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smithksor · 08-28-2008, 12:00 PM

Here is my '05 M50 with her first modification - Cobra Streetrod pipes and the Fi2000. Sounds great, a lot louder than the stock pipes. I also have a K&N air filter installed.

Next up, an integrated blinker/taillight assembly, then a lightbar up front, then lowering, then a thunder mfg air intake, then a corbin seat, then a hellcat windshield, then.....

1badbaker · 08-28-2008, 12:01 PM

Looks good! Gotta love how that first mod sets the snowball rolling downhill into the next and the next and the next.....

smithksor · 08-28-2008, 12:18 PM

I guess the first mod would have been the rack on the rear.

smithksor · 08-28-2008, 12:19 PM

Yeah, I had to restrain myself from just buying everything at once. I'll have some nice winter projects to do this year.

cyclechris · 08-28-2008, 12:41 PM

LOL! Looks great! Those are nice pipes.

The mod bug is extremely hard to get rid of once bitten! I put a new seat on mine and now am thinking about forward controls..... I promised myself to get a bike I liked right out of the box!

But I think I probably wont do any performance mods cause I don't think there's a whole lot extra inside the engine. But I could be wrong!

smithksor · 08-28-2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks. My mods are all about looks, I'm happy with the performance of the bike. I especially like the round air intake from thunder mfg, as opposed to the teardrop stock.

jmckell · 08-28-2008, 02:17 PM

Forward Controls have been weighing heavy on my mind too.

GeorgiaRoller · 08-28-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclechris

But I think I probably wont do any performance mods

Bet ya a million bucks you will! I don't know what's worse....having a drug habit or owning a M50.

BlueMax · 08-28-2008, 02:55 PM

How about some custom paint? Some blue metal flake flames on the tank and front fender, or whatever your theme is. Then maybe some blue or red LED trim lights around the engine.

smithksor · 08-28-2008, 04:59 PM

I was thinking of some ghost flames on the tank and the fender, subtle like. Makes you take a double look - did I really just see that?

tmartin62 · 08-28-2008, 05:18 PM

To change to the K&N air filter, did you have to adjust the fuel system?

smithksor · 08-28-2008, 06:18 PM

I installed the Cobra Fi2000, I didn't change any of the settings. The K&N air filter showed up the same day as the Fi2000, so I installed them both together. I ran it like that for about 200 miles before the pipes showed up. No issues.

dreygun · 08-28-2008, 10:04 PM

nice pipes dude!

gmrbill · 08-29-2008, 08:34 AM

My boss likes the fact that I have a bike and like to mod/personalize it - I end up working overtime so I don't have to "save up" or put it on the credit card. I'm his subcontractor getting paid by the hour and he has his mark-up that gets passed to the client.

BlueMax · 08-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smithksor

I was thinking of some ghost flames on the tank and the fender, subtle like. Makes you take a double look - did I really just see that?

If you do please post pictures. That is what I would like to do with my bike.

smithksor · 08-30-2008, 12:22 AM

Will do.

07M50zAllDaWay · 08-30-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Bet ya a million bucks you will! I don't know what's worse....having a drug habit or owning a M50.

I know which is worse, but I also know which is a helluva lot more expensive!!!

08-28-2008, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	My First Modification Here is my '05 M50 with her first modification - Cobra Streetrod pipes and the Fi2000. Sounds great, a lot louder than the stock pipes. I also have a K&N air filter installed. Next up, an integrated blinker/taillight assembly, then a lightbar up front, then lowering, then a thunder mfg air intake, then a corbin seat, then a hellcat windshield, then.....

08-28-2008, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
1badbaker U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,260	Looks good! Gotta love how that first mod sets the snowball rolling downhill into the next and the next and the next..... __________________ 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, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	Technically the 2nd mod I guess the first mod would have been the rack on the rear.

08-28-2008, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	Its just too fun Yeah, I had to restrain myself from just buying everything at once. I'll have some nice winter projects to do this year.

08-28-2008, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlueMax Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 316	How about some custom paint? Some blue metal flake flames on the tank and front fender, or whatever your theme is. Then maybe some blue or red LED trim lights around the engine. __________________ Good luck and safe riding, BlueMax

08-28-2008, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
cyclechris Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 169	LOL! Looks great! Those are nice pipes. The mod bug is extremely hard to get rid of once bitten! I put a new seat on mine and now am thinking about forward controls..... I promised myself to get a bike I liked right out of the box! But I think I probably wont do any performance mods cause I don't think there's a whole lot extra inside the engine. But I could be wrong!

08-28-2008, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	Thanks. My mods are all about looks, I'm happy with the performance of the bike. I especially like the round air intake from thunder mfg, as opposed to the teardrop stock.

08-28-2008, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmckell Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Blk Location: DFW, TX Posts: 230	Forward Controls have been weighing heavy on my mind too.

08-28-2008, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	I was thinking of some ghost flames on the tank and the fender, subtle like. Makes you take a double look - did I really just see that?

08-28-2008, 05:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
tmartin62 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Mississippi Posts: 20	To change to the K&N air filter, did you have to adjust the fuel system?

08-28-2008, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	I installed the Cobra Fi2000, I didn't change any of the settings. The K&N air filter showed up the same day as the Fi2000, so I installed them both together. I ran it like that for about 200 miles before the pipes showed up. No issues.

08-28-2008, 10:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 silver M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 305	nice pipes dude! __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 silver debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls. Coming soon: Hypercharger/ adaptor.

08-29-2008, 08:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
gmrbill Newbie Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: 2007 Black M50 Location: Tomball, TX (Houston) Posts: 24	My boss likes the fact that I have a bike and like to mod/personalize it - I end up working overtime so I don't have to "save up" or put it on the credit card. I'm his subcontractor getting paid by the hour and he has his mark-up that gets passed to the client. __________________ It is easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission. - Rear Adm Grace Hopper Every man is the architect of his own fortune. - Appius

08-30-2008, 12:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
smithksor Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 39	Will do.

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