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Apertureguy · 06-15-2009, 07:56 PM

Epoch, very nice looking bike.

Just my opinion, but it looks like you're sitting way too far back. Scootch (is that a word) up a bit and maybe it won't feel like you're reaching out so far for the handlebars.

I rode mine today...and got stung by a bee on my wrist. This is the last spring I go without a summer set of gaunlet gloves. It now looks like I have hellboy's hand. It's huge, red and swollen....and not in a good way.

However, the doctor called it a mild reaction...and I have it iced for now.

GeorgiaRoller · 06-15-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Apertureguy

and got stung by a bee on my wrist. This is the last spring I go without a summer set of gaunlet gloves. It now looks like I have hellboy's hand. It's huge, red and swollen....and not in a good way.

However, the doctor called it a mild reaction...and I have it iced for now.

I got stung by a yellow jacket in the bottom lip last year mowing my grass. I looked liked that freaking big liped dude from the old Fat Albert cartoon. Hurt like Hades.

epoch · 06-16-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Apertureguy

Epoch, very nice looking bike.

Just my opinion, but it looks like you're sitting way too far back. Scootch (is that a word) up a bit and maybe it won't feel like you're reaching out so far for the handlebars.
now.

Yeah, I figured that out on the ride home. A new seat, specifically for the purpose of moving me forward a couple more inches, is one of my upper priorities for the bike this Summer.

I know there are forward control kits out there. Has anybody ever heard of a kit to bring the pegs closer?

Water Warrior · 06-16-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by epoch

Yeah, I figured that out on the ride home. A new seat, specifically for the purpose of moving me forward a couple more inches, is one of my upper priorities for the bike this Summer.

I know there are forward control kits out there. Has anybody ever heard of a kit to bring the pegs closer?

Don't know how tall you are but Lynda is about 5/3 and was getting back aches until I put C-50 bars on her M. Real comfy for her now. Still a slight issue with the stock seat but we are working on it. No problem reaching the foot controls.

TrikeDice · 06-17-2009, 09:07 PM

I bought her a set of John's forward controls. I'm only 5 days in and I'm already modding a "pre modded" bike!

Hopefully shipping doesnt take too long, I really need to stretch out a bit more.

-K

SUREFIRE · 06-17-2009, 11:01 PM

you'll love the forwards...super easy install and great quality!! They stretch you out just enough! (I'm 6'3") so for you they should be perfect!

I just got back from a two day trip through the Kootenays in Southern B.C. This was my first real trip on the M50, I had mostly been burning around town and some quick 1-2 hour runs out to stretch her legs and burn out the carbon...

The bike was a blast. I encountered it all over two days, beautiful dry twisties to rip through yesterday, to a full on cloudburst and then sustained rains all the way home. The bike was great through it all, whether I was making the V&H Cruzers sing coming out of the corners, or just guiding me through some of the heaviest rains I have ever been through, I always felt confident in myself and in my bike, which made me one incredibly happy M50 owner.

burnchassis · 06-17-2009, 11:18 PM

LUMPECTOMY
I took "HOW TO" pics..to be posted soon in my sig.
CS

SUREFIRE · 06-17-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by burnchassis

LUMPECTOMY
I'll took "HOW TO" pics..to be posted soon in my sig.
CS

looking forward to it...my ass was pretty "sensitive" after above said trip

dgingrich · 06-18-2009, 07:59 AM

Aw crap... I was gonna ride to work again today, but then checked the weather forecast

Periods of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 80 percent.

Nuts, think I'll skip that.

GeorgiaRoller · 06-18-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dgingrich

Aw crap... I was gonna ride to work again today, but then checked the weather forecast

Periods of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 80 percent.

Nuts, think I'll skip that.

