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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1221009391 Message started by Kryhavoc on 09/09/08 at 18:16:31 |
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Title: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/09/08 at 18:16:31 I want to change the stock handlebars to something more interesting. Please show me your modifications, and tell me something about them. Such as where you bought your handlebars or other items on the handlebars and why you decided to change things. Thanks! :) |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Mtn. Man on 09/09/08 at 18:29:27 I have a 96 Savage with drag bars from Debrix Cycle and I love them... I did make 1" riser with a little help from Strangeling. The riser could be a tad higher, but will do for now... http://bikepics.com/pictures/1402324/ PM me for info on the risers... |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Mtn. Man on 09/09/08 at 18:30:12 Pic located here... http://bikepics.com/pictures/1402324/ Guess I did figure out how to post a pic yet... Mark |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/09/08 at 19:10:33 Great mod! That's close to what I had in mind. Tell me though, is the riding position reasonably comfortable? Also, did you have to modify the brake and throttle cables or the clutch hose? |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/09/08 at 19:17:51 Oops...blew that pic.. Take 2 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/StefG/Bike/IMG_2692.jpg |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by YonuhAdisi on 09/09/08 at 19:55:05 Ten inch mini apes bought from my local Harley dealership. No special mods required, just re-routed a couple of cables. (That was before I put on the girder of course, with the girder I had to change up the front brake.) http://a197.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_059d601bbfe50be8209f24d067363994.jpg |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/09/08 at 19:57:56 Nice Mod! ...did you install a tach too? |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by YonuhAdisi on 09/09/08 at 20:08:59 No tach. That is a coffee can pretending to be a speedometer housing. |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Mtn. Man on 09/09/08 at 20:14:47 I didn't have to change out the cables. I just tucked the extras behind the head light and secured them with a zip tie. The position is great, although I did raise the front of the seat 1.5 inches (seat mod) which helped a lot. I am 5'7" (on a good day) and the new bars fit great. The bike does handle differently in the corners, not bad mind you, just different. Easy mod, very different look...more to my style. |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by firetruckredbike on 09/10/08 at 05:45:41 Kryhavoc - how do you like those handlebars? I have the S40 straight bars and feel like I am reaching waaaaaaay out all the time. Ride safe, Amy |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by verslagen1 on 09/10/08 at 09:00:24 313E2532232522343C253233353E3C32570 wrote:
you might like the pull backs better. ;D |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by serowbot on 09/10/08 at 11:00:05 I went with drag bars and made risers out of BMX bicycle footpegs. http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C06%5C03%5Cbikepics-1310115-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by dropoutjohn on 09/10/08 at 12:32:33 6B7D6A776F7A776C180 wrote:
NICE!!!!!! what are the thread specs on the foot pegs? |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Demin on 09/10/08 at 12:58:29 http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/05/23/bikepics-1298489-800.jpg I changed it to match the "look" of the bike.Had to change cables,and brake line.About a $200.00 venture. |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by serowbot on 09/10/08 at 14:36:25 293F223D223839272225234D0 wrote:
NICE!!!!!! what are the thread specs on the foot pegs? [/quote] No threads, just a hole. I cut them down about an inch and ran longer bolts through. |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by rigidchop on 09/10/08 at 15:45:01 http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2171745510100855702wbNNXN 4 inch z bars tilted forward. $40 bux got them off ebay, american cycle or classics was the seller. i like em but, i'm thinking about changing them for some 10 inch mini apes. as soon as i can find a set cheap enough. |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/10/08 at 15:50:52 2B243F28393F382E263F28292F2426284D0 wrote:
Hi Amy, I can't get used to the pull-back bars, I'd like the S-40 straight bars better, I think. I don't want to switch the risers, so I may go with an intermediate BMW type slightly lower bar. If I can find the right one. I prefer leaning slightly forwards instead of the vertical position I'm in now. I feel more in control that way. I do admit the stock Savage bars put you in a pretty comfortable seating position for cruising. You may well like them. :) |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/10/08 at 15:53:06 48535D535E5952554A3A0 wrote:
Now that's great. those bars look good! |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by Kryhavoc on 09/10/08 at 15:54:36 45444C484F210 wrote:
I assume you had to extend the cables and brake line. That is an awesome mod! :) |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by firetruckredbike on 09/10/08 at 17:59:03 Thanks Kryhavoc. We rode a total of 4 hours today, between the commute and an evening ride in the countryside...and my left shoulder socket is complaining. I think I will look around for the Savage-style bars on eBay. I know what you mean - the straight bars do give a good feeling of control - but not at the price of this shoulder pain. It just doesn't seem like a natural position to hold for a long time. I even have very long arms and still this is not comfortable. *good* This is an excuse to do a mod. 8-) Ride safe, Amy |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by diamond jim on 09/21/08 at 08:57:58 For those that had to change out cables, what are the new cables that you used and where did you get them? |
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Title: Re: Show me your Savage Handlebar modifications. Post by rigidchop on 09/21/08 at 09:57:43 if you have drag bars, you can use the cables for a bike that came with buckhorn bars, if you don't go over ten inches. i think thats the max height, and you may have to re route them. if your intention is to go bigger, barnett makes custom cables, but theyre not cheap. |
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