Raked forks chopper stlye m50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

xtenzzive · 08-28-2008, 10:30 AM

This is just a photoshop, but I'm really thinking this bike would look pretty good chopped out. Has anyone else seen an M50 with rake? I've seen vol's and c50 with it but our forks are different from theirs so I would have to make my own fork extensions.

1badbaker · 08-28-2008, 10:32 AM

That looks wicked. I'm sure it's more work and money than I want to do, but damn is that mean.

Danthedawgfan · 08-28-2008, 10:34 AM

Dude that looks awesome. If only I had the time and money to do something like that.

tolsten82 · 08-28-2008, 12:13 PM

That looks awesome. They sell fork rakes and extensions for the M. They are somewhere around $600-700.

cyclechris · 08-28-2008, 12:44 PM

That does look very cool and if it worked I would be pretty tempted even though it goes against my performance leaning politics!

SnackeM50 · 08-28-2008, 01:37 PM

On a side note, that photoshop job is pretty seemless! Nice Job!

GeorgiaRoller · 08-28-2008, 01:38 PM

Add the 240 rear tire kit, drop the rear end another 1.5" along with the raked forks......got yourself damn near a custom chopper.........But then again you wouldn't have an M50 anymore

pegjay · 08-28-2008, 07:49 PM

That looks great.

I do wonder how much effect it would have on the handling of the bike.

boooya · 08-28-2008, 08:34 PM

awesome

Copronymous · 08-28-2008, 08:43 PM

That looks sweet...I'm interested.

scrimmer · 08-28-2008, 09:54 PM

That does look pretty cool, but you could probably kiss the M50's easy handling goodbye!

xtenzzive · 08-28-2008, 11:10 PM

yeah I think I'll just sell the M and buy a salvage chopper with the money and build it my way.

Drtoronto · 08-28-2008, 11:32 PM

might get better gas millage like this 2

Zinje · 08-29-2008, 12:26 AM

There was a company that makes forks like this for the M50. I think the kit cost close to 2k but I forgot the website. Perhaps someone will know.

Capkangaroo · 08-29-2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinje

There was a company that makes forks like this for the M50. I think the kit cost close to 2k but I forgot the website. Perhaps someone will know.

I think these people make a rake kit for the M50. AME

xtenzzive · 08-29-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drtoronto

might get better gas millage like this 2

Good %%%%. We should start a "what if" thread for all our Photoshop %%%%.

profane · 09-01-2008, 11:39 AM

The biggest thing is getting the extended inverted forks. I hear it's a pain to locate.

Don't worry about faking it with triple trees. If the frame is cut and done right, it will handle much better plus it will be a real chop. Plus it would be cheaper as your only real cost will be in the forks.

Could come out real good though.

Breeze · 09-01-2008, 07:38 PM

I am under the impression that raked trees actually handle better than a cut and raked neck because a raked neck will increase trail which is a no - no for good handling. I was told this by the people at Morton's and have read it elsewhere in different Magazines. I could be bass ackwards though.

xtenzzive · 09-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

no - no for good handling.

Two Words

%%%% HANDLING

I want a chopper....

DocStark · 09-04-2008, 09:30 AM

hey xtensive, where did ya git them pipe. and what did ya do with your air box, did ya do the eliminator kit that they were showin on the volusia riders site

08-28-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
xtenzzive Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: A Boulevard Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 272	Raked forks chopper stlye m50 This is just a photoshop, but I'm really thinking this bike would look pretty good chopped out. Has anyone else seen an M50 with rake? I've seen vol's and c50 with it but our forks are different from theirs so I would have to make my own fork extensions. __________________

08-28-2008, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
1badbaker U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,260	That looks wicked. I'm sure it's more work and money than I want to do, but damn is that mean. __________________ 2005 M50 Black: "Black Betty" John's Kit Forward Controls/Saddlemen Explorer/Kury Iso-Grips/Stiletto End Caps/Kury Throttle Boss/De-Paired/De-Badged/De-Baffled/De-Mickeyed/pac50t Naked Jug Kit/PCIII USB/Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns/Saddlemen Bags/Cobra Sissybar/Metz ME880's/Slipstreamer Windscreen/C50 mirrors Blacked Out: Headlight Bucket, Mirrors, Front Signals, Radiator Cover, Neck Covers, Speedo Cover, Tank Cowl, Fender Rails, Sissybar, Saddlebag Supports

08-28-2008, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	Dude that looks awesome. If only I had the time and money to do something like that. __________________

08-28-2008, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
tolsten82 In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50, 2002 Black Warrior Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 147	That looks awesome. They sell fork rakes and extensions for the M. They are somewhere around $600-700. __________________ Blue 06 M50 Mods: Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, Iso Grips and Hi-five air intake, John Kits 2" bones + forward controls, Cobra StreetRods Slashdowns + Cobra Fi2000, Lexan 16" Windshield and sissy bar for my girl!!

08-28-2008, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
SnackeM50 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 13	On a side note, that photoshop job is pretty seemless! Nice Job! __________________ 08 Suzuki M50 Stock For now...

08-28-2008, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
cyclechris Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 169	That does look very cool and if it worked I would be pretty tempted even though it goes against my performance leaning politics!

08-28-2008, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M50 Location: Barnesville, GA Posts: 1,358	Add the 240 rear tire kit, drop the rear end another 1.5" along with the raked forks......got yourself damn near a custom chopper.........But then again you wouldn't have an M50 anymore __________________ 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.

08-28-2008, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 326	That looks great. I do wonder how much effect it would have on the handling of the bike. __________________

08-28-2008, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
boooya TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada Posts: 583	awesome __________________ M50 SOLD 2008 Bandit 1250 S stock 4 now

08-28-2008, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Copronymous Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 457	That looks sweet...I'm interested. __________________ "He's down there right now, looking up at us." M50 Service Manual \|\| He was here just a minute ago. \|\| Don't click here (and especially HERE)

08-28-2008, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
scrimmer Third gear and cruising Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Grey Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 507	That does look pretty cool, but you could probably kiss the M50's easy handling goodbye! __________________ *I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.*

08-28-2008, 11:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
xtenzzive Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: A Boulevard Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 272	yeah I think I'll just sell the M and buy a salvage chopper with the money and build it my way. __________________

08-28-2008, 11:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Drtoronto Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: suzuki m50 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 92	might get better gas millage like this 2

08-29-2008, 12:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	There was a company that makes forks like this for the M50. I think the kit cost close to 2k but I forgot the website. Perhaps someone will know.

09-01-2008, 11:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	The biggest thing is getting the extended inverted forks. I hear it's a pain to locate. Don't worry about faking it with triple trees. If the frame is cut and done right, it will handle much better plus it will be a real chop. Plus it would be cheaper as your only real cost will be in the forks. Could come out real good though. __________________ Don't think that just because you own a motorcycle we should be friends.

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09-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	I am under the impression that raked trees actually handle better than a cut and raked neck because a raked neck will increase trail which is a no - no for good handling. I was told this by the people at Morton's and have read it elsewhere in different Magazines. I could be bass ackwards though.

09-04-2008, 09:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
DocStark In Training Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: '07 M50 Location: from neosho, mo....just got transfered to hawaii Posts: 122	hey xtensive, where did ya git them pipe. and what did ya do with your air box, did ya do the eliminator kit that they were showin on the volusia riders site

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