M50 free fender eliminator - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Pinhy · 06-17-2005, 01:21 PM

you i remember you telling me about those, i wasnt sure about mounting and wiring work though.

iave always wanted to do SOMETHING with the stock ones and thought clear would be great...so i'll do this for now. small and tucked up closer sounds great though.

if you would have taken me up on offers to go riding, i would have seen them in person!

.

**intimid8er** · 06-17-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

if you would have taken me up on offers to go riding, i would have seen them in person!

.

Ouch! That hurts!

I put these on the other night.

Took it out for a test ride. And I can't get the damn things adjusted for anything! Can't see crap out of 'em. They barely clear my hands on the grips.

They look cool as hell though! They keep the lines of the rear fender in perspective.

lYxFizzyl · 06-17-2005, 03:41 PM

you took your boulevard logo off???? how dare you!!! you should be representing the bike !!!

J/K your bike looks great i likey

Pinhy · 06-17-2005, 06:33 PM

theres a story behind the logos: original tank was scratched in shipping, so they had to backorder one for me. when it came in, it didnt have logos on it. they tried to take old ones off but they didnt have good 2 sided tape like factory stuff. so they ordered that for me too. but i like it as is...ppl think it is a custom bike!

nice mirrors 8....look vaguely familiar...hmmm :-/

i have a problem with them staying in place, but i can see fine out of them...you need to adjust the actual bolt that hold it to the handlebars to be higher, then put mirror one and adjust the nut at the bottom so that when the mirror is tight, they are in the right place.

i just need to get some thread tape to make the left one stay put

Zuki Dude · 06-17-2005, 10:40 PM

Good replies here!

Just to set the record straight ... yes, I removed my front and rear side reflectors (yeah, yeah, yeah, what about safety or being seen, blah, blah, blah) ... trust me, if a mutha-trucka or rager-cager can't see the freakin' bike at night, I don't see how the little tiny reflectors are really going to make a freakin' bit of difference. And if they can't tell the difference between front and rear but by only the color of the red and amber, then they shouldn't be on the road anyway!!

I'm glad some of you are doing the fender eliminator ... makes me feel like a proud Papa

. Just think of it; some company is probably developing one right now ... think of the money I saved you

!

And yes, my emblems are still on. I like the Boulevard emblem, although I do like the pics shown here with out it. I'm leaving mine on for now.

And finally, while I too like the little silver bullet lights, I still like the OEM lights with the clear lens choice better ... again, for now

.

**intimid8er** · 06-20-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuki Dude

I'm glad some of you are doing the fender eliminator ... makes me feel like a proud Papa

.

Zuke...I hate to ask.....but could you post written instructions of the mod? If not...it's no big deal. I'm just one of those idiots that has to read how it's done!

**intimid8er** · 06-20-2005, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

nice mirrors 8....look vaguely familiar...hmmm :-/

i have a problem with them staying in place, but i can see fine out of them...you need to adjust the actual bolt that hold it to the handlebars to be higher, then put mirror one and adjust the nut at the bottom so that when the mirror is tight, they are in the right place.

i just need to get some thread tape to make the left one stay put

LOL...I hadn't seen your new pics with the mirrors until after I posted that one. Too funny. IF we do get a chance to ride together...can't park next to each other!!

I have a problem with the left one also. It vibrates an ungodly amount. I came to the same solution (though haven't applied it yet) about adjusting height with the bolts. I might check at Home Depot for a nut that is similiar to the one that is on the stock mirrors. Something else I'm going to look at is if I can remove the actual mirror from the stock stalk, and vice versa with the Ness, then see if I can install it on the stock stem.

The BeatKat · 06-20-2005, 11:47 PM

let's see!..let's see! (the bullett lights that is)

blitz · 06-22-2005, 11:55 PM

I did my own custom fender elimination, really just took off that metal piece and the reflectors, looks a lot cleaner now. I left the rectangular reflector piece on 'cause I want to do something with that space, hmm, led. I also put a billet license plate frame with stilleto bolts onto my M50. Here's some pics, sorry about the lack of light.

