What did you do to your M50 today? - Page 56 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Danthedawgfan · 03-05-2009, 12:34 AM

Took a nice ride today, and made Andre (Low n Slow) wish he still had his M50. lol

Trigger1985 · 03-05-2009, 11:23 AM

Rode to work... realized I'm only 150 miles away from 4000 mile service time... Not looking forward to that one.

cardude720 · 03-05-2009, 11:35 AM

whats big for the 4k service?

Trigger1985 · 03-05-2009, 01:13 PM

I've bumped the Valve Clearance check back to 4k after reading up on it on the forum.

pegjay · 03-05-2009, 01:42 PM

I got mine out of the shop, for the 7500 mile service. $326.50, man they hit me good, but I do put in synt. oil. It looks like I got a couple of thousand miles left on the rear tire. I may change it out sooner for an Metzler or Avon. The front still has a lot of tread left. Does any one know if mixing different brand of bias tires is ok on bikes.

1badbaker · 03-05-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegjay

I got mine out of the shop, for the 7500 mile service. $326.50, man they hit me good, but I do put in synt. oil. It looks like I got a couple of thousand miles left on the rear tire. I may change it out sooner for an Metzler or Avon. The front still has a lot of tread left. Does any one know if mixing different brand of bias tires is ok on bikes.

I ran a Metzeler out back with the stocker up front for a few thousand miles with no ill effects....

As for what I did today.....nothing

But I did get a plane ticket to go home next week (finally) so I'll be seeing her soon....

pastorgumby · 03-05-2009, 03:34 PM

Thanks to WOMPER

from Ontario for some wiring guidance... i put a relay on my fog lights so it will turn on only with the ignition on.

I also purchased a ciggarette accesory 12v DC plug that goes into the battery tender plug on my bike- so i can plug in GPS or whatever (sae to cigg socket).Powerlet Products

Installed McEnterprise mini chrome rack - very cool,
Part #121-21

and purchased bikersfriend medium large bag for the new rack...
Biker's Friend-Motorcycle Saddle Bag Sizes-Motorcycle Luggage

I'm ready to journey the open road!

Sting · 03-05-2009, 09:09 PM

I mounted my skinny little butt on the seat and rode to work today. Temps. in the upper 50's, but the ride home in the A.M. will be a bit chilly as it will be around 40. Planning a group ride with some friends this weekend as the temps. should be in the low 70's

cardude720 · 03-05-2009, 09:14 PM

rode her to school, set off a few car alarms. the usuall stuff i guess.

07M50Limited · 03-05-2009, 09:18 PM

Finished mounting the memphis big shot, I won for $45.00, and posted pic's of the mustang seat and k-drive saddle bags.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...w-add-ons.html

chiefriceburner · 03-05-2009, 11:30 PM

rode to work, temp was 55.

Water Warrior · 03-06-2009, 01:36 AM

Installed a Grasshopper backrest on the Hobo's M. Took the Wee Strom for a spin.

spikes · 03-06-2009, 06:55 PM

Charged the battery and fired up that black b@$tard!! Sounds great after 4 months !!

pastorgumby · 03-06-2009, 08:24 PM

Took a 115 mile ride today and picked up some stuff from Harbor Freight (40 miles away).

The bike was filthy from all the little melted snow puddles, road grime!

buckin96bronco · 03-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Took her out to stretch her legs, and scared a deer from crossing the road with the exhaust on the way home. Feels good to ride and save wildlife at the same time.

Plus some pics of the new turn signals.

dmack · 03-06-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckin96bronco

Took her out to stretch her legs, and scared a deer from crossing the road with the exhaust on the way home. Feels good to ride and save wildlife at the same time.

Plus some pics of the new turn signals.

Neat looking turn signals. Did you make those?

Athens-m50 · 03-06-2009, 10:26 PM

Took my "new to me" 05 M50 for a ride to work today.....first commute 60 miles or so....LOVED it....coming from a GZ 250....Nice to be able to crank the throttle and move in traffic......

hummmm.......the more I hear you guys talk about pipes and debafel my pipes.....could be a little loader....not sure if I want to take that step????.....going to start reading all of the Massive post information you guys have put out here for us newbies.

Thanks,

buckin96bronco · 03-06-2009, 11:31 PM

Yeah. I found some led strips on ebay then drilled a bunch of holes. They are covered in silicone with an easy two wire hook up. Cost about $13.

burnchassis · 03-07-2009, 03:32 AM

Changed all the oils,and oiled the K&N..then drove 250 miles to Columbus and back.
The metz that was not balanced is perfect..not a vibration at any speed.
What to do with these dyna beads now?
CS

GeorgiaRoller · 03-07-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckin96bronco

Yeah. I found some led strips on ebay then drilled a bunch of holes. They are covered in silicone with an easy two wire hook up. Cost about $13.

