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phil.dye · 07-31-2008, 12:16 AM

Well, after numerous attempts and I finally have something I can live with. The paint is a flat black but with the clear coat it makes it shiny. Would rather have stuck with the flat black but it kept dorking up. Every time I put gas in little splashes hit the tank and made it look like crap. Clear coat fixed that but took away the flatness. Anyway, it only needs to last for the year I am in the dessert so I guess I will live with it. Once I get back I will be striping and having a custom job done. Anyway, here are a few shots. Camera phone so they are not that great....

phil.dye · 07-31-2008, 12:18 AM

The pipes and the engine/trans are the actual color of the paint. They do not have the clear coat on them.

SNAFU · 07-31-2008, 11:23 AM

That's certainly a unique looking M50! I'm Diggin' the headlights.

Put on clear lenses removing the chrome lip off the tank would look sweeter in my humble opinion.

phil.dye · 07-31-2008, 11:56 AM

I want to get smaller clear turn signals and a few other mods that aren't to pricey. Just gotta wait till I get back. I will buy most of them while I am gone. That way when I get back it will be like Christmas!!!!

geoffsimpson · 07-31-2008, 12:01 PM

I'm a huge fan of those dual lights as well...i seriously looked at the Fatbob in the spring and it took nearly signing the papers to find out that the only reason i liked it was because of the dual headlights.

phil.dye · 07-31-2008, 12:43 PM

The reason I got those it because when I fell off my bike (no didn't wreck) it damaged the headlight. I rode for about 8 months with a dorked up headlight, it worked just looked crappy. I knew I liked the dual lights so after realizing the stock light cost about $8000 I decided to go with the $139 dual set-up. The lights fit directly into the two holes already on the bike. I had to dremel them out a very small amount to get the bolts to fit through but the holes were in the right spots.

geoffsimpson · 07-31-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phil.dye

The reason I got those it because when I fell off my bike (no didn't wreck) it damaged the headlight. I rode for about 8 months with a dorked up headlight, it worked just looked crappy. I knew I liked the dual lights so after realizing the stock light cost about $8000 I decided to go with the $139 dual set-up. The lights fit directly into the two holes already on the bike. I had to dremel them out a very small amount to get the bolts to fit through but the holes were in the right spots.

Very cool...can you point me in the direction of where you got 'em?

phil.dye · 07-31-2008, 02:06 PM

Custom Chrome Dual Halogen Headlight Kit 211788

geoffsimpson · 07-31-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phil.dye

Custom Chrome Dual Halogen Headlight Kit 211788

Thanks Phil!

boooya · 07-31-2008, 04:34 PM

Same here, really like the headlights.

tyler durden · 07-31-2008, 04:49 PM

Man, Phil, that's a nice ride.

Do you have any pictures of her with the speedometer exposed?!?
you seem to be the cool guy with 13' bars. i've been wanting to do that but was afraid that speedo would look weird in the middle. also could you let me know what you had to replace cable wise?

thanks man.

tyler

ish19 · 07-31-2008, 05:19 PM

phil, looks great love the headlights..

07M50Limited · 07-31-2008, 09:04 PM

on the Head Lights, very nice and the 1st I seen like that

Trigger1985 · 07-31-2008, 09:41 PM

Did you try flat or satin clear coat? I know I've seen it... Nice though. Be safe playing in the sandbox.

phil.dye · 07-31-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trigger1985

Did you try flat or satin clear coat? I know I've seen it... Nice though. Be safe playing in the sandbox.

I tried finding some flat clear coat, went to about 5 different paint shops, but I am in Kansas and well like I said I am in Kansas.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler durden

Man, Phil, that's a nice ride.

Do you have any pictures of her with the speedometer exposed?!?
you seem to be the cool guy with 13' bars. i've been wanting to do that but was afraid that speedo would look weird in the middle. also could you let me know what you had to replace cable wise?

thanks man.

tyler

These are the best I have with the speedometer showing. This was before I painted it but the same handle bars. The only cable I had to replace was the brake line. I re-routed the throttle cables between the frame and tank only because I got the chrome switch housings and the cables go in through the top not the bottom. I leave in two days, but I will try to get a better picture tomorrow.

Trigger1985 · 07-31-2008, 10:25 PM

[quote=phil.dye;480655]I tried finding some flat clear coat, went to about 5 different paint shops, but I am in Kansas and well like I said I am in Kansas.....

At least its not Nebraska... Got an Ace hardware? Thats where I saw it I think
or you could scuff up the clear coat with a little fine grit sandpaper, that might dull it up, but hey still looks good

xtenzzive · 08-01-2008, 12:05 AM

After painting the flat just seal the deal with a synthetic spray wax. bonds the paint and keeps finger prints and fuel from soaking into the paint since it's soaked with wax.

phil.dye · 08-01-2008, 12:37 AM

Crap!! I really wish I would have known that. That is why I kept stripping and repainting. Dang gas drops kept hitting it every time I got gas. Oh well, when I get back I am redoing everything again anyway. Looking at the Jesse James 9in rear bob fender. I also found a pretty cool looking new front fender. I will have all painted flat black with a replica of my tattoo (cross web design). New exhaust will also be in order. Problem is it will take me a year to get back home....

xtenzzive · 08-02-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by phil.dye

Problem is it will take me a year to get back home....

Be safe...your bike needs a rider....

