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Title: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/27/09 at 06:28:37 I've been thinking about slimming the Savage down since I picked it up last April... My girlfriend took her MSF course and passed, and over the weekend picked up her own bike (A Ninja 250)... So, now that she won't need to be riding with me anymore, I'm pretty sure that I want to chop or bob the bike (I'm still not 100% sure which is which). Thoughts or suggestions from anyone? If anyone has some decent pics of their bikes before or after, I'd like to see them as well. I'm looking for something with just a seat for me, minimal rear fender. It still needs to be street legal and able to pass PA inspections though. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by EJID on 07/27/09 at 06:54:13 I just reversed mine from a hacked up bobber to a full on bike. The only thing I'm still missing is a set of real shocks rather than these spiked struts. Here's the thread of mine before and after. Whichever you choose, have fun with it there are lots of suggestions floating around this board no matter what you decide to do. :D |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Rocco on 07/27/09 at 07:21:24 good thinking ! i love bobbers as well! my girl loves riding and is thinking of gettin her own, when she does my entire rear fender is coming off. there are some awesome examples of bobbers on here and if i'm correct bobber=if it doesn't need it to run, toss it on a stock frame chopper=almost the same idea but extended rake on the forks my bike is kind of rat roddish and a little bobber @ the same time, it's still a work in progress but it's getting there. basically flat black everything i can, header wrap, make the exhaust look rattty by removing chrome bracket and i ground off all the paint on the tank with a wire wheel. there's much more to do but i'm having a blast so far. have fun make it yours and show em what "a girl's bike" can do!! ahahhahhaaa i've flat black'd the horn and turn signals and little things since these pics but u get the idea ! oh yeah i also removed the sissy bar(which has HUGE perks btw!) http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs197.snc1/6654_1020385009768_1829467793_46034_1259305_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/27/09 at 07:25:38 Yeah - I'll keep scouring the forums to see what I can find for examples... I'm excited though! It should be a pretty fun project to tackle. :) |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by dasch on 07/27/09 at 09:00:48 Here, this is mine: http://bikepics.com/members/dasch/95savage/ |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Yonuh Adisi on 07/27/09 at 09:32:55 Before http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_75b5160079f0a3f4421bb1ad9aa13974.jpg Present and still not finished http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/l_d81140c5ad3a46e2a2e7a66f8920647d.jpg Back seat and sissy bar are still on because of my daughter. Keeping saddlebags because it is my primary transportation to and from work. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by kenshi on 07/27/09 at 11:07:44 Mine isn't quite done, but runs well enough. Couple ideas for ya. ((the rest of my seat hardware is on backorder, scissor springs, etc.)) link in signature. http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/322/img043h.th.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img043h.jpg) |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Serowbot on 07/27/09 at 12:43:43 keep the rear shocks..... |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by kevinphan on 07/27/09 at 13:18:57 Just take everything off that isn't needed to run. Demin bike is a great example. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Demin on 07/27/09 at 15:52:45 Thanx Kevin. Last build: http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008/05/23/bikepics-1298489-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Demin on 07/27/09 at 15:54:41 Present build: http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008/07/30/bikepics-1370555-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Demin on 07/27/09 at 16:01:15 And,since I wrecked the '86 over the winter I'm redoing it as I'm riding it.A little mix.Hint custom Savage tank,will probably only pick up a quart or so of fuel,but it'll look cool.Stock rear fender:all holes filled,reinforcment welded on the inside so I can stil have a passenger(she'll just hafta hold on ;))Front fender painted that can be installed in case of rain.And of course metalflake paint. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/27/09 at 19:02:32 I saw Demin's when I searched the boards... Of course, probably my favorite of all that I've seen. What are the specs on that rear fender? Not sure how crazy I plan on going... I'll probably keep the springs for at least now, but that's always up for change I guess. :) |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Demin on 07/27/09 at 19:08:25 The fender is a trailer fender.From Northern tool.Part # 1363 I think.About 27 bucks.Cut 12" off of it.The fender on the second bike is the piece I cut off of the first fender. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by groupus on 07/28/09 at 21:50:32 I just posted an easy/cheap bobber build in the tech section: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1248802832 Before: http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009%5C07%5C28%5Cbikepics-1738870-full.jpg After: http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009%5C07%5C28%5Cbikepics-1739509-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009%5C07%5C28%5Cbikepics-1739058-800.jpg The changes have been ongoing for about a year now as I ride it pretty regularly, but the main bobbing of the fender I basically did in a weekend. That only cost a little over $50 to do because I used rattle cans and got things like the turn signals and taillight for cheap at auto parts stores. The great thing is all the lights are legit too because they are DOT approved trailer parts. And the trailer fender - thats why shes nicknamed "trailer trash" :P |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/29/09 at 01:49:32 Love Bobbers too! That's a fine lookin' ride groupus! Some spacers between the frame and rear fender would close up the gap a little to the rear tire? |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/29/09 at 06:03:20 That looks great! Still legit for PA inspection too I assume? Is that the stock Savage seat as well? I have a feeling that I'll probably go that route at first, but could opt for a spring conversion one like Demin's... |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by groupus on 07/29/09 at 10:29:00 I've got about an inch of spacers between the fender and frame now, but I would like to close that gap up a little. I have to see what the maximum travel of the rear wheel is before I move the fender down any more. The lights are all good to pass inspection in PA - i'm a resident of the keystone state too. I was worried about the taillight not being visible on the left side also, but my license plate bracket sticks out far enough that it can be seen unless you are looking at it straight on from the side. Fyi, the PA motorcycle law does not require turn signals on a bike. I like the idea of an integrated taillight/turn signal. Custum Dynamics makes some cool LED ones, not for the savage of course: http://www.customdynamics.com/yamaha_honda_kawasaki_motorcycle_led_taillight.htm this type of lights would be awesome if you could adapt it or make something similar: http://www.customdynamics.com/Images/clear_amber_vrod_a.jpg |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/29/09 at 11:05:28 I knew I posted the site here before... http://www.ledbikelights.net/ http://www.ledbikelights.net/images/model2.jpg And it looks like he's added some smaller, more low profile turn signals: http://www.ledbikelights.net/images/model3.5-1.jpeg I think I'll probably end up going with this guy when I'm ready. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by FreeSpirit on 07/29/09 at 11:36:45 The lights across the back are .....Awesome!!! Love it! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by Spiff on 07/29/09 at 12:07:51 72484C4E4F75544747665458210 wrote:
I hope he's ... gentle. ;) |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by SimonTuffGuy on 07/29/09 at 13:03:01 7F5C454A4A2C0 wrote:
I hope he's ... gentle. ;) [/quote] Har har.... :-P His prices aren't half bad though. Plus, he's a fellow Jeeper, so I'd trust him with a product that he's trying to offer. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by groupus on 07/30/09 at 12:11:32 slick go with it. |
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Title: Re: Thinking of Bobbing... Post by High-Def on 07/31/09 at 11:38:38 0D02010C480 wrote:
I have a set I can sell you cheap, I also replied in your other thread. pm me if you still need em. |
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