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MCSC · 07-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Did what would have to be the easiest mod ever. Raised the headlight a bit with some fat stainless mudguard washers under the bracket. Looks good, makes the forks look longer & the bars look lower !!

womper · 07-15-2009, 11:45 PM

worthless mod if you don't post pics!!

I used an epoxy (like gorilla glue) on my tail lights and blinker. will see tomorrow if it worked.
pics forthcoming.

MCSC · 07-16-2009, 03:36 AM

I didn't think such a minor mod needed pics.

I still need to buy some longer M8 bolts to raise it a bit higher.

OZChris · 07-16-2009, 03:59 AM

Rode to work this morning

It's about 50 km round trip - long enough to clear my head.

Just noticed one thing, when I get to 1 bar on the fuel gauge, coming to a stop causes fuel starvation which almost stalls the bike. It's a great reminder about needing fuel, but I would have thought that would only happen about the time the 1 bar starts flashing. Anyways a nice 'feature'.

Cheers

buster · 07-16-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZChris

Rode to work this morning

It's about 50 km round trip - long enough to clear my head.

Just noticed one thing, when I get to 1 bar on the fuel gauge, coming to a stop causes fuel starvation which almost stalls the bike. It's a great reminder about needing fuel, but I would have thought that would only happen about the time the 1 bar starts flashing. Anyways a nice 'feature'.

Cheers

Mine is in regular daily use (well time share with the Divvy - but you know what I mean) and when mine gets down to the flashing bar (even after several miles) I don't get the symptoms you describe.

Methinks maybe somethings not quite right there......

Zacemiden · 07-16-2009, 07:42 AM

Baltimore and most of Maryland has been pretty sweet to ride for the last couple of days...Put on some Meguire's and Black Magic and rode around...to and from work and might try to get to Gettysburg this weekend...

marjiea1 · 07-16-2009, 04:34 PM

I checked my Lindby bars to see how badly I scraped the chrome off the left one, when cornering hard on the way to Bike Night last night. It isn't too bad, but a rough inch and a half on the bottom corner now. That was very different than scraping pegs, which bump up and down on the springs, the Lindbys don't give at all and make a terrible noise (even though I have a hearing loss, wearing a full face helmet with the bike noise it was LOUD.)

I ordered some clamps to attach driving lights to the Lindby bars and a brake pedal cover. The cover is in transit

and the clamps are on back order

cardude720 · 07-16-2009, 04:51 PM

got the UPS tracking for my saddlemen profiler... supposed to arrive on the 22nd... im not sure i can make it 'till then!

imasupahewr0 · 07-16-2009, 10:57 PM

Looked at it when I got in. Took a trip to my dad's and then been busy all week so I havent even taken the cover off in over a week.

cchriste · 07-17-2009, 03:08 PM

Got is stripped down for more painting. You can see the pieces that are already painted, all the side covers, and that is what the whole thing will look like soon. It's not flat. It's more satin. When I'm done, I going to do gloss black stripes down it with very thin red stripes around the black.

TNM50 · 07-17-2009, 04:27 PM

Changed the gear oil this morning. Didn't take the 7oz like the manual says, only took about 4 oz.

Athens-m50 · 07-17-2009, 11:30 PM

bought Synth oil and filter....will change tomorrow!

CooleyM50 · 07-18-2009, 12:41 AM

Bought a new Corbin solo seat with stitched leather black seat and black welts and silver carbon fiber side panels and oh boy does this ever look good and match my yellow and black (with charcoal) special edition pinstriping. I am more than pleased.
Corbin is just good product. My second corbin on an M50.
Then I put a Kuryakyn brake pedal cover on and spike bolts in the speedo and fuel nacelle and made a custom over for the rear fender bolt and put Show Chrome grips on.
I'll get some photos of Bumble Bee and post soon with details.

cardude720 · 07-18-2009, 04:59 PM

Paid the registration.... $126

The Dark Knight · 07-18-2009, 05:18 PM

entered a car truck and bike show got 1st place along with the dust collector...

vtbme · 07-18-2009, 07:07 PM

Installed riser/spacers and took a little test ride. I'm gonna need more pullback.

cardude720 · 07-18-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

entered a car truck and bike show got 1st place along with the dust collector...

05HDRAM · 07-18-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtbme

Installed riser/spacers and took a little test ride. I'm gonna need more pullback.

Did you put different bars on ? I added the spacers and put on drag bars, and it's perfect for me.

vtbme · 07-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

Did you put different bars on ? I added the spacers and put on drag bars, and it's perfect for me.

Stock bars with risers. From what I've read, the stock bars are 10.5" pullback. I don't think the risers add more than 3/4", but I didn't take any measurements. Figure I probably need total 12-13" pullback. I want to be able to sit more upright - don't want to be in the forward aggressive position all the time. Kills my lats and lower back.

