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Trigger1985 · 07-17-2008, 09:00 PM

Now debaffled, and itchy from a fibrosleeve attempt, didn't work out so well.. I used to think I was mechanically inclined, M50 is proving me wrong.. I'll kill mickey as soon as I find an appropriate pipe.. by the way, the second pipe, using the right hole saw, took 15 minutes, the one with only the 3 inch, 3 hours of work, followed by a day of riding and then another 10 minutes of work.

Edit- Got the fibrosleeve in, leaving mickey alone for now, sounds great, my issue was a small burr on the inside on the pipes, a little dremel work and done.

womper · 07-17-2008, 11:45 PM

i bought new lights at good old canadian tire to replace my crappy $20 ones..
they take H3 bulbs (easy to replace if they burn out) and they are black with blue lense cover... they look pretty sweet but they are REALLY bright... almost as bright as my PIAA 1100x set...

GeorgiaRoller · 07-18-2008, 01:31 PM

Put on new rear fender bibb & side graphics.

womper · 07-18-2008, 01:53 PM

today i don't think i'm gonna ride...
thunderstorms and rain... normally this wouldn't stop me but i'm taking off on the bike in a few weeks and i don't want soaked gear and a chance of wiping out right before my trip!

cardude720 · 07-19-2008, 01:44 AM

went on my first real ride! ive put 1000 miles on the bike but only for work and transportation. today i went on the twistys!

diamond_jim · 07-19-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Put on new rear fender bibb & side graphics.

GR, you know that it's a violation of forum rules, not to mention just plain ol' bad etiquette, to not include a pic with a post like that.

Bama27 · 07-19-2008, 09:38 AM

Drilled 4 3/8" holes in each pipe, then my brother talked me into making one of those holes a 3/4" hole in each pipe. Liking the sound but will probably just debaffle when I get back to work Monday.

diamond_jim · 07-19-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama27

Drilled 4 3/8" holes in each pipe, then my brother talked me into making one of those holes a 3/4" hole in each pipe. Liking the sound but will probably just debaffle when I get back to work Monday.

I see you are following the natural pipe mod progression.

xtenzzive · 07-19-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude720

went on my first real ride! ive put 1000 miles on the bike but only for work and transportation. today i went on the twistys!

My 50 doesn't like twisty's.........always aims for the grass!

cardude720 · 07-19-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtenzzive

My 50 doesn't like twisty's.........always aims for the grass!

no grass.... just HUGE drops. haha

diamond_jim · 07-19-2008, 04:50 PM

I knocked the cat off of it again today.

1badbaker · 07-19-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I knocked the cat off of it again today.

Alex022406 · 07-19-2008, 05:05 PM

Just put in a new light bulb. I put in the SilverStar Cool Blue from Auto Zone. Very Easy to do and a huge difference on the road. Highly recommend the $20 upgrade.

mbgraham2000 · 07-19-2008, 05:17 PM

I put my back rest back on.

Suzuki

I find I get some back strain on my long commute because I tend to slouch. This will take care of it.

GeorgiaRoller · 07-20-2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

GR, you know that it's a violation of forum rules, not to mention just plain ol' bad etiquette, to not include a pic with a post like that.

Bad etiquette???? Have you been talking to my wife? I just wanted to see who was the first whinner to speak up about no having no pixs on the post.
(camera batteries went dead)

diamond_jim · 07-20-2008, 04:28 PM

That's cool, GR. I like that. It reminds me of the old Super Bee graphics.

for originality.

Michigunman · 07-20-2008, 04:37 PM

Put the windshield back on today as I have been taking the freeway home from work more lately because it's too dang hot to be sitting at traffic lights with a jacket and full face helmet. Tried adusting on it some more to reduce buffetting but ended up back where I started. I guess I had dialed in best as possible last year. It's a 21" Big Shot and works best for me with the brackets as low as they can go on the forks and the shield tilted back. It just causes a bit of vibration on my helmet but doesn't rattle my teeth like it did in other positions.

VtWoodChuck · 07-20-2008, 04:48 PM

Installed K&N air filter, and changed oil (10,000mi) to Mobil 1 V-Twin. outside raining

Me just waiting...

DroopyDroors · 07-20-2008, 07:23 PM

Today i put the handlebars back to stock position because after i put the risers on they solved the whole reach thing, and i felt like i was on a new bike!

JmalB · 07-21-2008, 07:06 AM

Got stuck in traffic for 30mins due to the Presidential motorcade.

07-17-2008, 09:00 PM	#121 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 530	Now debaffled, and itchy from a fibrosleeve attempt, didn't work out so well.. I used to think I was mechanically inclined, M50 is proving me wrong.. I'll kill mickey as soon as I find an appropriate pipe.. by the way, the second pipe, using the right hole saw, took 15 minutes, the one with only the 3 inch, 3 hours of work, followed by a day of riding and then another 10 minutes of work. Edit- Got the fibrosleeve in, leaving mickey alone for now, sounds great, my issue was a small burr on the inside on the pipes, a little dremel work and done. __________________ 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, Last edited by Trigger1985; 07-17-2008 at 09:52 PM. Reason: SUCCESS!

07-18-2008, 01:31 PM	#123 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Want's A New Title Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,571	Put on new rear fender bibb & side graphics. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

07-19-2008, 05:17 PM	#134 (permalink)
mbgraham2000 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Custom M50 Location: Redondo Beach Ca. Posts: 280	I put my back rest back on. Suzuki I find I get some back strain on my long commute because I tend to slouch. This will take care of it. __________________ Call me Marc

07-20-2008, 04:37 PM	#137 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Join Date: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Put the windshield back on today as I have been taking the freeway home from work more lately because it's too dang hot to be sitting at traffic lights with a jacket and full face helmet. Tried adusting on it some more to reduce buffetting but ended up back where I started. I guess I had dialed in best as possible last year. It's a 21" Big Shot and works best for me with the brackets as low as they can go on the forks and the shield tilted back. It just causes a bit of vibration on my helmet but doesn't rattle my teeth like it did in other positions. Last edited by Michigunman; 07-20-2008 at 04:58 PM. Reason: pic

07-20-2008, 07:23 PM	#139 (permalink)
DroopyDroors In Training Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: M50 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 110	Today i put the handlebars back to stock position because after i put the risers on they solved the whole reach thing, and i felt like i was on a new bike! __________________

07-19-2008, 01:44 AM	#125 (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: 945	went on my first real ride! ive put 1000 miles on the bike but only for work and transportation. today i went on the twistys!

07-19-2008, 09:38 AM	#127 (permalink)
Bama27 Where Am I ? Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki m50 black Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 40	Drilled 4 3/8" holes in each pipe, then my brother talked me into making one of those holes a 3/4" hole in each pipe. Liking the sound but will probably just debaffle when I get back to work Monday.

07-19-2008, 04:50 PM	#131 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	I knocked the cat off of it again today.

07-19-2008, 05:05 PM	#133 (permalink)
Alex022406 In Training Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 106	Just put in a new light bulb. I put in the SilverStar Cool Blue from Auto Zone. Very Easy to do and a huge difference on the road. Highly recommend the $20 upgrade.

07-20-2008, 04:28 PM	#136 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	That's cool, GR. I like that. It reminds me of the old Super Bee graphics. for originality.

07-20-2008, 04:48 PM	#138 (permalink)
VtWoodChuck In Training Join Date: Dec 2006 Bike: 2007 M50 Limited picked up 24March07 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 117	Installed K&N air filter, and changed oil (10,000mi) to Mobil 1 V-Twin. outside raining Me just waiting...

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