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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812 Message started by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 17:56:52 |
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Title: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 17:56:52 six months ago i was living a totally different life... and then i tripped over her and fell onto a motorcycle... everything changed. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_0830.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:10:19 searching for CAFE RACER options i came across this: http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2010/5/21/suzuki-s40-cafe-racer.html convinced, my search began for a suzuki savage which i found on craigslist; a used 2007 savage with 10k miles on it; well it came with a windshield, reflectors and some other photo unworthy bits. so a few minutes into ownership it looked like this: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1015.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:19:25 couldnt be happier with the savage but it needed a trim while i wait for the ryca kit. the front fender was removed, the license plate bracket removed and rear indicators and brake light relocated, de-badged, rear fender bobbed and seat cut for a 1-up http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1111.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:22:17 the ls650 is now feeling more like a savage: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1117.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:30:06 riffing from the guys over at rsd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYWzHDy_qCs&feature=player_embedded @ 1:59) i bombed the bobber with some paul virilio... http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1148.jpg its true don't you think? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:36:17 thanks to my dad's eye, we inverted the handle bar risers pushing the handle bars out and away from the seat. it changed the handling a little and created a much more comfortable riding position. the inverted risers can be seen here as the bike was getting prepped from the ryca front lower mod...which was super easy to install and very worth it http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1145.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:47:51 heres the bobber after the ryca front lowering mod with upgraded front springs which i highly recommend http://www.rycamotors.com/CS-1_kit_components/loweringkit.html the install is very easy with the tool supplied by ryca. so easy in fact that i forgot to take pictures while doing the mod as things moved along very smoothly. here is the ryca video on the subject if interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klaPwtm2AX0 the mod improves the handling so much so that even if you're not doing the full ryca conversion i suggest lowering the bike anyways. in the photo, tires of the bobber bombed with some truth, inverted handle bars and ryca lower mod can all be seen including the blacked out headlight http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1146.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 18:57:07 my bobber next to my friend jimmy the captain's honda cb 550 the beginnings of a new club?... i hope so but what shall we call ourselves???? http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1211-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 19:09:04 next up the white spacer mod: i decided to go ahead and do it as the backfiring issues and leanness of the factory settings just don't work for southern california. im holding off on the air filter, re-jetting and exhaust for now as that all comes with the ryca kit http://www.rycamotors.com/bikes/kit/ i went with 1/2 the thickness of the original washer heres more on the subject: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1191899985 and heres ryca's instruction video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFFuF9QZ4IM I FORGOT: i was reading another thread and i remembered that along with the 1/2 white spacer mod i also did this spring mod: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1268545171 which really helped out on the backfiring issue. im looking forward to the new jets and k&n filter provided by ryca for the cs-1. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1159.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1161.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1162.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1163.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1164.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/01/11 at 19:14:58 Now ya gotta itch that stock muffler. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 19:28:39 decided to do a chain conversion http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1174239333/0 i went with a 43/17 despite ryca recommending not to do it since there may be some clearance issues with the rear set brackets and chain. i used two 1" washers as spacers and put them on the outside of the front sprocket in order to have two sprockets line up perfectly i highly recommend chain conversion. the savage is way more responsive now and has better gas millage. its worth the higher maintenance over the belt any day of the week. the speedometer is off by about 10 mph @ 60mph compared to factory settings (which is miscalculated to begin with) but im probably only going to run a tachometer anyways. MotoBuddha is about 5 weeks ahead of me in the ryca build and has posted a few pictures about potential chain conflicts: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304184759 this is giving me some ideas for my own solution to the problem which may be headed in the same direction as motobuddha...for now im thinking of upgrading to a 45/18 ratio and notching the rear set bracket. however, i wont know until i start fitting the parts...im about 5-6 weeks away from receiving them...sad http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1362.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1364.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1363.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1367.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1365.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1368.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1373.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1372.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 19:34:36 just received notification that im next up on the waiting list for my ryca kit. here's the last ride as a bobber before i tear down the bike and hand over the tank. up next will be as a cafe racer! so tight! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1391.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 19:40:59 a very sad day: the bike is totally stripped down and only a carcass of a savage now. i miss the bobber already causing me to fantasize about my next bike build...yamaha xs 650 hardtail anyone??? yes please! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1510.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1509.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 19:53:26 took a trip down to the ryca shop today to drop off my tank. ryan was very welcoming and gave me a tour of the shop, showing me everything they have been up to. things seem incredibly busy which i imagine is a very good thing! i saw their promo cs-1 in person. its simply amazing if amazing can be simple. ryan fired it up for me. its louder than i was expecting; loud enough to get me dancing around the ryca shop in excitement! the bike sounds like a completely different savage of a beast. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1495.jpg unfortunately my dance moves weren't documented, but they can be seen in the middle of dance floors in the so cal area...if you're lucky |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 19:59:21 moto-workbench. the zip lock baggies are to preserve fresh-to-death-ness http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1411.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 20:10:09 im sending some parts to be powder coated in gloss black. parts to be sent are the following: front hub front rim triple trees clutch perch (with mirror mount removed) clutch and front brake lever engine side covers rear hub rear rim rear drum brake the master cylinder is going to get painted as there are seals and other parts that will melt due to the extreme heat of the powder coating process. that is of course unless i find one in black for cheap, fitting 1" diameter handlebars. obviously there are bearings in the hubs that need to be removed. a fairly simple task with a tap, hammer and finesse (all of which my pops has): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1443.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1444.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1447.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1448.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 20:36:33 plugged triple tree mod: removing the handlebar risers reveals the dampeners. the ryca cs-1 kit picks up these two dampeners, running bolts through them, facilitating the mounting of the speedometer and tachometer brackets. seen here in the middle of this photo http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/122_1101_04_oryca_cs1_cafe_racer.jpg i decided that i wanted these holes to be filled and flush with the rest of the surface of the top triple trees. ill use the two holes located on the underside of the top triple trees to secure a custom bracket when i mount the tachometer. dampeners removed: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1449.jpg removing dampeners reveals a small lip that is slightly higher than the surface of the top triple tree. there is a slight taper to the holes as well: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1452.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1451.jpg drilling out the lip reveals a small recessed lip: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1453.jpg the only way to flush this recessed lip is to drill it out: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1454.jpg both holes after removed dampeners; removed lips; and removed recessed lips (notice the holes do not go all the way through the top triple trees. the taper of the underside of the holes were left alone): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1459.jpg two plugs machined down from over size aluminum bar stock; one-thousandths bigger than diameter of fresh holes: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1458.jpg top triple trees with plugs in holes before pressing and machining: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1460.jpg pressed plugs: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1461.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1462.jpg machining plugs to be flush with top surface of top triple tree: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1464.jpg plugged top triple trees ready for powder coating: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1466.jpg very much worth the effort! so tight!!! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 20:40:11 a very inspirational video featuring cafe bike builder dustin kott. he articulates riding in a very non-academic and real way. i think anyone that rides motorcycles, suzuki savages or not will relate: http://vimeo.com/21847668 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 20:54:27 second time's a charm or practice makes perfect or i use butter-fingers as my excuse to huff fumes: apparently i thoroughly enjoyed painting my headlight. so much so that i decided i needed to drop it when i was finished, laying a deep gigantic scratch in the fresh paint job! no worries i know how to fix it! ill strip it and redo everything i just did! awesome! and who says practice doesn't make perfect? i followed this guide: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1302663006 and will follow it the second time around as well http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/01/11 at 21:03:13 How about a few shots of the shop? Looks like youve got some nice toys, Ive had to pause the Kott video & wait for the thing to load up some more,, so far, fun video. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 21:11:57 two other inspiring videos from the guys at twinline: http://vimeo.com/10019309 http://vimeo.com/17061373 and yes i agree we are indeed winning. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 21:26:10 here's a pretty amazing cafe racer (the rear cowling is killer and the exhaust slays): http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/406169-new-project-cb450-soon-cafe-racer-9.html i will be riffing some ideas off of this bike minus the sticker on the gas tank. the bar end indicators and mirrors found on this bike is what i ended up going with. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_31261289348313.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_31221289348182.jpg indicators can be found here: http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebar-parts-black-led-bar-ends-15-1010.html mirrors here: http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=605|Lighting%2C%20Turn%20Signals%2C%20%26%20Mirrors&productID=6195&showDetail=1&categoryID=608|Mirrors&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=605|Lighting%2C%20Turn%20Signals%2C%20%26%20Mirrors adapter for led indicator for clamp on mirror: http://www.xpostreetfighter.com/detail.aspx?ID=90 hopefully they fit the ryca clip-ons without any modifications |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 21:38:49 when i was visiting the ryca shop i noticed how ryan had his license plate mounted on his cs-1. its a dope idea and murders my bobber-esque license plate mount. i will have to copy ryan and save my license plate mount for my next build (yamaha xs 650 hardtail thank you very much!) AND THANKS RYAN! mine: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1377.jpg his: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Screenshot2011-05-01at92922PM-1.png |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/01/11 at 21:41:08 nostalgia anyone? none for me thank you. im onto the next one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM1RChZk1EU i just wish time would move a little faster! but here's a photo of the savage the first day i owned it. oh! how its come a long way http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1007.jpg regardless x did mark the spot! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1315.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/02/11 at 04:07:20 You've been busy. ;) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/02/11 at 04:56:16 that triple tree mod looks awesome. Wish I had the machining tools to do that. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/02/11 at 06:22:33 With your machining skills, you could spin those hubs to clean up the casting marks and other roughness. I had to settle for some grinder work and a lot of hand sanding. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/02/11 at 06:28:37 Id sure welcome a few pics of the shop equipment.. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/02/11 at 11:33:11 exhaust (revisited): nothing sounds like a ferrari. they have the best tone i think ive ever heard and believe me, i love the sound of a 454 super sport. who doesnt? the ryca upgrades to the jets, air filter, and exhaust which come with the cs-1 kit change the roar of the bike from a huey helicopter circa vietnam era sounding thumper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRd-yMT_5NE (@ 5:10) to a mean street racer. unfortunately i was too excited when ryan fired up the cs-1 promo bike that i forgot to record and capture the sound of its exhaust. it definitely contends with carpy's custom 4-to-1 exhaust system which is probably the ferrari equivalent of cafe racers in terms of exhaust tone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfv5F6K19yw however i still believe the bike featured here http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/406169-new-project-cb450-soon-cafe-racer-9.html has the best looking set of exhaust pipes. they remind of the weapons Javier Bardem's character in the film no country for old men uses to reek havoc...and they sound pretty good too! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/exhaust1.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/exhaust2.jpg the no country for old men style exhaust can be heard here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDmEXzLLZfE&feature=player_embedded |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/02/11 at 11:47:21 ice cream paint job: i cant make up my mind about how to paint the cs-1. i keep going back n forth from standard gloss black shown here http://rpmedia.ask.com/ts?u=/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Ryca_CS-1.jpg/180px-Ryca_CS-1.jpg to something a little more captivating. im not a fan of bright colors so the paint has to be dark. i was thinking of a metallic black similar to metallic black chevy uses on their cars. shoei helmets has a metallic black helmet which is pretty clean as well. but if i end up getting that helmet it might be a little too matchy matchy for me. (more on that subject later) http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/icecreampaint3.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/icecreampaiunt.jpg HOWEVER! i came across this custom prius a while back and the paint job always stood out to me. maybe its the lighting of the photographs (the darker ones look better) but it looks to me like a rosey-dark-grey-champagne color. something along these lines could satisfy my need for darkness yet quench my thirst for something other than black. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/icecreampaint4.png http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/icecreampaint5.png http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/icecreampaint2.png |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/02/11 at 11:57:41 082A312A073021212D24450 wrote:
thats a good point. im hoping the sandblasting and powder coating fills in these marks enough that the hubs smooth out a bit. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/02/11 at 12:14:47 Yeah, but you could get rid of the two longitudinal ridges and the casting info in the center of the front hub and clean up the grooves in the center of the rear hub. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 04:24:05 the mailman was good to me today. he brought me a denso iridium powered spark plug that i bought from amazon.com. the upgrade was easy as turning a bolt since the tank is removed. i may consider the spark "door" mod in the future. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1124016763 heres more info on iridium spark plugs: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1166882417 types of compatible spark plugs: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1107534689 http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1530.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1529.jpg old plug vs. new: old plug looks good a little rich but even wear. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1531.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 04:36:10 the mailman also brought me bar end led indicators. i did a mock fitting to see if any modifications were needed to fit them in the clip-ons supplied with the cs-1 kit. thankfully none are needed. they fit well and will do the trick. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1514.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1518.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1515.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1516.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1517.jpg the bar end indicators will replace the fork mounted indicators i was using while the bike was a bobber. im still waiting for the bar end mirror clamp adapters that allow one to run mirrors and led indicators simultaneously. it looks like everything will be compatible! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1520.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/03/11 at 04:57:26 just put that same NGK plug in my RYCA CS-1 too. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/03/11 at 04:58:07 what are you doing with those old indicators and fork clamps? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 10:40:45 100102160419630 wrote:
i have them posted for sale here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304308864/0#3 THESE HAVE BEEN SOLD |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 10:48:19 3A2B283C2E33490 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 10:49:00 66777460726F150 wrote:
did you leave factory gap? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/03/11 at 16:22:03 776865656C63686169727374756E746E000 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] And that small fee is in what range? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/03/11 at 16:25:53 3D222F2F2629222B2338393E3F243E244A0 wrote:
Mine are like this: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/cf4edc1b.jpg I'm trying to figure out what to do in the back in case the state doesn't like the combination of those and Ryca's integrated taillight-signals. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/03/11 at 16:48:30 2F303D3D343B3039312A2B2C2D362C36580 wrote:
did you leave factory gap?[/quote] Yes, left it factory gap. Not sure that's right or not, but I don't have a gap tool. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/03/11 at 16:49:05 544B46464F404B424A515057564D574D230 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] PM sent about machine work |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 05/03/11 at 16:49:13 Wow, those look like they could take out a few mirrors and not even blink. ;D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 16:52:00 48595A4E5C413B0 wrote:
did you leave factory gap?[/quote] Yes, left it factory gap. Not sure that's right or not, but I don't have a gap tool. [/quote] i left mine at factory gap as well. i read on a thread to do so but felt unsure about that decision... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 16:52:35 684A514A675041414D44250 wrote:
Mine are like this: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/cf4edc1b.jpg I'm trying to figure out what to do in the back in case the state doesn't like the combination of those and Ryca's integrated taillight-signals.[/quote] how do they look in person? bright? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 17:39:18 604259426F584949454C2D0 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] And that small fee is in what range?[/quote] $125.00 plus shipping |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/03/11 at 18:10:13 39262B2B222D262F273C3D3A3B203A204E0 wrote:
Mine are like this: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/cf4edc1b.jpg I'm trying to figure out what to do in the back in case the state doesn't like the combination of those and Ryca's integrated taillight-signals.[/quote] how do they look in person? bright?[/quote] VERY bright. :) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/03/11 at 18:12:08 574845454C43484149525354554E544E200 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] And that small fee is in what range?[/quote] $125.00 plus shipping[/quote] That's certainly a good price. I just need to figure out where it would fit in the priority of purchases. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/03/11 at 18:24:37 486A716A477061616D64050 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] And that small fee is in what range?[/quote] $125.00 plus shipping[/quote] That's certainly a good price. I just need to figure out where it would fit in the priority of purchases. [/quote] I had the same dilemma and ultimately decided to pass and spend the extra cash on something else. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 19:28:01 64757662706D170 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] And that small fee is in what range?[/quote] $125.00 plus shipping[/quote] That's certainly a good price. I just need to figure out where it would fit in the priority of purchases. [/quote] I had the same dilemma and ultimately decided to pass and spend the extra cash on something else. [/quote] no worries. the mod can happen anytime. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/03/11 at 22:16:29 03213A210C3B2A2A262F4E0 wrote:
Mine are like this: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/cf4edc1b.jpg I'm trying to figure out what to do in the back in case the state doesn't like the combination of those and Ryca's integrated taillight-signals.[/quote] what do the backside of these look like? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/04/11 at 04:15:11 445B56565F505B525A414047465D475D330 wrote:
