Questions about lowering my M-50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

pegjay · 07-17-2008, 09:53 AM

First of all I am new to this forum, so I would like to say "Hi". I find very helpful.
My questions are:
1) Will lowering the bike help with nhandling and is there any other advantages to lowering the bike?
2) I'm a big 6-2 265lb, if I use the Jones lowering kit will I have aproblem with the bike bottoming out?
Thanks

Rockyrikoko · 07-17-2008, 10:01 AM

I’m 255 lbs and lowered 2 ½”. I have no regrets about lowering and have only bottomed out (scraped other than pegs) a couple times. Those couple times I was going from flat pavement to a decent grade incline pretty aggressively.

sarjent · 07-17-2008, 10:03 AM

I find the incresaed handling dramatic as opposed to stock configuration.

tonvel · 07-17-2008, 12:30 PM

Pegjay, I lowered 2.5 and really like how it sits and handles now. You will probably have to tighten the shock a couple clicks. There is a positive difference in the ride. It is worth the $40 to try it. If you don't like them you can switch it back. I am sure someone on this site will buy the from you at a slightly reduced price.

Pinhead78 · 07-17-2008, 03:55 PM

I lowered mine 3" about three years ago now. It makes the M easier to handle, especially during slow turns, U turns, and when you put it in reverse.

07M50Limited · 07-17-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhead78

I lowered mine 3" about three years ago now. It makes the M easier to handle, especially during slow turns, U turns, and when you put it in reverse.

I got ripped off, my M50 don't have a reverse

dankrencisz · 07-17-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhead78

I lowered mine 3" about three years ago now. It makes the M easier to handle, especially during slow turns, U turns, and when you put it in reverse.

Reverse wasn't an option on mine!! LOL

I'd like to lower, but my wife enjoyes riding. Would the lowering make it bottom out, or top out on the inner fender?? 2" lowering?? maybe

Pinhead78 · 07-17-2008, 04:06 PM

Yeah, the early Black 05 models came with reverse. Makes ya jealous, eh!

Pinhead78 · 07-17-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dankrencisz

Reverse wasn't an option on mine!! LOL

I'd like to lower, but my wife enjoyes riding. Would the lowering make it bottom out, or top out on the inner fender?? 2" lowering?? maybe

Whats the combined weight (driver + passenger)? I have never bottomed out, and combined weight on mine is right around 300...depending on how much I eat at dinner!

cyclesinct · 07-17-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhead78

Yeah, the early Black 05 models came with reverse. Makes ya jealous, eh!

Then I really got ripped off! I have one of those early '05 M50's and no reverse.

07M50Limited · 07-17-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclesinct

Then I really got ripped off! I have one of those early '05 M50's and no reverse.

I think he made his own, pull in the clutch, put both feet on the ground, and push in reverse....

X_Darknight · 07-17-2008, 06:52 PM

Lowered the rear of my bike 3" about two years ago, and I absolutely love it- better handling all around. I keep the rear spring tension fairly high and it seems to help. I'm pretty light, but my 6'2", 250# father-in-law took it out last time he came up from Florida, and had no problems.

boooya · 07-17-2008, 08:12 PM

Im 185lbs, have it lowered 2.5". I have bottomed out the bike and scraped both the frame and pipes a few times, but that was riding it like a sport bike. For normal riding it has never bottomed out even 2up. Love the way it looks and handles I would definatly recomend it.

pegjay · 07-18-2008, 08:31 PM

Thanks for all the input. I will get them in the next couple of weeks and let you guys know. Maybe I'll get the forward controls while I am at it.

07-17-2008, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 326	Questions about lowering my M-50 First of all I am new to this forum, so I would like to say "Hi". I find very helpful. My questions are: 1) Will lowering the bike help with nhandling and is there any other advantages to lowering the bike? 2) I'm a big 6-2 265lb, if I use the Jones lowering kit will I have aproblem with the bike bottoming out? Thanks

07-17-2008, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rockyrikoko Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2005 Black C50 & 2006 Silver M50 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229	I’m 255 lbs and lowered 2 ½”. I have no regrets about lowering and have only bottomed out (scraped other than pegs) a couple times. Those couple times I was going from flat pavement to a decent grade incline pretty aggressively. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- *There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. -Steven Wright ----------------------------------------------- Current:* Fully de-baffledLowered 2 ½”PCIII USBDe-stickeredClear turn signal lenses (not on rear yet)Chrome tank seam trimKüryakyn hyperchargerKüryakyn wide style leversM109r mirrorsWider/taller handle barsSilverstar ultra headlightOEM highway barsPlate mount modStock seat lumpectomy mod Upcomming:* Küryakyn ISO gripsThrottle bossKewlock grip end helmet lockDe-pairSmall rear turn signals that mount to the rear fender mounts (suggestions)*A new "single rider" seat (daytripper, profiler, classic solo, stinger... dunno)

07-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	I lowered mine 3" about three years ago now. It makes the M easier to handle, especially during slow turns, U turns, and when you put it in reverse. __________________

07-17-2008, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	Yeah, the early Black 05 models came with reverse. Makes ya jealous, eh! __________________

07-17-2008, 08:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
boooya TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada Posts: 583	Im 185lbs, have it lowered 2.5". I have bottomed out the bike and scraped both the frame and pipes a few times, but that was riding it like a sport bike. For normal riding it has never bottomed out even 2up. Love the way it looks and handles I would definatly recomend it. __________________ M50 SOLD 2008 Bandit 1250 S stock 4 now

07-17-2008, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
sarjent In Training Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 - Black and Gold Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 129	I find the incresaed handling dramatic as opposed to stock configuration.

07-17-2008, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
tonvel Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 45	Pegjay, I lowered 2.5 and really like how it sits and handles now. You will probably have to tighten the shock a couple clicks. There is a positive difference in the ride. It is worth the $40 to try it. If you don't like them you can switch it back. I am sure someone on this site will buy the from you at a slightly reduced price.

07-17-2008, 06:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
X_Darknight Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '05 M50 Black Location: Adirondack Mtns, NY Posts: 19	Lowered the rear of my bike 3" about two years ago, and I absolutely love it- better handling all around. I keep the rear spring tension fairly high and it seems to help. I'm pretty light, but my 6'2", 250# father-in-law took it out last time he came up from Florida, and had no problems.

07-18-2008, 08:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 326	Thanks for all the input. I will get them in the next couple of weeks and let you guys know. Maybe I'll get the forward controls while I am at it.

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