Metric cruisers

[Winger]

How many of you have done some custom work on your METRIC CRUISER.

[bmz2]

my m109 would be one of the few in this country to have custom work done on it, 240wide trye converted to 280 wide tyre, lowered 3",mirrors,grips,wing floor boards, rims u chromed[powder coat],wet weather speakers and 100watt amp, power commander,2"ext risers,tank cover,side mount number plate,custom seat being made, and exhust bebaffled, custom paint to be done in a few weeks, all in all spent more time working on the bike than riding it, but thats what i wanted it for, i only ride this beast one or two days a month,sh....it will have to look for a new project next winter,the biggest problem in getting parts for metric custom parts in new zealand, market is to small for cruisers, all we here about is sports bikes, what the hell can you customize on these , oh i no a new sticker:rockon:

[jafar]

New pipe , resprayed, tank, front guard, side covers etc. Have ordered sissy bar & screen, looking into foot ramps for the pillion .
Agree with blane that the market here is a bit small but the bits are easy enough to get if you don't mind the wait when getting them from overseas.:rockon:

[bmz2]

jafar, have had a look at some roads out this way and will send you a copy of a couple of rides we can get together and nut a good ride for cruisers, about 3to 4 hours , stop for lunch and a drink on the way, how are you going with yours, maybe one weekend west /north and then a weekend south

[Macktheknife]

Does Chopping a VS1400 count?

[Waylander]

Does Chopping a VS1400 count?
Is it running yet?

[Macktheknife]

Is it running yet?

Running yes, finished no. Got a bit of work to do but still having trouble with tool usage, not strong enough yet.

[Waylander]

Running yes, finished no. Got a bit of work to do but still having trouble with tool usage, not strong enough yet.
Need to swing your ax more I think. BTW did you ever post pics of your chop?

in all honesty no pun was intended....

[Eurodave]

, rims u chromed[powder coat

Yo, BMZ2.....Chrome powder coated wheels you say?? Please tell us more.....

[Winger]

good to see it's not just a world for HOG'S in the custom world.I don't no if heard of these site's but yuo"ll find just about anything you want for a metric cruiser
http://www.baronscustom.com/
http://www.midnight-ride.com/
Barons have a good range of custom and performance parts.
If youp into Yamaha's check out http://www.wildstarfan.nl/a cool Dutch site just for ROADSTARS/WILDSTARS

[Winger]

Erodave don't no about powder coat chrome but i do no you can get chrome paint BUT it't bloody expensive

[Waylander]

good to see it's not just a world for HOG'S in the custom world.I don't no if heard of these site's but yuo"ll find just about anything you want for a metric cruiser
http://www.baronscustom.com/
http://www.midnight-ride.com/
Barons have a good range of custom and performance parts.
If youp into Yamaha's check out http://www.wildstarfan.nl/a cool Dutch site just for ROADSTARS/WILDSTARS
Not much there I can use.

[Winger]

Waylander what do ride?

[Waylander]

Vmax.

Have other custom sitesfor it though.

Exactrep (http://www.exactrep.com/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.exactrep.com/acatalog/vmax-online.html&CatalogBody) for one. More performance based stuff though.

[outlawtorn]

Well I'm about to customise the shit out of mine, ordered new pipes (V&H Straightshots) and a whole loads of other stuff too. All from www.cruisercustomizing.com. Cheap as and good service too.

For example, if you buy V&H Straighshots here from Colemans for example, you will pay $800 before you even talk about getting them fitted, but if you buy from cruiser customizing then you are looking at $550 incl delivery to your door. :Punk:

[jafar]

jafar, have had a look at some roads out this way and will send you a copy of a couple of rides we can get together and nut a good ride for cruisers, about 3to 4 hours , stop for lunch and a drink on the way, how are you going with yours, maybe one weekend west /north and then a weekend south

sounds good to me , we do need to get our collective heads together & organize a few cruiser runs.
I have a few roads out here that will make you smile too.

[jafar]

Running yes, finished no. Got a bit of work to do but still having trouble with tool usage, not strong enough yet.

need a hand there mack ?

[Waylander]

Looking at these for my bike.
Holeshot 4-2 full system with stage 1 jet kit.
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[Macktheknife]

need a hand there mack ?

Very kind of you to offer there mate, I have been waiting to be strong enough to complete the job myself, I have this thing about finishing what I start. If my frustration gets the better of me then I will definitely let you know.
Cheers
Mack

[surfer]

sounds good to me , we do need to get our collective heads together & organize a few cruiser runs.
I have a few roads out here that will make you smile too.

Put me down as interested in a cruiser runs, love to come along. Cheers

[bmz2]

will post a thread regarding cruiser run in a few days:rockon:

[Toaster]

will post a thread regarding cruiser run in a few days:rockon:

Sounds bloody good to me.