And you call yourself a biker??? j/k

TrikeDice · 06-18-2009, 02:11 PM

I rode to work for the first time today. It may not sound like a big deal but my commute is 27 miles one way spanning 5 different freeways. Lots of merging and lane changing on pretty darn busy freeways here in SoCal. I made it without incident unless you count the suicidal bug that I annihilated with my helmet.

Cant wait for the ride home!

-K

RED-M · 06-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnchassis

LUMPECTOMY
I'll took "HOW TO" pics..to be posted soon in my sig.
CS

Best mod for the money...your A$$ will thank you.

dgingrich · 06-18-2009, 02:21 PM

Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well
preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out,
shouting "Holy %%%%! What a ride!"

SteveL · 06-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Installed Motocomm Rider Link St-1. Now I can talk to my passenger when riding 2-up. Also easy to connect to a FRS/GMRS radio for bike to bike comms or MP-3 player or GPS or Cell phone.

Quantumcat · 06-18-2009, 06:53 PM

Nothing too special, but I removed the tank for the first time to familiarize myself with the process and I installed the Sylvania Silverstar aftermarket lamp.

GeorgiaRoller · 06-18-2009, 09:16 PM

Nice relaxing 1-1/2hr ride tonight. Man just 20 minutes east of me a bad storm rolled through apparently. A couple trees were down across the road and had to slow down and swerve. Alot of leaves on the road in some spots. Must have been an isolated mircoburst storm. Beautiful sunset on the way back however made it worth while. It did hit 97 degrees today.

m50madman · 06-18-2009, 11:09 PM

Took Wifey for a ride to Pacific Grove (Cali) then to the Carmel Valley. Beautiful day here...... If you don't hate me by now....On vacation for another week Sorry guys

imasupahewr0 · 06-19-2009, 08:18 AM

Looked at it under the cover as I back my truck out for work this morning. Rained off and on most of the week and supposed to be 95ish today and tomorrow

RAddiction · 06-19-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by m50madman

Took Wifey for a ride to Pacific Grove (Cali) then to the Carmel Valley. Beautiful day here...... If you don't hate me by now....On vacation for another week Sorry guys

Why would we hate you? Don't worry, the weather will be changing around here soon. it better because both of my hobbies (Go fast boating/ridin') need better weather

atweibel · 06-19-2009, 12:10 PM

Yesterday I got out for a good two hour ride around the minneapolis lakes area and today I rode to work for the first time. I'm praying it stays clear all day for the ride home

06-17-2009, 11:18 PM	#1667 (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	LUMPECTOMY I took "HOW TO" pics..to be posted soon in my sig. 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! Last edited by burnchassis; 06-19-2009 at 08:41 AM.

06-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#1674 (permalink)
SteveL Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: M50 Black Location: San Diego CA Posts: 86	Installed Motocomm Rider Link St-1. Now I can talk to my passenger when riding 2-up. Also easy to connect to a FRS/GMRS radio for bike to bike comms or MP-3 player or GPS or Cell phone. __________________ Steve 08 M50 Black: Tool bag, Flanders Beach Bars, SpeedoHealer, GiPro w/ATRE, GMan Bully FP, K&N, Grasshopper Tombstone backrest, Battery Tender, Throttle Rocker, Vista Cruise Control, 12v accessory socket, Cobra Sissy Bar, Jafrum Slant Saddlebags, Extended passenger pegs, DJ Drive, Motocomm Riderlink ST-1, Garmin Nuvi 550

06-18-2009, 06:53 PM	#1675 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	Nothing too special, but I removed the tank for the first time to familiarize myself with the process and I installed the Sylvania Silverstar aftermarket lamp. __________________ Experience is the comb that Life gives you after you've lost your hair. 2007 M50 Black - Debaffled w/6" Fibrosleeves ~ 1" Riser Spacers ~ ISO Grips w/Throttle Bosses & Baron Bullet Endcaps ~ ISO Pegs & Shifter ~ Willie & Max Raptor Saddlebags ~ Debadged ~ Iridium Plugs ~ Factory Wire Rack, Tank Bib & Case Guards ~ Black Vinyl Wrapped Forks (pipes, hypercharger, FI controller and tach to come - hopefully)

