(05-09-05) What would you change on your bike? - Page 4 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

MagnumForce · 07-18-2005, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

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.

Same reason why I picked the M50 instead of the C50. They're both good bikes, but I like the lean, mean blacked out look. The M95 is definitely an awesome bike. Eagerly anticipating the M105.

**drgibson** · 07-19-2005, 01:39 PM

Yeah I bought an anomaly a Kaw with Suzuki badging that only had a two year production run. I wonder if that makes it rare?

MagnumForce · 07-19-2005, 03:45 PM

The Suzuki badged version yes, but there's always factory and aftermarket parts for the Mean Streak.

mark · 07-27-2005, 08:08 AM

I'd lower the thing, which is being done this weekend by my local shop. I am only 5-4' and can't plant both feet at the same time.

Mavman · 08-30-2005, 07:27 PM

I hate the stock seat on my M50! My tailbone feels like it's been shoved into my upper intestine after a 2 hours of riding.

ZukiChaos · 09-11-2005, 09:08 PM

I just changed my suspension (lowered 2") and I am ready to shop for a new seat. I feel like I am sitting on a fricken PHONE BOOK when I ride.

nhoel · 09-11-2005, 11:24 PM

I'm really trying to save up for exhaust, power commander and air filter...

ZukiChaos · 09-12-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhoel

I'm really trying to save up for exhaust, power commander and air filter...

Ou Ou...I like nhoel's idea...put me down for exhaust, power commander and air filter...AFTER I switch out the "phonebook"

nhoel · 09-12-2005, 10:26 PM

Got... to... stop... finger... from... dialing... phone... and... order... HK 3" Straights... Must... wait... for... funds... for... Pro... Series... Hypercharger... and... powercommander...

rappidrabbit · 09-13-2005, 02:36 AM

would like a mustang seat...but too poor now

Spiff · 09-13-2005, 09:27 AM

Other.

1.) Re-jet the carb

2.) Adjust (but not change) the seat

S83 · 10-02-2005, 09:52 PM

Wheels - I hate spoker wheels. Need a nice set of "mags" for my S83.

jkulysses · 10-04-2005, 10:31 PM

Better brakes.

Silver_ray68 · 10-05-2005, 08:24 PM

cc

sparkysakitas · 10-13-2005, 05:11 AM

change it to a newer one with bigger motor i know im just a dirtbike guy

Ranger_b0b · 10-22-2005, 12:55 PM

I voted other...My bike is 23 Years old....It needs lots of things

Need
a front end from a non "G" model (dbl disc set-up)
Tires...cuz mine are like hockey pucks
New Paint - cuz after sittin for 9 years...Gasoline eats clear coat.
New Frame Paint - Cuz rust orange is just not attractive
Brake lines - I don't like getting more "squeeze" in the line than on the pads.
etc.

larryst · 02-05-2006, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jammer

Chrome Wheels

+1

batman · 02-05-2006, 06:59 PM

At this time, as a new rider, I love my M50 as is. I am just having too much fun riding and waxing !!!

ELGOLD C50T · 02-06-2006, 11:14 PM

Changed the stock grips to a set of Kuryakyns before picking the bike up from the dealer. They tend to have a much better feel and are much sharper than the rubber stockers.

NCBoulevard · 02-07-2006, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trini0

Wheels

I have to go with Wheels also. I love my spokes but after dealing with a flat the 1st week I had the bike I wished hard for the ability to go tubeless.

Yes I know there are options. I'm looking into one now. I just don't want to take the bike off the street long enough to get the mod done.

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

07-19-2005, 01:39 PM	#62 (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	Yeah I bought an anomaly a Kaw with Suzuki badging that only had a two year production run. I wonder if that makes it rare? __________________ *Real Men Drift on Two Wheels.*

09-11-2005, 11:24 PM	#67 (permalink)
nhoel Wants Better Weather Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 662	I'm really trying to save up for exhaust, power commander and air filter... __________________ Cash Only!!!

09-12-2005, 10:26 PM	#69 (permalink)
nhoel Wants Better Weather Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 662	Got... to... stop... finger... from... dialing... phone... and... order... HK 3" Straights... Must... wait... for... funds... for... Pro... Series... Hypercharger... and... powercommander... __________________ Cash Only!!!

09-13-2005, 02:36 AM	#70 (permalink)
rappidrabbit TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki C-50....2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 580	would like a mustang seat...but too poor now __________________ My cat is meaner than yours

07-19-2005, 03:45 PM	#63 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	The Suzuki badged version yes, but there's always factory and aftermarket parts for the Mean Streak.

07-27-2005, 08:08 AM	#64 (permalink)
mark In Training Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2003 GSXR-600 Location: PA Posts: 113	I'd lower the thing, which is being done this weekend by my local shop. I am only 5-4' and can't plant both feet at the same time.

09-11-2005, 09:08 PM	#66 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	I just changed my suspension (lowered 2") and I am ready to shop for a new seat. I feel like I am sitting on a fricken PHONE BOOK when I ride.

09-13-2005, 09:27 AM	#71 (permalink)
Spiff Seat Tester Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '05 Suzuki S40 Location: Sector 7G Posts: 83	Other. 1.) Re-jet the carb 2.) Adjust (but not change) the seat __________________ True love is the Devil's crowbar. -- I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

10-02-2005, 09:52 PM	#72 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	Wheels - I hate spoker wheels. Need a nice set of "mags" for my S83.

10-04-2005, 10:31 PM	#73 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	Better brakes.

10-05-2005, 08:24 PM	#74 (permalink)
Silver_ray68 Seat Tester Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: Silver/White VolusiaSE Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 52	cc

10-13-2005, 05:11 AM	#75 (permalink)
sparkysakitas Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 1990 RM125 fmf gold series pipe +more to come but motor is in pieces Location: Dade City Florida Posts: 44	change it to a newer one with bigger motor i know im just a dirtbike guy

10-22-2005, 12:55 PM	#76 (permalink)
Ranger_b0b Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: '82 Suzuki GS650L Location: Sparta, MI (-85.69978/43.16359) Posts: 221	I voted other...My bike is 23 Years old....It needs lots of things Need a front end from a non "G" model (dbl disc set-up) Tires...cuz mine are like hockey pucks New Paint - cuz after sittin for 9 years...Gasoline eats clear coat. New Frame Paint - Cuz rust orange is just not attractive Brake lines - I don't like getting more "squeeze" in the line than on the pads. etc. __________________ Mike aka IronHorse of Hell's Beergut MC He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. - Benjamin Franklin '82 GS650L - Rescued July 05 - Resuscitated Aug 05 www.myspace.com/mike_hiler

02-05-2006, 06:59 PM	#78 (permalink)
batman In Training Join Date: Dec 2005 Bike: 06 blue m50 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 100	At this time, as a new rider, I love my M50 as is. I am just having too much fun riding and waxing !!!

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02-06-2006, 11:14 PM	#79 (permalink)
ELGOLD C50T Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: 2007 HD STREET GLIDE Location: TORONTO, CANADA Posts: 189	Changed the stock grips to a set of Kuryakyns before picking the bike up from the dealer. They tend to have a much better feel and are much sharper than the rubber stockers.

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