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Message started by marekbuk on 09/22/17 at 01:44:29

Title: Where are all the electrics?
Post by marekbuk on 09/22/17 at 01:44:29

I came across this on my PinInterest site - I think it's a German or French build but my question is - where could the battery/electrics be? I've customised a few Savages over the years and its always a problem of where to mount the electronics/battery - a beautiful build though and certainly 'minimal'

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by Dave on 09/22/17 at 03:31:43

The little box behind the engine case probably has the battery, ign. module and rectifier. The wiring is probably run inside the tubing, the coil is between the fuel tanks.

With no turn signals, horn or indicator lights.....you don't need a lot of wiring.

The car license plate is New York.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 09/22/17 at 05:15:25

That is a thing of beauty.

I agree with Dave, there is a large box between the rear wheel and the engine and there is space between the twin tanks.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by Tocsik on 09/22/17 at 05:59:37

Gorgeous. You think they moved the front brake lever to the left side? I don't see it on the right and they are running a suicide shifter so there would room on the left grip.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by Ruttly on 09/22/17 at 06:36:23

Battery,ignition box,rectifier is all that's needed. That cuts out a lot of wiring.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by Dave on 09/22/17 at 07:04:06

6E55594953513A0 wrote:

You think they moved the front brake lever to the left side?

It appears the hydraulic line for the front brake goes along the bottom of the fork yoke, and then goes down the front frame tube.....they have have incorporated the brake cylinder into....something? It appears like there are several levers on the left side.....clutch & front brake?

http://i68.tinypic.com/33f8dxh.jpg

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by marekbuk on 09/22/17 at 07:15:39

I see the battery box now and would guess he has gone for a manual decompression lever - would get rid of the solenoid and associated control box

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by badwolf on 09/22/17 at 07:26:41

A nice looking SHOW bike. It will most likely never see any REAL riding. When building a show bike some guys will never ride it or even start it up. Makes the build much cleaner with no wires or oil leaks, so they skip messy wiring and adding oil. Not to nit-pick, but I am surprised he stuck with the belt, a chain would be more period matching.
Looks like he hooked up the oil breather hose to the petcock vacuum fitting on the carb? Like I said it will never be ridden much.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by ohiomoto on 09/22/17 at 07:30:18

http://hazanmotorworks.com/?portfolio=ls-650

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/22/17 at 07:39:31

http://hazanmotorworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/22.jpg
gotdern artistic photos.... looks like the master is under the drive pulley, maybe something to do with the suicide shifter.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by badwolf on 09/22/17 at 07:42:34

Checked the site, built as a piece of art. When looked at with that in mind, yes very cool.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/22/17 at 09:20:52

That seat looks like a sadist mounted it for someone else to ride.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by marekbuk on 09/22/17 at 11:33:39

Looks like a Brookes saddle - I have one on my pedal bike and its comfortable for about 20miles

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/22/17 at 13:41:30

At That angle? My ten speed was survivable for several hours, but it was sitting a hair down in front.

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by marekbuk on 09/23/17 at 00:50:25

That angle - style over substance methinks

Title: Re: Where are all the electrics?
Post by sandmanred on 09/23/17 at 03:06:07

with the trail i estimate from the pics staying on the seat might be the challenge