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Title: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by treyes on 02/20/09 at 11:38:39 I picked up the Savage last summer and aside from a small sissybar bag and a few spacers under the seat, it pretty much sat the way it was. Last night I met up with SimonTuffGuy and picked up a set of saddlebags and new signal lenses (Thanks again!) So this morning I started on the brackets. I used the dimensions from another thread, got some 1/4 round stock and started bending. I'd have to say I'm pretty pleased with the outcome, considering I haven't done anything close to metal work since HS shop class. One bend is a little too rounded, but I'll have to take them off to paint once it gets a little warmer anyway, so I should be able to tighten it up then. I'm sort of on the fence about the lenses though. My bike being orange, the stockers don't look too bad. My next step was gonna be the brass plug on the carb, but to my disappointment, it was already gone. What's next? I was thinking another muffler to louden 'er up a bit, which I know will also require some carb adjustment and a jet kit. Are there any other tips/tricks on little projects I can do before spring that would be useful? And I know that a new mod thread without pics is a no-no, but my camera must be packed away somewhere since the move Thanks Tom |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by diamond jim on 02/20/09 at 12:01:20 5B5D4A564A5C2F0 wrote:
Modding-it's a slippery slope! http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/slippery_slope-2.jpg ;D The list is endless! But adding the saddlebags, doing the carb mods and swapping the muffler will transform the bike quite a bit. Are you thinking mods for comfort, appearance, functionality, etc.? I suggest searching out S40/Savage pics and get some ideas and inspiration. But be careful. It's a slippery slope. A few mods here, a few mods there... then one day you'll walk out to your garage to find you have an asphalt burnin', butt kickin' bobber waiting to be ridden! |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by SimonTuffGuy on 02/20/09 at 12:23:04 Thanks for taking that stuff off my hands. Now to order my new bags! :) I agree with the above... Modding IS a slippery slope. Start with one small thing and you end up with a whole new project. Good luck in whatever you decide. I'll let you know about that poker run when it comes around this year. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by verslagen1 on 02/20/09 at 15:06:01 Mod's are in the eye of the beholder. Maitenance is manditory. Don't let any tell you what to do, and keep you eye's open, inspiration is everywhere. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by treyes on 02/21/09 at 07:02:38 That picture had me rollin', mostly because I know the feeling...... my car started stock, then a little thing here, I'll change the lights, intake and exhaust, next thing you know I was doing a full engine swap. She was my baby until an accident a few years ago. At that point I figured I'd try my hand at body work, but the project got kinda depressing, and I still haven't had it repainted. Mostly because the money that was supposed to be spent in the paint booth went to the Suzuki dealer..... In terms of the direction I plan to travel, I have to rank: 1) functionality 2) performance 3) appearance I want to be able to use it, and to the best of the abilities I can get out of the package. I am probably one of the most anti-chrome guys out there. I like quiet, non-flashy, low key. But the flaming orange paint has grown on me. I'm sure they'll be some style touches along the way, don't get me wrong, but I care more about being on the road than spending the afternoon washing and polishing. Regardless of what happens, I definitely intend on it all happening by my hands (with a lot of questions and a little help along the way) Thanks Tom |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by slowfaller on 02/21/09 at 07:19:25 6066716D7167140 wrote:
I hear that. I've been picking up pamphlets at dealerships and I'm really digging the bikes like HD crossbones, HD Nightster and 2009 Kawa Vulcan Custom Special Edition 900. I wonder what next winter will bring as my tinkering confidence grows... |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by diamond jim on 02/21/09 at 08:11:09 I just noticed that in my cartoon I wrote "reject carb" instead of "rejet carb"! |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Savage40 on 02/21/09 at 08:19:29 3F323A3634353F3132365B0 wrote:
Noticed that! ;DI was gonna say, "what, ya gonna go fuel injected? Turbo?" :o |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by T Mack 1 on 02/21/09 at 15:15:10 Hmmmmm ... Do you get down to Allentown often???? If you do, do you want look at a Harley take-off??? |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by treyes on 02/21/09 at 16:32:18 60197955575F05340 wrote:
Love to check it out. I'll be in the Poconos for another week. Then I'm moving to Ardmore, so same distance, from the other direction. Plus all the times this summer passin thru on the way back and forth Thanks Tom |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Yonuh Adisi on 02/22/09 at 15:07:03 Yes, modifying is definitely a slippery slope When I first bought it http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_75b5160079f0a3f4421bb1ad9aa13974.jpg Now (minus paint) http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_059d601bbfe50be8209f24d067363994.jpg Will get a new pic up as soon as I get the net back at my house. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Gary On A Savage on 02/22/09 at 23:17:27 I hear ya on the slippery slope. I've spent so much time on the modding...I had to buy another bike to ride in the mean time! ;D |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Savage Eddie on 02/23/09 at 05:19:16 wow! i love the new look, time to lose the bags and the rear seat!! |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by diamond jim on 02/23/09 at 06:40:21 That's a lot of work you've done, Yonuh. Looks sweet. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Savage_Amusement on 02/23/09 at 06:56:28 If I remember right that is about his only form of transportation so I'm sure the saddle bags are pretty functional. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by treyes on 02/23/09 at 11:05:37 I'm a big fan of that front end as well. How much does it affect the handling? those handlebars are putting ideas in my head |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Yonuh Adisi on 02/24/09 at 20:26:45 Yep, the saddle bags are needed as is the rear seat because I haul my younger daughter around as well. The handle bars are basic 1inch diameter 10 inch rise mini apes. The front end increases my turning radius a bit but not by too much, and it is a bit bouncy compared to a hydraulic front end. But all in all it actually handles rather well. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by matt_savage on 02/25/09 at 06:11:49 Yonuh, did you have to extend any of the wires/cables for the hand controls with the 10" mini apes? |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Yonuh Adisi on 02/25/09 at 08:55:04 When I put the mini apes on I still had the stock front end, but no, all I had to do was re-route the cables. But remember, I originally had the buck horn bars, if you have the drag bars you may need to get new cables. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by matt_savage on 02/25/09 at 08:56:28 thanks! sweet, I got the buckhorns so hopefully I won't have to get new extensions. Do you think I'd be ok with the stock cables with the 12" mini apes? |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by Yonuh Adisi on 02/25/09 at 09:15:15 I don't know about the 12 inches, but I do know the ten inch are no problems. |
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Title: Re: Finally Did Some Work, More Suggestions? Post by matt_savage on 02/25/09 at 09:33:12 Thanks for the help. Appreciate it, can't decide if I should gamble with the 12" or stick with the 10's??? hmmm decisions, decisions... |
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