06-18-2009, 09:16 PM	#1676 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	Nice relaxing 1-1/2hr ride tonight. Man just 20 minutes east of me a bad storm rolled through apparently. A couple trees were down across the road and had to slow down and swerve. Alot of leaves on the road in some spots. Must have been an isolated mircoburst storm. Beautiful sunset on the way back however made it worth while. It did hit 97 degrees today. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

06-19-2009, 08:18 AM	#1678 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	Looked at it under the cover as I back my truck out for work this morning. Rained off and on most of the week and supposed to be 95ish today and tomorrow __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

06-15-2009, 07:56 PM	#1661 (permalink)
Apertureguy M-J Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,856	Epoch, very nice looking bike. Just my opinion, but it looks like you're sitting way too far back. Scootch (is that a word) up a bit and maybe it won't feel like you're reaching out so far for the handlebars. I rode mine today...and got stung by a bee on my wrist. This is the last spring I go without a summer set of gaunlet gloves. It now looks like I have hellboy's hand. It's huge, red and swollen....and not in a good way. However, the doctor called it a mild reaction...and I have it iced for now.

06-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#1665 (permalink)
TrikeDice Seat Tester Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2008 M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	I bought her a set of John's forward controls. I'm only 5 days in and I'm already modding a "pre modded" bike! Hopefully shipping doesnt take too long, I really need to stretch out a bit more. -K

06-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#1666 (permalink)
SUREFIRE Seat Tester Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50/Husky TE610 Location: Kamloops, B.C. Canada Posts: 90	you'll love the forwards...super easy install and great quality!! They stretch you out just enough! (I'm 6'3") so for you they should be perfect! I just got back from a two day trip through the Kootenays in Southern B.C. This was my first real trip on the M50, I had mostly been burning around town and some quick 1-2 hour runs out to stretch her legs and burn out the carbon... The bike was a blast. I encountered it all over two days, beautiful dry twisties to rip through yesterday, to a full on cloudburst and then sustained rains all the way home. The bike was great through it all, whether I was making the V&H Cruzers sing coming out of the corners, or just guiding me through some of the heaviest rains I have ever been through, I always felt confident in myself and in my bike, which made me one incredibly happy M50 owner.

06-18-2009, 07:59 AM	#1669 (permalink)
dgingrich In Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: M50 Bumblebee Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 143	Aw crap... I was gonna ride to work again today, but then checked the weather forecast Periods of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 80 percent. Nuts, think I'll skip that.

06-18-2009, 02:11 PM	#1671 (permalink)
TrikeDice Seat Tester Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2008 M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	I rode to work for the first time today. It may not sound like a big deal but my commute is 27 miles one way spanning 5 different freeways. Lots of merging and lane changing on pretty darn busy freeways here in SoCal. I made it without incident unless you count the suicidal bug that I annihilated with my helmet. Cant wait for the ride home! -K

06-18-2009, 02:21 PM	#1673 (permalink)
dgingrich In Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: M50 Bumblebee Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 143	Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy %%%%! What a ride!"

06-18-2009, 11:09 PM	#1677 (permalink)
m50madman Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 06 M50 Location: Aromas Ca Posts: 12	Took Wifey for a ride to Pacific Grove (Cali) then to the Carmel Valley. Beautiful day here...... If you don't hate me by now....On vacation for another week Sorry guys

06-19-2009, 12:10 PM	#1680 (permalink)
atweibel Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: Red 05 M50 Location: Richfield, MN Posts: 59	Yesterday I got out for a good two hour ride around the minneapolis lakes area and today I rode to work for the first time. I'm praying it stays clear all day for the ride home __________________ Man knows nothing changes unless he speaks and nothing begins unless he moves. Tilt at Windmills

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