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Message started by rockabilly on 10/09/14 at 12:41:10

Title: Ol time Savage cafe racer
Post by rockabilly on 10/09/14 at 12:41:10

So a while ago I introduced myself as a newbee savage owner and the fact that I wanted to build a cafe racer out of it.
Well it's started - going a bit slower than I'd hoped but work, a poorly Triumph an a Rod that needs some TLC on a regular basis have also taken up some time. Anyway work is progressing so for anyone interested there's a PDF doc at www.bikerbuyz.co.uk/general.html had to do it this was cos it's a big doc with loads of pics. Take a peek and see what ya reckon.
I'll update the file again once the dry build is done and again once sprayed up.
Enjoy!
;)

Title: Re: Ol time Savage cafe racer
Post by stewmills on 10/09/14 at 13:50:04

Pretty nice overview thus far!

I did, however, notice that you seem to have a ghost or demon in your house. Might wanna get that checked out! :o :o :o :o

Title: Re: Ol time Savage cafe racer
Post by rockabilly on 10/09/14 at 14:14:34

Must be the Gremlin that screwed me Triumph! :)

Title: Re: Ol time Savage cafe racer
Post by engineer on 10/10/14 at 07:13:32

The frame modification certainly looks British. In the sixties I rode British bikes and developed a preference for that straight horizontal back bone and seat subframe that kept the tank, seat, and top edge of the side cover all in line.

Title: Re: Ol time Savage cafe racer
Post by rockabilly on 10/10/14 at 09:25:28

yep in hind sight I could have cut the top tube a tad further back and lowered the thing a bit more, but I wanted that tall spindly look - had a BSA A65 for a while and that was a tall bugger so wanted something on those lines. It does feel right when on board - so over the last couple of days rear light unit has been added along with rear mudguard electric tray front and rear indicators - ply side panels mocked up - next week I'm looking at gear linkage and wiring! It's getting there