What did you do to your M50 today? - Page 63 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

geeker · 03-24-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Danthedawgfan

Geeker don't mind him, he just enjoys "belly aching" to try and draw some sympathy. Oh well to bad he's dealing with a bunch of gruff hardcore bikers.

as Charlie Harper says (Two and a half men) "It amuses me."

buster · 03-27-2009, 11:04 AM

Well yesterday, I took the footpeg brackets off as they were reduced to solid rust and were dissolving fast, repainted them with about 8 coats of hammerite smooth, putting them back on this afternoon along with the forward controls kit.

I also fitted a new horn as the zuki one was shyte and had packed up months ago.
Took off the back rack wire brushed like a man posessed and have put 6 coats (so far) of plastikote BBQ paint. Then I am fitting the 48 ltr top box ready for the Euro trip.

I have also made up an LED loom ready to fit into the Speedo cowling, then I can get rid of the silver blister atop the tank. I have also just bought an alarm, haven't had chance to fit it yet.

Hangers, loom and cowling

womper · 03-27-2009, 01:52 PM

cool...
we'd better get that euro trip report buster!

Trigger1985 · 03-27-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by womper

cool...
we'd better get that euro trip report buster!

It was a decent movie, if you like comedic misadventure flicks.

Like the idea for losing the tank blister while maintaining the lights... Ever since I painted, I've come to really dislike it. Did you ever decide if you were going with the grinder mounting points or using them for something more utilitarian?

buster · 03-30-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Trigger1985

It was a decent movie, if you like comedic misadventure flicks.

Like the idea for losing the tank blister while maintaining the lights... Ever since I painted, I've come to really dislike it. Did you ever decide if you were going with the grinder mounting points or using them for something more utilitarian?

I haven't yet decided about the Brackets, all of the mods are in prep for a final full strip down and a matt green paint job in the Diamond Jim style. So I may be putting a piece of aluminium deck plating on it to remount the pilot lights, for some reason I cant get the FI light to work remotely.... Yet.

I seem to have seven wires, where six will do the job, without an up to date wiring diagram I am a wee bit baffled.

Ohe yeah, womper, I will definately give a wee trip report, we are visiting Amiens (The Somme), Passchendaele (Ypres) and the Normandy landing beaches, plus hopefully a few others in between.

Trigger1985 · 03-30-2009, 01:06 PM

Police blotter-
Mickey was savagely beaten to death by with a pipe today. The suspect, a white male between 20 and 25 years of age, aproximitaly 6 foot tall and 200 lb, is still at large. The suspect escaped on a black and lime green motorcycle, laughing maniacally.

nativenyerintexas · 04-02-2009, 11:13 PM

Tuesday I added my old Rumble Road Premiums. It was a tight fit and I would have been very happy if they worked but either the speakers blew or the tech that wired them, crossed the wires somewhere because they sound ike $**T. Today I added a TomTOm Rider 2nd Edition. Pictures to come soon.

dreygun · 04-03-2009, 06:26 PM

k i just said F it and drilled an angled hole into the side of the kury iso peg, just under the allenkey bolt. draggers are on slight angle but i haven't had any peg scrappage since turning into an uphill driveway going into costco parking lot a while back so i should be fine. predrilled hole then tapped to fit the draggers perfect. hope this helps out.

sorry for crappy iphone camera quality

Water Warrior · 04-03-2009, 06:38 PM

The Hobo and I installed the Enterprise windshield on her bike. Looks pretty good too. Many many thanks to Ray Nielsen for the pics and hints about modding the shield to fit.
More stuff in the mail to play with later.

imasupahewr0 · 04-03-2009, 07:01 PM

I laid it down today. Go me! I got in the turn lane, slowed down for traffic in front of me, started my turn and next thing I know I was hopping off. I'm still not sure exactly what happened. Broke the end of the clutch lever off and bend the screw that holds on the bar weight and few minor scratchs.

1badbaker · 04-03-2009, 07:52 PM

I rode in sunshine for the first time in about a week...yeah no rain gear!!

Danthedawgfan · 04-03-2009, 08:51 PM

Rode to work this afternoon, hopefully the rain will leave us alone until say wednesday or so, that way I can enjoy more riding time.

RED-M · 04-04-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dreygun

k i just said F it and drilled an angled hole into the side of the kury iso peg, just under the allenkey bolt. draggers are on slight angle but i haven't had any peg scrappage since turning into an uphill driveway going into costco parking lot a while back so i should be fine. predrilled hole then tapped to fit the draggers perfect. hope this helps out.

sorry for crappy iphone camera quality

Looks good, wish I had installed those a while ago...i don't think i have enough material below the hex bolt to thread them in !!!

GeorgiaRoller · 04-04-2009, 07:42 AM

Hopefully riding today for the first time in 2 weeks.

Danthedawgfan · 04-04-2009, 10:32 AM

I'll get to ride to work this afternoon.... Joy joy.

tj1964 · 04-04-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Danthedawgfan

I'll get to ride to work this afternoon.... Joy joy.

