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nativenyerintexas · 06-19-2009, 09:51 PM

Added Kury Swingwing pegs today but they don't feel too stable. The mounts are loose, not a bolt issue but where the mount fits in where the spring goes. It wobbles a lot more than the standard pegs.

nativenyerintexas · 06-19-2009, 09:51 PM

Had the bike washed yesterday by two Texas hotties at Spencer's Corner. The blonde left an imprint of her a$$ and hand on my tank.

nativenyerintexas · 06-19-2009, 09:55 PM

A few weeks ago I added new flags mounts to the sissy bar and removed one from the luggage rack, centered the one I left on. Bought some new flags for special occasions. The old, dirty ones I'm leaving on the bike for daily use. The blue bag is not on the bike anymore. It looks a lot better.

Also, crossed 10,000 miles on June 1st. Owned less than one year.

nativenyerintexas · 06-19-2009, 09:58 PM

New tires a week prior to hitting 10k.

Old Front

Old Back

New Front (Dunlop D404)

New Back (Dunlop D404)

SUREFIRE · 06-19-2009, 10:30 PM

The Swingwings do feel floppy, but I have had zero issues with mine. I checked the allen bolt for tightness after a couple rides and it is still super snug. They are a great idea for those that don't want the big bulky floorboards (ME

) but want a bigger place to rest your feet on a long ride.

Enjoy 'em!

nativenyerintexas · 06-20-2009, 12:24 AM

I got them to extend my legs on long rides... even though I already have a set of John's Kits Forwards on the bike. I made sure I put Loctite blue on the adjustment bolt. I heard they come loose and even just riding down to Ace Hardware prior to adding the Loctite, which was about six miles round trip, the bolt loosened a little bit on one side. I have to keep checking it to feel comfortable.

RAddiction · 06-20-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nativenyerintexas

the bolt loosened a little bit on one side. I have to keep checking it

Right side no doubt.....my stilettos with stirrups do the same thing, only on the right side. Should have reversed threads on the right side.

nativenyerintexas · 06-20-2009, 05:45 PM

I was thinking the same thing. Either that or they should have equipped their pegs with self-locking threads or a cotter pin.

Quantumcat · 06-26-2009, 12:13 AM

I debadged her today. I really like the look. Very clean and slender.

Iso-pegs, shift peg and iridium plugs are on the way.

I wanna turn a wrench!

Effex · 06-26-2009, 12:31 AM

After about a month and just under a grand, I am fully satisfied with my mods (I think, lol) Here are some pics -

http://img524.imageshack.us/i/dsc00186r.jpg/
http://img36.imageshack.us/i/dsc00185f.jpg/
http://img65.imageshack.us/i/dsc00188l.jpg/

*Edit* For some reason the pictures don't display when using the img command. I added links.

Quantumcat · 06-26-2009, 03:43 AM

Looking good Effex.

What kind of tank bag is that? I'm interested.

womper · 06-26-2009, 05:20 AM

i rode the snot out of it today down I84.
gps shows i went 127 mph. hah. didn't know it could go that fast.

Effex · 06-26-2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quantumcat

Looking good Effex.

What kind of tank bag is that? I'm interested.

Thanks man, its the Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag.

soppy_84 · 06-26-2009, 05:47 PM

I just got my Johns forward control kit in the mail I know what I will be doing this weekend

this is my first time doing anything on my bike that has be removing anything so if you guy's have any suggestions would be much appreciated

RAddiction · 06-26-2009, 08:19 PM

Do one side at a time and leave it loose enough that you can get the cross bar in. Pretty easy. No worrries

cardude720 · 06-26-2009, 10:20 PM

Put on some accu-pressure tire minders.

cardude720 · 06-27-2009, 11:07 AM

ordered some stripes (just like iceman's)

soppy_84 · 06-28-2009, 08:12 PM

Update I have finished installing Johns Forward Control Kit, Very easy

TNM50 · 06-29-2009, 06:56 AM

Effex, how do you like the Suzuki OEM floorboards? The stock pegs and my 34" inseam and size 12 shoe does not get along. I know those boards are small but are they big enough to give some support and movement? I just joined the forum so I'm going to do some more research on here before I make a post for help.

Effex · 06-29-2009, 07:40 AM

Hey TNM50,

To be completely honest, the OEM boards were not my first choice of consideration when I was picking out stock peg replacements. I wanted the longer Cobras. Only problem is, motorcycle-superstore didn't have anything in stock, so I "settled" for the OEM floorboards.

The good news is, to my surprise, they are awesome. I wear size 11 bike boots, and couldn't be happier with the added comfort. The boards don't seem that big, and they really aren't, but they are the perfect size for me to rest my feet and cover about 80% of my foot. They also give nearly the same ground clearance as the stock pegs because they are the same width.

All in all, I couldn't be happier with the upgrade. 2+ hour trips start to make my legs very uncomfortable. Granted I only had a 2 hour (one-way) trip with the floorboards so far, but my legs didn't even begin to feel uncomfortable.

