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Quantumcat · 07-22-2009, 08:38 PM

Nice custom job vagabond. I may just have to use your idea. If I do, you'll get credit for it.

Thanks for letting us in on it.

GeorgiaRoller · 07-23-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by atweibel

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

I will. Because of my schedule and my kids being off from school I won't get a chance to ride until this weekend. I'm actually curious myself if I can notice any additional power or torque. I'll let you know.

TNM50 · 07-23-2009, 12:01 PM

Man vagabond, not only does that look cool but you make one good instructional video!

GeorgiaRoller · 07-23-2009, 01:53 PM

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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.

Somehow I skipped by this post on accident. Nice job!

I wouldn't mind a Tach. in that spot instead on my bike. However I'd have to take my Pop-Top off. Hmmmmmmmmmm.

shotsailor · 07-23-2009, 04:36 PM

...let my brother drive my M50/vance&hines straightshots down the road....damned what a noise.....
Didn't realize it was that loud!
I put my baffles back in so children can sleep all night...and coffeecups don't shake off tables.

BigInjun · 07-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Picked up a set of throw over saddle bags, quite pleased with them. Got a couple of blue tooth enabled helmets too, getting ready for a trip around the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia next week. Can't wait!

Jkirk_USMC · 07-23-2009, 09:04 PM

Just made the bones to lower my fifty from armor pulled off of a HMMWV that got destroyed. ill have a little something on there with some character now.

cardude720 · 07-24-2009, 09:49 AM

I got my Saddlemen profiler in and put it on. Feels very comfy, but I was only able to take it for a test ride down the block.

The profiler was the cheapest aftermarket seat I was able to find BTW.

Here are some comparison pics for those who are interested:

Stocker vs Saddlemen Profiler

imasupahewr0 · 07-24-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vtbme

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

UNCC, my office and most of my classes are in Cameron (CARC) & I'm taking one class at the downtown campus this fall.

Ive been lazy but I'm going to try to take the seat off and check fuses to see if maybe I can get the clock issue straight. The grill is calling my name tonight so it might be tomorrow.

atweibel · 07-24-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude720

I got my Saddlemen profiler in and put it on. Feels very comfy, but I was only able to take it for a test ride down the block.

The profiler was the cheapest aftermarket seat I was able to find BTW.

Here are some comparison pics for those who are interested:

Stocker vs Saddlemen Profiler

Cardude, this is an awesome set of shots! It's nice to actually get to see the differences between the stocker and aftermarket seats up close. You can totally tell the profile brings you down and forward and how it cups more than braces you on the seat. Does anyone else have pics like this?

BTW - I'd be interested to know how a passenger rates your profiler too.

cardude720 · 07-24-2009, 07:19 PM

i havent taken a passenger yet on the profiler but i had my dad pretend to be the driver and i hopped on the back. As much as this seat is twice as good for the driver, i think it's twice as bad for the passenger. The passenger area is not nearly as wide and feels like it goes into your but lol.

And yes it does push you forward. Much easier to stand up over speedbumps now. **considering forward controls**

PS i started a new "aftermarket seat pic" thread. Thanks atweible

pastorgumby · 07-24-2009, 07:38 PM

I successfully installed the risers.

Definitely get an extra set of helping hands, and i used a heat gun to loosen the studs. It makes for a much nicer riding posture fore sure!

THANKS KEN!!!

Jkirk_USMC · 07-25-2009, 04:27 PM

Just put my home made bones on and lowered it 3 inches. Took it for a cruise and doesnt scrape too bad. Not much worse than it scraped before. Thanks for the directions that someone had on here, they were perfect!

GeorgiaRoller · 07-25-2009, 07:50 PM

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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.

Rode it today and didn't hardly notice much difference. Much to do about nothing.

GFridrich3 · 07-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Finally got around to taking the M50 badges and suzuki rear fender decal off the bike. Looks much cleaner now without them. Still debating taking off the tank emblems, but I kinda like them a little more than id like not having them.

burnchassis · 07-25-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Rode it today and didn't hardly notice much difference. Much to do about nothing.