07-31-2008, 12:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	Temporary New Paint Well, after numerous attempts and I finally have something I can live with. The paint is a flat black but with the clear coat it makes it shiny. Would rather have stuck with the flat black but it kept dorking up. Every time I put gas in little splashes hit the tank and made it look like crap. Clear coat fixed that but took away the flatness. Anyway, it only needs to last for the year I am in the dessert so I guess I will live with it. Once I get back I will be striping and having a custom job done. Anyway, here are a few shots. Camera phone so they are not that great.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ All Hail Skeletor!!!! 06 Debadged M50: 3" Black Hawk Road Pros, 13in Apes, Dropped 2 inches, Custom Chrome Dual 4 inch Headlights, Skull Levers and Grips, Cobra Shaft Cover, MC Enterprise Crash Guards, Bestem Backrest with Rack, Chrome from the brake reservoir to oil filter and back

07-31-2008, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	The pipes and the engine/trans are the actual color of the paint. They do not have the clear coat on them. __________________ All Hail Skeletor!!!! 06 Debadged M50: 3" Black Hawk Road Pros, 13in Apes, Dropped 2 inches, Custom Chrome Dual 4 inch Headlights, Skull Levers and Grips, Cobra Shaft Cover, MC Enterprise Crash Guards, Bestem Backrest with Rack, Chrome from the brake reservoir to oil filter and back

07-31-2008, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	That's certainly a unique looking M50! I'm Diggin' the headlights. Put on clear lenses removing the chrome lip off the tank would look sweeter in my humble opinion. __________________

07-31-2008, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	I want to get smaller clear turn signals and a few other mods that aren't to pricey. Just gotta wait till I get back. I will buy most of them while I am gone. That way when I get back it will be like Christmas!!!! __________________ All Hail Skeletor!!!! 06 Debadged M50: 3" Black Hawk Road Pros, 13in Apes, Dropped 2 inches, Custom Chrome Dual 4 inch Headlights, Skull Levers and Grips, Cobra Shaft Cover, MC Enterprise Crash Guards, Bestem Backrest with Rack, Chrome from the brake reservoir to oil filter and back

07-31-2008, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	I'm a huge fan of those dual lights as well...i seriously looked at the Fatbob in the spring and it took nearly signing the papers to find out that the only reason i liked it was because of the dual headlights. __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

07-31-2008, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	The reason I got those it because when I fell off my bike (no didn't wreck) it damaged the headlight. I rode for about 8 months with a dorked up headlight, it worked just looked crappy. I knew I liked the dual lights so after realizing the stock light cost about $8000 I decided to go with the $139 dual set-up. The lights fit directly into the two holes already on the bike. I had to dremel them out a very small amount to get the bolts to fit through but the holes were in the right spots. __________________ All Hail Skeletor!!!! 06 Debadged M50: 3" Black Hawk Road Pros, 13in Apes, Dropped 2 inches, Custom Chrome Dual 4 inch Headlights, Skull Levers and Grips, Cobra Shaft Cover, MC Enterprise Crash Guards, Bestem Backrest with Rack, Chrome from the brake reservoir to oil filter and back

07-31-2008, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	Custom Chrome Dual Halogen Headlight Kit 211788 __________________ All Hail Skeletor!!!! 06 Debadged M50: 3" Black Hawk Road Pros, 13in Apes, Dropped 2 inches, Custom Chrome Dual 4 inch Headlights, Skull Levers and Grips, Cobra Shaft Cover, MC Enterprise Crash Guards, Bestem Backrest with Rack, Chrome from the brake reservoir to oil filter and back

07-31-2008, 04:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
boooya TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada Posts: 583	Same here, really like the headlights. __________________ M50 SOLD 2008 Bandit 1250 S stock 4 now

07-31-2008, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
tyler durden In Training Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: suzuki boulevard M50 black Location: florida Posts: 138	dig the bike Man, Phil, that's a nice ride. Do you have any pictures of her with the speedometer exposed?!? you seem to be the cool guy with 13' bars. i've been wanting to do that but was afraid that speedo would look weird in the middle. also could you let me know what you had to replace cable wise? thanks man. tyler

07-31-2008, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
ish19 In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 07 m50 black Location: kissimmee,florida Posts: 116	phil, looks great love the headlights.. __________________ Cobra Streetrod, Fi2000R, Dropped 3" K&N AIR FILTER

07-31-2008, 09:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
07M50Limited Clutch Cadet Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: Monroe N.C. Posts: 913	on the Head Lights, very nice and the 1st I seen like that

07-31-2008, 09:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	Did you try flat or satin clear coat? I know I've seen it... Nice though. Be safe playing in the sandbox. __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled...

07-31-2008, 10:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	[quote=phil.dye;480655]I tried finding some flat clear coat, went to about 5 different paint shops, but I am in Kansas and well like I said I am in Kansas..... At least its not Nebraska... Got an Ace hardware? Thats where I saw it I think or you could scuff up the clear coat with a little fine grit sandpaper, that might dull it up, but hey still looks good __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled...

08-01-2008, 12:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
xtenzzive Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: A Boulevard Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 272	After painting the flat just seal the deal with a synthetic spray wax. bonds the paint and keeps finger prints and fuel from soaking into the paint since it's soaked with wax. __________________

08-01-2008, 12:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	Crap!! I really wish I would have known that. That is why I kept stripping and repainting. Dang gas drops kept hitting it every time I got gas. Oh well, when I get back I am redoing everything again anyway. Looking at the Jesse James 9in rear bob fender. I also found a pretty cool looking new front fender. I will have all painted flat black with a replica of my tattoo (cross web design). New exhaust will also be in order. Problem is it will take me a year to get back home.... __________________ All Hail Skeletor!!!! 06 Debadged M50: 3" Black Hawk Road Pros, 13in Apes, Dropped 2 inches, Custom Chrome Dual 4 inch Headlights, Skull Levers and Grips, Cobra Shaft Cover, MC Enterprise Crash Guards, Bestem Backrest with Rack, Chrome from the brake reservoir to oil filter and back

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