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The Dark Knight · 06-29-2009, 08:06 AM

I built these for 6 ppl... 3 left... http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ates-sale.html

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TO THIS

TNM50 · 06-29-2009, 04:57 PM

Effex, thanks for the response. I have been debating the floorboard thing for a while. I like the looks of the OEM boards because they don't have much chrome compared to other boards. The size did worry me though but since we wear roughly the same size shoe then it should not be a problem for me either. Looking at the picture of your bike it seems the boards are a little more "level" compared to the stock pegs. Is this true? I hope so because where my legs are so long I my feet need to be kinda flat. It's near impossible for me to leave my foot on the peg and cover the rear brake, too much of an angle.

Effex · 06-29-2009, 05:23 PM

Yea, you could say it's more level'd. It actually took me a good 20 minutes of sit and go traffic riding to get used to the floorboards since my feet were in a much more "natural" position with the bike. It will definitely take you a short ride to get used to them, but once you do, you will notice that (aside from the comfort) it is easier to shift and use your rear breaks.

When I get a chance I will take a close-up picture of the floorboards and the shift/break lever so you can get an idea for the distance.

TNM50 · 06-29-2009, 09:19 PM

Thanks Effex, that would be great. I actually sit on my bike when I got in from work trying to see wich was best, floorboards or forward controls. The forwards would stretch my legs out (34" inseam) but I think I would pay for it in my back. I ride just about every evening and go for 2-3 hour rides on the weekend. My biggest complaint is foot position and lower back pain. I think moving the controls forward will probably just make things worse on those long rides.

cardude720 · 06-30-2009, 01:56 AM

thought about how cool my bike is going to look once i install my new stripes when they come in, then thought about how i copied iceman, then thought about how i don't care cus he lives 150 miles away and it just looks soooo cool. then thought about not posting this......

womper · 06-30-2009, 02:39 AM

put on a new rear tire...
the dunlop only lasted 2 weeks...

XoZe · 06-30-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nativenyerintexas

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

I actually had an issue with my Dually pegs. One of the bolts that Kuryakyn sent was 1/4" shorter than the other and barely held the peg in place. Had to call them to replace it, they %%%%%ed for a while & charged me for the replacement. They look good on the bike, but not a good experience with their customer service.

buster · 06-30-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XoZe

I actually had an issue with my Dually pegs. One of the bolts that Kuryakyn sent was 1/4" shorter than the other and barely held the peg in place. Had to call them to replace it, they %%%%%ed for a while & charged me for the replacement. They look good on the bike, but not a good experience with their customer service.

Hmm, I am not impressed with Kuryakin either. I had a set of their skull mirrors, they lasted 6 months before the "chrome" plastic started blistering and peeling.

The Dark Knight · 06-30-2009, 11:03 AM

all there stuff looks great in the pictures like its billet alluminum... i put my hands on some of there stuff one time and said china and put it down never to be considered again

The Dark Knight · 06-30-2009, 08:36 PM

i put it back together...

YouTube - Boulevard M50 Turbocharged

JmalB · 07-01-2009, 08:21 AM

I propose that from now on, when a movie is made with larger monsters, the sound of that motorcycle showed be their roar...

wicked...

The Dark Knight · 07-01-2009, 09:22 AM

lol thats pretty funny.. nice on jmalb

epoch · 07-01-2009, 04:21 PM

I removed the final warning stickers on the bike, put in a new headlight, and debaffled. Dare I say that I do much enjoy that extra rumble?

I've put over 1500 miles on this bike in the three weeks I've owned it. That's as much as the last owner put on in two years. Yeah

GeorgiaRoller · 07-01-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epoch

I've put over 1500 miles on this bike in the three weeks I've owned it. That's as much as the last owner put on in two years. Yeah

Some people just don't deserve to own a motorcycle.........i.e. the previous owner!

Talarspeed · 07-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epoch

I've put over 1500 miles on this bike in the three weeks I've owned it. That's as much as the last owner put on in two years. Yeah

That is how many miles I'm putting on the bike this week with my trip to Lexington. Many many miles of back country roads through horse farms.

RAddiction · 07-01-2009, 10:49 PM

Took a 70 mile ride with a dinner in the middle this evening. Cool back roads with plenty of turns and great scenery, except the deer that was 10 feet off the road

Quantumcat · 07-01-2009, 11:00 PM

Received and installed iso-pegs and shift lever.

Still waiting for iridium plugs.

TexasCruiser · 07-01-2009, 11:12 PM

Debaffled it. Finally after looking and looking for the right aftermarkets to put on, I gave in. I am so gald I did this rather than spending $400 on aftermarkets. Don't get me wrong...I will evetually do it, but I want to do a lot of other mods now that i can spend the money on.