Remember if your butterflies are already opening 100% you wont gain anything ,and in fact will lose power by bending the throttle stop ,because the butterflies are going past vertical,and closing up the other direction.

epoch · 07-25-2009, 09:24 PM

I got a set of saddlebags and OEM brackets earlier this week, and just got a chance to put it all on.

As much as I like the bags, I'm having some frustrations with Saddlemen right now, though. First off, it was supposed to come with padlocks, which it did not. Then, today, after a half mile test ride, I get off my bike to find that one of the twist locks had mysteriously broken off at it's pivot point. A half mile of riding and it's already falling apart? WTF?

Saddlemen was already kind enough to send out a set of the missing padlocks, and I'm hoping they'll be as accomodating about the twist lock. I'm really hoping that I just got a lemon.

imasupahewr0 · 07-26-2009, 01:35 PM

Visited two of the vineyards east of Charlotte yesterday (Dennis Vineyards & Uwharrie Vineyards.) Had dinner with some friends. On my way home passed a lady on a bright yellow backwards trike. Pretty cool. Yesterday was the first time that I REALLY enjoyed riding. Its been fun before, still learning and getting used to the bike, but yesterday I was literally yelling inside the helmet b/c I was havin such a good time.

Then today I rode to the dealer but they were closed when I got there (website said they were open on Sunday.) Looked at some trucks at the Dodge dealer next door and stopped to HD on the way home since I have to pass it. Parked right up front in between all the Harleys. Looked at the VRod Muscle, a lot, very nice bike. I have to give it to them on customer service, three reps came up, introduced themselves and asked if I needed help. Checked the fuses to see if maybe that would explain the clock losing time issue. All tight and the clock is still off, oh well.

And managed to get the oil changed in my truck too.

vtbme · 07-26-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by imasupahewr0

On my way home passed a lady on a bright yellow backwards trike. Pretty cool.

Can-Am Spyder, I believe.

Rode to work this morning...which also happens to be my church. Man was it steamy when I came out at 10:30. Glad I went to the early service.

Was gonna take the bike up to a little shin-dig friend reunion at Lake Norman, but I like to wear the gear and it's too flippin' HOT!

sarjent · 07-26-2009, 08:01 PM

new drag bars and risers

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oh and thanks Ken for the studs. Worked out great!

07-22-2009, 08:38 PM	#1821 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 235	Nice custom job vagabond. I may just have to use your idea. If I do, you'll get credit for it. Thanks for letting us in on it. __________________ 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)

07-23-2009, 12:01 PM	#1823 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 283	Man vagabond, not only does that look cool but you make one good instructional video! __________________ Cobra sissybar, OEM engine guards, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield w/ quick remove mounts, 200mm Metzeler, Kuryakyn levers, debaffled

07-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#1828 (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	I got my Saddlemen profiler in and put it on. Feels very comfy, but I was only able to take it for a test ride down the block. The profiler was the cheapest aftermarket seat I was able to find BTW. Here are some comparison pics for those who are interested: Stocker vs Saddlemen Profiler __________________ 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"

07-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#1831 (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	i havent taken a passenger yet on the profiler but i had my dad pretend to be the driver and i hopped on the back. As much as this seat is twice as good for the driver, i think it's twice as bad for the passenger. The passenger area is not nearly as wide and feels like it goes into your but lol. And yes it does push you forward. Much easier to stand up over speedbumps now. considering forward controls PS i started a new "aftermarket seat pic" thread. Thanks atweible __________________ 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" Last edited by cardude720; 07-24-2009 at 07:23 PM.

