Suzuki C90 Boulevard-2007-Exhaust mods.

[DaJa47]

I have just recently purchased the C90 cruiser and am thinking of putting a new exhaust system on it. Also installing a power commander or similar.
Is there anyone here in NZ that has gone through this exercise as I would realy appreciate any advice, sourcing the parts and the advantages gained. I don't want to go to loud but like a little 'Bark'

[johnnyflash]

Hehehe, Hey I quite like the quiet running, but still has a nice little bark when you crank it :laugh:,
Edit...
I also wonder why you are thinking of a Power Commander, the vl1500 already has a ecu controlling FI/Air/Temp/Speed etc.. and seems to handle things quite well, So unless you were unhappy with the cruisers performance ????? is it worth it? Having researched these things some time ago I find it hard to justify, especially as I dont ride a high performance sports bike :yes:

[outlawtorn]

If you want only a little bark then stay away from V&H pipes, I put some on my bike and they are fucking loud!!! Yeeehhaaaaa!!!

[DaJa47]

Have you still got the standard pipes on your C90? I havn't even got my C90 run in fully as yet. I am looking forward to some decent weather and catching up for a ride with you guys at some stage. Went for a ride a couple of weeks back from city to Orewa. I enjoyed the ride so much I carried on up to Wellsford and back down State Highway 16. Very happy with my choice of bike!

[bmz2]

so you will be coming on the next cruiser ride then:yes: nice bike, enjoy:rockon:

[DaJa47]

Did you buy your V&H pipes in AKld?

[DaJa47]

Yeah. I'd certainly like to catch up on a cruiser ride. The M109R looks great.c

[DaJa47]

I have checked out the VL /C90 forum and see that in the states alot of guys have done these mods. I only have put about 500 K on the bike so havn't even cranked it right up yet. The C90 sure has a lot of torque and responds well on those hills north of Orewa. I appreciate your advice. I coming up to the big 60 so maybe I should just keep things standard. Still got a bit of the devil in me though!

[outlawtorn]

Did you buy your V&H pipes in AKld?

Nah I bought them online at www.cruisercustomizing.com, but for sheer ease of life, simply order them with your local dealer, much less hassle and to fit them is a breeze.

I reckon if you are around on the next cruiser ride you'll be able to see and hear a few different styles of pipes.

Cheers

[johnnyflash]

Have you still got the standard pipes on your C90? I havn't even got my C90 run in fully as yet. I am looking forward to some decent weather and catching up for a ride with you guys at some stage. Went for a ride a couple of weeks back from city to Orewa. I enjoyed the ride so much I carried on up to Wellsford and back down State Highway 16. Very happy with my choice of bike!

Yep, Ive still got standard pipes on, once I got it run in I was able to crank it up a bit and found quite a nice tune :laugh: Look forward to seeing you on a cruiser ride..


I have checked out the VL /C90 forum and see that in the states alot of guys have done these mods. I only have put about 500 K on the bike so havn't even cranked it right up yet. The C90 sure has a lot of torque and responds well on those hills north of Orewa. I appreciate your advice. I coming up to the big 60 so maybe I should just keep things standard. Still got a bit of the devil in me though!

Yep there is a ton of extra's available via the states (cheaper than getting through NZ dealers) we ride two up 90% of the time and find no lack of get up and go.. and by the way, sounds like we of similar vintage young fella ::niceone: I think Im up around 5500-6000kms at the moment, nearly due for a service,

Cheers, JJ

[johnnyflash]

Hey Daja47, time you posted a pici of the beast on your profile.... so we can have a drool..

[DaJa47]

A fine day would be a great help to get some photos. Certainly looking forward to catching up with you guys and I am sure I will learn a lot from you. I need a bit of noise to hear where the engine is at. Early days so I am sure I will get used to it. The reason I went for the C90 was I hope to get the good lady on the bike as well and do mostly two up on the rides. The problem, knowing my good lady, is she will want her own bike!! I have to pick a real decent day to take her for her first trip. A bit like sailing, you don't want to scare them first time out!.

Regards...Dave

[Toaster]

If you want only a little bark then stay away from V&H pipes, I put some on my bike and they are fucking loud!!! Yeeehhaaaaa!!!

Dude, I must listen to those babies sometime...

[jafar]

Power commander will raise your horsepower a little bit.
Aftermarket pipes will raise it a little bit more,
K&N filter a bit more,
Hypercharger a bit more again.
Turbocharger will raise it a lot.
How far do you want to go ??

[Toaster]

Yeah. I'd certainly like to catch up on a cruiser ride. The M109R looks great.c

Damn right it does buddy!! Have some green bling....

[johnnyflash]

A fine day would be a great help to get some photos. Certainly looking forward to catching up with you guys and I am sure I will learn a lot from you. I need a bit of noise to hear where the engine is at. Early days so I am sure I will get used to it. The reason I went for the C90 was I hope to get the good lady on the bike as well and do mostly two up on the rides. The problem, knowing my good lady, is she will want her own bike!! I have to pick a real decent day to take her for her first trip. A bit like sailing, you don't want to scare them first time out!.

