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Message started by mpescatori on 03/01/17 at 00:33:35

Title: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by mpescatori on 03/01/17 at 00:33:35

I've owned the Dyna for almost a year now and she's the bike I've been riding most since March 2016.

Still, try as I might, I simply cannt get myself to sell the Savage.
I'm just too fond of her (him?)

Then an idea struck ! Steampunk Savage !

The engine is the right kind, big bore heavy doty wet sump single.

What else should I need ?
::)
- Old "1930's" style fuel tank
- Proper instrumentation
- Springer tractor seat
- Springer fork ? No way I can find a girder front end...
- Front drum brake
- old school headlight
- 1930's style handlebars and controls...
- 1930's style tires
- WLA/Knucklehead-style front and rear fenders.

http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b6/02/87/b60287de7fa465909f2a41ef71d9d24a.jpg

To read "Savage" instead of "Indian"... and with a "proper" engine !

OK what else ? 8-)

A LEATHER HELMET ! AND GOGGLES !! AND A HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE !!! :D

http://www.mirorenzaglia.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/gr.jpg ... and NO manbun...! ;D

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by jcstokes on 03/01/17 at 01:28:00

Most of the things you have suggested are doable, thank god or something you can't readily get a girder fork, if you want one of those buy a pre war 2 bike. With your own skills and research on this site, you could do the drum brake and the tyres from info on here. If you don't like the cheap rev counters and speedos many here fit, there are real vintage type reproductions available in the US and UK. You might be better off with a good repro leather seat, rather than something off a tractor. Headlight might come from a vintage swap meet or a US tractor supply house. I'm sure it would be an interesting project.

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by LANCER on 03/01/17 at 02:49:57

You would be all ready for The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride ! [ch128513][ch128526][ch127949]

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by Ruttly on 03/01/17 at 03:38:49

Make it happen Captain

Don't forget to post the build here !

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by ohiomoto on 03/01/17 at 08:01:59

Done right, that would be one of the coolest builds ever.

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by Serowbot on 03/01/17 at 08:15:32

Find ways to add brass and copper...

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/01/17 at 08:49:33

4650475A42575A41350 wrote:

Find ways to add brass and copper...

Because without brass and copper,it ain't steam, punk... ;)
And Yes that would be a way cool build.
A dual leading shoe drum and a springer front end , I've always liked the looks of a springer.

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by verslagen1 on 03/01/17 at 09:00:03

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1340839778/0

http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/screenshot_16.jpg

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/01/17 at 09:50:28

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/352969689519931788/

I went looking for that board track racer and found this. Interesting bikes, one real, no kidding little boy, bandaged, bloodied and on his bike, the picture I wanted to post is a bike in a right turn, front tire off the ground a few inches and smoke boiling off the rear. I wonder what a picture two seconds later would have shown.

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by Kris01 on 03/01/17 at 18:31:56

So, translate the T-shirt for us already! ;D

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by mpescatori on 03/02/17 at 02:23:15

http://www.mirorenzaglia.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/gr.jpg

ONLY THE WORTHY WILL FLY
IF YOU FLY YOU'RE WORTHY
IF YOU WON'T FLY YOU'RE WORTHLESS

8-)

Applies to bikes as well

Indian / Savage steampunk hoverbike

http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c1/74/5a/c1745a2ab3068497b576279233085b87.jpg

...AND HELMET !

http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d0/55/90/d0559034d15e84ac7292a0ba3febd907.jpg

(...not sure how one will don this helmet... still, I'd like to see a cop flag me down with this on my head )

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by Ruttly on 03/02/17 at 03:43:26

Wow ,suppose you could send me a sample of what you have been smokin !

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by Dave on 03/02/17 at 04:50:30

My issue with most of the replica board track racers.....or steampunk stuff - is that most the mutations are not anything that could actually be ridden....maybe you could ride it across a parking lot if you had to.

There was one fellow on this forum that did an excellent job of making the Savage a vintage looking bike that was fully functional. You still wouldn't want to take a long trip on this bike - but it looks comfortable enough for local rides.

http://i65.tinypic.com/15ckkr4.jpg

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by mpescatori on 03/02/17 at 10:27:36

6F48494951443D0 wrote:

Wow ,suppose you could send me a sample of what you have been smokin !

Gentleman's weed

http://https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Top_view_of_a_dandelion.JPG/1200px-Top_view_of_a_dandelion.JPG

You can actually make salads with it !

http://cdn-image.myrecipes.com/sites/default/files/styles/300x300/public/image/recipes/su/13/02/dandelion-grapefruit-salad-su-x.jpg?itok=2ZdntpO 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: STEAMPUNK SAVAGE
Post by mpescatori on 03/02/17 at 10:29:41

063D3027363A21273C343926550 wrote:

If it can cruise at a steady 55-60mph it can go around the world and back.

Just stay off the superhighways...

http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6d/c6/ab/6dc6abae85e00298df5d20f89377b229.jpg