07-24-2009, 07:38 PM	#1832 (permalink)
pastorgumby Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Fair Haven, NJ Posts: 321	RISERS Installed! I successfully installed the risers. Definitely get an extra set of helping hands, and i used a heat gun to loosen the studs. It makes for a much nicer riding posture fore sure! THANKS KEN!!! __________________ "Faith is a journey... not a guilt trip!" 2008 Suzuki M50 2004 Suzuki Vstrom DL650 Cobra Street Rods, Fi2000 Power Commander, Carbon Fiber: (Gel Seat, Frame Cover, Trim, Tank Trim, Speedo Trim), Kuryakyn: (ISO-Flame Grips, Stiletto End Caps, Throttle Boss, Small ISO Pegs Offset, Red Accent ring, Switchblade Pegs w/ ISO Peg Adapters), PIAA Xtreme White H4, K & N Air Filter, Auburn Leather Daytona II Chubby Braided on Ghost Brackets, Custom LED Integrated Tail Light, Memphis Shades Alley Cat, Wolo Bad Boy, Navigator Fog Lights, Mustang Tank and Fender Bib, Grasshopper Back Rest, Axio Tail Bag, Brakeaway Cruise Control, Heal Tech GIPro w/ATRE, Midnight Express Clock & Thermometer, MC Enterprise Fender Rack, Chrome Tank Trim, Maltese Cross, Black Reflective Wheel Strips, Cigarette Socket, C50 Mirrors, Handlebar Risers. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/ph...useralbums.php http://s708.photobucket.com/albums/w...view=slideshow

07-23-2009, 04:36 PM	#1825 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	...let my brother drive my M50/vance&hines straightshots down the road....damned what a noise..... Didn't realize it was that loud! I put my baffles back in so children can sleep all night...and coffeecups don't shake off tables.

07-23-2009, 06:05 PM	#1826 (permalink)
BigInjun In Training Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 104	Picked up a set of throw over saddle bags, quite pleased with them. Got a couple of blue tooth enabled helmets too, getting ready for a trip around the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia next week. Can't wait!

07-23-2009, 09:04 PM	#1827 (permalink)
Jkirk_USMC Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: I live in Jacksonville NC. Posts: 35	Just made the bones to lower my fifty from armor pulled off of a HMMWV that got destroyed. ill have a little something on there with some character now.

07-25-2009, 04:27 PM	#1833 (permalink)
Jkirk_USMC Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: I live in Jacksonville NC. Posts: 35	Just put my home made bones on and lowered it 3 inches. Took it for a cruise and doesnt scrape too bad. Not much worse than it scraped before. Thanks for the directions that someone had on here, they were perfect!

07-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#1835 (permalink)
GFridrich3 In Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: 2008 M50 Yellow/Grey Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 144	Finally got around to taking the M50 badges and suzuki rear fender decal off the bike. Looks much cleaner now without them. Still debating taking off the tank emblems, but I kinda like them a little more than id like not having them.

07-25-2009, 09:24 PM	#1837 (permalink)
epoch Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 62	I got a set of saddlebags and OEM brackets earlier this week, and just got a chance to put it all on. As much as I like the bags, I'm having some frustrations with Saddlemen right now, though. First off, it was supposed to come with padlocks, which it did not. Then, today, after a half mile test ride, I get off my bike to find that one of the twist locks had mysteriously broken off at it's pivot point. A half mile of riding and it's already falling apart? WTF? Saddlemen was already kind enough to send out a set of the missing padlocks, and I'm hoping they'll be as accomodating about the twist lock. I'm really hoping that I just got a lemon. Last edited by epoch; 07-25-2009 at 09:26 PM.

07-26-2009, 01:35 PM	#1838 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	Visited two of the vineyards east of Charlotte yesterday (Dennis Vineyards & Uwharrie Vineyards.) Had dinner with some friends. On my way home passed a lady on a bright yellow backwards trike. Pretty cool. Yesterday was the first time that I REALLY enjoyed riding. Its been fun before, still learning and getting used to the bike, but yesterday I was literally yelling inside the helmet b/c I was havin such a good time. Then today I rode to the dealer but they were closed when I got there (website said they were open on Sunday.) Looked at some trucks at the Dodge dealer next door and stopped to HD on the way home since I have to pass it. Parked right up front in between all the Harleys. Looked at the VRod Muscle, a lot, very nice bike. I have to give it to them on customer service, three reps came up, introduced themselves and asked if I needed help. Checked the fuses to see if maybe that would explain the clock losing time issue. All tight and the clock is still off, oh well. And managed to get the oil changed in my truck too. __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

07-26-2009, 08:01 PM	#1840 (permalink)
sarjent Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 - Black and Gold Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 216	new drag bars and risers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 oh and thanks Ken for the studs. Worked out great! __________________ ...and the gods made Heavy Metal and they saw that it was good. Last edited by sarjent; 07-26-2009 at 08:28 PM.

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