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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Question /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1378426676 Message started by Ap5112 on 09/05/13 at 17:17:56 |
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Title: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/05/13 at 17:17:56 I own a 98 Suzuki savage Im wanting to put 1in z bars with 2in risers my question is will there be any modifications that I will have to do? |
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Title: Re: Question Post by verslagen1 on 09/05/13 at 18:50:27 you'll need at least 4 or 5" of rise to clear the tank, more is better. |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/05/13 at 19:16:03 Ok thanks but is there any mods I gotta do or will everything bolt and fit perfect? |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/05/13 at 19:17:16 Got any suggestions as to what brand bars and risers to buy? |
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Title: Re: Question Post by WD on 09/05/13 at 21:07:55 6 to 8 inch rise on the bars, use the stock risers (even though they are really poorly made). Use your stock cables, switchboxes and related clutter. Brand? Made in the USA, western Europe or Japan. Other than that, they are all about the same. Don't buy "house brand" from Custom Chrome or Drag Specialties, avoid Jireh/Canyon Run/Fog Hollow/V-twin Mfg like the plague, cheap junk at the same price as good bars from Chrome Werks, Flanders or Paughco. Was your 98 the standard orange that faded to pink, or did you get one that had already been repainted? ;D |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Serowbot on 09/05/13 at 22:17:20 Ooooh!... Our controls have an alignment pin, to prevent them from rotating... It's a handy thing... Just find the position you want,.. and drill new holes for the pins.. Good to go... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Demin on 09/06/13 at 08:29:29 8" Z's from V-TWIN.If you have buckhorn bars there are no mods.Bolt on and go.If you have drag bars,the cables be too short for about anything. http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/09/04/bikepics-2594618-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Steve H on 09/06/13 at 10:23:04 I didn't see no alignment pin when I switched to the hurley handlebars but I'll take your word for it. |
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Title: Re: Question Post by WD on 09/06/13 at 16:08:24 Most owners end up grinding the tabs/bumps off so the controls will pivot instead of bend when the bike falls over. |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/08/13 at 18:12:08 6472657860757863170 wrote:
Yes thats what I was wondering the alignment pin so I just drill a new one on the z bars and what I also was wondering are my stock risers for 7/8 bars? |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/08/13 at 18:22:14 http://www.biltwellinc.com/images/products/large_196_Keystone7-8_Black_Front.jpg will these bitwell keystone bars bolt right up to my stock risers there 7/8. |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/08/13 at 18:24:51 Another question lol sorry I'm super pumped about this bike but I'm pretty sure I'm buying the blue collar kit this winter for it any suggestions on that? |
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Title: Re: Question Post by WD on 09/08/13 at 18:37:34 Savages ALL shipped stock with 1 inch bars, unless you have a 400, not available stateside so no idea what they had. Assuming your 98 is a 650... Put up a pic so we can see what you are working with. 7/8" conversion risers are aftermarket or off a donor bike. My 1998 LS650PW... http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Savage/pokey813_zps47e7173c.jpg That is 15 inch rise in the factory 1 inch inner diameter risers. Mine are pinned so the bar won't rotate, which needs to be modified, they are too far back, too low and too close. Pinning risers means this... http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Savage/pinnedrisers_zps78066b29.jpg |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/08/13 at 18:39:24 Do they make a riser for 1inch bars that will mount to my savage? |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/08/13 at 18:40:47 Ok thanks yeah I will get pics tomorrow up for you guys thanks for the help |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Serowbot on 09/08/13 at 18:43:49 You seem a bit confused... A stock Savage has 1" bars... 1" risers... 1" controls... You need to buy bars that are 1"... |
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Title: Re: Question Post by WD on 09/08/13 at 19:46:48 Back in the late 90s and early double oughts, you couldn't buy 1" clubmans, trackers, motocross, etc. So it is entirely possible (but highly unlikely) that his bike was converted by a previous owner. And there are still several very aesthetically pleasing handlebar bends that are only available in 7/8 inch. Think old British stuff and ancient Harley Davidson 45 sidevalves... For that matter, think older Shadows and Viragoes... both shipped with 7/8 bars while Suzuki cruisers had gone to 1 inch bars. Shadow risers were very popular from about 96-2006, and the controls are virtually plug and play. |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 09/11/13 at 18:12:17 Yeah sorry my buddy told me they were 7/8 but everything on the bike is original I'll get pics up here soon |
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Title: Re: Question Post by Ap5112 on 10/16/13 at 19:15:51 http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/alplantz26/C360_2013-10-13-13-43-35-476_zps53e6d2ea.jpg |
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