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Message started by Bobbert on 11/20/08 at 10:57:47

Title: dropseat savage
Post by Bobbert on 11/20/08 at 10:57:47

I recently came across the drop-seat style bobber and realized it's everything that I've always visualized in my dream bike.

Two incredible examples:
http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=22014989&categoryID=0&IsSticky=0&groupID=101173513&Mytoken=CE303567-5119-4E54-B1975EFFEDC8408F38401917

How hard would this be to create on the savage?

To avoid having to make an entire new back end, I'd want to keep the current swingarm assembly (w/ chain conversion) and just extend the frame underneath the engine and on top (drop seat of course). Overall I'd expect to stretch the frame about 2 to 3 inches, just enough so that I'm sitting more in front of the wheel than on top.

Because the rear engine mount bracket would move rearward with the swingarm, I would insert two vertical bars on each side of the frame, much like the red bobber on the link I showed. The "cradle" struts that would be beneath the seat would be attached to these vertical struts in front and the old frame in back (which supports the shocks and swingarm)

I'm curious as to how much this might affect handling. I wish +9 was still hanging around to let me know how the savage handles with a longer base. The other consideration would be that Ill be riding about 3 or 4 inches lower and so will my weight (although I only weigh 145 soaking wet.) I might take a trade in handling if being behind the tank more will cut down on wind resistance.

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by verslagen1 on 11/20/08 at 11:18:23

Cool bikes... 8-)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j249/hotwheelsjay/plane7.jpg

At least you won't need to change the front end.
I think you'll need about 6 - 9"... see savage+9 for an example of a frame stretch.
What I don't like about their bikes is how the rear triangle attaches to the motor cage. Right in the middle of a vertical upright. That ain't gonna last.
And cold mornings aren't gonna bother you any more. ::)
Can't say I'd like to have a cone filter suckin' away on the inside of my thighs. :o

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by serowbot on 11/20/08 at 12:05:50

Looks uncomfortable as he11 to me....but I guess it's o.k. for bar hoppin'...

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by SavageGreaseMonkey13 on 11/20/08 at 16:24:24

dropseat frame aka ball buster :o

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by EssForty on 11/20/08 at 17:12:07

My understanding is that a cone filter in that position is known as a "Lewinsky".

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by serowbot on 11/20/08 at 20:54:45

7072677C7C7D607A60130 wrote:

My understanding is that a cone filter in that position is known as a "Lewinsky".

Best pun of the month award... ;D

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by verslagen1 on 11/20/08 at 21:15:04

484A5F4444455842582B0 wrote:

My understanding is that a cone filter in that position is known as a "Lewinsky".

Good, I was concerned it might have been lorena.

Title: Re: dropseat savage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/20/08 at 23:02:04

YES!! Drop the seat on this thing. I get a nosebleed every time I get up there.