05HDRAM · 07-18-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtbme

Stock bars with risers. From what I've read, the stock bars are 10.5" pullback. I don't think the risers add more than 3/4", but I didn't take any measurements. Figure I probably need total 12-13" pullback. I want to be able to sit more upright - don't want to be in the forward aggressive position all the time. Kills my lats and lower back.

Don't know if you already saw this, but here is a list of stock bar dimensions. You can look for another 1" bar that may work. If you can find takeoffs, it may be much cheaper.

Stock Motorcycle Handlebar Measurements

07-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#1761 (permalink)
MCSC Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 82	Did what would have to be the easiest mod ever. Raised the headlight a bit with some fat stainless mudguard washers under the bracket. Looks good, makes the forks look longer & the bars look lower !! __________________

07-16-2009, 03:36 AM	#1763 (permalink)
MCSC Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 82	I didn't think such a minor mod needed pics. I still need to buy some longer M8 bolts to raise it a bit higher. Last edited by MCSC; 07-16-2009 at 04:27 AM.

07-16-2009, 04:34 PM	#1767 (permalink)
marjiea1 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 -Red Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 43	I checked my Lindby bars to see how badly I scraped the chrome off the left one, when cornering hard on the way to Bike Night last night. It isn't too bad, but a rough inch and a half on the bottom corner now. That was very different than scraping pegs, which bump up and down on the springs, the Lindbys don't give at all and make a terrible noise (even though I have a hearing loss, wearing a full face helmet with the bike noise it was LOUD.) I ordered some clamps to attach driving lights to the Lindby bars and a brake pedal cover. The cover is in transit and the clamps are on back order __________________ Dress for the slide, not for the ride. Marjie

07-16-2009, 04:51 PM	#1768 (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	got the UPS tracking for my saddlemen profiler... supposed to arrive on the 22nd... im not sure i can make it 'till then! __________________ 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"

07-16-2009, 10:57 PM	#1769 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	Looked at it when I got in. Took a trip to my dad's and then been busy all week so I havent even taken the cover off in over a week. __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

07-16-2009, 03:59 AM	#1764 (permalink)
OZChris Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki M50 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 185	Rode to work this morning It's about 50 km round trip - long enough to clear my head. Just noticed one thing, when I get to 1 bar on the fuel gauge, coming to a stop causes fuel starvation which almost stalls the bike. It's a great reminder about needing fuel, but I would have thought that would only happen about the time the 1 bar starts flashing. Anyways a nice 'feature'. Cheers

07-16-2009, 07:42 AM	#1766 (permalink)
Zacemiden Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 08 Suzuki M50 "Black Beauty" Location: Baltimore, Md. Posts: 12	Baltimore and most of Maryland has been pretty sweet to ride for the last couple of days...Put on some Meguire's and Black Magic and rode around...to and from work and might try to get to Gettysburg this weekend...

07-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#1770 (permalink)
cchriste Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Posts: 204	Got is stripped down for more painting. You can see the pieces that are already painted, all the side covers, and that is what the whole thing will look like soon. It's not flat. It's more satin. When I'm done, I going to do gloss black stripes down it with very thin red stripes around the black.

07-17-2009, 04:27 PM	#1771 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 284	Changed the gear oil this morning. Didn't take the 7oz like the manual says, only took about 4 oz. __________________ Cobra sissybar, OEM engine guards, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield w/ quick remove mounts, 200mm Metzeler, Kuryakyn levers, debaffled

07-17-2009, 11:30 PM	#1772 (permalink)
Athens-m50 Ditch Magnet Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: North Alabama Posts: 183	bought Synth oil and filter....will change tomorrow! __________________ 05 M50...Cobalt Blue.....De-badged.....Rear seat removed....Saddleman bags....Debaffled.....SpitFire windshield.

07-18-2009, 12:41 AM	#1773 (permalink)
CooleyM50 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: St. Joseph, IL Posts: 219	Bought a new Corbin solo seat with stitched leather black seat and black welts and silver carbon fiber side panels and oh boy does this ever look good and match my yellow and black (with charcoal) special edition pinstriping. I am more than pleased. Corbin is just good product. My second corbin on an M50. Then I put a Kuryakyn brake pedal cover on and spike bolts in the speedo and fuel nacelle and made a custom over for the rear fender bolt and put Show Chrome grips on. I'll get some photos of Bumble Bee and post soon with details.

07-18-2009, 04:59 PM	#1774 (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	Paid the registration.... $126 __________________ 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"

07-18-2009, 05:18 PM	#1775 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	entered a car truck and bike show got 1st place along with the dust collector...

07-18-2009, 07:07 PM	#1776 (permalink)
vtbme Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: '08 M50 Limited: Black/Silver Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 328	Installed riser/spacers and took a little test ride. I'm gonna need more pullback.

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