DIY M50 Modifications - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

DrDeezNutz · 09-23-2008, 05:03 PM

I've been part of this forum site for little more than the past summer and I have read MANY posts about modifications that people have done themselves. One thing I have not found is a "list" of ALL the DIY mods people have done so I figured I'd start one. Please list any and all DIY mods that you have done to your M50. These things should either cost little or NO money....that means please don't include things like putting on aftermarket pipes etc. Can't wait to see what we can come up with!

Personally I've painted all chrome plastic covers, removed rear turn signals/license plate holder etc., de-badged, and drilled holes in stock airbox for more airflow. Maybe some others but I can't think of them right now.

diamond_jim · 09-23-2008, 06:11 PM

DIY? Shortened the handlebars, custom airbox, direct mount saddlebags, fibrosleeves, homecrafted turn signal mounts, lumpectomy, seat shave, seat cover, seat pan reshape, painted chrome, painted bodywork, homecrafted light bar, homecrafted valve adjustment tool.

YoungBloodM50 · 09-23-2008, 09:07 PM

Blacket out Pipes, and air box. Raised license plate mount. Debadged. Debaffled. Removed back seat. Angled handle bars up.

CJasper · 09-23-2008, 09:12 PM

Installed a Power Outlet for GPS / Cellphone, Fabed and installed custom mount for My Air Horn.Debadged Tank and Tail

Danthedawgfan · 09-24-2008, 01:37 AM

Haven't done as much as most folks on here, especially D J. So far I have debagded, debaffled, and blacked out the exhaust. All of these mods cost me about $25. The debaffle would have cost more, but I already had the hole saws.

cardude720 · 09-24-2008, 01:39 PM

how is the raised license pkate mount done? thanks guys

Mario · 09-24-2008, 03:13 PM

gutted pipes and kick A$$ custom tank indentation with awesome custom groves down the side took me 1 second and ZERO $

Rumrunner · 09-24-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mario

gutted pipes and kick A$$ custom tank indentation with awesome custom groves down the side took me 1 second and ZERO $

Awsome. Ive got sideways tiger stripes across the top of my tank via my boot. Same price as your dent. LOL

profane · 09-24-2008, 07:06 PM

just about everything you see here.

still in the rough...

YoungBloodM50 · 09-24-2008, 11:08 PM

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how is the raised license pkate mount done? thanks guys

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ate-mount.html

Check it out. It's really easy to do and I think it makes it look a lot better.

09-23-2008, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 29	DIY M50 Modifications I've been part of this forum site for little more than the past summer and I have read MANY posts about modifications that people have done themselves. One thing I have not found is a "list" of ALL the DIY mods people have done so I figured I'd start one. Please list any and all DIY mods that you have done to your M50. These things should either cost little or NO money....that means please don't include things like putting on aftermarket pipes etc. Can't wait to see what we can come up with! Personally I've painted all chrome plastic covers, removed rear turn signals/license plate holder etc., de-badged, and drilled holes in stock airbox for more airflow. Maybe some others but I can't think of them right now.

09-23-2008, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	DIY? Shortened the handlebars, custom airbox, direct mount saddlebags, fibrosleeves, homecrafted turn signal mounts, lumpectomy, seat shave, seat cover, seat pan reshape, painted chrome, painted bodywork, homecrafted light bar, homecrafted valve adjustment tool. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

09-24-2008, 01:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	Haven't done as much as most folks on here, especially D J. So far I have debagded, debaffled, and blacked out the exhaust. All of these mods cost me about $25. The debaffle would have cost more, but I already had the hole saws. __________________

09-24-2008, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mario Clunked into first gear Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 246	gutted pipes and kick A$$ custom tank indentation with awesome custom groves down the side took me 1 second and ZERO $ __________________

09-24-2008, 07:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
profane Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 673	just about everything you see here. still in the rough... __________________ Don't think that just because you own a motorcycle we should be friends.

09-23-2008, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
YoungBloodM50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Black Location: Colorado Posts: 295	Blacket out Pipes, and air box. Raised license plate mount. Debadged. Debaffled. Removed back seat. Angled handle bars up.

09-23-2008, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJasper Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 175	Installed a Power Outlet for GPS / Cellphone, Fabed and installed custom mount for My Air Horn.Debadged Tank and Tail

09-24-2008, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
cardude720 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 and 2005 V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition #886 Location: SoCal Posts: 527	how is the raised license pkate mount done? thanks guys

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