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spikes · 02-25-2009, 09:17 PM

Nice choice of bike.

XoZe · 02-25-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruizinalong

Hi There,
I'm a proud owner of a 2008 M50 Special Edition. Love the bike, and have even been riding in this freezing weather. Can't wait till spring. Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade a few items, one being the Saddlemen Profiler and crash bars. Has anyone put them on theirs, and if so do you have a picture to share? I'm wondering if they are too big and look out of place for the style of the M50. Small highway bars seem useless since the Cobra floorboards would hit the ground before they do.
Thanks and enjoy your ride!

I went with the small bars as the large ones look out of place. But then again, I don't like the look and feel of floorboards either. Do the floorboards not flip up? If they do, then they should do so when they hit the ground and the small bars would do their job.

cruizinalong · 02-26-2009, 07:00 AM

You selling the pipes?
The reason I went with the Cobra floorboards is because of my short frame of only 5'3". I found the M50 to be the best fit for my frame and comfort, but with the pegs I felt like my legs really had to reach. I already lowered the bike by 2" in the rear. The floorboards help a lot with comfort especially in lots of traffic with constant shift changes and braking. My boot would always get hung up on the rubber peg being I have a small foot too. But if I do get the Saddlemen Profiler seat and lowers me and brings me forward, like they say it can, I may be able to get back to the pegs, certainly worth a shot.
But I was considering getting crash bars too. But wondering if they will be too big for the bike, looks wise and lean wise.
The other addition I was thinking about is a very small windshield, the national cycle flyscreen looks like it may fit the bill. Not sure I want it though.
I'd love to see a picture of them both on a M50 1st to see if I like it.
Thanks for the response and input. I love the look of the M50, its kind of a mix between your classic cruiser and sport bike, so to deck it out with cruiser styling may be too much.

cruizinalong · 02-26-2009, 07:06 AM

Yes the cobra floorboards do flip up, scraped them once already. Which crash bars did you get? But even when the floorboards due flip up they are still further out than the pegs, since the pegs flip up too. I may just get the seat 1st and see how that pans out.

XoZe · 02-26-2009, 01:15 PM

Here are a couple of pics of the small bars:

And here are a few of the Hellcat to give you an idea:

GeorgiaRoller · 02-26-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XoZe

Here are a couple of pics of the small bars:

Do you know if those crash bars would work with John's Kit Forward Controls?

Trigger1985 · 02-26-2009, 01:58 PM

I have reliable internet again after a job loss, so I'm back online, woot. Yesterday I imprsessed my new co-workers with my M-50. Winter sitting under a cover in my carport played hell on the on the plastic parts I painted, so I get to strip that and redo it when its warm enough to paint again.

BTW XoZe, those small bars saved my ankle, hit a coyote at 75 on a back country road, it bounced off those bars before it hit my foot, helped absorb most of the impact. Good choice, I got clamp on highway pegs on mine, makes longer rides much more comfortable.

nativenyerintexas · 02-26-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Do you know if those crash bars would work with John's Kit Forward Controls?

I was told either they don't or it's a pain in the a$$ to get both of them on there. I forgot which it was... if that helps. All I remember is I have a choice, crash bar or forwards.... I picked forwards.

I picked them because I have a bad left knee and can't move my left off the bars at any kind of speed. So I'd rather have my knee in an extended position than have the bars, which I can't really use.

XPSDONNY28 · 02-26-2009, 02:28 PM

Took mine apart, guys in my shop are going to spray pearl on the yellow.
Btw, stripped two of the button head bolts holding my Cobra sissy bar on. Anyone know where to look besides calling Cobra?

cruizinalong · 02-26-2009, 02:53 PM

[quote=XoZe;540959]Here are a couple of pics of the small bars:

NICE pictures!!!

Thanks a bunch. The smaller ones definetely look better but don't look like they would protect a heck of a lot, but better than nothing I suppose. Wish they made a set inbetween, just a little bigger than those but not the full blown out cruiser style. Anyone know of any? I think the full ones are about 31", so something in the 20 range would be great if they make them. Hmm.

KTSSU · 02-26-2009, 03:28 PM

I've got larger crash bars on mine (by Cobra). They have saved my bacon twice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruizinalong

Hi There,
I'm a proud owner of a 2008 M50 Special Edition. Love the bike, and have even been riding in this freezing weather. Can't wait till spring. Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade a few items, one being the Saddlemen Profiler and crash bars. Has anyone put them on theirs, and if so do you have a picture to share? I'm wondering if they are too big and look out of place for the style of the M50. Small highway bars seem useless since the Cobra floorboards would hit the ground before they do.
Thanks and enjoy your ride!

tj1964 · 02-26-2009, 03:29 PM

Well I posted under a different thread but it's pretty quiet in C90 land. Today I peeled off the warning label from the tank, put on my Timberwolf Leather tank pouch and took a nice 40 mile ride. Now it's back in the garage because it's supposed to snow again tomorrow. I can't wait for spring!

cruizinalong · 02-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTSSU

I've got larger crash bars on mine (by Cobra). They have saved my bacon twice!

