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Message started by sailorcolin on 04/23/14 at 06:59:28

Title: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/23/14 at 06:59:28

I just traded my Plated 94 KDX 200a 99 Suzuki Savage (LS650 or S40). After coming from the dirt world with the KDX, I don't believe i can give it up cold turkey. So I am going to build a street tracker with the Savage. Here she is how she sits now.
http://i.imgur.com/uMf8VKkl.jpg?1
I dotn plan on a major build like RYCA's street trackers. But more modest and cheaper build; Handlebars, seat, seat frame, tires, fenders and lights. SO here is some of my inspiration:
http://4h10.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/scrambler-ryca-640.jpg
http://4h10.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/street-tracker-ryca-640.jpg
http://4h10.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/finn4.jpg
http://4h10.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sheehan3548.jpg
So give me your suggestions if you so choose to, Ill keep this page updated as much as I can. Thanks for following!

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/23/14 at 07:00:24

Today I removed som crappy spray paint that was on the Muffler. Also can some one identify this muffler for me?

http://photos-e.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-prn/1941047_482348451891236_1868061254_n.jpg

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by SavageCat on 04/23/14 at 07:15:39

Looks like a Jardine slip on that is turned all wonky.

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by WD on 04/23/14 at 08:34:43

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Tennessee/Tracker2_zps51bff5aa.jpg

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Tennessee/Tracker_zps936f4d30.jpg

Seat is available. Good steel pan, good foam, needs a cover. 1963 Honda 248cc race bike that gave up the ghost and went to a new home. You'll need to fab a different mounting system for a proper tracker look on a Savage, the factory frame is "goofy". See the Ryca bikes for frame trimming-filling-plating ideas.

Bars and related are going on a 1971 Honda CL100 rigid project since they are 7/8 instead of 1". Look up Hippy Killer Garage's Desert Rose, the CL100 will be a lot like that, but with a hydraulic fork. Something for the grandniece to play with.

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by ToesNose on 04/23/14 at 08:41:25

Looks like a good bike to start a project with, best of luck and keep us updated ;)

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/23/14 at 11:28:38

Found some new inspiration over at http://www.gromforum.com/forum/grom-appearance-modifications/9474-cafe-racer-mods-kit-parts-6.html

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/23/14 at 11:30:48

5142060 wrote:

What do you mean that seat is available? Are you willing to ~~sell~~ give me that seat pictured in picture!? :-?

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by WD on 04/23/14 at 22:57:23

If you want to make a cover, you can have the thick steel seat pan and the foam. You'll need to get really creative mounting it, it's long and narrow. Very Schwinn-esque shape, but 3x as heavy. I might even have some matte black marine grade vinyl I could spare.

It is going to smell like tobacco smoke, ask Lancer, Verslagen or MMRanch... I smoke like a broken forge... ;D

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by LANCER on 04/24/14 at 04:40:53

3625610 wrote:

Naa, your not broken dude...a bit cracked for sure, but not broken yet. ;D 8-)

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/24/14 at 06:43:18

May of found a seat? not sure never seen a FTR 223 in person. http://japan.webike.net/HONDA/FTR223/Seats+%26+Accessories/154/1101/mc/

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/25/14 at 06:39:16

Got some new handle bars today. They are flipable for when Im ready to do that. As of now I feel more in control than ever. Sorry to you old school guys but those high bars are just too impracticable for me coming from a dual sport background.

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by WD on 04/25/14 at 07:26:23

FL or FX Wide Glide? Both of mine run FL police bars, one with 2" riser extensions, one in 6" dogbone risers (with the stock riser set under them).

Ran my 98 for several years with 13.5 inch rise apehangers, then 15" rise apehangers after my stepson wrecked the bike. Actually prefer apehangers, but, the shoulder I destroyed in 2008 can't handle them anymore.

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 04/25/14 at 09:13:36

1605410 wrote:

They came off of a Harley Dyna

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 05/05/14 at 19:14:07

Its begun! So this afternoon (afterwork) was spent removing non-neccessary parts. and mocking the location of the seat.

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/05/14 at 20:29:28

Okay, youve got a good idea, I jusy cant imagine tackling it when its Riding Season,.,

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by strang on 05/06/14 at 04:25:18

Looks good even with stock back wheel.
The sunshine will keep you motivated :)
Is that the old skateboard brat seat?

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 05/06/14 at 05:41:05

101711020D04630 wrote:

Looks good even with stock back wheel.
The sunshine will keep you motivated :)
Is that the old skateboard brat seat?

Ya! skateboard seat. I am going for a hybrid tracker/brat combo. The skateboard is new actually from eBay for 8$ shipped! Going along with my budget build

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 05/09/14 at 06:11:41

So I was able to make the seat bracket last night. Girlfriend was in town so i couldn't work on it for a couple of days. It attaches in the front to the bolts where the gas tank mounts and mounts in the rear to where the fender bolted up.
http://i.imgur.com/pM6DHx9l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/l3JblRFl.jpg

Finally got a decent weld in too! LOL It also is in a spot where no one will ever see it!
http://i.imgur.com/Qj2qvr8l.jpg

Going with my budget build. I got an old leather jacket from Goodwill to make the seat cover out of. I may, later, go to the junk yard and grab so black leather from a car or SAAB (I have a SAAB and love the seats :P) and recover it with stronger leather.
http://i.imgur.com/SD5smVZl.jpg

Also I got a petcock with the bike when I got it and I was wonder what was the make of it? I wanted to also see if I can use it on the Savage so i can actually have an Off setting.
http://i.imgur.com/gAxd3enl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lPptfPsl.jpg

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by Dave on 05/09/14 at 07:30:21

That old petcock is most likely a DR650 petcock. It is a vacuum operated petcock and has the same Fuel, Reserve and Prime settnigs that ours does....don't waste your time trying to use it. The DR650 folks do the same thing we do.....they install a genuine Yamaha Raptor manual petcock.

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 05/13/14 at 05:34:56

So Stage 1 is Complete: Seat is installed!

http://https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/p480x480/1013824_10154108242730442_740843946092117165_n.jpg

Title: Re: Sailor's Street Tracker Build
Post by sailorcolin on 05/21/14 at 06:35:35

Made side panels today!. Dont worry they will be painted black tonight!

http://i.imgur.com/A0PbgTCl.jpg