(05-09-05) What would you change on your bike? - Page 3 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

sunny · 05-23-2005, 06:05 PM

because i'm already changing lots of stuff on my bike at the moment, i answered the only thing i may not be able to change myself: color.

**87gsxrnut** · 05-23-2005, 09:21 PM

I need to change the transmission. Anyone volunteering to help?

- Nut

KAOS · 05-23-2005, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

I need to change the transmission. Anyone volunteering to help?

- Nut

if i lived closer to you. i would be wrenching with you every day!!!

and NO i'm not gay people. Nut has the knowledge i want on my bike!!

Blackburg · 06-08-2005, 03:43 PM

Gret big gaz tank!

Gear up!

C50 Limited · 06-08-2005, 06:42 PM

I am perfectly happy with my limited...at least for the time being. In an ideal situation, I would prefer tubeless tires and cast wheels. The other thing on my Suzuki wishlist would be rear disc brakes.

Scourge · 06-08-2005, 07:11 PM

I think I would get rid of the floorboards and heel-toe shifter, I'm still having trouble getting used to them. Oh and replace my non-existant fender with one that has mass and volume and such.

Zuki Dude · 06-08-2005, 11:26 PM

On my M50, I would change the flasher indicator positions from the tank to the handlbars or at least on top of the speedometer ... I keep forgetting to turn off the dern signal!

timSZ · 06-09-2005, 07:34 AM

On my c50t -
I agree with others who could use a 6th gear for the highway. I also wish some of the chromed plastic parts were chromed metal. The saddle bag mounting hardware is cheap and rusting so I'll have to replace that. Which also brings me to the wish that the helmet mount had been relocated from it's now inaccessable location at the factory when the bags were installed. A heavier vinyl - or leather - on the seats would also be nice, and probably something I'll do a little later on. I really like the way it rides and handles up to about 65mph with good power for the type of bike it is. 65-75 just starts to feel a little loose and over 75 it begins to feel a little unstable. Maybe this has to do with the size and shape of the windshield, but since the windshield does such a good job at the lower speeds and looks nice with the rest of the lines of the bike, it's something I can live with. An additional brake caliper on the front might be a nice thing since I'm one to use the front about 70-80%. I'm still trying to get use to the flooboards hitting a lot - maybe about an inch more height would have been nice. Even though they pivot up it would be nice it there was a little more lean possible before they begin to scrape. I'm really happy with the instrumentation and although I've heard some mention that they'd like a tach and other things I'm satisfied with what it already has.

Did I mention a windshield wiper? -- just kidding

nevanerviss · 06-09-2005, 08:20 AM

How 'bout auto-pilot for those LONG rides? Do they make those for a 2003 Marauder?

finch20th · 06-09-2005, 10:13 PM

the 600 is almost perfect but i need a bigger wind scren for my FAT A$$

**Trapper** · 06-10-2005, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAOS

and NO i'm not gay people. Nut has the knowledge i want on my bike!!

Cleopatra - QUEEN of de nile

**Uncle Bob** · 06-10-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finch63gs500f

the 600 is almost perfect but i need a bigger wind scren for my FAT A$$

You must be riding it backwards.LOL

QuacktheDuck · 06-12-2005, 07:51 PM

Disc rear brake instead of a drum...argh i know it looks "cleaner" with a drum but id like to have more stopping power. heck dual discs up front too while you're at it. Other than that, I suppose the exhaust note...sorta weak sauce, but I can remedy that myself. And reaching into fantasy land, dual lenses with a HID low beam and separate halogen high beam all built into one housing and led signal lights and a digital sweeper tach would be cool (s2000 style but one that sorta wraps around the outer edge of the speedo...how trick would that be). But yeah a high intensity discharge lighting setup on a cruiser would be pure bad arse...

