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Message started by Jim_R on 12/11/05 at 20:27:34

Title: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by Jim_R on 12/11/05 at 20:27:34

Torque is the MAN PPL! He painted my bike after I sanded it down to metal. His dad, him, and me all made forward controls. It was mostly Torque tho, and I learned alot just watching and helping. I really know he needs to go to motorcycle school because he has alot of talent and skill. I am very proud of the job he has done for me and I owe him a lot. I am very honored to have him as my friend and I got to show you guys these pics of some of these projects.

here is a view of the top tank

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/toptank.jpg

here is a pic of the left side of the tank. Check out the chrome door molding on the bottom of the tank on those seams. Looks great.

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/righttank.jpg

Here is two full pics of the bike.

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/right.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/left.jpg

ok time for two pics of the controls

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/rightcontrol.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/leftcontrol.jpg

ok here is a pic of the back

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/back.jpg

ok I also changed all the lens to clear including the rear brake. I then bought silver coated amber bulbs for the rear turn signals (1156), amber LEDs for front (1157) and a red LED brake light. If this wasnt enough I bought a rainbow strobe.. U attach it over ur h4 headlight bulb and it makes fruity colors. when u look into it and it cast a rainbow shadow a little. U can only see it up close tho so hopefully I wont get pulled 8).

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/headlight.jpg

Did I mention that Torque was the bestest friend a guy could ask for? Check out his bike too.

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/torquesbike.jpg
Mine used to be that black turdy one in the background. Thanks again Torque.

U ROCKKKKKKKKKKKK! woo woo

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by jimbrough on 12/12/05 at 02:39:09

That is one awesome looking bike! Gotta get them forward controls going!!

One question - just what, exatly, are fruity colours? Not that there's anything wrong with them!! ;D

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by lancer on 12/12/05 at 04:00:23

Nice job guys!

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by Jim_R on 12/12/05 at 04:05:21

well the headlight actually makes a rainbow effect. kinda kewl and catches ur eye.

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by torque on 12/12/05 at 06:43:03

Jim_R wrote:

Did I mention that Torque was the bestest friend a guy could ask for? Thanks again Torque.

awwww,i think i'm gonna cry :'(

those pictures dont to the paint justice,its PPG red pearl metalic red tint,i'm glad to be done with that project ;D now i've got to find something to fill up the empty space in the shed 8)

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by clueless on 12/12/05 at 07:50:20

Wow!!! Very cool. Love the paint, and the forward controls are awesome!!!!

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by clueless on 12/12/05 at 07:51:31

Now where did the pics go??? :-[

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by mmosel on 12/12/05 at 13:59:37

So, how does it feel riding with the forward controls?

You know, you would think that there would be a forward controls kit for the Savage for $100 - not $500. Just insane.

DIY seems to be the way to go.

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by Jim_R on 12/12/05 at 15:29:35

yeah torque is right. The pics dont do the paint ANY justice.. In fact it looks off, kinda coppery in the pics. ITS RED hehe. Darn digital cameras. Takin pics at night are stinky. Maybe Ill take some this weekend when its actually bright outside.

Yeah it only cost me and torque together $20.00 for the steel. 4 sections of 10 in by 12 in cut down. Luckily his dad had a welder so we cut the shifters in half, welded a pipe between them and hooked them up. For the brake I CANT remember exactly but it was a piece of flat steel. Maybe Torque can fill that part in for ya. We also grinded off the mount for the stock brake line and attached it to the steel.

Thanks to Torque I got a bike to be proud of. Oh and when I refer to we I mean Torque doing and me watching and learning. I did hold some tools technically. hehe

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by SAMM on 12/12/05 at 15:29:40

You would think maybe someone would have a template for the plates that someone could mail out for a small charge for postage ?? ;D or Post actual size and dementions to print out... Nice Job Bike looks Great !!

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by Tom W.K on 12/12/05 at 19:34:09

Thats just an exelent job... really nice Savage

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by zukimans40 on 12/12/05 at 21:02:53

Great job! She is a looker!!

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by torque on 12/13/05 at 14:31:06

SAMM wrote:

i could do that ,but both of our bikes were slightly diferent,as the bolts didn't line up.and only u can determine how far u really want your feet extended,some taller ppl might want them way out.

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by Jim_R on 12/13/05 at 15:09:28

yeah I think me and torque's shift linkage were different too. Mine was thicker and his was thinner. We all know that the frames arent exactly the same.

Check the forward control thread in the Technical/Document section.. Its what we used.

here is the link

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1115652141

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by lcs151 on 12/20/05 at 09:07:28

If anyone out there is willing to make me some forward controls I will pay you for them! If there are any handy people who have done them before and could do them again and want some $$ I would love to know! Please e-mail me at lshuty@yahoo.com if you would like to help me. Thanks guys!
-Lauren

Title: Re: New Paintjob and Homemade Forward Controls
Post by gazab44 on 12/20/05 at 09:19:23

Kewl job dudes 8)...and those forward controls..WOW!!
not a bit out of place..made for the bike(you know what i mean)