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Message started by conrod on 10/24/10 at 00:57:48

Title: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 10/24/10 at 00:57:48

Well I decided to fix the dents in the tanks and repaint the tank, so it seemed like a good idea to do the front and rear guards as well. Unfortunately it went downhill from there. After I had the guards off I decided what the hell lets do it properly. Battery box and air cleaner out she started looking better.
Just painted the cylinder/crankcase/carby. Had a conical air cleaner and she fits in really neatly.
Going to rewire her so the electrics are under seat and wires hidden
Side cases were corroded and needed 240 600 and 1200 grit wet and dry before the aluminium polish started to work, I should take them off and use a polishing wheel but just dont have the energy,,,,never get old.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C10%5C24%5Cbikepics-2085107-800.jpg

NOW A QUESTION!!!!!
Been thinking of replacing the tank with a sportster or an "Alien Egg Tank" saw them on ebay, 2.2 gallon capacity.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALIEN-EGG-TANK-2-2GAL-HARLEY-TRIUMPH-BSA-XS650-BOBBER-1-/230540435297?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35ad47df61
Also what about running without a passenger seat and those chrome side pieces for a smooth rear end
Any suggestions and comments welcome

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 10/25/10 at 02:35:20

OK, keeping the pillion, the domestic goddess has voted.
Spent today rewiring, hope to paint next weekend
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C10%5C25%5Cbikepics-2085924-800.jpg

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by Boofer on 10/25/10 at 22:05:37

conrod, be patient and forge ahead. I don't know how long you've been riding Savages, but unless looks are everything on this project, I'd skip the small tank. Almost everyone here grumbles about the hard seat and small tank. Filling up every hundred miles is not terrible, but I would like to go a little farther between fill ups. But it's yours, so have fun and go for it.

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by drums1 on 10/26/10 at 10:41:26

Painting the finned section black--is that for looks or to disguise the ever-leaking oil?

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by Arnold on 10/26/10 at 10:46:41

Do yours all leak too? Mine has 3500 miles and has a drip on the rear bolt holding the cylinder head every now and then. Although I dont really have to add oil I keep an eye on it.

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 10/26/10 at 12:46:54

Dear Boofer,,,good idea mate, thanks for that advice.
Drums1,,no she doesnt leak oil, I just like look of black fins and case with polished side covers. Black fins increase the thermodynamic transport properties, as long as you use the correct paint, not gloss black

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 10/26/10 at 16:15:09

Was the seat recovered? I sort thought all the two piece seat's had pleats, or were the fancy optional gel seats with the weave pattren.

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 10/27/10 at 00:49:31

Hi T Mack, yes the seat has been recovered by the previous owner.

Had to redo the metal tray under the seat, first one was too shallow.

Finished rewiring this afternoon and she runs, bit of a heart attack though, nothing happened, dead as a doornail, till I remembered to pull in the clutch.

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 10/31/10 at 01:47:14

Sunday evening, just painted the guards and tank black, ready for airbrushing, put hem in place just to see how it looks.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C10%5C31%5Cbikepics-2089394-800.jpg

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 11/02/10 at 02:37:21

Sprayed the tins when I got home this afternoon. As soon as they were touch dry I bolted the rear into place and sat the tank on the frame.
Decided to do the chamelion pearl before airbrushing flames because I just couldnt wait to see what it looked like.
As you walk around the bike it goes from purple to blue to green,,,and sparkles, should look awesome in sunlight (I hope)
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C11%5C02%5Cbikepics-2091047-800.jpg

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by danDmen on 11/02/10 at 06:42:30

hey men your progect is going ...good ...i am a new savage owner and my riding season is almos over so i...soon i am going to put her in my back deck and i will strip, chop and ..retouchand new ...year she will be a new ...beast ....i will be posting ..pictures soon .... good luck whit your...saavge .. :D

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by conrod on 11/07/10 at 00:30:48

Finally back together last night and this morning, Sunday 7th Nov, was the first sunny day for yonks. Took her for a spin, suburb and highway run.
Cruises easily at 110k, with burst up to 140k and she still wanted to go! But a bit iffy in the crosswinds.http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C11%5C07%5Cbikepics-2093845-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C11%5C07%5Cbikepics-2093847-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C11%5C07%5Cbikepics-2093844-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C11%5C07%5Cbikepics-2093846-800.jpg

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by ohio thumper on 11/07/10 at 04:02:27

lookin sweet

Title: Re: Rebuilding my 87
Post by kimchris1 on 11/07/10 at 14:42:42

Very very nice. Your hard work paid off. She is one pretty bike. :) kim