Gixxerdale · 06-12-2005, 08:22 PM

I'd change its attrasction to cagers that can't back up without hitting it! Twice in 3 years!

leansipper · 06-18-2005, 02:41 AM

my tires are so bad that the thread from the inside of my rear tire is showing!!! She has been sittin for a few months until i can stack enuf cheddar to get some new tires.

tlwisner · 07-18-2005, 12:54 PM

On my C50, I would like to see a better aftermarket seat that is made for distance riding comfort. It will have to be custom, nobody makes a Vol / C50 seat that has a decent passenger seat. I'd like to have the speedo up on the handlebars where it is easier to see, along with a tach. Cast wheels and tubeless tires would be nice. A really good horn.

But the C50 makes me pretty happy, I have added some stuff to make it fit my needs better. Windshield, hard bags, passenger floorboards, backrest and rack, basic stuff.

mr_resistible · 07-18-2005, 01:19 PM

Now that I have some miles on mine, a spedometer where it is more eaisily seen would be nice. A rear disk brake and a removable drivers backrest. And some chrome cast wheels.

MagnumForce · 07-18-2005, 01:49 PM

Dual front disk brakes, single rear disk brakes, and a 6-speed gearbox. Oh yeah, also a cute 2-up partner of the female persuasion.

rappidrabbit · 07-18-2005, 02:25 PM

seat .....a absolute must do........later on after i pay for all the chrome blingies zuki dude made me buy, exaust to straightshots V&H

**drgibson** · 07-18-2005, 02:42 PM

Already changed the seat bought bags and a widshield. Also plan to add a sissy bar when I find one that will not detract from the looks, too much. So why not buy a C90t? I dont like the clasic styling of the fat fenders. When in the mood I can remove the bags, the windshield, and the passenger seat. and the bike looks meannnnnnn.

View Poll Results: What would you change on your bike?
Color	20	8.10%
Seat(s)	52	21.05%
Tires	21	8.50%
Grips	10	4.05%
Turn signals	18	7.29%
Passenger	11	4.45%
Shocks	17	6.88%
Windshield	20	8.10%
Oil	4	1.62%
Air filter	6	2.43%
Other (please specify)	68	27.53%
Voters: 247. You may not vote on this poll

05-23-2005, 06:05 PM	#41 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Join Date: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	because i'm already changing lots of stuff on my bike at the moment, i answered the only thing i may not be able to change myself: color. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

05-23-2005, 09:21 PM	#42 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,406	I need to change the transmission. Anyone volunteering to help? - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

06-08-2005, 03:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
Blackburg Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Triumph Tiger, 1999 DR350SE Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 35	Gret big gaz tank! Gear up! __________________ Steve '06 Triumph Tiger 13K '99 DR350SE. 8K miles

06-08-2005, 07:11 PM	#46 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	I think I would get rid of the floorboards and heel-toe shifter, I'm still having trouble getting used to them. Oh and replace my non-existant fender with one that has mass and volume and such. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

06-08-2005, 06:42 PM	#45 (permalink)
C50 Limited In Training Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 2005 Limited Edition C50 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 107	I am perfectly happy with my limited...at least for the time being. In an ideal situation, I would prefer tubeless tires and cast wheels. The other thing on my Suzuki wishlist would be rear disc brakes.

06-08-2005, 11:26 PM	#47 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	On my M50, I would change the flasher indicator positions from the tank to the handlbars or at least on top of the speedometer ... I keep forgetting to turn off the dern signal! __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

06-09-2005, 07:34 AM	#48 (permalink)
timSZ Seat Tester Join Date: May 2005 Bike: c50T Location: pennsylvania Posts: 53	On my c50t - I agree with others who could use a 6th gear for the highway. I also wish some of the chromed plastic parts were chromed metal. The saddle bag mounting hardware is cheap and rusting so I'll have to replace that. Which also brings me to the wish that the helmet mount had been relocated from it's now inaccessable location at the factory when the bags were installed. A heavier vinyl - or leather - on the seats would also be nice, and probably something I'll do a little later on. I really like the way it rides and handles up to about 65mph with good power for the type of bike it is. 65-75 just starts to feel a little loose and over 75 it begins to feel a little unstable. Maybe this has to do with the size and shape of the windshield, but since the windshield does such a good job at the lower speeds and looks nice with the rest of the lines of the bike, it's something I can live with. An additional brake caliper on the front might be a nice thing since I'm one to use the front about 70-80%. I'm still trying to get use to the flooboards hitting a lot - maybe about an inch more height would have been nice. Even though they pivot up it would be nice it there was a little more lean possible before they begin to scrape. I'm really happy with the instrumentation and although I've heard some mention that they'd like a tach and other things I'm satisfied with what it already has. Did I mention a windshield wiper? -- just kidding