Zuki Dude · 06-23-2005, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitz

I did my own custom fender elimination, really just took off that metal piece and the reflectors, looks a lot cleaner now. I left the rectangular reflector piece on 'cause I want to do something with that space, hmm, led. I also put a billet license plate frame with stilleto bolts onto my M50. Here's some pics, sorry about the lack of light.

Hmmmmm ... I started just like that ... try not to let the bug bite ya!!

onemilmhz · 10-20-2009, 10:50 PM

I just happened on this thread by accident while searching for fender ideas. It's so cool it deserves a bump! Took about 30 minutes.

shotsailor · 10-21-2009, 03:22 AM

This is even higher......

onemilmhz · 10-21-2009, 12:32 PM

Dang! Tags in the Netherlands are freakin' huge!

JMD · 10-21-2009, 01:51 PM

Another easy option is to loosen the license plate light, move the tag up, and re tighten the light. It takes about five five minutes. Removing the side reflectors is optional.

onemilmhz · 10-21-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMD

Another easy option is to loosen the license plate light, move the tag up, and re tighten the light.

Here in Georgia no part of the tag may be obstructed by foreign objects so as to conceal any numeral, letter, marking, blah blah blah. It says "Georgia" at the top of the tags and would probably be obstructed by that installation. Technically, the metal frame I have around mine is illegal because it covers the top half of "Georgia".

JMD · 10-21-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onemilmhz

Here in Georgia no part of the tag may be obstructed by foreign objects so as to conceal any numeral, letter, marking, blah blah blah. It says "Georgia" at the top of the tags and would probably be obstructed by that installation. Technically, the metal frame I have around mine is illegal because it covers the top half of "Georgia".

You are right, it does obscure the plate; but even less than a license plate frame does.

You can still see the words New Jersey, I just covered it while obscuring my license number. We got the same law here, but I passed inspection twice.

fargoben67 · 10-21-2009, 04:57 PM

thats why north dakota is great... no inspections for anything. including emmisions. my cousin lives in seattle but has his truck lisenced in north dakota because it wont come close to passing any inspections out there.

onemilmhz · 10-21-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fargoben67

thats why north dakota is great... no inspections for anything. including emmisions. my cousin lives in seattle but has his truck lisenced in north dakota because it wont come close to passing any inspections out there.

fargo, I lived in Minot for five years back in the late 80's. My dad flew B-52's and was stationed at Minot AFB. I bet it's starting to get pretty chilly there bout now, huh? 73 degrees and an hour long ride this afternoon down here in Georgia!

fargoben67 · 10-21-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onemilmhz

fargo, I lived in Minot for five years back in the late 80's. My dad flew B-52's and was stationed at Minot AFB. I bet it's starting to get pretty chilly there bout now, huh? 73 degrees and an hour long ride this afternoon down here in Georgia!

2 things:

1) im sorry to hear you lived in minot. my gf lives there. the town sucks. lol

2) go to hell! its 40 here and i have a broken leg!

i'd like to live somewhere warmer but i think i'd miss the snow. maybe not tho... but i dont know where i'd go. just somewhere i could ride year round

it'd be nice to get a snowmobile but i dont have the money or time for that.

beachedwhuh · 10-22-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onemilmhz

I just happened on this thread by accident while searching for fender ideas. It's so cool it deserves a bump! Took about 30 minutes.

Right about that, great bump. Just rushed outside and did it...a much improved look!

06-17-2005, 10:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	Good replies here! Just to set the record straight ... yes, I removed my front and rear side reflectors (yeah, yeah, yeah, what about safety or being seen, blah, blah, blah) ... trust me, if a mutha-trucka or rager-cager can't see the freakin' bike at night, I don't see how the little tiny reflectors are really going to make a freakin' bit of difference. And if they can't tell the difference between front and rear but by only the color of the red and amber, then they shouldn't be on the road anyway!! I'm glad some of you are doing the fender eliminator ... makes me feel like a proud Papa . Just think of it; some company is probably developing one right now ... think of the money I saved you ! And yes, my emblems are still on. I like the Boulevard emblem, although I do like the pics shown here with out it. I'm leaving mine on for now. And finally, while I too like the little silver bullet lights, I still like the OEM lights with the clear lens choice better ... again, for now . __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

