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Message started by xbombtrackx on 07/08/15 at 14:39:37

Title: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by xbombtrackx on 07/08/15 at 14:39:37

Picked up this Suzuki fairly cheap as my first bike. It had some title issues that i was able to track down the original owner and get straightened out so i've just been goin around the neighborhood until its legit. taking the beginners riders course soon. so until then I've been messing with it a bit. painting and sanding down some bits mostly. . .

day i brought it home
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/20150525_145341_zpsartrypli.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/20150525_145341_zpsartrypli.jpg.html)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/2015052595145401_zpsv5ed4vb4.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/2015052595145401_zpsv5ed4vb4.jpg.html)

as it sits now
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/20150619_175212_zpsiljmhwab.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/20150619_175212_zpsiljmhwab.jpg.html)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/20150619_175300_zpsl9eygvhk.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/20150619_175300_zpsl9eygvhk.jpg.html)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/20150619_175239_zpsygxiz6nz.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/20150619_175239_zpsygxiz6nz.jpg.html)

the tank was pushed in pretty good on top, looked like some some one sat on it. I was able to get the majority of the dents out so i cut out this vinyl decal to "cover" the rest
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/20150619_174954_zpsvvcwp5ms.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/20150619_174954_zpsvvcwp5ms.jpg.html)

expiramenting with the sand blaster
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/2f5482a7-5ffc-462a-adba-4d2f8a1efe7f_zpsuubkkkmt.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/2f5482a7-5ffc-462a-adba-4d2f8a1efe7f_zpsuubkkkmt.jpg.html)

New LED turn signals, I used the original bracket but tturned them sideways.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_170912_zps89olpodc.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_170912_zps89olpodc.jpg.html)

experimenting with some smaller LED's going to put a switch in to swap between the brights and just the blue. the camera makes it look brighter than it is.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_202518_zpsg9fbgebl.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_202518_zpsg9fbgebl.jpg.html)
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More to come. . . .

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 07/08/15 at 16:16:20

Looks awesome!! And welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth, the SuzukiSavageForums! :D

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by Drestakil on 07/08/15 at 16:24:08

Welcome to the forum! For your first bike, you did good. Keep an eye on the front brake pads. Mine wore out in 7000 miles. But, they're cheap and easy to replace.

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by chzeckmate on 07/08/15 at 23:26:16

I like what you're doing...keep it up! Welcome aboard!

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by Art Webb on 07/10/15 at 10:58:07

4B7D6A7C7B6E6466633E0F0 wrote:

Welcome to the forum! For your first bike, you did good. Keep an eye on the front brake pads. Mine wore out in 7000 miles. But, they're cheap and easy to replace.

Lol, I replaced the factory pads at 4500

nice work xbomb, I'd like more light on the S40 myself

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by xbombtrackx on 07/23/15 at 18:52:26

New handlebars on, a new fender should be here next week.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/Mobile%20Uploads/20150723_195102_zps1nyspco1.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150723_195102_zps1nyspco1.jpg.html)
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/blues76/Mobile%20Uploads/20150723_195120_zpsako0v4pd.jpg (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/blues76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150723_195120_zpsako0v4pd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by Kris01 on 07/23/15 at 20:02:29

Must be late! It took me a minute to figure out what GAS meant on the cap. Duh!

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/23/15 at 20:07:06

YEAH, that really otta be on the twisty handle.

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by carcaveman on 08/15/15 at 19:49:34

xbombtrackx, Where did you get that vinyl decal? Looks very cool.

Thanks, David.

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by 01suzsavage on 08/16/15 at 06:34:31

Nice bike bro. What size/brand are those zbars? You like them so far? Im a taller rider and was thinking about the zbars cause the stock buckhorns hit my leg if i turn sharp

Title: Re: 03 Suzuki Savage
Post by digitaltrucker on 08/17/15 at 02:44:49

I had the same issue with the handlebars on my '03...cocking a leg out of the way to do a sharp turn. I bought a stainless handlebar from an HD store that was straighter and wider.

Harley bars are a straight drop-in replacement, both use 1" bars.