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DrDeezNutz · 08-05-2008, 05:51 PM

I got my Hard Krome Black Stripper Straights in today. I'm going to be installing and then I will post pictures and let ya'll know how it sounds. Done many mods in the past few weeks but really excited about this one!

GeorgiaRoller · 08-05-2008, 07:57 PM

Lots of us would like to see the strippers on the M50. In fact some of us would just like to see any kind of stripper. If you can please do an audio test of the pipes on youtube or something and give us the link after you post would be cool.

DrDeezNutz · 08-06-2008, 11:13 AM

Well...Got them on and....WOW! These are loud and MEAN! They look great and sound better than other pipes I've seen on M50's and other compatible Suzuki's. I had a buddy helping me and he has V&H on both of his bikes. He said he is definately buying HK's next. Those of you looking for something not too loud, look elsewhere! My friend heard me the whole time I took the initial test and I drove 3-4 blocks away or maybe even more. I will be posting pics hopefully later today. Georgia - I will try and take a video when I get home tonight. I've never posted on you tube but I'll give it a try since I really love the way these look and sound and I want all of you to have a chance to see what I mean.

DrDeezNutz · 08-06-2008, 04:00 PM

Here are the pics of my bike w/ HK's on. In the last few weeks I've also installed Saddlemen Profiler Tattoo seat, John's forward control kit, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield, & Harley fit flame stem "slanted square" mirrors w/ adapters. I also blacked out all of the chrome covers on the bike including the back of the headlamp. Still haven't got all the badges and stickers off yet but soon enough. John's 3" drop is sitting in the garage for a rainy day. Soon to be here - side mount license plate frame & radiator cover. Well, enjoy the pics and I will post when video of pipes is on you tube.

GeorgiaRoller · 08-06-2008, 04:39 PM

Looks good!!! Isn't customizing your bike fun

...........and expensive!

ish19 · 08-06-2008, 06:04 PM

They look great ...

karbyn · 08-06-2008, 08:19 PM

Absolutely! Those are nice pipes my friend, I cannot wait to hear how they sound....im a huge fan of these pipes the wife says she thinks they are ugly, but who gives a shi.... well i like them that is all that matters...let us know when you get that audio, im sure it won't even come close to doing them justice, but i gotta hear em.

On a side note how do you like that seat, I am interested in that as well as I have been looking around, kind of a mixed bag of reviews on it

DrDeezNutz · 08-07-2008, 12:44 PM

I know what you mean karbyn. I do my research before buying pretty much anything and I saw the mixed review as well. I love the seat! It's no touring seat (which might be what those people like) but it does sit you down low and back enough to have a much better feel over stock. I hated the way I had to keep scootin back on the stock seat and this totally fixed that prob. Well worth the $280 I paid for it new from ebay.

cyclechris · 08-07-2008, 01:24 PM

Cool pipes! I wonder how they'd look if you took a saw to 'em to give a slash cut?

I got the "vanilla" (no tatoo) profiler, I agree it is a nicer seating position than stock. We'll see if it gets a bit more comfortable over time, but my rear likes it a lot more than the stock seat. My daughter is not impressed with the pillion portion though, I hope that gets more comfortable for her with time too. Maybe a sissy bar would help....

karbyn · 08-08-2008, 10:45 AM

Hey nutz, one other thing on the strippers, from the pic on the HK site they appear flat, in your pics they appear to be almost glossy....im confused. Personally i hope they are flat but either way i think i am still headed toward these pipes...

DrDeezNutz · 08-08-2008, 04:06 PM

They're definately flat and not glossy (of course even flat metal has a little sheen to it). Bad work camera and sunny day, sorry. If you look at the close up pic real hard you will notice the difference in the color of the bike vs the pipes. I really don't think you will be disappointed if you get these. I'm very picky and I still love em even after having em on for a few days (and a couple hundred miles) now.

karbyn · 08-19-2008, 06:37 PM

Alright DR. D NUTZ. I've waited patiently for this audio post. But i cant take it anymore. I know it isn't going to sound anything close to in person, but cmon man you had me all pumped to hear these things!! WHERES THE AUDIO

dr death · 08-19-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclechris

My daughter is not impressed with the pillion portion though, I hope that gets more comfortable for her with time too. Maybe a sissy bar would help....

Yeah,the sissy bar is a must have for 2up ridin.
Your daughters comfort level will go way up and she'll enjoy the ride more.

08-05-2008, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 29	Black HK Stripper Straights I got my Hard Krome Black Stripper Straights in today. I'm going to be installing and then I will post pictures and let ya'll know how it sounds. Done many mods in the past few weeks but really excited about this one!