[jafar]

will post a thread regarding cruiser run in a few days:rockon:

I'll look forward to it. Be nice to see how much you have done to your bike since the last time i saw it :rockon:


Put me down as interested in a cruiser runs, love to come along. Cheers

Done Mate. :yes:

[jafar]

Very kind of you to offer there mate, I have been waiting to be strong enough to complete the job myself, I have this thing about finishing what I start. If my frustration gets the better of me then I will definitely let you know.
Cheers
Mack

All good mack, Let me know if you want to lift the lid on a bottle or two as well :mellow:

[Edbear]

Well... I [I]have[I] just ordered a set of lower deflectors for mine from Value Accessories in the US... should be here in 7-10 days... and a leather tank protector from Bikesport...:sunny:

Not sure how "customising" these are, but the C50T is just SUCH a good looking thing, it's hard to know how to improve it!:innocent:

[Edbear]

Oh, PS! Matching helmets are next...:yes:

[jafar]

Oh, PS! Matching helmets are next...:yes:

Matching hats too :gob: thats going too far :dodge:

[Edbear]

Matching hats too :gob: thats going too far :dodge:



Oh, I believe in going all the way....

(Just ask the Missus...:innocent: )

[johnnyflash]

Somebody mention cruiser runs.... thats us... always looking for an excuse...:rockon:

[Toaster]

There are a couple other 'nine riders' around too - Aro if he still has his, and a chap Kevin who I have met a few times now. I am sure a cruiser ride could have quite a decent turn-out.

[jafar]

Oh, I believe in going all the way....

(Just ask the Missus...:innocent: )

:sick: :lol: wwaaaay to much information :spanking: :whistle:

[bmz2]

will check road conditions this week and post where and when , hope the weather does the right thing, hopefully make this a monthly ride, sh....t i think i have to start a new thread,:rockon: have stolen this one:gob:

[Toaster]

[QUOTE=Waylander;1082737]Looking at these for my bike.
Holeshot 4-2 full system with stage 1 jet kit.


Nice sound. What exactly is the jet kit though?

[Toaster]

will check road conditions this week and post where and when , hope the weather does the right thing, hopefully make this a monthly ride, sh....t i think i have to start a new thread,:rockon: have stolen this one:gob:

Sounds like a plan... maybe chuck it in the calendar or however it is they manage to get the regular events to show up - maybe a front page thing to get the first ride event off the ground?

[Waylander]

Nice sound. What exactly is the jet kit though?
For the carbs is about all I know. Guess it lets the bike breath better comes with K&N filter nd jet kit (?)

see here http://www.holeshot.com/old/vmax/vmx_pp1.html

[El Dopa]

my m109 would be one of the few in this country to have custom work done on it, 240wide trye converted to 280 wide tyre, lowered 3",mirrors,grips,wing floor boards, rims u chromed[powder coat],wet weather speakers and 100watt amp, power commander,2"ext risers,tank cover,side mount number plate,custom seat being made, and exhust bebaffled, custom paint to be done in a few weeks, all in all spent more time working on the bike than riding it, but thats what i wanted it for, i only ride this beast one or two days a month,sh....it will have to look for a new project next winter,the biggest problem in getting parts for metric custom parts in new zealand, market is to small for cruisers, all we here about is sports bikes, what the hell can you customize on these , oh i no a new sticker:rockon:

Any chance of some pics? For what it's worth, I like both (cruiser and sports), and I'd have both if money allowed. There's plenty you can change on a sports bike. Funnily enough, some of its the same type of thing: Power commander, debaffle exhaust, risers, etc.


For the carbs is about all I know. Guess it lets the bike breath better comes with K&N filter nd jet kit (?)

see here http://www.holeshot.com/old/vmax/vmx_pp1.html

The 'jet kit' will probably be new pilot and main jets for your carbs, and possibly new needles and shims. The intent is to tweak the characteristics of the fuel delivery to the cylinders (controlled by the carbs) for better performance across the rev range. An upgraded filter usually allows more air to get into the mix so the fuel/air mix of the retune can be fully exploited and tuned to best advantage.

A stage 1 kit is a general tune-up and pep-up. You can get stage 3 kits for some bike which are proper race kits - they are basically designed to deliver max performance at race revs, but tend to be shite for around town type riding.

[cowboy]

will post a thread regarding cruiser run in a few days:rockon:

Cruiser run!! Im a starter for that:yes:

[surfer]

[QUOTE=Waylander;1085322]For the carbs is about all I know. Guess it lets the bike breath better comes with K&N filter nd jet kit (?)


Absolutely right. when you change the exhaust and air filter like you are about to, your bike will run lean. You will need a bigger main jet in the carb to sort this out. I'm impressed that they include a new jet.

[Waylander]

Absolutely right. when you change the exhaust and air filter like you are about to, your bike will run lean. You will need a bigger main jet in the carb to sort this out. I'm impressed that they include a new jet.
Doesn't come with the pipes (full system by the way not just slip-ons) but they do have a kit aviilable.

[X-Ryder]

Cruiser Run sounds great :rockon: