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womper · 07-21-2009, 01:39 PM

that looks pretty sweet from the side shotsailor.. thanks for posting...

i bought some headlightS... yes.. two. and they're a 5 3/4".. so i was thinking of bringing them out and up like you did... you're light looks like it fits there... make the front stand up a bit.
it looks nice and balanced

cardude720 · 07-21-2009, 01:48 PM

ShotSailor: Why are your hand controls on upside down?

womper · 07-21-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude720

ShotSailor: Why are your hand controls on upside down?

Wut?

cardude720 · 07-21-2009, 01:58 PM

look at the first pic he posted. starter and kill switch lines are coming out from the top.(red kill switch is at the bottom)

imasupahewr0 · 07-21-2009, 02:01 PM

Maybe he likes to ride on his back when he rides. haha I didnt notice it until u mentioned it but its def different.

The adhesive tape looks good tho.

womper · 07-21-2009, 02:03 PM

maybe a variation of the M800 and the M50? hmm...
all i know is that it's not the same control housings than mine...

cardude720 · 07-21-2009, 02:04 PM

it looks OEM, just upside down. Maybe something to do with connections to his new speedo.

shotsailor · 07-21-2009, 02:16 PM

...It's because my control unit will hit the tank otherwise.
With this dragbar I had no other option. I use the original risers. To install the bar as flat as possibel I had to turn the control unit a bit to get some more millimeters...
It's no problem when you used to it.

shotsailor · 07-21-2009, 02:19 PM

I have a digital speedo........

dgingrich · 07-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Is it any more accurate?

GeorgiaRoller · 07-21-2009, 03:52 PM

I bent the throttle stop out of the way and gained 1/4" more of throttle. Now the true test comes when I ride it next and see if I can actually tell a difference or not.

The Dark Knight · 07-21-2009, 07:55 PM

as long as the butterflies arnt over center now.... and actually closing back the other direction?

The Dark Knight · 07-21-2009, 08:07 PM

i bought the swing wing pegs.. they work great.. but there not staying chrome off to the the powdercoating.. gloss black. they dont go with the bike being chrome and stand out right now

helps get my leg away from the heat off the turbo and stretch my legs comfortably

Quantumcat · 07-22-2009, 03:18 AM

I installed the riser spacers tonight. I really like the riding position. An extra bonus is that it will be easier to remove the tank from now on. The extra clearance allows you to lift the tank higher in order to get to the fuel line and electrical connectors.

There is a little bit of a mismatch between the stock riser profile and the spacer profile. Not much, but it is noticeable if you run your finger along the surface. I know, I know; nitpicking. Huge thanks go out to Jeff and Ken for doing these things.

Warning!! Do not overtighten the bolts. I ended up not paying enough attention to the well thought out instructions and I stripped the stock right-hand riser. Tough lesson learned, but learned just the same.

I also debaffled and added a 6" fibrosleeve. I haven't demickeyed yet because there's no going back once it's knocked out. I figured I'd see what I think about debaffled & sleeved before doing the demickey. I also found a 2" pvc pipe to be too big for insertion on my 2007 M50. I ended up wrapping the packing and mesh around one of the removed baffles to begin the insertion. After inserting it to the point where the end of the sleeve was just shy of where the first plate was, I used the 2" pvc to finish inserting it the rest of the way.

imasupahewr0 · 07-22-2009, 08:13 AM

Rode over to campus to help an undergrad with a project. Walk out and its raining. I always get caught in the rain leaving campus. I already had it in my head, so I still stopped to Panera for dinner.

Lesson to me....dont go to campus so much.

shotsailor · 07-22-2009, 02:58 PM

Installed small floorboards today.
I did like the feeling on my brothers C50 although it is not the M50 style.
But It is very comfortable.....

atweibel · 07-22-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

I bent the throttle stop out of the way and gained 1/4" more of throttle. Now the true test comes when I ride it next and see if I can actually tell a difference or not.

Hey Roller, let us know how this works out. Did you get that fabled 15 HP increase?

atweibel · 07-22-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shotsailor

Installed small floorboards today.
I did like the feeling on my brothers C50 although it is not the M50 style.
But It is very comfortable.....

