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Message started by TROX on 03/01/13 at 16:18:03

Title: Question for Bobber builders
Post by TROX on 03/01/13 at 16:18:03

I am in the process of bobbing my bike, I am not a fabricator so I went with the BCB kit. However, I am leaving my air box out and switching to a cone filter and eventually going to the mini battery mounted low in the frame. The BCB kit mounts the rectifier to the top of the battery box, but since I will be removing that, I was looking for any suggestions on another good location to mount it ?

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by ZAR on 03/01/13 at 19:58:39

Some of the builders have made a plate to mount the electrics on. Others have made a fake oil tank to hide them in. Do some searches and you'll find plenty of ideas. One guy here even made a fake oil tank for the electrics and a mini battery from a piece of PVC pipe and a couple of pipe caps.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by WD on 03/01/13 at 20:49:25

If you keep the rear frame horn intact you can bolt a piece of strap to the underside. Drill the strap, mount the rectifier on the top of the strap. That's where mine lives now, on top of the 1970s 7" sidemount headlight conversion strap that is my rear fender mount...

Mine isn't bobbed. Runs an FL Shovelhead rear fender.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by HondaLavis on 03/01/13 at 21:37:50

Mine is loosely mounted to the front bottom of my rear fender, and has been sitting there for a few thousand miles. All of my electronics are neatly tucked behind my left side cover, too.

What else do you want to do? I removed my airbox, did a mini-battery mod, swapped to a cone filter, and kept my side covers. I live in Killeen, and if you want to meet up, collaborate, or just ride hit me up with a PM. ;)

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by TROX on 03/01/13 at 23:40:33

I appreciate all the good advice and Honda, I didn't know another Suzi rider was so close. I'll give ya a holler some time.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Super Thumper on 03/02/13 at 09:56:55

What are the BCB kits? Where to get them?

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by MiCTLaN on 03/02/13 at 10:08:54

736D64686669756E6F010 wrote:

What are the BCB kits? Where to get them?

Blue Collar Bobbers, nice stuff... but kinda pricey.
http://bluecollarbobbers.com/web/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=9&Itemid=24&TreeId=2&vmcchk=1&Itemid=24

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by perajani on 03/02/13 at 10:50:07

I have a BCB, cone and LifePO battery combination.

Due the amout of electric stuff I modified the airbox and but the battery, rectifier and cabels in it.

Here are some pics in
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1355275410/39#39

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by TROX on 03/02/13 at 11:20:27

I agree on the price thing MiCTLaN, that's where my tax return went. perajani, very nice pics, giving me some ideas. Is that nylon braided hose from the crank case and if so do you have a filter at the end of it ?

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by perajani on 03/02/13 at 23:06:34

Yes I have a small filter there. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z359/perajani/Winter%202012-2013%20Part2/IMG_1883_zpsc58a9ae9.jpg

The line is nylon braided "gas line" from local moto parts store. Similar but smaller diameter I use for tank-carb.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Super Thumper on 03/03/13 at 10:05:19

OUCH !! I guess those Blue Collar Bobber Kits are pricey :o. This gives me an idea...how about I build up a similar kit in my shop and offer it for sale here. Anyone interested? How about some suggestions on features and prices?

here is what my kit might have in it:

LED Tail light / turn signal / license plate bracket (Black epoxy paint)

Harley 6" wide bobber rear fender and support bracket (In gray primer)

Solo seat and mounting bracket fabricated to fit the Savage frame

I can't offer all the options they have for seat upholstery and colors and there will be no installation DVD with the kit but I sure as hell can beat their prices....by a LOT!

Feedback appreciated as always 8-)

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by paulmarshall on 03/03/13 at 10:49:58

223C35393738243F3E500 wrote:

I am very interested in mounting a seat as low as possible.Maybe cutting the frame just above where the rear shocks connect.I like BCB seat mount but I noticed once you mount there seat you are sitting still quite high. :)

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Dave-Aus on 03/03/13 at 22:28:30

This may sound silly, however, does the rectifier need to be protected from the elements? As it stands, it seems like the small rear seat provides a dry home. Does it matter if this gets a bit wet? I assume being mounted under the rear fender like one has suggested it would get soaked :)

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Bubba on 03/04/13 at 06:46:17

Hey Super...mock something up and show us whatcha got..I'd be interested...
Suggestions?
something you can put on and take back to stock w/o having to cut down the horns for the seat maybe...I dunno...

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Super Thumper on 03/04/13 at 08:22:48

HMMM...the frame horns present a problem because they are in the way for the seat mounts.....the only way to keep the frame horns is to raise the rear of the seat which is what I think most folks don't want to do. I will acquire a solo seat and see what I can do.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Bubba on 03/04/13 at 08:28:06

Thanks, I don't think it's really a requirement (at least for me) that the seat be able to go back to stock...I do like the low slung look but was thinking that might be an option that would appeal to folks that may want to switch back to stock for resale...who knows?

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Super Thumper on 03/04/13 at 08:33:49

I understand...have known many folks (including myself) who made mods to their bike that they wanted to change back after a while....requiring more work to restore things back to stock a weld-on hardtail section comes to mind.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Bubba on 03/04/13 at 08:38:09

Yeah, plus my wife likes to ride sometimes (2-up)...and if I turned it into a solo she would be sad...one year on, one year off maybe...lol

Maybe fab some horns that you can bolt and unbolt depending on if you wanted to go back to stock or not...I have no idea I'm not a fabricator... :-?

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Super Thumper on 03/04/13 at 08:53:46

I,ll see what I can do...I am checking with my suppliers today to see what's available at a reasonable cost.

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by paulmarshall on 03/04/13 at 10:59:44

4658515D535C405B5A340 wrote:

That would be fantastic :)

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 03/04/13 at 12:56:22

A V-Star 950 seat is very easy to modify to fit the stock mounts (A little cutting & 3 easy to make brackets) & can often be found on the YMF Hock shop for $50 or less. My wife says it is much better than the oem Savage seat & I agree with her. 8-)

Title: Re: Question for Bobber builders
Post by Cavi Mike on 03/05/13 at 01:51:10

If you elongate the holes ever so slightly on the rectifier and finish tapping the holes that hold the rear fender on, you can bolt the rectifier right to the frame.

http://cavimike.com/savageCDI04.JPG