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onemilmhz · 10-19-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

This is what I do. I turn it on and ride it on days in Nov-Dec-Jan. Problem solved!..........................................sorry couldn't resist.

Should get into the 60's today, I'll be riding this afternoon!

Oh yeah... welcome from another (fairly) newbie!

Johnnie · 10-19-2009, 05:17 PM

Thanks I'll get some stabil and fill her up. 60's here today to. Our licence office is on strike so I can't get my licence or I would be out right now. Would probablly take a few sick days too. But can't so I just have to wait. It'll be a long winter!!! Hopefully the strike will be over soon.

CooleyM50 · 10-19-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnie

Love the site lots of info. Can't wait till spring get some riding in. My M has 4110 miles and was wondering what maintenance should I do before spring. Also looking for 2 screws that hold the speedo on.

Johnnie,
Welcome!!
Let me know which screws you need, I might have some.

CooleyM50

ken@shape-master.com

Johnnie · 10-20-2009, 12:37 PM

CooleyM50 the screws I need are the two that are at the bottom of the speedo holding the bracket to the bike. The are hex head and have a phillips in the centre. About a 1/2 inch long. They are #12 on the Babbitts site under speedo.

Thanks

fargoben67 · 10-20-2009, 12:40 PM

oooh! i understood wrong earlier! sorry johnnie!

Johnnie · 10-20-2009, 12:46 PM

I want to order some parts from Babbitts but the shipping is outragous. Triple the cost of what I wanted. I'm 3 1/2 hr away but in a different country that's the problem.

fargoben67 · 10-20-2009, 01:02 PM

you need to make a friend or get a p.o. box in detroit!

brucejmeyer · 10-20-2009, 01:30 PM

Welcome. Long wait till spring I will be riding all year round!

Toolboy · 10-20-2009, 06:17 PM

Welcome....Sounds like you will have plenty of time to look over our forum here and find plenty of cool mods to do with your M50 whilst you wait for some sun

Toolboy

BLACK-M50 · 10-21-2009, 10:30 AM

Hey, I'm new too! Congrats on the new bike!

I just bought mine this past saturday. It's a 2006 black M50 with 4001 miles on it. I live in New Orleans, so our winters are mild here, I'll be riding all year round... weather permitting!

Been on it all week... LOVE THIS THING! It's My first bike, got like 5 hours of riding experience so far

I'll be hanging around here a bit, looking forward to getting to know some of you, and learning about these machines!

Johnnie · 10-21-2009, 12:14 PM

Welcome

The winter will give me time to do all the maintenance that I want to do and maybe a few mods. Not sure what yet but I will figure it out. Right now trying to fix all the little stuff and clean it all up. Must of sat outside for a bit. I think a center stand wil be my first project. Get it of the ground.

BLACK-M50 · 10-21-2009, 05:55 PM

thanks man!

I'm kind of excited about all these options we have with these bikes. I'm into speed and drag racing, so naturally I'm already looking into the power commander and the aftermarket intake options and such... I wonder if I can get a built/stroked motor for this thing that will really make some steam. I need to be able to put my buddies 1200cc sportster to shame...

Anyway... lots of research to do

fargoben67 · 10-21-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK-M50

thanks man!

I'm kind of excited about all these options we have with these bikes. I'm into speed and drag racing, so naturally I'm already looking into the power commander and the aftermarket intake options and such... I wonder if I can get a built/stroked motor for this thing that will really make some steam. I need to be able to put my buddies 1200cc sportster to shame...

Anyway... lots of research to do

you dont have a chick bike... you already won!

and i hate to burst your bubble but its gunna be pretty hard to make your m do a sub 14 sec 1/4 mile. the only options you have for performance upgrades is pipes, power commander and intake. no one makes a new motor or pistons or heads or anything like they do for harleys. or you could get in touch with The Dark Knight and put a custom turbo on 'er. just search this forum, it shouldnt be hard to find that thread.

BLACK-M50 · 10-22-2009, 10:18 AM

dang....

you're right... I did some searching but i'm coming up with no stroker kits or anything like that... didn't see any performance cams either... hmmm... It's hard to believe no one has torn apart an m50 motor and built a higher compression performance motor. I'm sure I'll dig something up.

I need to get my hands on a used m50 motor to play with...

first things first though: i need to figure out what all my bike has on it already. I know it has some kind of suzuki performance pipes on it. It's factory stuff, but not stock stuff... not sure exactly.

Johnnie · 10-22-2009, 10:50 AM

Cams can be custom ground, but you need to know what you want. I would guess the heads could be ported if someone had a flow bench. You would need another motor to play with, might scrap a few heads to get it right. Anything is possible if you got $$$$$.

BLACK-M50 · 10-22-2009, 12:43 PM

yes, a custom cam would be the best route with a built motor. I'm just really curious what these little motors are capable of when stroked, ported, cammed and tuned

more cubes & compression would be the key!

Johnnie · 10-22-2009, 01:45 PM

LOTS OF $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ But would be nice to have those options.

Johnnie · 10-22-2009, 04:03 PM

Here's a few pics

BLACK-M50 · 10-22-2009, 04:48 PM

oh man... that blue looks killer! i didn't know they were available in that color. VERY NICE!