Sweet! Protection is what I'm looking for. I can see them in the picture but not that well. Can you send it in the message for a closeup? I'm really torn between the two. As stated if I could find one inbetween I'd be set, but it's usually one or the other.
Thanks to everyone who replied so far. It's been a big help.

pastorgumby · 02-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Took back to back rides - yesterday and today!

I've tweaked and adjusted my kury highway pegs so that they are aligned with my stock pegs- heel to toe; nice comfortable set up, but very close to my gears/rear brakes respectively.

Installed Midnightexpress chrome clock & thermometer on the handlebars.

Also, topped off the coolant. Cold front comin'... oh well

Rockyrikoko · 03-01-2009, 08:00 AM

YEAH!!!! I finally got that ugly pos called the pair valve off my bike! Ive been wanting to do it for so long and i cant believe how easy it was. I thought it was going to be complicated but it took 5 minutes tops. My list of upcoming mods is almost done. I don't know what I'll do once I get those three items. I guess it helps 2 of them are big ticket and I haven't been able to get them cleared by the "Banker".

GeorgiaRoller · 03-01-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockyrikoko

it took 5 minutes tops

If it took only 5 minutes than your the worlds fastest mechanic. You obviously left the front tube on. So you must have just cut the hoses and plugged them.....................I'm guessing.

Rockyrikoko · 03-01-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

If it took only 5 minutes than your the worlds fastest mechanic. You obviously left the front tube on. So you must have just cut the hoses and plugged them.....................I'm guessing.

Not a mechanic at all. And yes, I left the tubes on it. I figured you cant see them anyway so what difference does it make. Just plugged em up with a big ass screw. Good to go!

GeorgiaRoller · 03-01-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockyrikoko

Not a mechanic at all. And yes, I left the tubes on it. I figured you cant see them anyway so what difference does it make. Just plugged em up with a big ass screw. Good to go!

Looks cleaner on that side now doesn't it!

Rockyrikoko · 03-01-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruizinalong

Sweet! Protection is what I'm looking for. I can see them in the picture but not that well. Can you send it in the message for a closeup? I'm really torn between the two. As stated if I could find one inbetween I'd be set, but it's usually one or the other.
Thanks to everyone who replied so far. It's been a big help.

This is something to consider...

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclechris

Hey watch out on the Highway bar, make sure that it is not the first thing to touch down if you lean over. If it is, don't lean that far. I had one on my old Nighthawk and it made for a more comfortable cruise. On these lower bikes though, if an ungiving part touches down first, it can leverage the bike up off the wheel.

...And we all know what happens when 1 of 2 wheels loses contact with the ground in a tight turn...

RED-M · 03-01-2009, 10:14 PM

Put tank back on with new graphics and added tank and fender bibs.

02-25-2009, 09:17 PM	#1061 (permalink)
spikes Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Black Location: Innisfil,ON Posts: 823	Nice choice of bike. __________________ Who gave me these damn directions?

02-26-2009, 01:15 PM	#1065 (permalink)
XoZe Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 527	Here are a couple of pics of the small bars: And here are a few of the Hellcat to give you an idea: __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Kuryakyn Dually pegs, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate, Mustang Seat, Cobra sissybar and backrest. -------------- My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com

02-26-2009, 01:58 PM	#1067 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 530	I have reliable internet again after a job loss, so I'm back online, woot. Yesterday I imprsessed my new co-workers with my M-50. Winter sitting under a cover in my carport played hell on the on the plastic parts I painted, so I get to strip that and redo it when its warm enough to paint again. BTW XoZe, those small bars saved my ankle, hit a coyote at 75 on a back country road, it bounced off those bars before it hit my foot, helped absorb most of the impact. Good choice, I got clamp on highway pegs on mine, makes longer rides much more comfortable. __________________ 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,

02-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#1072 (permalink)
tj1964 Found second gear by accident Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki C90 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 349	Well I posted under a different thread but it's pretty quiet in C90 land. Today I peeled off the warning label from the tank, put on my Timberwolf Leather tank pouch and took a nice 40 mile ride. Now it's back in the garage because it's supposed to snow again tomorrow. I can't wait for spring! __________________ TJ