06-09-2005, 08:20 AM	#49 (permalink)
nevanerviss Kickstand Operator Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '03 Marauder & '95 Katana Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 266	How 'bout auto-pilot for those LONG rides? Do they make those for a 2003 Marauder? __________________ Only a biker knows why dogs hang their heads out of car windows... R.I.P. Spoonee... Ride it like you stole it!!!

06-09-2005, 10:13 PM	#50 (permalink)
finch20th Baiting for a Banning!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Bike: 2005 Gsxr 600 20th Anniversary Edition Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 1,107	the 600 is almost perfect but i need a bigger wind scren for my FAT A$$ __________________ Wisconsin Winters Suck! Miles to date on the 600: 2263.2 #4803!!! The Proud New Owner Of A 2005 Suzuki Gsx-R 600 20th Anniversary Edition!!!

06-12-2005, 07:51 PM	#53 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	Disc rear brake instead of a drum...argh i know it looks "cleaner" with a drum but id like to have more stopping power. heck dual discs up front too while you're at it. Other than that, I suppose the exhaust note...sorta weak sauce, but I can remedy that myself. And reaching into fantasy land, dual lenses with a HID low beam and separate halogen high beam all built into one housing and led signal lights and a digital sweeper tach would be cool (s2000 style but one that sorta wraps around the outer edge of the speedo...how trick would that be). But yeah a high intensity discharge lighting setup on a cruiser would be pure bad arse...

06-12-2005, 08:22 PM	#54 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Join Date: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,027	I'd change its attrasction to cagers that can't back up without hitting it! Twice in 3 years! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

06-18-2005, 02:41 AM	#55 (permalink)
leansipper Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: 02' KAT 750 Location: PHX Posts: 23	my tires are so bad that the thread from the inside of my rear tire is showing!!! She has been sittin for a few months until i can stack enuf cheddar to get some new tires. __________________ i luv traffic...makes u feel like u ridin' that much faster

07-18-2005, 12:54 PM	#56 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Join Date: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	On my C50, I would like to see a better aftermarket seat that is made for distance riding comfort. It will have to be custom, nobody makes a Vol / C50 seat that has a decent passenger seat. I'd like to have the speedo up on the handlebars where it is easier to see, along with a tach. Cast wheels and tubeless tires would be nice. A really good horn. But the C50 makes me pretty happy, I have added some stuff to make it fit my needs better. Windshield, hard bags, passenger floorboards, backrest and rack, basic stuff. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

07-18-2005, 01:19 PM	#57 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Join Date: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	Now that I have some miles on mine, a spedometer where it is more eaisily seen would be nice. A rear disk brake and a removable drivers backrest. And some chrome cast wheels. __________________ ]

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07-18-2005, 01:49 PM	#58 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Dual front disk brakes, single rear disk brakes, and a 6-speed gearbox. Oh yeah, also a cute 2-up partner of the female persuasion.

07-18-2005, 02:25 PM	#59 (permalink)
rappidrabbit TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki C-50....2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 580	seat .....a absolute must do........later on after i pay for all the chrome blingies zuki dude made me buy, exaust to straightshots V&H __________________ My cat is meaner than yours

07-18-2005, 02:42 PM	#60 (permalink)
drgibson Grandpa Before My Time Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 11,240	Already changed the seat bought bags and a widshield. Also plan to add a sissy bar when I find one that will not detract from the looks, too much. So why not buy a C90t? I dont like the clasic styling of the fat fenders. When in the mood I can remove the bags, the windshield, and the passenger seat. and the bike looks meannnnnnn. __________________ *Real Men Drift on Two Wheels.*

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