SuzukiSavage.com - Print Page

SuzukiSavage.com
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl
General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Done !
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1667022311

Message started by zipidachimp on 10/28/22 at 22:45:11

Title: Done !
Post by zipidachimp on 10/28/22 at 22:45:11

Since I suck at posting photos, I'll have to post web addresses:
1.https://www.flickr.com/photos/196818005@N02/52461236877/in/dateposted-public/
2. https://www.flickr.com/photos/196818005@N02/52462021484/in/dateposted-public/
3.https://www.flickr.com/photos/196818005@N02/52462288178/in/dateposted-public/
4.https://www.flickr.com/photos/196818005@N02/52461237012/in/dateposted-public/
My bike has been through multiple guises in the years I've owned it. This version is likely the last.
No engine work, just this stuff:
18" front wheel, 16" rear cast wheel, re-jetted carb, Sportster seat raised 3",
DC Motive top tree with fork lowered 35mm,
12.5" rear shocks, ceramic-coated exhaust, Dyna muffler, Versy, steel-braided brake line, narrow superbar, tank/fender clearcoated with 2K.
If I go any further, it will be to the engine, but at 78, it's fast enough for me.
Re: the wheels: one tube tire is better than 2 tube tires, ha!
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Done !
Post by TheSneeze on 10/28/22 at 22:50:46

Looks pretty darn good, Zipi!!!

Title: Re: Done !
Post by zipidachimp on 10/28/22 at 23:05:08

The best mod was installing the 18" front wheel and lowering the front end. Steering is so much quicker and at least as stable. Expensive but worth it !
I never believed the S40 was a cruiser, and in my mind I've proved it, by creating a 'standard'. Too bad Suzuki didn't agree!
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Done !
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/29/22 at 03:18:40

You massaged it all over. I kept looking and I kept seeing.
Ohh,look,he did That, too.. Niiice!
You should have a celebratory bunch o bananas.
It's beautiful and it's it looks like a better setup, if they eat up hours of love and money and they are only prettier, meh,, but you improved functionality and driveability,

I'm sure everyone is aware of what it takes for me to Want It, which is something I consider, looking at one.

I Think I could strap my wooden milk crate across that spot behind the seat. Then it's Perfikk!!

Title: Re: Done !
Post by och on 10/29/22 at 09:30:43

Looks amazing! I too agree the S40 is no cruiser, it can hold its own against sport bikes in the corners.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by wheelbender6 on 10/29/22 at 14:36:30

Lookin good. Did you do a build thread or can you create one from pics?

Title: Re: Done !
Post by zipidachimp on 10/29/22 at 21:53:27

Didn't think of a build thread. Because I don't weld, everything is bolted together using flat bar etc. Spanned the dip in the frame using flat bar between the end of the tank and the frame 'horns' and 6 and 8 mm bolts. This raised the seat about 3". The tail box is narrow flat bar bolted to the fender location. No vibes, pretty stiff. All the rest is pretty straightforward.
Cheers!
ps: for the 8 years I've owned this bike, it has never left me stranded, rarely ridden above 60mph as I choose rural roads.
Check out "sea to sky' on youtube for a taste of where I ride.
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Done !
Post by Yazman on 10/30/22 at 03:34:38

I dig the color scheme and standard stance. Nice man!

Title: Re: Done !
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/30/22 at 03:40:00

It's not exactly honest to say I weld,but I do have a stick welder and mig, no gas,just wire,from Harbor Freight. If you have a 110 volt outlet and two square feet to spare,the mug is low buck and will do the job. You can drag up junk to practice on. And you gotta have a grinder. The Harbor Freight grinder disks disintegrate at an astonishing rate, slinging bits and pieces, and they smell bad. It's worth the money to get quality disks.
You should not be limited by not welding. Really nice job.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by zipidachimp on 10/30/22 at 04:31:14

I did buy a 110v mig, but as I thought about it, there might be a slight chance that I would burn down the garage that I rent from a very nice Korean family. If the wiring was iffy, how would I know? The welder is still in the box.
The garage is massive and the rent is low, why take the chance?
What I would really like is to build a single rail trailer to haul my bike to the mountains.
Maybe this winters project.(with a freelance welder!)
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Done !
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/30/22 at 05:21:57

I have two,, Meh, little ten dollar Rattle can size extinguishers I use for anything small. Used them a few times, still have the juice in them. Regular extinguishers, you pull the trigger and it Needs to be recharged. I have a couple of ten pounders in the shop.
If you're concerned about the wiring, go to the breaker box and inspect what is coming in. Go to the nearest outlet, that is the shortest run of wire. Is it visible? Can you plug a good load in and watch it? Feel for anything getting hot?
Man, when I first got my torch I was so paranoid. Police the area,get a water hose staged, hold the torch and go through the motions and look for anything I might light up.
I understand being worried. That is reason to be careful and prepared.
Or, just don't take the chance.
Are you worried you would start a fire welding or are you concerned about the wiring not handling the welder?
They don't draw over twenty amps, IIRC. I'm pretty sure that is what I have in the breaker box out there. It's never popped a breaker. You can stop and inspect stuff. If I was worried about the wiring, I wouldn't just start welding and not look up. Welding on junk, just making it work and watching the stuff you are concerned with, stop, go feel around for hot spots,

Just remembered,,if you are just using wire,no gas, that shield at the end of the gun is just in the way. For me, getting the angle and hold off distance right is easier without it.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by Serowbot on 10/30/22 at 07:25:33

Love it!.... :o :o :o

Title: Re: Done !
Post by TheSneeze on 10/30/22 at 08:20:02

I certified four of the welders that worked for me for aerospace welding. We were welding on Patriot missile parts for Raytheon, among other really cool stuff. It' does take some practice. Here is a TIG sample in stainless steel.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by TheSneeze on 10/30/22 at 08:20:55

And for size reference, the tip of a ball point pen... :o

Title: Re: Done !
Post by DragBikeMike on 10/30/22 at 10:07:09

Very nice Zip. I love the color scheme and the standard bars. Congrats on a job well done.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by LANCER on 10/30/22 at 12:11:07

Very nice work on the welds.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 10/30/22 at 12:28:55

Nice job zipidachimp. The thought and effort come through.

Title: Re: Done !
Post by zipidachimp on 10/30/22 at 13:36:13

My breakers are 15 amps!
The bars are 26.75" vs the standard 28/29", found on Amazon or ebay, really nice, the HD dimples don't affect anything.
Cheers! 8-)
ps: thanks for comments!
pps: took 4 years to convince myself to buy that front wheel, I'm so cheap!

Title: Re: Done !
Post by Ruttly on 10/30/22 at 17:58:44

Real nice Zipi , the street tracker ranks are growing.
You make me laugh , Done
They are never Done. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Done !
Post by zipidachimp on 10/30/22 at 19:57:46

the key to most of these builds is spanning the dip in the frame. Once that is done, a lot of other stuff falls into place.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/196818005@N02/52466854698/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/196818005@N02/52466776785/in/dateposted-public/
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Done !
Post by Ruttly on 10/31/22 at 08:39:14

Yeah that looks like an awesome ride Zipi ! And I can imagine all the side roads coming off the Sea to Sky Highway. Probably gets a little chilly towards the top. Canada is Beautiful country.