I rode to work the other day.... wasn't so joyful..watching my bike sit in the parking lot motionless on a sunny 60 degree day

Danthedawgfan · 04-04-2009, 11:29 AM

That's what I did yesterday... We had a perfect day here, and I was stuck at work....

OZChris · 04-04-2009, 05:19 PM

What's new?

-changed number plate to be a white writing on black
-replace rectangle registration holder for a slick tube style one

Planning for some drilling tomorrow

Trigger1985 · 04-04-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OZChris

What's new?

-changed number plate to be a white writing on black
-replace rectangle registration holder for a slick tube style one

Planning for some drilling tomorrow

I need to build a stash tube.. i got a great place to put one (I lost the cover that covers up the support for the fuse box) I hope that drilling includes a hole saw, haha

I missed mine today, out of town for a funeral, and it's a gorgeous day, coulda really used the ride today.. I need to get a pick up so I can take her where ever i go. It's supposed to snow over the next couple days though..

Athens-m50 · 04-04-2009, 09:43 PM

Rode today in the 70 degree sunshine!!!!....NICE!

Also put on a right blinker housing that I got from LImited...(thanks dude).....worked out great

03-27-2009, 11:04 AM	#1242 (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 yesterday, I took the footpeg brackets off as they were reduced to solid rust and were dissolving fast, repainted them with about 8 coats of hammerite smooth, putting them back on this afternoon along with the forward controls kit. I also fitted a new horn as the zuki one was shyte and had packed up months ago. Took off the back rack wire brushed like a man posessed and have put 6 coats (so far) of plastikote BBQ paint. Then I am fitting the 48 ltr top box ready for the Euro trip. I have also made up an LED loom ready to fit into the Speedo cowling, then I can get rid of the silver blister atop the tank. I have also just bought an alarm, haven't had chance to fit it yet. Hangers, loom and cowling Attached Thumbnails __________________ When God rides, he rides in Scotland. I know this for a fact, because people often confuse him with me..!!

03-30-2009, 01:06 PM	#1246 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 530	Police blotter- Mickey was savagely beaten to death by with a pipe today. The suspect, a white male between 20 and 25 years of age, aproximitaly 6 foot tall and 200 lb, is still at large. The suspect escaped on a black and lime green motorcycle, laughing maniacally. __________________ 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,

04-02-2009, 11:13 PM	#1247 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	Tuesday I added my old Rumble Road Premiums. It was a tight fit and I would have been very happy if they worked but either the speakers blew or the tech that wired them, crossed the wires somewhere because they sound ike $**T. Today I added a TomTOm Rider 2nd Edition. Pictures to come soon. __________________ “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.” -- Joseph Goebbels

04-03-2009, 06:26 PM	#1248 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Dust Black M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 340	k i just said F it and drilled an angled hole into the side of the kury iso peg, just under the allenkey bolt. draggers are on slight angle but i haven't had any peg scrappage since turning into an uphill driveway going into costco parking lot a while back so i should be fine. predrilled hole then tapped to fit the draggers perfect. hope this helps out. sorry for crappy iphone camera quality __________________ 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

04-03-2009, 07:01 PM	#1250 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	I laid it down today. Go me! I got in the turn lane, slowed down for traffic in front of me, started my turn and next thing I know I was hopping off. I'm still not sure exactly what happened. Broke the end of the clutch lever off and bend the screw that holds on the bar weight and few minor scratchs. __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

04-03-2009, 06:38 PM	#1249 (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	The Hobo and I installed the Enterprise windshield on her bike. Looks pretty good too. Many many thanks to Ray Nielsen for the pics and hints about modding the shield to fit. More stuff in the mail to play with later.

04-03-2009, 07:52 PM	#1251 (permalink)
1badbaker Can Ride And Chew Gum Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,987	I rode in sunshine for the first time in about a week...yeah no rain gear!! __________________ 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

04-03-2009, 08:51 PM	#1252 (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	Rode to work this afternoon, hopefully the rain will leave us alone until say wednesday or so, that way I can enjoy more riding time. __________________ 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) Last edited by Danthedawgfan; 04-03-2009 at 08:56 PM.

04-04-2009, 07:42 AM	#1254 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	Hopefully riding today for the first time in 2 weeks. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

04-04-2009, 10:32 AM	#1255 (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	I'll get to ride to work this afternoon.... Joy joy. __________________ 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)

04-04-2009, 11:29 AM	#1257 (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	That's what I did yesterday... We had a perfect day here, and I was stuck at work.... __________________ 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)

04-04-2009, 05:19 PM	#1258 (permalink)
OZChris Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki M50 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 185	What's new? -changed number plate to be a white writing on black -replace rectangle registration holder for a slick tube style one Planning for some drilling tomorrow __________________

04-04-2009, 09:43 PM	#1260 (permalink)
Athens-m50 Ditch Magnet Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: North Alabama Posts: 183	Rode today in the 70 degree sunshine!!!!....NICE! Also put on a right blinker housing that I got from LImited...(thanks dude).....worked out great __________________ 05 M50...Cobalt Blue.....De-badged.....Rear seat removed....Saddleman bags....Debaffled.....SpitFire windshield.

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