GeorgiaRoller · 07-02-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talarspeed

That is how many miles I'm putting on the bike this week with my trip to Lexington. Many many miles of back country roads through horse farms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAddiction

Took a 70 mile ride with a dinner in the middle this evening. Cool back roads with plenty of turns and great scenery, except the deer that was 10 feet off the road

Guys, that to me is what motorcycling is all about. Fresh air, no traffic country roads through rolling hills and curvey roads. I'm relaxed just thinking about it.

offsetcrank · 07-02-2009, 10:05 PM

i rode it.

i checked my mineral/semi-synthetic/full synthetic oil levels.

(it is a mix of 5W-20, 30W, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50.)

i checked all my lights, ok.

adjusted my tire pressures according to what post i was reading.

and rode.

i rode to and fro, here and there.

and i did not argue with anyone....on the road, nor online.

and life was good.

what did i do to my M50 recently?

i rode her like the bad girl that she is, Bessie likes her non-pharmaceutical speed.

get off-line and ride.

YMMV

cranky

06-29-2009, 08:06 AM	#1701 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	I built these for 6 ppl... 3 left... http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ates-sale.html THIS TO THIS Last edited by The Dark Knight; 06-29-2009 at 09:57 AM.

06-29-2009, 05:23 PM	#1703 (permalink)
Effex Where Am I ? Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Limited Posts: 44	Yea, you could say it's more level'd. It actually took me a good 20 minutes of sit and go traffic riding to get used to the floorboards since my feet were in a much more "natural" position with the bike. It will definitely take you a short ride to get used to them, but once you do, you will notice that (aside from the comfort) it is easier to shift and use your rear breaks. When I get a chance I will take a close-up picture of the floorboards and the shift/break lever so you can get an idea for the distance. __________________ MS Shooter Windshield Cobra Sissybar OEM floorboards Cobra Bungee Knobs

06-30-2009, 01:56 AM	#1705 (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	thought about how cool my bike is going to look once i install my new stripes when they come in, then thought about how i copied iceman, then thought about how i don't care cus he lives 150 miles away and it just looks soooo cool. then thought about not posting this...... __________________ 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"

07-01-2009, 10:49 PM	#1716 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	Took a 70 mile ride with a dinner in the middle this evening. Cool back roads with plenty of turns and great scenery, except the deer that was 10 feet off the road __________________ 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.

07-01-2009, 11:00 PM	#1717 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	Received and installed iso-pegs and shift lever. Still waiting for iridium plugs. __________________ 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)

06-29-2009, 04:57 PM	#1702 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 285	Effex, thanks for the response. I have been debating the floorboard thing for a while. I like the looks of the OEM boards because they don't have much chrome compared to other boards. The size did worry me though but since we wear roughly the same size shoe then it should not be a problem for me either. Looking at the picture of your bike it seems the boards are a little more "level" compared to the stock pegs. Is this true? I hope so because where my legs are so long I my feet need to be kinda flat. It's near impossible for me to leave my foot on the peg and cover the rear brake, too much of an angle.

06-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#1704 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 285	Thanks Effex, that would be great. I actually sit on my bike when I got in from work trying to see wich was best, floorboards or forward controls. The forwards would stretch my legs out (34" inseam) but I think I would pay for it in my back. I ride just about every evening and go for 2-3 hour rides on the weekend. My biggest complaint is foot position and lower back pain. I think moving the controls forward will probably just make things worse on those long rides.

06-30-2009, 11:03 AM	#1709 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	all there stuff looks great in the pictures like its billet alluminum... i put my hands on some of there stuff one time and said china and put it down never to be considered again

06-30-2009, 08:36 PM	#1710 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	i put it back together... YouTube - Boulevard M50 Turbocharged

07-01-2009, 09:22 AM	#1712 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	lol thats pretty funny.. nice on jmalb

07-01-2009, 04:21 PM	#1713 (permalink)
epoch Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 62	I removed the final warning stickers on the bike, put in a new headlight, and debaffled. Dare I say that I do much enjoy that extra rumble? I've put over 1500 miles on this bike in the three weeks I've owned it. That's as much as the last owner put on in two years. Yeah

07-01-2009, 11:12 PM	#1718 (permalink)
TexasCruiser Seat Tester Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 67	Debaffled it. Finally after looking and looking for the right aftermarkets to put on, I gave in. I am so gald I did this rather than spending $400 on aftermarkets. Don't get me wrong...I will evetually do it, but I want to do a lot of other mods now that i can spend the money on. __________________ Debaffled, Debadged, Kury Iso Grips, Mustang Vintage Touring Seat, SwitchBlade 2-Up Windshield, Aftermarket Sissybar, Backrest & Luggage Rack

07-02-2009, 10:05 PM	#1720 (permalink)
offsetcrank Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: '06 Suzuki M50, '07 Kaw KLR650 Location: NW PA Posts: 55	i rode it. i checked my mineral/semi-synthetic/full synthetic oil levels. (it is a mix of 5W-20, 30W, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50.) i checked all my lights, ok. adjusted my tire pressures according to what post i was reading. and rode. i rode to and fro, here and there. and i did not argue with anyone....on the road, nor online. and life was good. what did i do to my M50 recently? i rode her like the bad girl that she is, Bessie likes her non-pharmaceutical speed. get off-line and ride. YMMV cranky

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