink)
OZChris Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki M50 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 185	Managed to wash my bike today, it was about 30 degC here

02-22-2009, 11:04 AM	#1040 (permalink)
RED-M Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2005 RED M-50 Location: Central New York Posts: 508	I'm still looking at the gas tank sitting on my bedroom floor....only have about a foot and a half of snow left to melt here !!

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