Johnnie · 10-22-2009, 10:44 PM

Ya I believe Black, Silver and the Blue. Love it to it really stands out.

10-19-2009, 05:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	Thanks I'll get some stabil and fill her up. 60's here today to. Our licence office is on strike so I can't get my licence or I would be out right now. Would probablly take a few sick days too. But can't so I just have to wait. It'll be a long winter!!! Hopefully the strike will be over soon. __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

10-20-2009, 12:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	CooleyM50 the screws I need are the two that are at the bottom of the speedo holding the bracket to the bike. The are hex head and have a phillips in the centre. About a 1/2 inch long. They are #12 on the Babbitts site under speedo. Thanks __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

10-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 434	oooh! i understood wrong earlier! sorry johnnie! __________________ 2008 Black on yellow M50 ~ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns ~ FI2000R ~ removed air cleaner ~ de-paired ~ de-flectored ~ 3" drop ~ JK forward controls ~ curved side mount license plate ~ integrated tail light ~ Jardine sissy bar ~ always looking for more stuff to add! so i broke my leg in 3 places... got a few screws, couple plates and a big rod in my leg now... guess my riding season is over!

10-20-2009, 12:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	I want to order some parts from Babbitts but the shipping is outragous. Triple the cost of what I wanted. I'm 3 1/2 hr away but in a different country that's the problem. __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

10-20-2009, 01:02 PM	#27 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 434	you need to make a friend or get a p.o. box in detroit! __________________ 2008 Black on yellow M50 ~ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns ~ FI2000R ~ removed air cleaner ~ de-paired ~ de-flectored ~ 3" drop ~ JK forward controls ~ curved side mount license plate ~ integrated tail light ~ Jardine sissy bar ~ always looking for more stuff to add! so i broke my leg in 3 places... got a few screws, couple plates and a big rod in my leg now... guess my riding season is over!

10-20-2009, 01:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
brucejmeyer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Bike: M800 Intruder Location: Dartford, About 20 miles outside London Posts: 10	Welcome. Long wait till spring I will be riding all year round!

10-20-2009, 06:17 PM	#29 (permalink)
Toolboy Ditch Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: Black 06 M50, RM250 07, RM125 05, RM400 79 Location: Alice Springs, Australia Posts: 198	Welcome....Sounds like you will have plenty of time to look over our forum here and find plenty of cool mods to do with your M50 whilst you wait for some sun Toolboy

10-21-2009, 10:30 AM	#30 (permalink)
BLACK-M50 Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 37	Hey, I'm new too! Congrats on the new bike! I just bought mine this past saturday. It's a 2006 black M50 with 4001 miles on it. I live in New Orleans, so our winters are mild here, I'll be riding all year round... weather permitting! Been on it all week... LOVE THIS THING! It's My first bike, got like 5 hours of riding experience so far I'll be hanging around here a bit, looking forward to getting to know some of you, and learning about these machines!

10-21-2009, 12:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	Welcome The winter will give me time to do all the maintenance that I want to do and maybe a few mods. Not sure what yet but I will figure it out. Right now trying to fix all the little stuff and clean it all up. Must of sat outside for a bit. I think a center stand wil be my first project. Get it of the ground. __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

10-21-2009, 05:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
BLACK-M50 Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 37	thanks man! I'm kind of excited about all these options we have with these bikes. I'm into speed and drag racing, so naturally I'm already looking into the power commander and the aftermarket intake options and such... I wonder if I can get a built/stroked motor for this thing that will really make some steam. I need to be able to put my buddies 1200cc sportster to shame... Anyway... lots of research to do

10-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#34 (permalink)
BLACK-M50 Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 37	dang.... you're right... I did some searching but i'm coming up with no stroker kits or anything like that... didn't see any performance cams either... hmmm... It's hard to believe no one has torn apart an m50 motor and built a higher compression performance motor. I'm sure I'll dig something up. I need to get my hands on a used m50 motor to play with... first things first though: i need to figure out what all my bike has on it already. I know it has some kind of suzuki performance pipes on it. It's factory stuff, but not stock stuff... not sure exactly. Last edited by BLACK-M50; 10-22-2009 at 10:22 AM.

10-22-2009, 10:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	Cams can be custom ground, but you need to know what you want. I would guess the heads could be ported if someone had a flow bench. You would need another motor to play with, might scrap a few heads to get it right. Anything is possible if you got $$$$$. __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

10-22-2009, 12:43 PM	#36 (permalink)
BLACK-M50 Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 37	yes, a custom cam would be the best route with a built motor. I'm just really curious what these little motors are capable of when stroked, ported, cammed and tuned more cubes & compression would be the key! Last edited by BLACK-M50; 10-22-2009 at 01:12 PM.

10-22-2009, 01:45 PM	#37 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	LOTS OF $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ But would be nice to have those options. __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

10-22-2009, 04:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	Here's a few pics Attached Images __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

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10-22-2009, 04:48 PM	#39 (permalink)
BLACK-M50 Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 37	oh man... that blue looks killer! i didn't know they were available in that color. VERY NICE!

10-22-2009, 10:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
Johnnie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Belle River Canada Posts: 18	Ya I believe Black, Silver and the Blue. Love it to it really stands out. __________________ 2006 M50 Saddlemen Seat, Backrest, Bags and Motoplex Windshield

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