08-05-2008, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,363	Youtube Audio Post????? Lots of us would like to see the strippers on the M50. In fact some of us would just like to see any kind of stripper. If you can please do an audio test of the pipes on youtube or something and give us the link after you post would be cool. __________________ Skull Graphics - Depaired - Vance & Hines Cruzers - Thunder Charged Air Kit - Cobra FI2000R - J/K 2-1/2" Drop - J/K Forward Controls - Integrated Tail Light - Mustang Seat & Fender Bib - Boulevard Tank Bra - Grasshopper Driver Backrest - Kury Iso Grips w/Baron Bullet Ends - Memphis Shades Pop-Top - Side Mount Plate.

08-06-2008, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 29	Here are the pics of my bike w/ HK's on. In the last few weeks I've also installed Saddlemen Profiler Tattoo seat, John's forward control kit, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield, & Harley fit flame stem "slanted square" mirrors w/ adapters. I also blacked out all of the chrome covers on the bike including the back of the headlamp. Still haven't got all the badges and stickers off yet but soon enough. John's 3" drop is sitting in the garage for a rainy day. Soon to be here - side mount license plate frame & radiator cover. Well, enjoy the pics and I will post when video of pipes is on you tube. Attached Thumbnails

08-06-2008, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,363	Looks good!!! Isn't customizing your bike fun ...........and expensive! __________________ Skull Graphics - Depaired - Vance & Hines Cruzers - Thunder Charged Air Kit - Cobra FI2000R - J/K 2-1/2" Drop - J/K Forward Controls - Integrated Tail Light - Mustang Seat & Fender Bib - Boulevard Tank Bra - Grasshopper Driver Backrest - Kury Iso Grips w/Baron Bullet Ends - Memphis Shades Pop-Top - Side Mount Plate.

08-06-2008, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
ish19 In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 07 m50 black Location: kissimmee,florida Posts: 116	They look great ... __________________ Cobra Streetrod, Fi2000R, Dropped 3" K&N AIR FILTER

08-06-2008, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 29	Well...Got them on and....WOW! These are loud and MEAN! They look great and sound better than other pipes I've seen on M50's and other compatible Suzuki's. I had a buddy helping me and he has V&H on both of his bikes. He said he is definately buying HK's next. Those of you looking for something not too loud, look elsewhere! My friend heard me the whole time I took the initial test and I drove 3-4 blocks away or maybe even more. I will be posting pics hopefully later today. Georgia - I will try and take a video when I get home tonight. I've never posted on you tube but I'll give it a try since I really love the way these look and sound and I want all of you to have a chance to see what I mean.

08-06-2008, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
karbyn Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Coudersport, Pa Posts: 29	Absolutely! Those are nice pipes my friend, I cannot wait to hear how they sound....im a huge fan of these pipes the wife says she thinks they are ugly, but who gives a shi.... well i like them that is all that matters...let us know when you get that audio, im sure it won't even come close to doing them justice, but i gotta hear em. On a side note how do you like that seat, I am interested in that as well as I have been looking around, kind of a mixed bag of reviews on it Last edited by karbyn; 08-06-2008 at 08:20 PM. Reason: added question

08-07-2008, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 29	I know what you mean karbyn. I do my research before buying pretty much anything and I saw the mixed review as well. I love the seat! It's no touring seat (which might be what those people like) but it does sit you down low and back enough to have a much better feel over stock. I hated the way I had to keep scootin back on the stock seat and this totally fixed that prob. Well worth the $280 I paid for it new from ebay.

08-07-2008, 01:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
cyclechris Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 169	Cool pipes! I wonder how they'd look if you took a saw to 'em to give a slash cut? I got the "vanilla" (no tatoo) profiler, I agree it is a nicer seating position than stock. We'll see if it gets a bit more comfortable over time, but my rear likes it a lot more than the stock seat. My daughter is not impressed with the pillion portion though, I hope that gets more comfortable for her with time too. Maybe a sissy bar would help....

08-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
karbyn Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Coudersport, Pa Posts: 29	Hey nutz, one other thing on the strippers, from the pic on the HK site they appear flat, in your pics they appear to be almost glossy....im confused. Personally i hope they are flat but either way i think i am still headed toward these pipes...

08-08-2008, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 29	They're definately flat and not glossy (of course even flat metal has a little sheen to it). Bad work camera and sunny day, sorry. If you look at the close up pic real hard you will notice the difference in the color of the bike vs the pipes. I really don't think you will be disappointed if you get these. I'm very picky and I still love em even after having em on for a few days (and a couple hundred miles) now.

08-19-2008, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
karbyn Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Coudersport, Pa Posts: 29	Alright DR. D NUTZ. I've waited patiently for this audio post. But i cant take it anymore. I know it isn't going to sound anything close to in person, but cmon man you had me all pumped to hear these things!! WHERES THE AUDIO __________________ 2008 Silver and Yellow M50 Debadged Debaffled Demickeyed Silverstar Ultra Headlight

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