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burnchassis · 08-07-2009, 10:30 AM

I am the 2nd person to have driveline issues.
Someone else has also broken a gear or something.
Womper maybe?
EVERY bike over 27k mile is broken.2 with drivelien issues,and 2 or 3 with cam chain issues.
Now I see 1 bike in the 30k range that has not broken via poll.
Hey my good brother,DO NOT RIDE FAR FROM HOME!
$167.00 tow bill for me to get home.
CS

TNM50 · 08-07-2009, 04:07 PM

2006 model with almost 8K miles when I bought it a few months ago and I just hit the 10K mark this morning.

womper · 08-07-2009, 05:00 PM

i picked 30-35k miles... but i'm at 36k miles now.
i choose repairs, but nothing on the bike failed due to normal use.
i had to re-do the front forks (it's not a klr650) hah.

i will be re-doing the top end of the motor, and getting everything checked out.
i have to get the forks re-done again.

for people who are worried about your bike detonating... don't. it won't. you have to abuse it real hard for it to do that.

SteveL · 08-07-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by womper

i picked 30-35k miles... but i'm at 36k miles now.
i choose repairs, but nothing on the bike failed due to normal use.
i had to re-do the front forks (it's not a klr650) hah.

i will be re-doing the top end of the motor, and getting everything checked out.
i have to get the forks re-done again.

for people who are worried about your bike detonating... don't. it won't. you have to abuse it real hard for it to do that.

You are a testament to the durability of the M50. 13000+ miles to the Arctic Circle and back with a crash and the M still brought you home.........tough bike.

Paul M50 Robinson · 08-07-2009, 08:52 PM

I've got an '05 with about 33k miles. No problems. As far as expensive towing, I've got Progressive insurance with a very cheap road side assistance rider.

womper · 08-07-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

You are a testament to the durability of the M50. 13000+ miles to the Arctic Circle and back with a crash and the M still brought you home.........tough bike.

heh.
i forgot to say i had to change out the radiator.. rock puncture due to said crash.

so far, that's all i've fixed on the bike, other than regular maintenance.

for the price of the bike, it's almost a disposable cruiser...

spikes · 08-07-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Manuel

Ah so this is a different issue. Well there's one less cam chain issue. Hopefully it won't cost you too much to repair it, and you'll be back on the road.

SPIKES? what about you bike? The same?

Yes Burn and I have the exact same failure on the same day !!

lewie · 08-08-2009, 02:28 AM

2007 model 42,000 3 front tyres & 6 rears,oil & fitters every 4,000 miles 1 clucth kit at 25,000 & 2 sets of front brake pads, only trouble i have had is gear box i damaged 3rd gear and 3rd final drive due to the way i ride in heavy traffic & racing sports bikes round country lanes, the cam chains are a bit rattly so having new 1s fittedwhile the gears are being replaced,,

Sting · 08-08-2009, 04:54 AM

08 M50 bought last Sept. new just shy of 23000 mi. no problems. regular maint. 1 rear tire and soon a front tire. change oil every 3k-3500 mi. never had valve clearance checked, only changed plugs once at 12500 mi. and they almost looked new. do not ride hard but cruise the interstate back and forth to work at 65-70 mph about 1 hr commute each way

burnchassis · 08-08-2009, 05:38 PM

What were you doing when your M50 failed lewie?
Were you in 3rd gear?...highway speeds?
Please let me know.
CS

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewie

2007 model 42,000 3 front tyres & 6 rears,oil & fitters every 4,000 miles 1 clucth kit at 25,000 & 2 sets of front brake pads, only trouble i have had is gear box i damaged 3rd gear and 3rd final drive due to the way i ride in heavy traffic & racing sports bikes round country lanes, the cam chains are a bit rattly so having new 1s fittedwhile the gears are being replaced,,

CooleyM50 · 08-13-2009, 10:12 AM

My second M50. First one with 5100 miles and still going strong with a brother up in Ohio.
He has well over 8500 on that bike.

My new one has 1400 on it.

tdurham · 08-16-2009, 09:55 PM

06 model. Bought 1 year ago with just under 1000k miles. Now has 6200 miles. Original front tire. Just replaced back tire. No problems.

View Poll Results: How many Miles on yoru M now?Have you done engine repair?Do not include clutch/brakes
0-10,000 Miles No repairs	54	56.84%
0-10,000 Miles Yes repairs	1	1.05%
10,000-18,000 Miles No repairs	20	21.05%
10,000-18,000 Miles Yes repairs	2	2.11%
18,000 25,000 Miles No repairs	9	9.47%
18,000- 25,000 Miles Yes repairs	0	0%
25,000-30,000 Miles No repairs	1	1.05%
25,000- 30,000 miles Yes repairs	1	1.05%
30,000-35,000 Miles No repairs	4	4.21%
30,000- 35,000 Miles Yes repairs	3	3.16%
Voters: 95. You may not vote on this poll

08-07-2009, 10:30 AM	#21 (permalink)
burnchassis U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 PCIII K&N Thunder intake kit,custom pipes wrapped,DE-paired,side plate LED METZ 200 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,218	I am the 2nd person to have driveline issues. Someone else has also broken a gear or something. Womper maybe? EVERY bike over 27k mile is broken.2 with drivelien issues,and 2 or 3 with cam chain issues. Now I see 1 bike in the 30k range that has not broken via poll. Hey my good brother,DO NOT RIDE FAR FROM HOME! $167.00 tow bill for me to get home. CS __________________ Rippin twisties! BIG GRIND! M50 Wheelie Grinding pegs Final drive repair HOW-TO Final drive+shaft rebuild HOW-TO Getting to the front u-joint HOW-TO Remove your drive ,and CHECK IT! HOW-TO Lumpectomy HOW TO Clutch adjust HOW TO Clutch install HOW TO Metzeler 200 tire mount/ install HOW TO Lower your front end FREE! HOW TO Lower your rear end! HOW TO Still looking for the new throttle on/off switch. QUIET PIPES RISK LIVES!

08-07-2009, 04:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 284	2006 model with almost 8K miles when I bought it a few months ago and I just hit the 10K mark this morning. __________________ Cobra sissybar, OEM engine guards, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield w/ quick remove mounts, 200mm Metzeler, Kuryakyn levers, debaffled

08-08-2009, 04:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Sting Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Union, SC Posts: 22	08 M50 bought last Sept. new just shy of 23000 mi. no problems. regular maint. 1 rear tire and soon a front tire. change oil every 3k-3500 mi. never had valve clearance checked, only changed plugs once at 12500 mi. and they almost looked new. do not ride hard but cruise the interstate back and forth to work at 65-70 mph about 1 hr commute each way __________________ When you're up to neck in alligators ain't no time to figure out how to drain the swamp

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