02-27-2009, 05:41 PM	#1074 (permalink)
pastorgumby Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Fair Haven, NJ Posts: 321	Took back to back rides - yesterday and today! I've tweaked and adjusted my kury highway pegs so that they are aligned with my stock pegs- heel to toe; nice comfortable set up, but very close to my gears/rear brakes respectively. Installed Midnightexpress chrome clock & thermometer on the handlebars. Also, topped off the coolant. Cold front comin'... oh well __________________ "Faith is a journey... not a guilt trip!" 2008 Suzuki M50 2004 Suzuki Vstrom DL650 Cobra Street Rods, Fi2000 Power Commander, Carbon Fiber: (Gel Seat, Frame Cover, Trim, Tank Trim, Speedo Trim), Kuryakyn: (ISO-Flame Grips, Stiletto End Caps, Throttle Boss, Small ISO Pegs Offset, Red Accent ring, Switchblade Pegs w/ ISO Peg Adapters), PIAA Xtreme White H4, K & N Air Filter, Auburn Leather Daytona II Chubby Braided on Ghost Brackets, Custom LED Integrated Tail Light, Memphis Shades Alley Cat, Wolo Bad Boy, Navigator Fog Lights, Mustang Tank and Fender Bib, Grasshopper Back Rest, Axio Tail Bag, Brakeaway Cruise Control, Heal Tech GIPro w/ATRE, Midnight Express Clock & Thermometer, MC Enterprise Fender Rack, Chrome Tank Trim, Maltese Cross, Black Reflective Wheel Strips, Cigarette Socket, C50 Mirrors, Handlebar Risers. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/ph...useralbums.php http://s708.photobucket.com/albums/w...view=slideshow Last edited by pastorgumby; 03-02-2009 at 07:54 PM.

02-26-2009, 07:00 AM	#1063 (permalink)
cruizinalong Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Special Edition Location: Sussex County, NJ Posts: 5	You selling the pipes? The reason I went with the Cobra floorboards is because of my short frame of only 5'3". I found the M50 to be the best fit for my frame and comfort, but with the pegs I felt like my legs really had to reach. I already lowered the bike by 2" in the rear. The floorboards help a lot with comfort especially in lots of traffic with constant shift changes and braking. My boot would always get hung up on the rubber peg being I have a small foot too. But if I do get the Saddlemen Profiler seat and lowers me and brings me forward, like they say it can, I may be able to get back to the pegs, certainly worth a shot. But I was considering getting crash bars too. But wondering if they will be too big for the bike, looks wise and lean wise. The other addition I was thinking about is a very small windshield, the national cycle flyscreen looks like it may fit the bill. Not sure I want it though. I'd love to see a picture of them both on a M50 1st to see if I like it. Thanks for the response and input. I love the look of the M50, its kind of a mix between your classic cruiser and sport bike, so to deck it out with cruiser styling may be too much.

02-26-2009, 07:06 AM	#1064 (permalink)
cruizinalong Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Special Edition Location: Sussex County, NJ Posts: 5	Yes the cobra floorboards do flip up, scraped them once already. Which crash bars did you get? But even when the floorboards due flip up they are still further out than the pegs, since the pegs flip up too. I may just get the seat 1st and see how that pans out.

02-26-2009, 02:28 PM	#1069 (permalink)
XPSDONNY28 In Training Join Date: Nov 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Limited Gray/Yellow Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 140	Took mine apart, guys in my shop are going to spray pearl on the yellow. Btw, stripped two of the button head bolts holding my Cobra sissy bar on. Anyone know where to look besides calling Cobra?

02-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#1070 (permalink)
cruizinalong Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Special Edition Location: Sussex County, NJ Posts: 5	[quote=XoZe;540959]Here are a couple of pics of the small bars: NICE pictures!!! Thanks a bunch. The smaller ones definetely look better but don't look like they would protect a heck of a lot, but better than nothing I suppose. Wish they made a set inbetween, just a little bigger than those but not the full blown out cruiser style. Anyone know of any? I think the full ones are about 31", so something in the 20 range would be great if they make them. Hmm.

03-01-2009, 08:00 AM	#1075 (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	YEAH!!!! I finally got that ugly pos called the pair valve off my bike! Ive been wanting to do it for so long and i cant believe how easy it was. I thought it was going to be complicated but it took 5 minutes tops. My list of upcoming mods is almost done. I don't know what I'll do once I get those three items. I guess it helps 2 of them are big ticket and I haven't been able to get them cleared by the "Banker". __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *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/reshaped*Rerouted cables behind triple tree

03-01-2009, 10:14 PM	#1080 (permalink)
RED-M Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2005 RED M-50 Location: Central New York Posts: 508	Put tank back on with new graphics and added tank and fender bibs.

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