I'm doing a 5 hour one-way trip this weekend, i'll let you know more once I'm there

06-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#1681 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	Added Kury Swingwing pegs today but they don't feel too stable. The mounts are loose, not a bolt issue but where the mount fits in where the spring goes. It wobbles a lot more than the standard pegs. __________________ “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

06-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#1682 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	Had the bike washed yesterday by two Texas hotties at Spencer's Corner. The blonde left an imprint of her a$$ and hand on my tank. __________________ “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

06-19-2009, 09:55 PM	#1683 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	A few weeks ago I added new flags mounts to the sissy bar and removed one from the luggage rack, centered the one I left on. Bought some new flags for special occasions. The old, dirty ones I'm leaving on the bike for daily use. The blue bag is not on the bike anymore. It looks a lot better. Also, crossed 10,000 miles on June 1st. Owned less than one year. __________________ “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

06-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#1684 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	New tires a week prior to hitting 10k. Old Front Old Back New Front (Dunlop D404) New Back (Dunlop D404) __________________ “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

06-19-2009, 10:30 PM	#1685 (permalink)
SUREFIRE Seat Tester Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50/Husky TE610 Location: Kamloops, B.C. Canada Posts: 90	The Swingwings do feel floppy, but I have had zero issues with mine. I checked the allen bolt for tightness after a couple rides and it is still super snug. They are a great idea for those that don't want the big bulky floorboards (ME) but want a bigger place to rest your feet on a long ride. Enjoy 'em!

06-20-2009, 12:24 AM	#1686 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I got them to extend my legs on long rides... even though I already have a set of John's Kits Forwards on the bike. I made sure I put Loctite blue on the adjustment bolt. I heard they come loose and even just riding down to Ace Hardware prior to adding the Loctite, which was about six miles round trip, the bolt loosened a little bit on one side. I have to keep checking it to feel comfortable. __________________ “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

06-20-2009, 05:45 PM	#1688 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I was thinking the same thing. Either that or they should have equipped their pegs with self-locking threads or a cotter pin. __________________ “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

06-26-2009, 12:13 AM	#1689 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	I debadged her today. I really like the look. Very clean and slender. Iso-pegs, shift peg and iridium plugs are on the way. I wanna turn a wrench! __________________ 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)

06-26-2009, 12:31 AM	#1690 (permalink)
Effex Where Am I ? Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Limited Posts: 44	After about a month and just under a grand, I am fully satisfied with my mods (I think, lol) Here are some pics - http://img524.imageshack.us/i/dsc00186r.jpg/ http://img36.imageshack.us/i/dsc00185f.jpg/ http://img65.imageshack.us/i/dsc00188l.jpg/ Edit For some reason the pictures don't display when using the img command. I added links. __________________ MS Shooter Windshield Cobra Sissybar OEM floorboards Cobra Bungee Knobs Last edited by Effex; 06-26-2009 at 12:35 AM.

06-26-2009, 03:43 AM	#1691 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	Looking good Effex. What kind of tank bag is that? I'm interested. __________________ 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)

06-26-2009, 05:47 PM	#1694 (permalink)
soppy_84 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Plano, IL Posts: 10	I just got my Johns forward control kit in the mail I know what I will be doing this weekend this is my first time doing anything on my bike that has be removing anything so if you guy's have any suggestions would be much appreciated

06-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#1695 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	Do one side at a time and leave it loose enough that you can get the cross bar in. Pretty easy. No worrries __________________ Cobra Slashdowns, Cobra Processor, Iso-Grips/dual thottle bosses/Stilleto end caps, Stilleto pegs/Stilleto stirrups, Johns Kits forward controls, Johns Kits 3" lowering kit, Arlen Ness Rad II Teardrop mirrors, Chrome neck covers, Chrome Radiator cover, Debadged and rear seat and pegs removed.

06-26-2009, 10:20 PM	#1696 (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	Put on some accu-pressure tire minders. __________________ 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"

06-27-2009, 11:07 AM	#1697 (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	ordered some stripes (just like iceman's) __________________ 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"

06-28-2009, 08:12 PM	#1698 (permalink)
soppy_84 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Plano, IL Posts: 10	Update I have finished installing Johns Forward Control Kit, Very easy

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06-29-2009, 06:56 AM	#1699 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 284	Effex, how do you like the Suzuki OEM floorboards? The stock pegs and my 34" inseam and size 12 shoe does not get along. I know those boards are small but are they big enough to give some support and movement? I just joined the forum so I'm going to do some more research on here before I make a post for help.

06-29-2009, 07:40 AM	#1700 (permalink)
Effex Where Am I ? Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Limited Posts: 44	Hey TNM50, To be completely honest, the OEM boards were not my first choice of consideration when I was picking out stock peg replacements. I wanted the longer Cobras. Only problem is, motorcycle-superstore didn't have anything in stock, so I "settled" for the OEM floorboards. The good news is, to my surprise, they are awesome. I wear size 11 bike boots, and couldn't be happier with the added comfort. The boards don't seem that big, and they really aren't, but they are the perfect size for me to rest my feet and cover about 80% of my foot. They also give nearly the same ground clearance as the stock pegs because they are the same width. All in all, I couldn't be happier with the upgrade. 2+ hour trips start to make my legs very uncomfortable. Granted I only had a 2 hour (one-way) trip with the floorboards so far, but my legs didn't even begin to feel uncomfortable. I'm doing a 5 hour one-way trip this weekend, i'll let you know more once I'm there __________________ MS Shooter Windshield Cobra Sissybar OEM floorboards Cobra Bungee Knobs

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