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RAddiction · 07-29-2009, 08:24 PM

I haven't ridden or even opened up the door to the trailer in at least 1 1/2 weeks.

RED-M · 07-29-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sarjent

should see the '10 Victory's.
Photo Album 2010 Victory Motorcycles First Look - Motorcycle USA

I think I will go with the Cross Roads.

Is it me or does the Hammer 8 ball look a lot like a M109 minus the headlight cowl ??

1badbaker · 07-29-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RED-M

Is it me or does the Hammer 8 ball look a lot like a M109 minus the headlight cowl ??

Looks quite similar to the M90/M109 to me too.

Personally, I'm thinking the Vegas 8-Ball is the meanest lookin' one.

GeorgiaRoller · 07-30-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mxedit

One thing I'll say, I'm glad I was wearing ankle high boots. If I had been wearing sneakers, they would have been off. As it was, the laces on my boots were popped off and the sides of the boots were scraped off as well. Otherwise, you could add my feeet to the list of injuries. Thanks for all of your kind words. If I can convince my wife, I'll be back riding someday.

Yeah sometimes accidents are unavoidable. Me and blackholekelley where riding this weekend and this sportbiker pulled up with his girlfriend on the back wearing shorts and flipflops on the back. I just shook my head. I'd never allow my wife or girlfriend to ride like that. No matter how hot it is I always wear pants and my big arse combat riding boots.

You'll ride again. Stuff happens. You can't let it get the better of you.

vtbme · 07-30-2009, 09:38 AM

MXEDIT - sooo glad you're only in the minor injury camp. Godspeed!

As for my bike...still waiting for a break in the weather to install new bars. Naturally it begins thunder storming 10 mins after I arrive home for work EVERY DAY FOR THE PAST WEEK...Except of course for yesterday afternoon which turned out to be beautiful...because I had late afternoon and early evening meetings, so of course there was great weather which ultimately did me no good.

And yes, the same weather pattern is predicted for another 7 days!

Augh! I miss having a garage!

The Dark Knight · 07-30-2009, 04:37 PM

I got my pegs back from being coated.. they look better now and dont stand out anymore.... they made the bike faster too being black....

Danthedawgfan · 07-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Dude those look freakin sweet!

The Dark Knight · 07-30-2009, 04:46 PM

thanks danthedawg... $30 bucks to powder coat them gloss black and my time to disassemble and reassemble

womper · 07-30-2009, 05:32 PM

knight... as always... sweet.

my latest update
here's what i got in the mail lately.
2 headlight buckets
1 set of exhaust (stock)
kury levers
right side control

beast is on it's way to the rebuild. heh.
just waiting on the rear signals...

then i need to get some cables, hoses, brake pads/shoes, a new rotor

and then fix up the front forks and motor... and then she'll be ready for paint...
heh. what did i get myself into

The Dark Knight · 07-30-2009, 05:50 PM

thanx i have some stock m50 throttle cables and the clutch cable

camaleon · 07-30-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

I got my pegs back from being coated.. they look better now and dont stand out anymore.... they made the bike faster too being black....

me like it!

vtbme · 07-30-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

I got my pegs back from being coated..

Very Nice!

Installed Mustang Fender Bib...it's kinda krinkled near the seat but is decent. Maybe get a solo rack to install over it so I can mount my tail bag and Grantour bag when needed.

Adjusted suspension from 3 to 1...rain moving in again, so maybe I'll get to test it tomorrow. Spanner wrench adapter from cycle gear worked like a charm - it snaps onto a 3/8 socket.

Also reinstalled seat. Took it to a local trim shop to have it shaved down. I think he also put a couple of gel inserts in it. Wow...did it lower me! I'd say at least an inch. Definitely a more scooped out feeling and I am more IN the saddle vs ON the saddle...really kinda feels like a saddle. I could flat foot before but this gives me more leverage. My knees are definitely more bent when on the pegs too. I actually prefer the foot position pre-seat mod, but this works. Guy who did the work as had his seats on several bikes that have been in Vtwin mag...I think one of his is on the cover of the current issue.

womper · 07-30-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

thanx i have some stock m50 throttle cables and the clutch cable

nah.. i got some sheephorn handlebars... so i'm going longer, and while at it, i'll go braided cables and braided hose.

won't look as sweet as yours... but i'll be different

The Dark Knight · 07-30-2009, 09:53 PM

its all about what you like womper dont forget that.. and i cant remember who made my cables for the zuki lower ends and harley controls...

SUREFIRE · 07-31-2009, 12:23 AM

Did a 400 km. daytrip up around the Interior/Cariboo of B.C. The weather was pretty crazy...reaching a high of 42 C (105 F) on the last two hours of the ride...I now have one of the best farmer tans around...

mxedit · 07-31-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Yeah sometimes accidents are unavoidable. Me and blackholekelley where riding this weekend and this sportbiker pulled up with his girlfriend on the back wearing shorts and flipflops on the back. I just shook my head. I'd never allow my wife or girlfriend to ride like that. No matter how hot it is I always wear pants and my big arse combat riding boots.

You'll ride again. Stuff happens. You can't let it get the better of you.

Yeah, all in all, after a week, I'm well on my way to being alright. If I had been wearing my jacket, my bike would have been thrashed, but I would have had a sprained thumb to show for the whole thing. I hope to ride again, but after this, it'll take awhile before I can afford a new bike, unfortunately.

vtbme · 08-01-2009, 10:52 PM

I finally got the stock bars swapped out with Flanders Super-Glide #650-08231. (I should say, my fine neighbor...I mostly held things and brought the beer).