Good idea! Nice job.

03-05-2009, 12:34 AM	#1101 (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 today, and made Andre (Low n Slow) wish he still had his M50. lol __________________ 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)

03-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#1102 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 530	Rode to work... realized I'm only 150 miles away from 4000 mile service time... Not looking forward to that one. __________________ 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,

03-05-2009, 11:35 AM	#1103 (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	whats big for the 4k service? __________________ 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"

03-05-2009, 01:13 PM	#1104 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 530	I've bumped the Valve Clearance check back to 4k after reading up on it on the forum. __________________ 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,

03-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#1105 (permalink)
pegjay U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 1,101	I got mine out of the shop, for the 7500 mile service. $326.50, man they hit me good, but I do put in synt. oil. It looks like I got a couple of thousand miles left on the rear tire. I may change it out sooner for an Metzler or Avon. The front still has a lot of tread left. Does any one know if mixing different brand of bias tires is ok on bikes. __________________

03-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#1107 (permalink)
pastorgumby Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Fair Haven, NJ Posts: 321	Thanks to WOMPER from Ontario for some wiring guidance... i put a relay on my fog lights so it will turn on only with the ignition on. I also purchased a ciggarette accesory 12v DC plug that goes into the battery tender plug on my bike- so i can plug in GPS or whatever (sae to cigg socket).Powerlet Products Installed McEnterprise mini chrome rack - very cool, Part #121-21 and purchased bikersfriend medium large bag for the new rack... Biker's Friend-Motorcycle Saddle Bag Sizes-Motorcycle Luggage I'm ready to journey the open road! __________________ "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; 03-05-2009 at 08:18 PM.

03-05-2009, 09:09 PM	#1108 (permalink)
Sting Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Union, SC Posts: 22	I mounted my skinny little butt on the seat and rode to work today. Temps. in the upper 50's, but the ride home in the A.M. will be a bit chilly as it will be around 40. Planning a group ride with some friends this weekend as the temps. should be in the low 70's

03-05-2009, 09:14 PM	#1109 (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	rode her to school, set off a few car alarms. the usuall stuff i guess. __________________ 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"

03-05-2009, 09:18 PM	#1110 (permalink)
07M50Limited Fifth gear streak Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: Monroe N.C. Posts: 1,372	Finished mounting the memphis big shot, I won for $45.00, and posted pic's of the mustang seat and k-drive saddle bags. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...w-add-ons.html __________________ 2007 M50 Limited, Silver with Tribal FlamesCustom Made Riser SpacersCustom Made Light Bar and Turn Signal Relocate * Hella Driving Lights and AutoSwitchJK Forward Controls

03-05-2009, 11:30 PM	#1111 (permalink)
chiefriceburner Kickstand Operator Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 265	rode to work, temp was 55.

03-06-2009, 01:36 AM	#1112 (permalink)
Water Warrior Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: my bike, WeeStrom her bike, 07 M 50 Location: Squamish, British Columbia Posts: 475	Installed a Grasshopper backrest on the Hobo's M. Took the Wee Strom for a spin.

03-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#1113 (permalink)
spikes Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Black Location: Innisfil,ON Posts: 824	Charged the battery and fired up that black b@$tard!! Sounds great after 4 months !! __________________ Who gave me these damn directions?

03-06-2009, 08:24 PM	#1114 (permalink)
pastorgumby Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Fair Haven, NJ Posts: 321	Took a 115 mile ride today and picked up some stuff from Harbor Freight (40 miles away). The bike was filthy from all the little melted snow puddles, road grime! __________________ "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

03-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#1115 (permalink)
buckin96bronco Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 05 M50 Location: Michigan Posts: 13	Took her out to stretch her legs, and scared a deer from crossing the road with the exhaust on the way home. Feels good to ride and save wildlife at the same time. Plus some pics of the new turn signals. Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2009, 10:26 PM	#1117 (permalink)
Athens-m50 Ditch Magnet Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: North Alabama Posts: 183	Took my "new to me" 05 M50 for a ride to work today.....first commute 60 miles or so....LOVED it....coming from a GZ 250....Nice to be able to crank the throttle and move in traffic...... hummmm.......the more I hear you guys talk about pipes and debafel my pipes.....could be a little loader....not sure if I want to take that step????.....going to start reading all of the Massive post information you guys have put out here for us newbies. Thanks,

03-07-2009, 03:32 AM	#1119 (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: 1,218	Changed all the oils,and oiled the K&N..then drove 250 miles to Columbus and back. The metz that was not balanced is perfect..not a vibration at any speed. What to do with these dyna beads now? CS __________________ 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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03-06-2009, 11:31 PM	#1118 (permalink)
buckin96bronco Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 05 M50 Location: Michigan Posts: 13	Yeah. I found some led strips on ebay then drilled a bunch of holes. They are covered in silicone with an easy two wire hook up. Cost about $13.

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