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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> The continuing story of Mr. Hyde /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1164497218 Message started by Savage Librarian on 11/25/06 at 15:26:58 |
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Title: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Savage Librarian on 11/25/06 at 15:26:58 I've been off the Savage for the last few months. But I think it's been time well spent. So, for your amusement, here's the newly roadworthy Mr. Hyde. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/palidraven/Jered031-1.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/palidraven/Jered034-1.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/palidraven/Jered027-1.jpg The peanut tank is still there, obviously. The sissybar has a large peace sign on the top of it, the pillion is (to be perefctly honest) nearly worthless, and I don't currently hav the apehangers on it (I had to get it inspected). But there's the basics of Mr. Hyde mk. II. Hopefully I'll eventually take a picture at a time other than sunset... |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by DangMan on 11/26/06 at 02:44:11 Realy nice job, Im looking foreward to see it with ape hangers :D The peanut tank looks nice on it, what did you do with the speedometer, is it mounted on the right hand side, and could you use the stock cable ! |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by PerrydaSavage on 11/26/06 at 03:14:10 That peanut tank looks awesome on the Savage! |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by justin_o_guy on 11/26/06 at 08:13:17 Nice looking. I see all the ways the dedicated LS 650 riders have modified these bikes & haven't seen one I didn't like. I think I want another one. |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Island_Biker on 11/27/06 at 09:06:24 I like it. Where did you get the seats? |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Savage Librarian on 11/27/06 at 11:58:47 To answer a few questions: The speedometer is the cheapest one JC Whitney sells (at least at the time I bought it). I bolted it to a piece of steel and bolted the piece of steel to the tank mount. It's the stock speedometer cable. Which is actually how that arrangement came about: I didn't want to deal with replacing the speedo cable, so I moved the speedometer to where the cable would reach it. The seats were bought off ebay. It took me a while to find the white pillion pad for a price I would pay. I think the front cost me $30, and the rear cost me $20. I like the tank...but it was a real bugger to work with. The paint refused to come out the same color as the fender/side covers, and positioniing it was a nightmare. It needed to be way forward for the fuel line to clear the frame, but way back to clear the handlebar risers. Solution: Move it back to avoid the handlebars and jack up the back about an inch to make room for the fuel line. Trial and error all over the place with that one. The other small detail that I like the way it turned out is at the back of the bike. The turn signal stems actually serve as the bolts holding the rear of the sissybar in place. It makes for a nice, neat, tucked in look. Probably my favorite part of the bike, in an odd sort of way. And yes Vroom, I left the reflectors on ;) |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Brewbrother on 11/27/06 at 15:34:47 Im impressed with your resoursefullness. The speedo placement works and I kind of like the clean look on the handlebars. Are you using the factory shocks?? |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Savage Librarian on 11/27/06 at 19:19:40 Yup, those are the stock shocks. |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by vroom1776 on 11/28/06 at 10:08:14 Savage Librarian wrote:
First thing I noticed! Looks real good, though! |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by hutch on 11/28/06 at 10:43:58 Very sharp bike!! i am new to this sight, but have a few years of of riding(40+). I love 60's style bikes and you have nailed it , Nice job!!! Can't wait to see it with the apes back on. |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Savage Librarian on 11/29/06 at 15:33:26 Thanks for the comment! I was aiming for a "vintage" look to it. I'm eagerly awaiting having someone ask me how old it is. At that point I'll know I did the job correctly. |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by sluggo on 11/29/06 at 16:25:37 Savage Librarian wrote:
you will never get that comment as long as those darned reflectors are on it. ;D ;D "60's bikes don't need no stinking reflectors". it's the little details that makes the difference between a "good looking" bike, and a "great looking bike" i would move the light off the fender also. i recently stopped at a store, a guy looked at it and said "i haven't seen one of those in a long time". i didn't have the heart to say "dude you've never saw one of these" i went with ain't it kewl smilled and walked away, when i came out, he was still admiring it. i decided to highlight the lines on thumper rather than change them radically. something like this, ok i'll post a picture on a moments notice. you've got to admit those are some pretty sweet lines. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j257/dsluggo/fall%20foliage/IMG_00252.jpg?t=1164844938 now don't get me wrong, i like what you have done it shows how we all have different tastes. nothing like doing it yourself, anybody can swipe a credit card to buy something, it's a whole different story when you do it yourself. |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by vroom1776 on 11/29/06 at 16:33:58 sluggo wrote:
better get rid of that front brake too! ::) |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by sluggo on 11/29/06 at 16:38:01 vroom1776 wrote:
i may be stupid but i ain't dumb. :o brake stays... |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by Savage Librarian on 11/30/06 at 09:33:06 That's the great thing about this particular forum. Everyone is free to share their ideas, and none of get our feelings hurt! I thought about taking the light off the fender, I really did. But I have this thing about trying to keep everything centered as much as possible...I don't know why really, but it's always there in my head. For that matter, I briefly considered taking the front brake off and working a brakeless 21" wheel onto the front. Then common sense kicked in. Still some things I'd like to change at some point, of course. But what's the point in having a bike that you're totally finished with? |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by vroom1776 on 11/30/06 at 09:49:13 time to get a nice new stocker! then unstock it! |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by HeresPaco on 11/30/06 at 09:56:28 Savage Librarian wrote:
I have the same little quirk! ;D In fact it has always bugged me that the LS650's left shock is offset outwards compared to the right, just seems out of balance to me, Ha! ::) |
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Title: Re: The continuing story of Mr. Hyde Post by sluggo on 11/30/06 at 11:14:23 HeresPaco wrote:
i too had the same problem, thats why i moved the light and license plate over to that side. it hides the offset |
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