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Title: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by zipidachimp on 08/22/18 at 22:05:49 After a long snooze for a refit, 'Bob' took to the road today with aplomb. Bob's seat is from an '02-04' model with vinyl similar to new models, and uses the standard mounts. Rear fender is plastic from a trailer, exhaust is ceramic coated, Dyna muff, Ryca top tree, lowered 3/4", has Versy, K&N, and a Ryca superbar and tach. Started up and ran as if new! https://postimg.cc/image/dt1hk518r/ https://postimg.cc/image/5njfm25az/ https://postimg.cc/image/e5svqctt7/ https://postimg.cc/image/7fceh0m3v/ Moved the neutral and turn lights to the handlebar because I always forget to cancel them. cheers! 8-) ps: how do I post images instead of links? |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by zipidachimp on 08/22/18 at 22:25:47 Too much traffic on my favorite twisty today to evaluate dropping the front end. The bracket that holds the licence/lights also holds the rectifier behind the seat. Have a couple of spare hubs, may change front/rear both to 18". Any ideas? 8-) https://postimg.cc/image/6d27yeqez/ |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by bobert_FSO on 08/23/18 at 04:30:02 That is one tasteful looking bike. Not stock, not a rat. It's refreshing to see a bobber that has not been fully blacked out. I con't care for that look. |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by Dave on 08/23/18 at 04:36:14 Your bike looks nice! :) 6C7F667F7277757E7F7B66160 wrote:
Yes......if you change your rear rim to an 18" - don't get a 2.50x18 rim unless you want to run a skinny vintage looking tire. If you want to run meaty tires - be sure to get a 3.50x18 or wider rim. I believe the "Bobber" look somewhat requires a larger than necessary rear tire......you may not be able to keep the look if you use a tire size that would look correct on a Cafe' or Tracker. If you go to an 18" front wheel you will likely need to change your front fender to work with the smaller diameter....or at a minimum drill some new holes and lower the front fender. You really only have 2 choices in front tire size 100/90 or 90/90. I use the smaller 90/90 on my bike as it is much lighter, and also drops the front end a little bit more to help lighten up the steering. Here is the tire thread discussion for Cafe' bikes - some of it is applicable to your bike. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1435340395 |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by Gary_in_NJ on 08/23/18 at 07:14:27 The bike looks great. |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by verslagen1 on 08/23/18 at 07:21:15 7F6C756C6164666D6C6875050 wrote:
Right click on the image and copy the url addy click on the image button and paste the addy in the middle [img ]https://s25.postimg.cc/6d27ycdjj/IMG_2654.jpg[ /img] (don't add spaces) http://https://s25.postimg.cc/6d27ycdjj/IMG_2654.jpg |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by Serowbot on 08/23/18 at 08:29:19 Nice work!... Looks like a fun ride. Mine is set up very similar, but with a bit less skill... |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by zipidachimp on 08/23/18 at 13:16:02 Sero: I've been quoted $500 for tank chroming! Yours looks great! The 'newer' vinyl on the solo seat turned out to be a bonus, as I really hate 'tuck 'n roll' pleats. Dave: You are right, 18" on the rear wouldn't be 'bobberish', maybe front only. Cheers! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by springman on 08/23/18 at 15:18:11 Good work Zipi. |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by MMRanch on 08/23/18 at 21:25:04 NICE Job Zipi Looking GOOD BOB !!!! 8-) I post pictures by selecting the Browse button below the text box , then just double-click on the picture in my phone or computer . Presto ! it works. No third party hosting or none of that extra stuff ! One picture per post . |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by engineer on 08/24/18 at 14:15:35 That is a great looking bike, a job well done. It looks fast just sitting there. |
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Title: Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Post by zipidachimp on 08/24/18 at 21:31:33 It'a actually a '10 foot' bike: looks best at 10 feet, haha! It'a really tough getting the stance correct: the forks are too long and the head angle is too big. I could put more money into this getting it right, or just enjoy it as is. My engine in a 'cb' or 'gpz' frame would be the ultimate answer and get me tubeless tires as well. cheers! 8-) |
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