More pullback and not quite as wide. Wow - this is more like it! I am finally able to sit upright and even lean back a bit.

We left the Jeff/Ken spacers on for now and re-routed all the cables behind the triple tree (except speedo of course). Had to remove the mirrors and headlight so the rest of the assemblies would fit through. Oh - and the wire manager is gone. Front looks a lot cleaner now.

I think the cables are okay - throttle side might be a little tight. We didn't pull any slack from anywhere - just went with what we got from re-routing.

Arm position might be a bit scrunched on full lock parking lot turns. That and the slight tightness of throttle cables can probably be fixed by removing spacers. I figure I'll ride with them on for a bit before deciding...was real tempting to just pull them off while everything else was disconnected, but the job was taking long enough, and I didn't want to add one more thing since my neighbor was so great to help me.

Let's see if attaching pix works (all I had was cell phone, so I don't know how these will look)...Took a little test drive since there was finally a break in the rain.

womper · 08-01-2009, 11:43 PM

bars look cool.
don't like how the cables look though.

vtbme · 08-02-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by womper

bars look cool.
don't like how the cables look though.

Aesthetically? Or you think they're too tight?

womper · 08-02-2009, 08:50 AM

just looks... but if it works, it works

07-29-2009, 08:24 PM	#1861 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	I haven't ridden or even opened up the door to the trailer in at least 1 1/2 weeks. __________________ 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.

07-30-2009, 04:37 PM	#1866 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	I got my pegs back from being coated.. they look better now and dont stand out anymore.... they made the bike faster too being black.... Last edited by The Dark Knight; 07-30-2009 at 04:41 PM.

07-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#1867 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Want's A New Title Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 05 Mean Streak, 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 4,524	Dude those look freakin sweet! __________________ Mean Streak: Vance&Hines Big Shots, Mustang Vintage Sport Seat, Kuryakan Iso Grips, Iso Pegs, Custom World Highway Pegs, Cobra Mini Sissy Bar. M50: Vance&Hines Cruzers, Debadged, Delumped (Seat)

07-31-2009, 12:23 AM	#1875 (permalink)
SUREFIRE Seat Tester Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50/Husky TE610 Location: Kamloops, B.C. Canada Posts: 90	Did a 400 km. daytrip up around the Interior/Cariboo of B.C. The weather was pretty crazy...reaching a high of 42 C (105 F) on the last two hours of the ride...I now have one of the best farmer tans around... Attached Thumbnails

08-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#1877 (permalink)
vtbme Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: '08 M50 Limited: Black/Silver Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 328	Swapped out handlebars I finally got the stock bars swapped out with Flanders Super-Glide #650-08231. (I should say, my fine neighbor...I mostly held things and brought the beer). More pullback and not quite as wide. Wow - this is more like it! I am finally able to sit upright and even lean back a bit. We left the Jeff/Ken spacers on for now and re-routed all the cables behind the triple tree (except speedo of course). Had to remove the mirrors and headlight so the rest of the assemblies would fit through. Oh - and the wire manager is gone. Front looks a lot cleaner now. I think the cables are okay - throttle side might be a little tight. We didn't pull any slack from anywhere - just went with what we got from re-routing. Arm position might be a bit scrunched on full lock parking lot turns. That and the slight tightness of throttle cables can probably be fixed by removing spacers. I figure I'll ride with them on for a bit before deciding...was real tempting to just pull them off while everything else was disconnected, but the job was taking long enough, and I didn't want to add one more thing since my neighbor was so great to help me. Let's see if attaching pix works (all I had was cell phone, so I don't know how these will look)...Took a little test drive since there was finally a break in the rain. __________________ 2008 M50 Limited: Jeff/Ken's Spacer Risers, Flanders Super Glide handlebars #650-08231, Shaved down stock seat, Mustang fender bib (on/off), OEM Luggage Rack minus sissy bar; Blacked out: Linbar, PIAA mulit fit lights on fender, speedo, headlight rim. 1999 Virago 250, 2007-09 (first of my own, sold): Symtec grip heaters. First riding experience: Honda mini bike (50cc?) on my cousin's farm...I was maybe 8 or 10 years old. Last edited by vtbme; 08-02-2009 at 08:13 AM.

07-30-2009, 09:38 AM	#1865 (permalink)
vtbme Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: '08 M50 Limited: Black/Silver Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 328	MXEDIT - sooo glad you're only in the minor injury camp. Godspeed! As for my bike...still waiting for a break in the weather to install new bars. Naturally it begins thunder storming 10 mins after I arrive home for work EVERY DAY FOR THE PAST WEEK...Except of course for yesterday afternoon which turned out to be beautiful...because I had late afternoon and early evening meetings, so of course there was great weather which ultimately did me no good. And yes, the same weather pattern is predicted for another 7 days! Augh! I miss having a garage!

07-30-2009, 04:46 PM	#1868 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	thanks danthedawg... $30 bucks to powder coat them gloss black and my time to disassemble and reassemble

07-30-2009, 05:50 PM	#1870 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	thanx i have some stock m50 throttle cables and the clutch cable

07-30-2009, 09:53 PM	#1874 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	its all about what you like womper dont forget that.. and i cant remember who made my cables for the zuki lower ends and harley controls...

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