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Message started by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 17:44:33

Title: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc brakes
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 17:44:33

It’s been a while since I had a real update on the savage, four years I think. Life happened, new job, couple kids and the savage was pushed aside. Well... I finally have a functioning swingarm, subframe, tank, front end, brakes mounted, wheels installed.... etc. here is one picture but I plan to upload more once I take some. Enjoy. 8-)

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 08/12/18 at 18:33:02

No photo attached

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 21:57:53

Oops sorry! I tried to add from my phone, clearly a mistake.

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 21:58:55

Rough assembly

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 21:59:48

swingarm

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 22:00:19

swing arm 2

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/12/18 at 22:00:52

Front wheel and brake

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by zipidachimp on 08/13/18 at 22:36:51

Holy crap dude, sell me one! 8-)

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 08/14/18 at 06:45:43

Tell me more about the swingarm. It doesn't appear to be much longer. Does it allow for a wider rim/tire?

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by engineer on 08/14/18 at 13:35:45

Hello Redrider, the bike looks fine but to me the lathe is more interesting. At first I thought is was a Southbend but after looking at the details of the carriage that are visible I'm guessing that it is an older Logan. I see that you have a modern tool holder on it, is it tight enough to use carbide cutting tools or are you using HSS?

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/14/18 at 17:43:03

4F45414B40494D441A1C18280 wrote:

Tell me more about the swingarm. It doesn't appear to be much longer. Does it allow for a wider rim/tire?

Thanks! Eventually I’d like to build an occasional cafe as I come across savages and s40 motorcycles to sell. Chassis will be the same but maybe alter the body work a bit and obviously change the color scheme.

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/14/18 at 17:45:50

6E64606A61686C653B3D39090 wrote:

Tell me more about the swingarm. It doesn't appear to be much longer. Does it allow for a wider rim/tire?

Also the swing arm is the stock length but slightly wider to accommodate the wider rim. I designed my welding fixture so that I can change the width and length of the swing arms. Plus I’ve never been a fan of the oval tubing.

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/14/18 at 17:46:57

3B28312825202229282C31410 wrote:

Holy crap dude, sell me one! 8-)

Thanks! Maybe some day I’ll consider selling them and possibly offer aluminum and chromoly tubing to.

Title: Re: Savage cafe conversion, mag wheels and disc br
Post by Honda-redrider on 08/14/18 at 17:53:11

46444F444D444852210 wrote:

Thank you! You were right about the lathe. It is 1947 southbend heavy 10. Works great and is rather accurate. Good ol American Iron. The tool post is a Chinese job, It’s like a phase ll but the name escapes me right now. I’ve actually been really surprised with it. Obviously not an aloris or Dorian but for 125 bucks shipped with 7 tool holder, well you just can’t beat it. I mainly use HSS but I haven’t had any issue with carbide.