Regards...Dave

Yep that was the one thing I missed on C90T, a rev counter, but now Im used to its rev range it aint a problem.. My Lady (Lo) has been riding pillion for 40 odd years, and She syas she has never been so comfortable, even running at the (old) ton, she thinks she is still sitting in the armchair at home, a very stable ride.. Im sure you Lady will love it.. :scooter:

[jafar]

even running at the (old) ton, she thinks she is still sitting in the armchair at home, a very stable ride.. Im sure you Lady will love it.. :scooter:

Running at the old ton :gob:
I do hope that was on a private / closed road with no cars or children to run into :nono:
Imagine the :shit: you'd be in if the do gooders that flamed crashe found out that you had a passenger & going the ton :sick:

[DaJa47]

Johnny Flash. The good lady (The beast) won't pose and the bikes tucked up in the Garage!!

[johnnyflash]

Running at the old ton :gob:
I do hope that was on a private / closed road with no cars or children to run into :nono:
Imagine the :shit: you'd be in if the do gooders that flamed crashe found out that you had a passenger & going the ton :sick:

Ofcourse it was a closed road, :innocent: with medics standing by, foam spread over the end of the runway, Ejection seats fitted and the road surface smoothed off to ensure no tar rash should the unthinkable happen...:nono: would I spin you a tale ???.

[johnnyflash]

Johnny Flash. The good lady (The beast) won't pose and the bikes tucked up in the Garage!!

Ooh, I hope SHE doesnt read these forums or YOU are in the POO :shit: Good comeback though.. bling on way :yes:

[jafar]

Ofcourse it was a closed road, :innocent: with medics standing by, foam spread over the end of the runway, Ejection seats fitted and the road surface smoothed off to ensure no tar rash should the unthinkable happen...:nono: would I spin you a tale ???.

Tui award for you :niceone:

[DaJa47]

Power commander will raise your horsepower a little bit.
Aftermarket pipes will raise it a little bit more,
K&N filter a bit more,
Hypercharger a bit more again.
Turbocharger will raise it a lot.
How far do you want to go ??

Listening to Johnny Flash, I might just take it steady and get used to the bike before I go making to many changes. I'm just a young fella which is good news to me!! As you guys have seen, I ain't that good with these computers. buit I'll get there. Good things take time.

[jafar]

Listening to Johnny Flash, I might just take it steady and get used to the bike before I go making to many changes. I'm just a young fella which is good news to me!! As you guys have seen, I ain't that good with these computers. buit I'll get there. Good things take time.

IMHO Run her for a few thousand k's then decide what your going to do, I'll bet you find the C90 is much better with some loosening up.

[DaJa47]

Hey Daja47, time you posted a pici of the beast on your profile.... so we can have a drool..

Well, I think I have a photo of the bike in my signature now. As I say, computers arn't my thing. Took the good lady(Jude) for her first ride this morning to Helensville. Very good result and the bike really impressed me two up.:first: Dave

[DaJa47]

Well, I think I have a photo of the bike in my signature now. As I say, computers arn't my thing. Took the good lady(Jude) for her first ride this morning to Helensville. Very good result and the bike really impressed me two up.:first: Dave

Yeah, that didn't work!!:shit:

[johnnyflash]

Well, I think I have a photo of the bike in my signature now. As I say, computers arn't my thing. Took the good lady(Jude) for her first ride this morning to Helensville. Very good result and the bike really impressed me two up.:first: Dave

Re the pici, just make sure it aint too big, there is a limit to what u are allowed, usually 800x600pixels is heaps.. save it as a .jpg or similar..
Re Judes first tide, She will find it most comfortable, and it certainly aint short of torque or legs beleive me.. just dont try riding it like a sports bike, they dont lean quite that far :laugh:

[DaJa47]

Re the pici, just make sure it aint too big, there is a limit to what u are allowed, usually 800x600pixels is heaps.. save it as a .jpg or similar..
Re Judes first tide, She will find it most comfortable, and it certainly aint short of torque or legs beleive me.. just dont try riding it like a sports bike, they dont lean quite that far :laugh:

Thanks Johnny. I will check the size of the picture. It did appear to load OK. I am certainly taking it easy. Being the first Cruiser I have had, it handles better than I expected. The aim is definitely to get to the other end safely!!

[johnnyflash]

Thanks Johnny. I will check the size of the picture. It did appear to load OK. I am certainly taking it easy. Being the first Cruiser I have had, it handles better than I expected. The aim is definitely to get to the other end safely!!

BTW, goto to USERCP on the menu bar, and then goto Edit Profile Picture, that will give you the option to upload..

[DaJa47]

BTW, goto to USERCP on the menu bar, and then goto Edit Profile Picture, that will give you the option to upload..

Take a look at my user profile now Johnny Flash. Photo should be there. BEST thing I ever bought. Thanks for you help:niceone:

[johnnyflash]

Yep, its certainly a nice set of wheels.. look forward to seeing it in the flesh soon :-)