06-20-2005, 11:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
The BeatKat In Training Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: Black M50 Location: Ct, USA Posts: 132	let's see!..let's see! (the bullett lights that is) __________________ It's not WHAT you ride...It's THAT you ride.... '05 Black M50, Zuki inspired rear fender mod, LED license plate bolts (blue), Painted wheel weights black, leather lever covers, Low sissy bar and mounts, rear fender rack, partially debadged and dedecal'd Last edited by The BeatKat; 06-20-2005 at 11:49 PM.

06-22-2005, 11:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
blitz Clunked into first gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 233	k, some pix I did my own custom fender elimination, really just took off that metal piece and the reflectors, looks a lot cleaner now. I left the rectangular reflector piece on 'cause I want to do something with that space, hmm, led. I also put a billet license plate frame with stilleto bolts onto my M50. Here's some pics, sorry about the lack of light. Attached Thumbnails

10-20-2009, 10:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
onemilmhz Seat Tester Join Date: Sep 2009 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Location: 31210 Posts: 50	I just happened on this thread by accident while searching for fender ideas. It's so cool it deserves a bump! Took about 30 minutes. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 De-badged De-baffled Johns 2.5" Lowering Kit Low profile LED turn signals *Custom black mirrors COMING SOON - Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns

10-21-2009, 12:32 PM	#33 (permalink)
onemilmhz Seat Tester Join Date: Sep 2009 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Location: 31210 Posts: 50	Dang! Tags in the Netherlands are freakin' huge! __________________ 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 De-badged De-baffled Johns 2.5" Lowering Kit Low profile LED turn signals *Custom black mirrors COMING SOON - Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns

06-17-2005, 01:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Join Date: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	you i remember you telling me about those, i wasnt sure about mounting and wiring work though. iave always wanted to do SOMETHING with the stock ones and thought clear would be great...so i'll do this for now. small and tucked up closer sounds great though. if you would have taken me up on offers to go riding, i would have seen them in person! .

06-17-2005, 03:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
lYxFizzyl Seat Tester Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 96	you took your boulevard logo off???? how dare you!!! you should be representing the bike !!! J/K your bike looks great i likey

06-17-2005, 06:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Join Date: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	theres a story behind the logos: original tank was scratched in shipping, so they had to backorder one for me. when it came in, it didnt have logos on it. they tried to take old ones off but they didnt have good 2 sided tape like factory stuff. so they ordered that for me too. but i like it as is...ppl think it is a custom bike! nice mirrors 8....look vaguely familiar...hmmm :-/ i have a problem with them staying in place, but i can see fine out of them...you need to adjust the actual bolt that hold it to the handlebars to be higher, then put mirror one and adjust the nut at the bottom so that when the mirror is tight, they are in the right place. i just need to get some thread tape to make the left one stay put

10-21-2009, 03:22 AM	#32 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	This is even higher......

10-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
JMD Where Am I ? Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Posts: 40	Another easy option is to loosen the license plate light, move the tag up, and re tighten the light. It takes about five five minutes. Removing the side reflectors is optional. Attached Thumbnails

10-21-2009, 04:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 434	thats why north dakota is great... no inspections for anything. including emmisions. my cousin lives in seattle but has his truck lisenced in north dakota because it wont come close to passing any inspections out there. __________________ 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!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fender Eliminator for Katana 600	SeattleKatana	Sportbikes & Sport-tourers	9	05-03-2007 02:37 PM
Apex Fender Eliminator	jaydog19833	Sportbikes & Sport-tourers	1	01-26-2005 05:49 PM
1996 Bandit 600s Rear Fender Eliminator	el barto	Sportbikes & Sport-tourers	1	09-30-2004 03:16 PM
Lockhart Phillips Fender Eliminator	SeattleKatana	Sportbikes & Sport-tourers	1	06-17-2004 07:08 PM