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Title: A "Savage Indian"? Post by markrider on 07/04/07 at 10:31:53 http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/07/01/bikepics-949901-200.jpg Ever since I started riding motorcycles in the late 60's I have wanted an Indian Motorcycle. I can only afford a 2005 S40, which is really a Savage. Why not a "Savage Indian" I am interested in your thoughts and/or opinions before I go public. Thanks! Markirder |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by serowbot on 07/04/07 at 10:44:06 I can't see much detail in the pic. You might have posted a thumbnail instead of the full pic. But I like the idea of a Savage Indian bike. Not very PC though... |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by markrider on 07/04/07 at 10:56:57 http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/07/01/bikepics-949901-800.jpg Hope this picture is a little better. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Max_Morley on 07/04/07 at 11:56:30 My bagger has a full front fender with an Indian Head light ala Indian motorcycles. I believe that one could put about any brand name and product name on our savages and 90% of those who looked wouldn't know the difference. Max |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by LANCER on 07/04/07 at 14:22:46 Quote:
YEP |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Dr_Jim on 07/04/07 at 22:31:23 - |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/05/07 at 00:47:48 8) Great stuff b'ys! It seems that our LS650's fool even supposed "knowledgeable" Bikers ... mine was mistaken for a Harley just a few days ago by a guy wearin' an RC patch and loud-mouthin' like Foghorn Leghorn! |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Rockin_John on 07/05/07 at 01:31:42 Yeah, I got to looking at the Kawasaki Vulcan "Drifter" Indian clones in the 800cc and 1500cc varieties and still might consider one. My main concern is that I might drag the floorboards on one. I was worried about them being small like the Savage, but I stopped a guy in his driveway as he was getting off his, and he was nice enough to let me check it out. Let me sit on it too, and I realized he was bigger than me, and when I'd seen him on the street on it, he didn't dwarf the bike or anything. They're beautiful: http://catoosatrading.com/images/cycles/drifter/1778606_2.jpg http://catoosatrading.com/images/cycles/drifter/red_drifter_800.jpg I had a black one scoped out in Denver for $3500 but just can't afford that right now. I have a spare Savage, so yeah, I have considered a Savage/Indian. I could be done! Here's a decal that would give you a good start: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-DRIFTER-TANK-DECAL-indian-head-vn-800-1500_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35593QQihZ018QQitemZ280128473919QQrdZ1 I've shopped fenders, and they aren't gonna come cheap. However, I think I've got a line on a cheap big azz solo seat! |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Rockin_John on 07/05/07 at 01:37:13 Hey Markrider... If you don't mind my asking, what muffler is that on your Savage? Would it happen to be the "Dunstall" replica from JC Whitney? How you like it, and how's it sound? TIA, John |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by smokin_blue on 07/05/07 at 03:10:37 Rockin_John wrote:
Look closely at the picture....looks like "The Trap" logo on the last 6". I think it is a super trap with the reverse cone cap. I was considering one of those but at this point I plan to go with custom stainless job out of Ohio. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Holodeck on 07/05/07 at 04:04:38 For a while I had a BSA Goldstar decal on mine. Just to be fair there was an AJS on the other side.http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/02/18/bikepics-806140-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by markrider on 07/05/07 at 05:12:06 http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/07/01/bikepics-949903-800.jpg Hi everyone, As per the question, I installed a Supertrapp with 8 discs, solid stainless steel endcap-I plan to add 4 more discs and check the jetting again. Shocks are Hagon Shocks from Dave Quinn Motorcycles these shocks improved the handling, front end has a Superbrace which helped but the biggest handling improvement came from Dave Quinn Motorcycles- Hagon Progressive Fork Springs-what a difference in the ride! Apparently these springs are a common upgrade item in Britan but they have to be imported to the USA-Dave Quinn was able to get them for me. Mark Rider |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Rockin_John on 07/05/07 at 11:45:01 Thanks, if it hadn't been for that shiny reflection at the end of the muffler in the first picture, I would have identified it as an ST on sight; but I couldn't see the disk end, so my imagination took over. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by smokey02 on 07/09/07 at 16:23:50 I like this one, nice fenders. http://www.savage-extrem.de/viv/V13.jpg http://www.savage-extrem.de/viv/ |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Rockin_John on 07/10/07 at 04:53:45 smokey02 wrote:
No doubt. If you look at the pics of it on the site... the whole form is clean, uncluttered, and understated. That's class. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by BOWDIER on 07/10/07 at 14:15:28 waht is that German, wish I could read the post, I would love to get some fenders like that, anyone have any ideal were you can get them. He did a great job on the paint also |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Bugscraper on 07/10/07 at 15:09:23 You can probly use a rear Harley Fatboy fender -- an older 1 that fits a 140 tire. Haven't looked yet, but wouldn't be surprised if JCWhitney has 'em cheaper. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Savage_Rob on 07/10/07 at 15:49:41 BOWDIER wrote:
Go to http://babelfish.altavista.com/ and enter the URL for that page, then select German to English translation. It's far from perfect but you can usually get the gist. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by smokey02 on 07/10/07 at 16:17:57 Babel fish is a pretty good way to translate, just insert the URL and click on 'German to English'. There are pics showing the cutting and fabrication of the fenders and side plates. Her bike really looks nice. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by mpescatori on 07/11/07 at 06:42:31 Now that is what I need... - Sportster handlebars - sprung solo seat - Indian fenders - flat, high mounted headlight - 4 gal tank ... I can only drool... ::) |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Tekumseh on 07/12/07 at 07:13:53 This Indian-look-a-like Savage is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen. I love the newer Inadian, I love the Kawasaki Drifter, but from now on; closest to my heart is Viv's Indian Savage. Maybe I should try to marry her, to get the bike... But she live in Germany... |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Savage_Rob on 07/12/07 at 10:19:41 But that stock can's gotta go. Maybe a fishtail on that rig would look good. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by ratdog472 on 07/14/07 at 09:45:29 Rockin John- Where did you price out fenders at? |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by Rockin_John on 07/14/07 at 13:21:20 ratdog472 wrote:
Found some generic full fenders, and old used Harley/Indian fenders on eBay. Some of the Jesse James Chopper fenders are shaped a bit like the one on Viv's bike. Not really skirted, but wide-sided enough to get a bit of the skirt effect. Most of my searching was done on eBay and Google with simple search strings like "chopper fenders" "Indian fenders" etc... I have hundreds of links bookmarked, and could search them for a couple of hours and find some, but you can probably research them yourself as fast or faster. I need to organize my motorcycle bookmarks and post a link to a bunch of handy ones. I've picked up a lot of good ones from other people's posts right here on this forum. |
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Title: Re: A "Savage Indian"? Post by ratdog472 on 07/14/07 at 15:32:12 JPCycles has the front fender and they used to have rears in the raw from when Indian folded. I wonder if Drifter fenders would work or could be MADE to work.. Although they are plastic from the sounds of it. |
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