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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Streetfighter (pics and mods) /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1173226011 Message started by serowbot on 03/06/07 at 16:06:49 |
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Title: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by serowbot on 03/06/07 at 16:06:49 http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C02%5C25%5Cbikepics-813267-full.jpg http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C02%5C25%5Cbikepics-813268-full.jpg http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C02%5C25%5Cbikepics-813270-full.jpg http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C03%5C08%5Cbikepics-823489-full.jpg Savage mods 1 1 3/4' Seat spacer (highly recommended!)(used 1/2" plastic water pipe painted black, same for rear fender mount spacing) 2 Speedo rattle fix 3 Sportser muffler 4 kn filter 5 150 main jet (I'm at 2600ft and ride up to 9000ft, your mileage may vary!) 6 50 pilot jet 7 . #4 teflon washer needle jet spacer 8 allen screws top and bottom of carb 9 petcock modded to off-on-reserve 10 99 cent luggage lock on brake line for tripmeter 11 plug cap leak fix 12 harley dyna bars 13 mini front turn signals 14 remove sissy bar and pillion 15 remove rear fender dogbone16 junkyard chrome 70's jap fender 17 licence plate/led tailight bracket made from broken street sign(shame on me...shame!)( I'm big on recycling, can'ya tell?) 18 removed chrome head covers 19 paint cylinder dull gloss black heat paint (rattle can from auto store) 20 remove belt guard 21 carbon fiber look vinyl seat recover/ shave with removable sheepskin over top 22 paint horn black 23 remove reflectors 24 chrome muffler heat shield 25 trimmed battery case for carb accesss 26 cruiser mirrors 27 trickle charge adapter 28 removed buddy pegs 29 rear seat cover plate made from old vcr player top 30 fork bag behind seat attached to rear seat cover plate with zip ties connected to silver drawer handle 30 larger diameter 140/90 rear tyre, dunlop 404's front and rear 31 swapped red parts for black off a 98' 32 red led rear turn signals 33 12.5" suzuki intruder rear shocks 34 clear helmet face shield made into mini flyscreen 35 hockey puck mounted with u-clamp to kickstand foot to account for elevated rear shocks 36 smoothed exhaust outlet to header port 37 rewired ignition switch from off/on/park to off/on/off (must resplice taillight from park to ignition contact if you do this!) 38 led narrow catseye tailight 39 msr daystar "series 58" fork boots Most parts are scaveged from other bikes, junkyards, and the toolshed, you don't have to spend a fortune to make a custom bike. Be creative! Have fun with it! currently 318lbs dry, will smoke an 883 or 1200 sportster, 650 v-star, 1340 custom harley, 800 intruder, 0 to 60+, tops out at 95+mph, will loose out to the big boys top end.(note# speedo is dead on with larger dunlop rear tire) That's all I can think of.... in no particular order. Many mods have come from this site and I thank you all, I hope there are a few new ones here too. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by grandpa on 03/06/07 at 17:20:04 Nice job!! You're not an ex GI are you?? They tend to be very creative 'finding' things and making do with nothing!! |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by LANCER on 03/06/07 at 18:48:13 Outstanding!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by Rockin_John on 03/06/07 at 20:27:40 Pretty tough looking! 8) But I think you missed listing the fork boots amongst the mods. Those Dyna bars look particularly sharp! Are they high enough to clear the tank at full lock on those short risers? I'm keeping my eye out for the next set of Intruder shocks through eBay that aren't rusty. So far the last couple of pairs in recent weeks have been beat and/or rusty. BTW, will the shocks from the bigger Intruder fit, or must they be from the 700-800 series. At 250+ I don't think the heavy duty ones would be too stiff for me, as long as they'll fit. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by serowbot on 03/06/07 at 23:55:48 grampa - Not ex-g.i., but I was a military brat for 16 yrs, mostly just born on a budget. Lancer - your bike is one of my inspirations! Sluggo's and others too. Rockin_John - Fork boot omission corrected (msr daystar "series 58"), thanks for noticing. Don't know about 1400 shocks, got the 800's from a friend, they bolt up perfect.. Remember if you do the mod you must check for clearance, or remove the beltguard. I also modded the petcock's reserve tube to account for the change and added the hockey puck to the kickstand to adjust for added tilt, good for soft ground too!(recommended!) Dyna- bars do clear if you don't tilt them down too much. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/07/07 at 00:38:12 Absolutely fantastic job Serowbot! One of the best modded Bikes to come from this Site for sure! ;D |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by Mr 650 on 03/07/07 at 01:49:56 Wow, Looks like you did your homework A+ man! 8) serowbot wrote:
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by Crusher0964 on 03/07/07 at 04:33:27 Looks great serowbot! Very inventive mods. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by Island_Biker on 03/07/07 at 07:46:44 Definitely a nice job. Good work. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by vroom1776 on 03/07/07 at 10:37:07 cool! I really like that mini fairing! and the fork boots. and the engine... have you considdered repalcing the mirrors? maybe bar ends? |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by serowbot on 03/08/07 at 11:22:38 Thanks for all the comments, I've added a left side view to the pics. vroom1776, I like bar end mirrors but I live in a very urban traffic area and need the rear visibility so I just ordered a pair of mini cruiser mirrors much like what's on it but a little bit smaller. If I were more rural I'd probably go with just one left-side bar end. I'm currently reworking the tailight mount to make it tuck up to the fender better. ...slight clearance problem. You can tell in the third pic. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by TVR on 03/08/07 at 18:26:40 A tip of my hat! Well-done! |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by serowbot on 03/09/07 at 09:08:42 Rockin_John, I looked at the shocks on a 1400 suzuki and they look the same as the 800. Not 100% sure but my guess is, yes they would fit the same. The only thing I had to do is use a smaller diameter washer on the top shock mount because the nut is inset. Best luck, Serowbot |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by hutch on 03/09/07 at 09:23:43 Good job!!! I know those OTHER bike riders were bummed when the lowly Savage whooped um. The guys I beat with mine from 0-60 were amazed. Once again, VERY NICE JOB. Hutch |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by allan on 03/09/07 at 10:07:12 nice allan. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by EntropyofMe on 03/09/07 at 12:58:29 very nice!!! i'm lovin the fork boots. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by Rockin_John on 03/09/07 at 23:03:28 serowbot wrote:
I appreciate the info... I think the 1400 shocks may have a stiffer spring rate and shock rebound too, and that actually may be better suited to my weight. Plus I may be getting some extended front tubes, and the extra rear height might really help keep the geometry in check. Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by hutch on 03/29/07 at 07:33:40 This gonna be a long story. I know that Suzuki use to have BLUE fork boots on their dirt bikes. Since I have blue metalic in my black paint, a blue ironcross seat patch and have chrome with blue rubber insert hand grips on BACKORDER, I would like to find some blue fork boots.I found just what I wanted in my sons Dennis Kirk book.Right diameter top and bottom, right length, only twelve pleats. Pretty picture of them in red or blue. Go to the order chart,only listed in black,WHAT? Call DK. No longer available. Go online to the company that makes them. Lets click product line,sub menu motorcycle. sub sub menu fork boots. Go down the list. Find right size, but doesn't mention color option. $18 a pair, click where to buy. Big list. Find one in Detroit. Turn off computer and call. Never heard of Daystar forkboots. Back on Daystar web site. Go through it all to get another place to call. Turn off computer, make another call. Never carried Daystar products. Back on Daystar web page, get phone number call Daystar. Tell them my story. Give them THEIR part # off THEIR web page and the dimensions. He tells me those are the wrong dimensions for that part #."Where did you get those dimensions?" he asks. I tell him "Your web site" He looks, can't argue with me. He tries to find a set to work, guess what? NO BLUE. They don't make them in blue anymore. Went to e-bay. NO BLUE. What was I saying about MY LUCK?. Looking for fork boots. 30-40mm top,55-59mm bottom, large pleat(8-12), 8-9" long, LIGHT BLUE. Any suggestions? HELP NEEDED. Thanks in advance!!! Hutch |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by vroom1776 on 03/29/07 at 08:32:47 yo hutch, fork boot thread (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1127425885;start=11#0) Any chance you can send or psot some pics of yr suicide clutch/jockey-tank shift setup? V |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by hutch on 03/29/07 at 10:15:19 vroom1776 wrote:
I already tried bike bandit and dennis kirk,and e-bay, no luck. If you put in a search for Suicide shift on Savage back in Jan. you will find a pic and how I did it. You must have missed it when first posted.Well out to the garage to pull the radiator out of my 1952 Farmall A tractor. Won't be long and the grass will be needing a haircut. $390 for a radiator and that don't include hoses and new belts. Always something!!! Hutch |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by Savage_Rob on 03/29/07 at 10:17:31 That's a great-looking bob. You might consider yanking the front fender also. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by allan on 03/29/07 at 12:40:28 hutch wrote:
Hutch have a look at these on Ebay UK size may not work, 250091817229 he does worldwide, but will gladly help if I can allan. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by hutch on 03/29/07 at 16:06:26 allan wrote:
Wrong size top, wrong size bottom, wrong length, and to many pleats. You see I have the same problem as Rockin_John, if it aint exactly what I want I will go without any, or make my own. Maybe he is right, it is a curse. I guess we just know the look or function that we want and won't stop until it is perfect. Thanks for thinking of me though!!! This is what I am looking for only in BLUE. http://images.ridegear.com/images/items/245SeriesForkBoots.jpg These are Daystar series 234, but only come in black now. Figures!!! They make almost every other style in blue, except this one. Hutch |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by firsts40 on 03/30/07 at 13:40:11 8) Looks nice and clean. You still kept the Savage look and did not butcher it. I liked the bars and the seat, but I still like mine to sit low (old age makes it tough to get the legs up and over :)). Over all I would get it an "A". Ride safe |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by serowbot on 03/31/07 at 23:49:42 firsts40, Getting rid of the rear pillion and sissy bar + stock rear turn signals, I can just walk onto my bike from the rear without even lifting a leg. I'm only 5-7", and no spring chickin'. Glad and honored, you like my bike otherwise. If your feeling the years same as me the extra 2" rear suspension is worth the trade, believe me. Stock suspension is harsh on potholes. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by hutch on 04/01/07 at 13:50:24 I finally found a company that had Daystar 234 series fork boots that Dennis Kirk didn't have. In blue. Those are the ones I wanted in the first place. I found them at Ride Gear.com I should have ordered 2 sets, since Daystar doesn't make them in blue anymore, but I know I'm getting close to my card limit again. May be next month??? Thanks for all the help. Hutch |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by hutch on 04/02/07 at 15:02:05 Read the fork boot thread. I knew something didn't look right in the pics of the fork boots. Most of them are the wrong ones and will not last for SEVERAL years like they should. Hutch |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by theikeman on 07/09/07 at 15:00:23 Can you tell me how you removed the stock rear fender? Thanks |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by onedivision on 07/09/07 at 22:21:38 Fantastic Job! I love to see very creatively individualized rides. & this is certainly one of the finer ones I've seen. ;) Just keep on kickin' those 2 bangers, showin' 'em who's boss to 60 mph |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by BornOnFire on 07/10/07 at 23:16:45 Hmmmm 2400ft. Drive to 9000ft. Sounds familiar. That would't be top of Lemmon would it? judging by the pics, you must be in the SW somewhere. |
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Title: Re: Streetfighter (pics and mods) Post by serowbot on 07/11/07 at 10:52:50 BornOnFire wrote:
Yup! |
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