Yeah they are... I've been torn about mine too. They do match up with the freeway bars, but I'm thinking when I have the gumption I'll look around for a set of stirrups instead. I think they'll fit the M50 profile better.

vagabond35 · 07-22-2009, 08:01 PM

Took longer than one day and even longer to post, but here's my new GSI housing on YouTube.

Custom GSI Housing.

vtbme · 07-22-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imasupahewr0

Rode over to campus to help an undergrad with a project. Walk out and its raining. I always get caught in the rain leaving campus. I already had it in my head, so I still stopped to Panera for dinner.

Lesson to me....dont go to campus so much.

Which campus...I'm in clt, too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vagabond35

Took longer than one day and even longer to post, but here's my new GSI housing on YouTube.

Custom GSI Housing.

TOO Creative!!

07-21-2009, 01:48 PM	#1802 (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	ShotSailor: Why are your hand controls on upside down? __________________ 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"

07-21-2009, 01:58 PM	#1804 (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	look at the first pic he posted. starter and kill switch lines are coming out from the top.(red kill switch is at the bottom) __________________ 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"

07-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#1805 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	Maybe he likes to ride on his back when he rides. haha I didnt notice it until u mentioned it but its def different. The adhesive tape looks good tho. __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

07-21-2009, 02:04 PM	#1807 (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	it looks OEM, just upside down. Maybe something to do with connections to his new speedo. __________________ 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"

07-21-2009, 03:52 PM	#1811 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	I bent the throttle stop out of the way and gained 1/4" more of throttle. Now the true test comes when I ride it next and see if I can actually tell a difference or not. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

07-21-2009, 02:16 PM	#1808 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	...It's because my control unit will hit the tank otherwise. With this dragbar I had no other option. I use the original risers. To install the bar as flat as possibel I had to turn the control unit a bit to get some more millimeters... It's no problem when you used to it.

07-21-2009, 02:19 PM	#1809 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	I have a digital speedo........

07-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#1810 (permalink)
dgingrich In Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: M50 Bumblebee Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 143	Is it any more accurate?

07-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#1812 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	as long as the butterflies arnt over center now.... and actually closing back the other direction? Last edited by The Dark Knight; 07-21-2009 at 08:14 PM.

07-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#1813 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	i bought the swing wing pegs.. they work great.. but there not staying chrome off to the the powdercoating.. gloss black. they dont go with the bike being chrome and stand out right now helps get my leg away from the heat off the turbo and stretch my legs comfortably Attached Thumbnails Last edited by The Dark Knight; 07-21-2009 at 08:16 PM.

07-22-2009, 03:18 AM	#1814 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	I installed the riser spacers tonight. I really like the riding position. An extra bonus is that it will be easier to remove the tank from now on. The extra clearance allows you to lift the tank higher in order to get to the fuel line and electrical connectors. There is a little bit of a mismatch between the stock riser profile and the spacer profile. Not much, but it is noticeable if you run your finger along the surface. I know, I know; nitpicking. Huge thanks go out to Jeff and Ken for doing these things. Warning!! Do not overtighten the bolts. I ended up not paying enough attention to the well thought out instructions and I stripped the stock right-hand riser. Tough lesson learned, but learned just the same. I also debaffled and added a 6" fibrosleeve. I haven't demickeyed yet because there's no going back once it's knocked out. I figured I'd see what I think about debaffled & sleeved before doing the demickey. I also found a 2" pvc pipe to be too big for insertion on my 2007 M50. I ended up wrapping the packing and mesh around one of the removed baffles to begin the insertion. After inserting it to the point where the end of the sleeve was just shy of where the first plate was, I used the 2" pvc to finish inserting it the rest of the way. __________________ 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)

07-22-2009, 08:13 AM	#1815 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	Rode over to campus to help an undergrad with a project. Walk out and its raining. I always get caught in the rain leaving campus. I already had it in my head, so I still stopped to Panera for dinner. Lesson to me....dont go to campus so much. __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

07-22-2009, 02:58 PM	#1816 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	Installed small floorboards today. I did like the feeling on my brothers C50 although it is not the M50 style. But It is very comfortable.....

07-22-2009, 08:01 PM	#1819 (permalink)
vagabond35 In Training Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Montana Posts: 110	Took longer than one day and even longer to post, but here's my new GSI housing on YouTube. Custom GSI Housing. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Not all who wander are lost. Fantasy Upgrades. Last edited by vagabond35; 07-23-2009 at 01:33 PM.

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