Mine are like this: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/cf4edc1b.jpg I'm trying to figure out what to do in the back in case the state doesn't like the combination of those and Ryca's integrated taillight-signals.[/quote] what do the backside of these look like? [/quote] "Front" and "back" look the same. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/04/11 at 09:36:08 524D404049464D444C575651504B514B250 wrote:
if you'd like i can do yours for you for a small fee. contact me if interested[/quote] And that small fee is in what range?[/quote] $125.00 plus shipping[/quote] Please contact Aaron @ tripletreemod@gmail.com for inquiries |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/05/11 at 02:14:41 candy dripp'n (revisited): in my search and/or indecision for a paint scheme for my cs-1 i've come across some images for reference. these bikes aren't making it any easier to come to a decision, but they are pretty great to look at. i'm still wanting a dark color other than black but i do love some of the more hard edged racing graphics. retro color schemes are always great but i cant get that dark candy champagne color out of my mind...decisions! decisions! metallic: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/bk_L.jpg paul smith: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/1ghuytrhj.jpghttp://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/2hkjgj.jpg this looks like a wet oil spill-wild style: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/5146326046_015a56746b.jpg vintage: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/20_11_2010_03.jpg would love to see this bike pop a wheelie and get this sun rising: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Honda20CB2012520cafE920racer201971.jpg this is the best paint job ive seen on a bike; the tones are well balanced and design follows the silhouette of the bike perfectly. i dont know if i could rock it but i sure could look at it for a long time. would love to see it in person someday: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Screenshot2011-05-04at115355PM.png http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/honda_cb450_3.jpg heres a dirty quick styles mock of up cs-1 with dark champagne paint: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/4872497079_a1db848717.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by saltwaterjoy on 05/05/11 at 06:54:26 Have you considered perhaps a nice, rich, candied black cherry? I personally love this colour and think it would lend itself well to the CS-1, with all her gentle curves. The cool thing is that depending on where you shop for your paint, it comes in several different hues/shades/brightness levels, from burgundy to almost black: http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mePLgrGyf6NDU8xTa-qzYNg/140.jpg http://www.autoaircolors.com/products/paint/series4600/images/4606_BlackCherry_lg.jpg Apparently Harley's black cherry is supposed to be quite good, too. It looks black but morphs to deep, dark red in the right light: http://www.briansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/000_hdmod.jpg It looks to be fairly close to your favourite choice (dark champagne), at least in the same colour palette, and you could even take a queue from the green cafe racer with the sweet paint you mentioned earlier, and put a solid black stripe(s) down the center and fanning off the end of the cowl, following the contours of the bike. Would make a very subtle contrast. I think it would look pretty bitchin'myself but that's just my suggestion. Good luck with whatever path you decide to take. Be sure to keep us posted. It's looking pretty sweet so far. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/05/11 at 11:13:04 092B302B063120202C25440 wrote:
Mine are like this: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/cf4edc1b.jpg I'm trying to figure out what to do in the back in case the state doesn't like the combination of those and Ryca's integrated taillight-signals.[/quote] how do they look in person? bright?[/quote] VERY bright. :)[/quote] they look pretty cool. how big are they? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/05/11 at 11:17:04 777960707B7A6670242726150 wrote:
that really is a nice color but is more on the purple end then id like to be. ive realized ive been using the term candy incorrectly and the correct term to use is pearl. so i think the color im going for is a dark pearl rose champagne- quite the mouthful. i like your idea though of putting a black stripe down the middle; maybe along the edges too? definitely worth considering! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/07/11 at 17:20:13 all in: what do these bolts have in common? http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1567.jpg correct! they are all needed to mount the thumper to the savage frame. i wasnt planning on taking the motor out but i was only one step away and by one step i mean twelve bolts. im all in and the motor has been removed from the frame and the swing arm disassembled. the frame cuts will be super simple and im even considering shaving multiple parts of the frame and then powder coating...this has now become a complete frame-up job. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1568.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1569.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/07/11 at 17:27:18 wire harness: ive been in a few fights. some ive provoked though most i havent. thankfully ive never lost. i chalk my record up to my wits because im not a yoked out roided beast of a human. despite my wits, this im afraid will be my first loss: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1565.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/07/11 at 17:42:41 i decided to upgrade to a steal braided brake line. i ordered the line from ebay @ 31" long with a fitting with 20 degree bend for master cylinder and straight fitting for caliper. the original and new brake lines compared below: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1578.jpg david (featured here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1301524290/5#5) made the clamp grommets out of inner tubes, clamp ties, and sharpie pen caps. i decided to strip the clamp grommets from the original line. it was easy to remove them. the grommets have factory seams which i was able to split down the middle, removing the grommets from the brake line. hopefully i can use these grommets when i re-assemble with new brake line. my parts are still with the powder coater so i wont know for sure if this is going to work or if i will have to resort to david's method. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1579.jpg i just found this posting and it looks like my grommets will work! thanks Abbey Normal!!! 052D36022B362721440 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/07/11 at 23:00:35 not cool: surfing the forums i recently became aware of the discussion surrounding the cam chain adjuster (thanks gyrobob: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304722902). my ls650 is a 2007 with 12k miles on it. the cam chain tensioner was extended to .759" or about 19.3 mm. not cool! i was hoping my bike was going to be a little more defiant and resist the temptation of wear and tear. no worries it seems like an easy fix and its been added to the list, which is keeping my very busy despite the delay of the powder coating. more on the subject: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1191167029/2#2 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1303914476/0#0 http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1580.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1581.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/08/11 at 18:40:28 brain bucket: as a bobber, my savage looked perfect coupled with a 3/4 helmet. its often pleasant enough here in so cal permitting the use of an open face helmet. i ended up choosing a flat black bell custom 500 with a dark smoke bubble shield just in case. i rarely used the face shield but a bandanna instead; theres only so many bugs and smog one can inhale on a daily basis. now that the bobber is transforming into a cafe im considering purchasing a new helmet. i recognize that most argue safety as a priority over aesthetics. however, being an aesthetic practitioner i believe that looks are just as important as mechanics and safety. i also believe one can have their cake and eat it too but more on that later. i think the 3/4 / cafe look is too nostalgic. though i love the cafe styling, im not interested in the 59 club or cuffed 501's. im interested in looking fresh, being fresh, and staying fresh (and alive). its time to follow kanye's lead http://ohverlycritical.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Kanye-West-Celine-Spring-2011-Blue-silk-emerald-foulard-print-shirt-Balmain-Jeans-9.jpg and bring some NEWness to the cafes. a dope, fast-while-standing-still full face helmet is my first attempt. though this following helmet is a 3/4 i couldnt help but post it; designed by the incredibly advanced fashion designer martin margiela. margiela has an awareness of culture like no other, influencing the direction of his fashion choices that make him a cut above the rest. with this helmet margiela references the childhood act of signing casts for broken ligaments with brain buckets. its beyond clever and quit brilliant having a great look (as all of margiela's work does) to boot: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/maison-martin-margiela-les-ateliers-ruby-helmet-2.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Maison-Martin-Margiela-Ruby-Helmet-04.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/03_z.jpg predator helmets have a futuristic shape that does nothing but emit speed. they're used for downhill skateboarding http://vimeo.com/21085613. too bad they arent dot approved: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/1284759484Predator-both.jpg this simpson helmet is the closest thing i could find to the predator but its only for drag racing, go karts, and stock car. still not dot approved: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/DIAMONDBACK.jpg riffing on margiela i plan on purchasing an all white helmet at some point, having friends and other bike builders i respect sign it. but for now i have settled on the shoei rf-1100 in gloss black. shoeis have a very fast looking design and are pretty advanced in their safety features. They are a bit more advanced for the traffic light-to-traffic light riding i will be doing here in so cal and are fairly expensive starting around $500.00. but id rather be excessive when it comes to protecting my noggin vs. paying excessive medical bills. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Screenshot2011-05-08at45550PM.png http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/shoei2.jpg heres an extensive review on the helmet part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTvZakJhzGc part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_4UX60iAn8&feature=relmfu i was able to find the helmet online for almost 50% cheaper than the price in stores. as a result of being che influenced and believing in agency of the people, i would like to offer my finding to anyone looking for new gear and who is uninterested in paying top dollar: http://www.compacc.com/ |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by topgunz1 on 05/08/11 at 19:14:11 You can't go wrong with Shoei, I love my RF-1000 and from what I hear the 1100 is better. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/08/11 at 21:33:44 ryca frame cuts....ARE DONE! here's their step by step process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CyrSeBtG1Y http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/09/11 at 11:48:52 I have some that match. I should melt down all the steel I cut off and cast it into a medallion. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/09/11 at 12:48:38 4C6E756E437465656960010 wrote:
melt down into some ryca bling! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/09/11 at 22:55:22 indicators revisisted: the bar end indicators i purchased ended up not needing any modifications. however, i decided that im going to run the oberon clamp on mirrors http://www.streetfightersinc.com/images/OberonMirrorClampOnRoundBlack.jpg. i purchased these adapters in order to run the bar end indicators and clamp on mirrors simultaneously: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1546.jpg turns out there are some clearance issues. the indicators do not fit inside the adapters (BUMMER): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1547.jpg nor do the adapters fit into the ryca clip-on's (TOTAL BUMMER!): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1548.jpg following the dims of the adapters, the ends of the clip-on's were turned down becoming exact replicas of the adapters: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1588.jpg even though the indicators fit well enough in the ryca clip-on's, nylon spacers were used to perfectly align the indicators in the center: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1591.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1590.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1589.jpg small holes were drilled through the centers of the end caps provided by ryca, allowing the wires of the indicators to exit the clip-on's: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1594.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1593.jpg now all i need to do is get the rest of the bike built and attached to these dope clip-on's |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/09/11 at 23:17:06 second time is indeed a charm: my headlight bucket was painted, scratched, and then repainted. the final result looks pro and im impressed what a rattle can and some wet sanding can do. i followed these instructions http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1302663006. i used soapy water and super fine steel wool to clean up the chrome: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1598.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1597.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1596.jpg its unnoticeable but i also upgraded the headlight bulb. i went from the stock h4: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1562.jpg to the h4 sylvania silverstar: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1563.jpg here's more on the subject: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1292112335/3#3 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1273729188/1#1 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1287371365/6#6 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/10/11 at 22:41:39 not cool revisited: cam tensioner now cool! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1601.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1602.jpg go here for the fix: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1191167029/2#2 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1303914476/0#0 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 05/10/11 at 23:28:43 your holes are too far apart. recommended fix dimension is 19mm your holes are 21mm apart. the plunger will be about to fall out before you change over. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/11/11 at 06:14:53 33203736292422202B74450 wrote:
please explain....i dont understand |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/11/11 at 08:01:50 312235342B2620222976470 wrote:
Or the chain will be touching itself before then. ;D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/11/11 at 08:22:03 5E7C677C516677777B72130 wrote:
Or the chain will be touching itself before then. ;D[/quote] im sorry i dont understand. the holes are 12mm apart. are we all speaking about different parts or did i completely miss the point? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 05/11/11 at 08:37:08 233C313138373C353D262720213A203A540 wrote:
Or the chain will be touching itself before then. ;D[/quote] im sorry i dont understand. the holes are 12mm apart. are we all speaking about different parts or did i completely miss the point?[/quote] http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2.jpg 12mm edge to edge + 9mm = 21mm center to center or did you reset the caliper at 9mm? recommended fix dimension is 19mm at which ovaling begins. yours is 21mm when given an option, people will change over prior to needing to. To the point that the plunger is over compressed as shown here. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1602.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by saltwaterjoy on 05/11/11 at 08:59:32 Further to your brain bucket choices, I came across an article in Motorcycle Mojo Magazine that featured 2 new, "retro" styled 3/4 helmets, one made by Bell, one of their Custom 500 series called the Speed Soul (the black and white one) and another by Ed Hardy motorsports called the Flame, (gold flake and blue one). Here is the link to the mag, (unfortunately, the article is not appearing but there are pics) http://www.motorcyclemojo.com/2011/03/retro-cool/ Both are DOT approved and, to me, are boss! The bee's knees! Cool as hell! (You catch my drift) The Bell does not have a removable liner but does come with dome snaps on the brow for the addition of a visor or face shield if one felt so inclined. The Ed Hardy does have a removable liner but doesn't offer the dome snaps. It does, however, have a clip at the back of the helmet to hold your goggle strap in place, for that uber retro look. After doing a little digging, I came across sites for both helmets and their respective design lines complete with full specs: http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/custom500.html and: http://www.edhardyshop.lu/en/boutique-en-ligne/casques?page=shop.browse&category_id=8 Unfortunately, all I could find after a quick search was this European link for Ed Hardy, but I'm sure you could find one or for a supplier closer to home. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by groupus on 05/11/11 at 09:53:06 Roof helmets are super cool http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/1/1/6/2/6/boxer_mk5_002.jpg plus the jaw part and visor flip back to make it a 3/4 http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/1/1/6/2/6/boxer_mk5_001.jpg google roof helmets. its a french company so its probably not DOT, but technically, if your state allows riding without one, it doesn't matter. costs around $500 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/11/11 at 10:39:31 2A392E2F303D3B39326D5C0 wrote:
Or the chain will be touching itself before then. ;D[/quote] im sorry i dont understand. the holes are 12mm apart. are we all speaking about different parts or did i completely miss the point?[/quote] http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2.jpg 12mm edge to edge + 9mm = 21mm center to center or did you reset the caliper at 9mm? recommended fix dimension is 19mm at which ovaling begins. yours is 21mm when given an option, people will change over prior to needing to. To the point that the plunger is over compressed as shown here. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1602.jpg[/quote] thank you for clarifying. that makes sense however isnt the result the same whether the chain touches its self (thanks moto) or plunger falls out ...either way its time to change the chain? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/11/11 at 10:44:41 7F71687873726E782C2F2E1D0 wrote:
those are pretty tight and would look awesome on a bobber style bike. im trying to have my cafe bike look futuristic not retro!!!!!! look at the valedictorian scared of the future while I hop in the delorean -kanye west from good morning |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/11/11 at 10:45:52 6B7C697C617B7E0E0 wrote:
the jaw part looks fighter pilot helmet-esque. pretty cool! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/11/11 at 14:21:24 I had one of these (seen below) for my RYCA but ended up returning it because it didn't fit quite right on my head. Its the Nolan N20 player. It kept riding up on my head and then the bottom of the visor is at eye vision. Was a very cool helmet though. Might be something you are interested in. Nolan makes very good helmets. http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2009-Nolan-N20-Player-Half-Helmet.jpg Ended up getting this Bell Vortex instead. Gave up the retro look and decided to get a modern, safe helmet. Its DOT and Snell certified. I do like those helmets you posted above. http://www.motofrugals.com/images/products/bell_vortex_grind_silver.jpg http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bW7wwtbqL._SL500_AA300_.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/12/11 at 14:00:10 its all in the details: we are currently working on something BIG over here @ Stasis is Death for our ryca cs-1 conversion. i cant name it yet and im running a risk even mentioning it. in preparation ive been researching motorcycle details and i came across Rajputan Customs out in india. http://rajputanacustoms.com/ the time and detail they spend on the grips, clutch & brake levers, badges and gas caps really shows. they are quite beautiful actually and completely inspiring: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/light-foot-rajputana-customs.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/galleryBikeLightfoot006.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/galleryBikeLightfoot007.jpg they even attend to their helmets: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/galleryBikeNandi005.jpg speaking of which...would be dope if there was a dot approved helmet daft punk style: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/daftpunkhelmet-1.jpg or tron legacy style: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/sam_flynnhelmet_2_01.jpg these would fulfill my yearning for something futuristic. up with tomorrow down with retro! if interested here are the instructions to make your own daft punk helmet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqCVoqKZ0jE |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Edgar on 05/12/11 at 15:03:34 How bout this one http://www.revzilla.com/product/vemar-ckqi-helmet |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/12/11 at 15:05:46 Wear that one into a store & risk gettin sprayed with insecticide. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/12/11 at 15:07:11 706F696E73744575457D6F63281A0 wrote:
haha! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by arteacher on 05/12/11 at 16:29:01 Check out Draxtar helmets. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/13/11 at 07:34:34 fork lock: my savage came from out of state with a few accessories including a lien but was missing a key for the fork lock. i was considering shaving the lock all together and welding up the hole but i chose to replace the lock instead after i read how easy the procedure is. actually it only took me 10 minutes to do the swap and i was a bit faded too. it literally took longer to upload these photos and write this entry than to do the swap. more on the subject here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1138368752 (thanks lou!). feels good getting rid of some dead weight and now having a functional fork lock. new lockset-(2) keys, lockset, spring, lock cover, rivet and washer: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1610.jpg old keyless fork lock: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1611.jpg removed lock cover using screw driver; drilled out old lock using 1/4" drill bit: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1614.jpg drilled out lock: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1622.jpg insert new lockset with spring first, use key to lock lockset into place: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1615.jpg once lockset is in place, insert rivet through lock cover through washer into hole on frame; tap in using mallet: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1616.jpg key in new lock: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1617.jpg lock in locked position http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1618.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/13/11 at 08:02:03 I think one of my weekend projects will be removing that lock permanently, grinding down the tube, then plugging the hole with a shortened bolt and epoxy. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/13/11 at 12:38:43 103229321F283939353C5D0 wrote:
ya thats gonna look great! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/13/11 at 23:56:02 jjjjjjjjjjets: received a few parts from ryca today including jet sets. i've never re-jetted a carburetor before but the ryca carb jetting video explains the whole thing very well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFFuF9QZ4IM i ended up using a 55 pilot jet and a 155 main jet. im sure my results will be similar to the ryca promo bike as im located not too far from them. now if only the powder coater im using could get his act together... http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1634.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by PerrydaSavage on 05/14/11 at 02:29:32 OMG!! :o I just "wet" my pants! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/galleryBikeLightfoot007.jpg That is absolute "Bike Porn" for sure! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Edgar on 05/14/11 at 12:09:15 They just picked up a Harley 48 to work on. Not sure if they meant a 1948 Harley or the sportster 48s. Either way it's gonna be beautiful |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/14/11 at 15:06:52 valves...ARE ADJUSTED! i used this thread as reference: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1255580802 thanks verslagen1! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/14/11 at 15:16:27 leaky: as a bobber i would often find gas streaming out from my gas cap. as a super dope ryca cs-1 cafe racer i cant have that. using this thread as reference (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1262920654/0) i decided to stop by the local plumbing store to see if i could find anything that would replace my old gasket. i found a rubber gasket that had the same od as the og gasket. however the id was smaller. i picked up a trick from my pops using a ratchet and a vise to cut out the middle of the gasket allowing the new gasket to fit perfectly around the lock of the gas cap. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1635.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1636.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1637.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1639.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1642.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1643.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/14/11 at 15:28:54 i was planning on doing away with the starter switch housing and headlight housing all together, relocating the buttons somewhere else on the bike, and using a slender throttle control, giving the clip-on's a minimal and sleek design. there were clearance issues with the throttle control i found and the whole thing ended up being a lot more consideration than i was hoping so for now ive decided to put my attention elsewhere. since i stripped my horn i decided to plug the horn button hole in the headlight housing, paint both housings using the headlight paint guide and be done with it. i may revisit this relocation in the future but im currently spending my creative energy on the unmentionable BIG-ness that should be completed within the next week or so. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1549.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1553.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1603.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1604.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1606.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1632.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1644.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/14/11 at 15:44:17 i made a visit to the suzuki dealership earlier today looking for a retainer clip for my brake caliper. i broke it while installing new brake pads. (dont ask me how). anyways, while i was there i came across these grips: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/grip1.jpg i was instantly reminded of the grips on my fav cafe racer, which ive mentioned before: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/grip2.png they look like a close match. i may forgo the grips that ryca provides for these especially since they can come open ended from the factory, saving me the fuss of modifying the ryca grips to fit my clamp on mirrors/bar end indicators. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/14/11 at 19:04:54 ryca builders!!!! MOUNT UP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plPyJdXKIY http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1646.jpg i got a lot of work in today on the bike. the newly valve adjusted motor is finally back in the frame, temporarily using the original motor mount bolts. the carb is tuned up, re-jetted and back on the motor dressed up with a brand new k&n air filter. should get the parts back from powder coater by mid-week. once i do, the engine will get its covers back on, the rims laced, and ill be able to put the front end back together. after all that i will focus on the chain mod... i decided to leave the scratches, dents and dings on the frame rather than fetish-ize the whole thing making a true frame-up job. i wanted to leave some og character on the bike. apparently scars give character-character like this guy: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/TommyFlannagen.jpg or like this guy (that's my thumb 3 yrs after i cut the end off; please excuse the black paint): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1647.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/14/11 at 20:08:31 Man,, thanks for takin us along. cool project, |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/15/11 at 05:38:45 A horn isn't required in your state? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/15/11 at 12:50:47 486A716A477061616D64050 wrote:
I imagine they are |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by babyhog on 05/15/11 at 16:05:27 Chibs!!! Definite character scars :) Looks like you're doing some nice work there. Keep it up! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/17/11 at 00:32:32 mirror stage: the mailman was generous today. he delivered my oberon clamp on mirrors. it appears they will hold up to the elements no problem and im very pleased with my purchase. they have a great weight and are executed cleanly. i wasnt expecting to be so impressed by their craftsmanship and im looking forward to running them. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1652.jpg top end: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1654.jpg bottom end: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1655.jpg backside: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1656.jpg even the instructions are legit: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1657.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/17/11 at 06:03:28 Oberon makes great stuff. That's why it's pricey. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/18/11 at 10:43:31 243B36363F303B323A212027263D273D530 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/19/11 at 10:48:16 A. ll D. ay I. D. ream A. bout M. y R. yca |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/20/11 at 23:46:05 pump yo brakes: i disassembled the front brake caliper in order to swap out the retainer clip i accidentally broke. while i had it in piece i decided that it needed a good cleaning and some touch up paint. dupli-color spray caliper paint seemed like a good choice as they claim the paint can resist up to 500 degrees F: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1671.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1672.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1673.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1676.jpg i also slapped on some new brake pads and a new braided brake line cable: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1605.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/21/11 at 12:12:32 handling it: despite accidentally deleting the images i took of the insides of the housing units before i dismantled them i had some time today to put together the clip-ons with new grips, clamp on mirrors, bar end indicators and freshly painted housing units. here they are: clutch side: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1678.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1680.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1681.jpg *brake side: the drilled hole for the starter housing is actually 1.5" from inside of where the spring connects to the throttle. (sorry no photo) *i used a 3/16" bit for the holes completed..almost: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1682.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/21/11 at 12:21:19 ryca builders a little help? as mentioned above, while dismantling my headlight and starter switch housing units i took photos of the insides to use as reference when re-assembling them. turns out i accidentally deleted these images. so im asking for some help from my fellow ryca builders. anyone out there mind posting a few photos of the guts of the switch housing units so i can see how the springs, screws, and switches line up? im afraid without photos ill be puzzled for a long long time. ugh thanks in advance for the help! its truly appreciated http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1691.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 05/22/11 at 18:44:44 How's it going with the switch housing reassembly? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/22/11 at 22:34:54 6759524F424F42200 wrote:
man youre my savior! look below! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/22/11 at 23:00:05 armageddon: though the world didnt end yesterday, things did come to a sudden stop for my ryca build. when dissembling my switch housing units i meticulously documented the process as i foresaw needing some sort of reference when re-assembling them. yesterday, trying to get a few hours of work in on the build before my sister's wedding, i realized i accidentally deleted these images. upon this discovery my world came to a crashing halt, a few hours before the WORLD was supposed to come to a crashing halt. rather than panic i did what any good savage owner would do. i turned to the forum for help. and help it did! Gyrobob is my savior. he documented the dis-assembly of the units and shared his photos with me, bailing me out completely. his generosity turned a complete puzzle into an easy ten minute job! THANK YOU GYROBOB! for anyone else that may have run into the same armegedon as i, here is the link to gyrobob's documentation: http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/Savage%20LS650%20Switch%20Detail/ in the time the world was supposed to have ended, stasis is death has gained a brother-in-law, re-assembled both switch housing units and is back in business! tomorrow the powder coated parts should be received. if so, we will definitely be winning big! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1713.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 05/23/11 at 05:33:06 Glad to do it, RpNSht. You are quite welcome. This issue is also addressed at http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1306005775 Those handlebar assemblies look GREAT!! I am amazed at how clean it all looks finished black like that. You have eliminated all the “sticking out” stuff that garbages up the lean look of the café racer. You make me want to slow down from the frantic pace of the RYCA build and do the same thing. Oh, wait,... the pace isn't all that frantic, eh? At least I got a call last night from Ryan (the RY in RYCA) saying two bikes' worth of stuff would be shipped tomorrow. Yay. Are the bar-end lights going to be the only lights used for turn signals? If so, are they really bright enough to be safe and to hold the authorities at bay? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/23/11 at 10:05:39 78464D505D505D3F0 wrote:
my bar end indicators are bright and will be the only turn signals i use in the front. i will be using the indicator/ brake light, provided by ryca, for rear indicators. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 05/23/11 at 13:59:22 The bar-end indicators are visible from the rear as well, correct? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/23/11 at 14:30:11 1F212A373A373A580 wrote:
Unless you're a wide person. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 05/23/11 at 14:59:37 416378634E796868646D0C0 wrote:
nicely put ;D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/25/11 at 11:21:49 fina!!y: there are only two ways i like my powder; lined up on mirrors or gently caressing the contours of suzuki savage engine / body parts. today i got laced with the latter! call me the inverse young jeezy! ALL [GLOSS] BLACK EVERYTHING!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu-dxO_qRgE http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-2.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2-1.jpg it looks so good, im now considering erasing all the scars and character and powdering the frame. hmmmmmmm (and i put that on everything!) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/26/11 at 04:17:03 I like the murdered out look. Mine will be similar except I didn't powder coat the hand controls and wheels. Are you planning on doing anything with those rear sets? I was considering having mine anodized black - more durable then powder coating. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/26/11 at 11:36:19 65747763716C160 wrote:
i think im gonna leave them be. i really like the raw knurled look. what color anodized are you thinking? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 05/26/11 at 12:25:38 i was probably going to have them anodized black to match all my black powder coating. I was thinking of just doing the brackets and leaving the actual nurled pegs in raw aluminum. I got a quote locally for about $40 to anodize them. I guess I will see what they look like mounted before I decide. I may like the raw aluminum, but then again I may not. Most of my bike is all black, so I was thinking it would clash. I recently had my EMGO pipe ceramic coated black too. Cost me $110, which is more than the actual pipe is worth. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/28/11 at 17:01:53 PROGRESS: the first couple days of summer have turned out to be PARTY TIME EXCELLENT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-CFIO-fCt8 yesterday i received a great opportunity concerning my career as an aesthetic practitioner. then i closed the day down partying with a great group of friends until sun-up the next day (today)....literally! yesterday i was able to squeeze a few hours of work in on the bike, which mostly consisted of cleaning any over spray on the parts i had powder coated. today i woke up without a hang over and knocked out a bunch of work on the bike and i even won a $100.00 bet. i guess you could say today (& yesterday) was a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SonEj-ISo1o moto-bench is slowly transmigrating into a motor-bike and i can already foresee this summer of RADNESS, racing from pool party to pool party in the california sun....POOL PARTY RACER- now there's an idea! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1763.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/28/11 at 17:11:59 Gasket: gaskets for motor side covers have been replaced. they were shot so i decided to replaced them with gaskets i found on ebay. fairly cheap as i recall. i found instructions to make diy gaskets here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1256595298/14#14 but i opted for the ones from ebay as i suffer from a sever disease of impatience mixed with shakey shakertan hand's. i included blue rtv around both sides of the gaskets to ensure a solid seal. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1760.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1759.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1761.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/29/11 at 08:39:45 Theres a shop I use that has a machine that cuts gaskets. Like a printer with a stylus. The slip a CD in & punch a few buttons & it just spits them out. I paid 14 for the clutch cover. No shipping, no waiting. AND, My $$$ stays in the community. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/29/11 at 09:17:12 There are guys over on the ZRX forum (my other bike) who swear by applying lip balm to one side of engine cover gaskets so they release cleanly when you take the covers off again. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/29/11 at 10:10:26 46647F64497E6F6F636A0B0 wrote:
have you tried this? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/29/11 at 15:06:01 Wax,, a soft wax,,, only makes sense.. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 05/29/11 at 16:18:23 5E414C4C454A4148405B5A5D5C475D47290 wrote:
have you tried this? [/quote] Yes. I did it with my ZRX engine covers. No leaks after about 5000 miles. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/31/11 at 23:11:40 rats nest: in order to strip out the horn from the headlight switch housing, i needed to pull the wiring apart. in doing so, i ended up with a rats nest. so, i decided to cut the wires, untangle the mess, reconnect the wires, wrapping them in shrink tube. it took more time than id care to admit but the end result looks great! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1774.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1782.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1784.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/01/11 at 00:07:58 decompressor or downpressor man!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oD63-EJW5Y ive notice a few threads http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1306103613 concerning the removal of the decompression solenoid. for those of us doing the cs-1 conversion this isnt a big concern as RYCA has designed a linkage system connecting the spring loaded exhaust shaft to a foot controller. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/decompressionlinkage01-1.jpg with my pops help, we took the challenge of coming up with a hand lever as decompression lever... for inspiration: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1770.jpg the lever was turned down from brass in three parts: one part to connect to the exhaust lever; one to part act as the lever; and finally one piece to finish off the lever: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1771.jpg the lever screws onto the threading of the exhaust shaft. a spring clip is used to ensure the lever doesnt slip. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1775.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1793.jpg once the base of the hand lever is in place, the lever screws on and is ready for DOPENESS: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1794.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1797.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1796.jpg pops killed it BIG on the machining of this piece!!! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 06/01/11 at 04:07:04 sweet! how much are you and pops selling those bad boys for? might be interested if the price is right. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/01/11 at 04:47:26 Mount the lever 180 degrees the other way and you can activate it by lifting instead of reaching over it to push. Seems a little less awkward to me. Or, if there's enough clearance with the tank, rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise and activate it by flipping it back. The one advantage with the Ryca method is that you can start it in gear, holding the clutch in, flipping the decompression valve with your foot. With your system you need to be in neutral, or have a third hand. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/01/11 at 09:51:09 45677C674A7D6C6C6069080 wrote:
yeah there is room for adjustment. once the tank is on the hand lever will get dialed in. im under the impression the decompresser valve needs to be closed before starting. when i saw the ryca bike start up the sequence ryan used was: foot pedal down, foot pedal released, starter button, varroooooom! if this be the case there wont be a need for the third hand. however after dealing with that rat's nest and rewiring the headlight switch housing i think i willed myself a third hand...soldering with only two really sucks! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/01/11 at 09:51:25 3F2E2D392B364C0 wrote:
let me get back to you |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 06/01/11 at 11:23:17 140B06060F000B020A111017160D170D630 wrote:
The likely hood of the piston holding pressure is low unless you've just tried to start it and stopped. But also, unless the piston has stopped at the bottom of the compression stoke, you may not need to activate the lever at all. Now bad thing is, you won't be able to operate this lever and the clutch too for push starting unless you make it operate with the right hand. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by splash07 on 06/01/11 at 12:02:49 So in order to get this hand lever to work right one would need to deactivate the electrical switch that requires the clutch to be pulled in then always start the bike in neutral? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/01/11 at 15:46:55 13100C0113085057600 wrote:
not sure. ill let you know once i get the bike back up and running... but im assuming the sequence will be: key in on position; engage hand lever; release hand lever; clutch in; engage starter button; varrroooooom! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by splash07 on 06/02/11 at 06:37:37 I always understood the decomp as needing to be engaged at the same time as the starter. which is why RYCA uses a foot lever for it allowing your hands to operate the clutch and starter at the same time. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/02/11 at 12:17:04 6B6874796B70282F180 wrote:
if my memory serves me right, when i saw the ryca bike start up the sequence ryan used was: foot pedal down, foot pedal released, clutch in and starter button engaged; varroooooom! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/05/11 at 16:56:51 have my cake and eat it too: today a plan was realized to modify the rear set bracket in order to keep the chain mod. the findings echo motobuddha's http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304184759/4#4. the springs offered with the ryca kit are 13" in length at full extension and 11" in length when fully compressed. at full extension there is about 1/16" space between top of swing arm and the chain when tightened. to create some more room i riffed motobuddha and ended up grinding down the swingarm a bit: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1824.jpg when the springs are fully compressed the rear set bracket is in the pathway of the chain. as a remedy i will also be cutting the rear set bracket similar to motobuddha http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304184759/7#7 if clearance issues still persist after everything is said and done i will probably change the gear ratio to 18:45 but for now will keep the 17:43. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/05/11 at 17:27:53 Like they say, imitation = flattery. ;D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by thirty six on 06/05/11 at 22:16:26 On the Bobber build, what rear blinkers did you use and how did you mount them to the fender? I was looking at my stock ones tonight and they don't look mountable on the fender. Did you ever mount a tail light? I didn't see it in any of the photos, however there was one that looked like it may have been mounted under the rear fender? When you cut the back fender, what did you use? All I have is a jigsaw and a dremel tool and I'm wondering if that's sufficient or not. Also, did you fabricate your own license plate holder? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/06/11 at 13:17:08 534F4E55535E544E5F270 wrote:
rear indicators: i ended up finding some minimal led indicators that i used for the front and took the stock front indicators and moved them to the rear. i knew that i was going to convert the bike to the ryca cs-1 so i didnt spend much time on the mount job. i used a 2 part epoxy and just glued them to the fender, which is mickey mouse but it did the job until it was time to strip the bike down. rear brake light: i used the light bulb housing from the original rear brake harness and mounted it underneath the fender using the same bolts as the rectifier. i picked up a red light bulb from pep boys to compensate for not using the brake lens. rear fender: i used tape to make make a line of the shape i wanted to cut. the tape gave me the hard edge but also gave me some flexibility and in the flow of the line i wanted. i used a grinder with a cut off wheel to make the cuts and then a dremel to de-burr the edge. license plate: i did fabricate my own plate holder. i modeled it off the one dime city motorcycles offers. however theirs doesnt clear the rear belt drive on the savage so i made mine about an inch longer. once i converted to the chain drive the dime city plate fit perfectly. if you intend to keep the belt you will need to run one similar to mine.... ...actually if youre interested i will sell you mine. im no longer using it but was planning on keeping for my next build, though thats not going to be for a while. i just got the plate holder powder coated in gloss black and it looks amazing. pm if youre interested. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 06/06/11 at 20:04:53 Here's a decomp mystery that you boys might be able to use... Decomp solenoid disconnected. stick a big flat blade screw driver under the decomp lever, so the wide side is under the longest part. now push the starter button. the starter will rev and the screw driver will fall after the 1st rev. So I'm thinking :o turn the decomp lever upside down so the slotted part points down and put a over center lever in there that'll kick off on the 1st rev. Simplicity at it's finest. 8-) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/06/11 at 20:31:04 2A392E2F303D3B39326D5C0 wrote:
Elegant |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/06/11 at 20:59:44 32213637282523212A75440 wrote:
can you post pics? does engine cover get in the way of this? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/06/11 at 21:05:22 ryans bike on youtube! so tight http://www.youtube.com/rycamotors#p/u/1/ByNxIZh9Kew |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/09/11 at 00:07:30 when in rome: to gain clearance for the chain, the rear set bracket needed to be modified with a channel. an arch was picked for the type of channel to be used. the reasons summed up here (minus the beetle): [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_67RLqfPRo&feature=related[/media] http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-3.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by SoE on 06/10/11 at 07:36:38 RpNSht, how did you stencil the letters on your tire? That looks like an actual font & I was wondering how you did it so clean. -d |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/10/11 at 09:56:07 3E22284D0 wrote:
i laid the stencil out using adobe illustrator. i chose the same font firestone tires uses and made sure that the text followed the radius of the tire. then i had the file cut out in vinyl, applied the vinyl to the tire and sprayed a coat of spray paint. pretty simple especially if you have access to a vinyl cutter. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by SoE on 06/10/11 at 10:33:55 Cool. Used to have access to a vinyl cutter, not any more. I used to do some screen printing & graphics work on the side. I've got Illustrator. What setting did you use to get the angle right on the curve (if you still know/ have the file)? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/11/11 at 19:51:59 Stunt 101: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qk1AFH9Y4 or Stuntin is a Habit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPz7LCybSNk After having my rims powder coated gloss black, I set out to lace the rear rim myself with the stainless steel spokes ryca uses. The front rim was dropped off at Buchanan Spokes in Azusa, Ca for custom stainless steel spokes. For the rear, I followed this tutorial on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENrRl2FyNTw Two types of spokes are used to lace the rear rim ryca provides, to the stock hub. The one on the left is inner spoke; the right-outer spoke. Notice the difference in angles http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1806.jpg I had to re-drill the holes for the nipples in order to get the proper angles. At first I was apprehensive but after watching the youtube tutorial it seemed like a common step. Here’s the hub with the inner spokes: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1807.jpg Turns out the holes needed to be drilled out a very steep angle, so much so that I ened up scrapping the job after bending a few spokes. I dropped the rim off with team ryca and should pick up in the next week. On my way back from their shop I stopped by Buchanan spokes and picked up my front rim, powdered, laced and trued, and had the kenda tire mounted and balanced… Voila: the finished product! #1 stunna wha-wha-wha-what?!?!?! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1837.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/11/11 at 19:56:43 swinger revisited: after all the grinding on the swing arm to gain clearance for the chain mod, it was realized that the metal in the modified area became very thin. So thin a hole was pushed through the metal with just a finger. As a remedy to this weakness, the hole was cut out and new plate was welded in place, ground and sanded down. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1835.jpg the hole for the left side passenger foot peg was filled and smoothed, just how i like it: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1836.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/11/11 at 20:05:42 holy molly: when ryan mentions to be careful when drilling out the seat pan, upholstery pan and rear cowling, seen here in the Body Panel and Parts Fitment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXbeVLR6HGc&feature=grec_index, follow his advice. a 5/32" drill bit into one's leg doesnt feel as good as it looks: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1832.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/11/11 at 20:15:38 stasis is death mocked up as a cafe: waiting on the rear wheel, otherwise the modified swing arm and rear sets are going out to powder coat first thing monday am as well as the tins dropped off for body and paint. this will give me time to spend on the wiring. i think i may make my dead line of being on the road by july 1 http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1833-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/11/11 at 20:18:17 617D77120 wrote:
make two circles: one the size of the rim and the other the size of the outer dim of the tire. bend text accordingly to fit between the two. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/12/11 at 05:41:14 Hmmmm, what might you be hiding in the photo above? ::) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/12/11 at 05:46:19 " I dropped the rim off with team ryca ... On my way back from their shop I stopped by Buchanan spokes ..." Ah, the advantages of living where you do, as compared to us east coast guys. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/12/11 at 06:39:38 7C5E455E734455555950310 wrote:
No Kiddin,,, what ARE you hiding there? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 06/12/11 at 06:57:38 i like the black wheels- I was going to do that to mine as well but ended up not doing it. Looks nice. I am also rather curious what you are hiding under the blurred out image? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/12/11 at 07:08:59 5C7E657E536475757970110 wrote:
So,... Rpnsht,... what does this mean? Is the procedure to get the laced up wheel from RYCA, notice that the spokes are bent all to hell because the holes in the rim don't line up with the holes in the hub, then take it (send it) back to RYCA so they can fix it? http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprob1Medium.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprob28Medium.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprob15Medium.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/12/11 at 09:40:52 625C574A474A47250 wrote:
So,... Rpnsht,... what does this mean? Is the procedure to get the laced up wheel from RYCA, notice that the spokes are bent all to hell because the holes in the rim don't line up with the holes in the hub, then take it (send it) back to RYCA so they can fix it? http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprob1Medium.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprob28Medium.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprob15Medium.jpg[/quote] i realized about two-thirds into lacing the rim myself that RYCA would do a better job than i would be able to pull off. i decided to postpone learning how to lace a rim as some things just need to be done by the pros. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/12/11 at 10:06:41 Looks like the angle of the rim dimples to the hub is just a long way off.. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/12/11 at 10:35:57 7E6167607D7A4B7B4B73616D26140 wrote:
And I'm trying to figure out whether everything is just a hole off, meaning the spokes are too long, or whether the lace pattern is wrong. But for me it's like at an optical illusion. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/12/11 at 11:14:35 Seems to me the spokes are too long. If you look at the second and third pics of my last post, and draw in a line that comes out of the center of the hole in the rim,... that line ends up going through a hole that's one hole closer to the rim-hole under discussion. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Wheellacingprobredline01.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 06/12/11 at 11:40:29 To use those spokes and pattern they should've redrilled the rim. maybe they got the wrong rim? did they lace it or did you? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/12/11 at 12:00:57 The wheels from RYCA are laced by RYCA. That's part of the deal,... you remove the original rim, send in the hub, and they send back a laced up 18" wheel. I don't know if they put them together in house or if they contract with someone for wheel lacing/assembly. One of the things that caused me concern when the rims first arrived was the way the nipples were at such an angle in the rim that the edge of each nipple stuck way up into the rim strip. That means the tube would be sitting on a pretty lumpy area where it touched the rimstrip/rim. :o I'm of the opinion these spokes need to be replaced with a set that is about 1.12" shorter. >:( |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 06/12/11 at 12:06:25 In my opinion, they did it wrong and should've never sent it that way. contact them. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by krsanky on 06/12/11 at 16:30:10 7C5E455E734455555950310 wrote:
It's not an optical illusion ... it just looks like one. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/12/11 at 20:56:19 wired and routed: today i was able to wrestle with the rat's nest otherwise known as the savage wire harness. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/45#59 one of sbaugz's recent postings of how he wired up his tach and speedo got me thinking: 2D3C3F2B39245E0 wrote:
entire post here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1299948401/30#41 i attempted sbauz's route as it seemed like it could be a pretty clean install. omitting the kickstand kill switch, i chose to use the wires from it, to extend the ground and negative coil connections into the headlight. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1847.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1854.jpg i then wrapped the two wires from the speedo in heat shrink tubing and ran them into the headlight along with the wire harness from the tach. the reds and blue from the speedo and tach were connected to the two grey wires aka running lamp wires. the black wires of the speed and tach where connected to the black and white wire i used from the kickstand kill switch as a ground wire. the green wire of the tach was connected to the green wire also running into the headlamp from the coil. all connections were made with bullet connectors except in the areas i had to extend wires. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1851.jpg im very happy with the end result. nice thinking sbauz! i think im going to defeat the rat's nest no problem! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/13/11 at 06:15:28 677E7F6D6267750C0 wrote:
It's not an optical illusion ... it just looks like one.[/quote] LOL,,, |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/13/11 at 06:18:13 IDK, maybe Im just anal, but those crimp connectors leave me uncomfortable, might last for years & be just fine, but Im sold on soldering connections. Takes longer, but it is sure to last. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/13/11 at 07:00:11 The factory connectors crimp on. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/13/11 at 07:30:48 I have an FAA mechanic certificate with A&P ratings. (big deal, eh?) Crimped connecters are the preferred method in aircraft. I'll admit the crimped connectors for airworthiness requirements aren't the type you'd get in a box from Big Lots, but the name brand automotive and marine stuff is pretty good. They aren't cheap. Soldered connectors have at least five disadvantages: -- They fatigue more rapidly in vibrating environments. -- The joint needs to be cleaned of flux, even if you don't use an acidic flux. -- You have to do a heat-shrink cover over the joint afterwards - more stuff to buy - more steps in the process - more craftsmanship required - easy to not look tidy -- It takes more skill to do a proper solder joint. -- It takes more time. I would recommend to those using crimped connectors to do some testing of your typical joints. Do a few test crimps using the types of connectors and wire you intend to use. Then yank, twist, pull, and otherwise abuse the connection a lot to see how it holds up. This is occasionally a very disappointing procedure. One other tip: you can increase the fatigue resistance of a crimped joint by shrinking on some heat shrink tubing about a 1/2" on both sides of the joint OVER the crimping insulator. Overkill? Maybe. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/13/11 at 07:40:19 I have an FAA mech certificate with A&P ratings. Yea, it is a bit of a big deal,, I mite need some higher quality crimp connectors. I do have a soldering class from the AF, the same one they use to train NASA techs, I do nice work & my batting average against cheapo crimps is good,, yea, slower, harder, real pain,, |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/13/11 at 08:13:08 382721263B3C0D3D0D35272B60520 wrote:
No doubt your soldered connections would be at least as good as the connections in the stock wiring. Some folks actually like to solder -- it feels more like you are creating something of quality, rather than using something so plebian as some fancy-looking pliers to make the joint. To all: What is the guy doing wrong in this wire-crimping video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DqizFbQarA |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/13/11 at 08:15:42 Wire strippers bakkerds, |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/13/11 at 08:21:50 I'm a fan of Posi-Lock connectors. http://www.posi-lock.com/posilock.html A drawback, though, is that they're not very compact. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/13/11 at 08:26:12 14362D361B2C3D3D3138590 wrote:
Cool! What's the funding factor compared to soldering and to standard (but good) auto/marine crimp connectors? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/13/11 at 08:29:37 I don't remember what I spent on the last bunch I got. They do cost more than crimp-on connectors. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/13/11 at 08:30:06 Spendy enuff that Ill stick with my aproach. http://www.posi-lock.com/shoponline.cfm |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/13/11 at 11:27:08 7648435E535E53310 wrote:
Maybe I should amend that statement. I've just heard from some wheel lacers who make their living at this. Their opinion?.... the wrong rims were used. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/13/11 at 12:36:02 a reminder / UGH! this morning while riding his motorcycle, my pops was hit by an idiot driver. waking up to that phone call was a horrible experience. thankfully my pops escaped any real injury and is only bruised. his bike received some real damage but bikes can be replaced. this is a good reminder that no matter how safe one is, anything can happen. be safe out there! *and to the @$$hole that threw his coffee at us because we were blocking traffic while trying to scrape the bike off the ground... i got you. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/13/11 at 12:38:47 457B706D606D60020 wrote:
good idea on the heat shrink. ill probably go back through and do this once i have everything where it needs to be |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by babyhog on 06/13/11 at 12:52:00 5B444949404F444D455E5F58594258422C0 wrote:
Sorry to hear that. My best to your pops. And someone threw coffee?? What a pr!ck. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/15/11 at 22:52:48 PSA: Coming home from work i was able to stop by the auto paint store, searching for the color ive only seen in my head. I wasnt at all impressed with the place i was visiting. a bummer, as it came highly recommended. i know im impatient but the conversation i had to endure between the man behind the counter and the dude trying to fix his freshly hit ride was TORTUROUS! Someone should have been recording their interaction. I swear it was a PSA against huffing in the making. and if not then they need to watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3qF_JtQ55k&feature=related By the time i left i had the biggest headache, caused by either the painful conversation, the suffocating fumes, or the lack of color options....im guessing all three. despite the lack of color i did come a bit closer to the color i have in mind: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1858.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/16/11 at 00:00:53 let there be light: after three days and at a very slow pace the rat's nest has been defeated by rear naked choke. i thoroughly explored the wire harness and omitted anything that is no longer in use. though a little leaner, its a lot meaner and routed as ryca recommends; under the frame allowing the tank to fit. the ignition extension was a bit of a pain, a result of my shakey shakerton hands but other than that everything came together easily. the bulb seen here is the h4 sylvania silverstar. it seems BRIGHT and im pleased with the color temperature http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1868.jpg the rear light included with the ryca cs-1 kit is pretty cool and the indicators are very bright. i think they will be difficult to miss. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1866.jpg i have one more mod up my sleeve. once the design is finalized im off to one last trip to powder coating and paint and then the open road is mine...i can almost taste it! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 06/16/11 at 04:27:14 looks nice. Would you mind posting a bunch of pics of how you routed and tied down the wiring harness? Still struggling with getting mine hidden enough and would be interested in seeing how others are doing it. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/17/11 at 10:27:23 stand no longer needed: the rear wheel is in; my cs-1 is built; fluids needed then we'll rip http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-4.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-5-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/17/11 at 10:36:13 chain gang: with the rear wheel installed the chain mods were discovered to be a success with the springs at full extension or fully compressed. although there is one minor clearance issue concerning a cap screw bolt ryca includes for the rear set bracket. easy resolve as the bolt will be changed over to a button head solving the issue. everything was well worth the effort as i love to have my cake and eat it too! springs not compressed: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-1-1.jpg springs compressed: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-5.jpg underside of rear set bracket: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-2-1.jpg cap screw clearance issue: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-3-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 06/17/11 at 10:57:12 5D424F4F4649424B4358595E5F445E442A0 wrote:
This guy just somehow finds a way to always entertain me when I read his posts. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 06/17/11 at 11:03:01 48575A5A535C575E564D4C4B4A514B513F0 wrote:
You can even countersink the heavy gage sheet metal and gain even more clearance with a countersunk screw. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/17/11 at 12:28:19 0823393B09323B2D345A0 wrote:
This guy just somehow finds a way to always entertain me when I read his posts. [/quote] like! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/17/11 at 12:28:33 567D6765576C65736A040 wrote:
You can even countersink the heavy gage sheet metal and gain even more clearance with a countersunk screw. [/quote] totally |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/19/11 at 16:35:33 mysteries solved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chz8TnoznDc&feature=related kickstand kill switch- for the kickstand kill switch the green wire and black/white wire need to be connected to each other. the bike will start up if the plug is removed, however when shifting into gear the bike will shut off. connecting the two wires together grounds out the circuit. here the two wires are shown soldered together with heat shrink over the end. after this photo was taken i snipped off the entire plug and connected the wires, giving a cleaner install: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1891.jpg clutch killswitch: the two green and yellow wires coming out from the side of the headlight switch housing unit run to a small kill switch under the clutch lever. in order to run the hand controlled decompression lever it was determined that three hands were needed to engage the clutch, control the decompression lever and push the starter button. the other option was to bypass the clutch kill switch entirely. cutting the two wires and connecting them together does this. switch: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1893.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1892.jpg decompression lever redux: decompression lever needs to be engaged as the starter button is pushed. as engine turns over and starts, one will actually feel the decompression lever move back into its natural state. the clutch kill switch needs to be bypassed in order to control the hand held decompression lever and starter button at the same time. for this the clutch must always be in neutral when starting up. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1797.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/19/11 at 16:45:39 varrrrrrrooooooooom!: here's a clip of the first attempt of starting up my ryca cs-1 aka stasis is death, after almost 3 months dormant. im running a 150 jet and 52.5 jet. please excuse the popping-the bike hasnt been tuned in this clip. the iphone 4 recording device doesnt give the sound justice; the bike is incredibly loud and im incredibly happy with the sound just the way it is! click on photo for the rip'n http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/th_IMG_1890.jpg (http://s1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/?action=view¤t=IMG_1890.mp4) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/19/11 at 16:51:39 line clamp: looking for some metric button head bolts, i stopped by the local hot rod shop. i came across a set of stainless steel line clamps that seemed to be a big contender for securing the speedo and clutch cables without any kinks. viola! the clamp works perfectly tying into one of the holes for the chrome engine cover no longer in use. so fresh so clean! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IADdGzHreFQ http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1886.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/19/11 at 17:02:42 take me to your savage: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304308864/15#21 http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1882.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/25/11 at 23:39:29 batter(y)'s up: im a huge fan of boxes. really im obsessed with all types...its probably a result of the profound influence minimalism has had on my life. charlie ray's ink box: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Ray_InkBox_1986.jpg i came across this mod http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1259644714 and it got me thinking about throwing out the ginormous stock battery for something much smaller... anyone that has ever worked with sheet metal can appreciate the fine craftsmanship of the ryca battery box. its flawless in everyway: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/battbox.jpg sadly i have decided to forgo this well crafted piece of the ryca kit for something to hold my new battery. i found this battery, murdering the stock battery in every way possible. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Antigravity8cell.jpg http://www.shop.antigravitybatteries.com/Antigravity-4600-12v-46Ah-8-cell-Motorsport-Battery-AG4600.htm its pretty small, about the size of 7 iphones stacked on top of each other. so in order to run this battery a custom battery box needed to be made.... aluminum bar stock for the lid: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1920.jpg a huge chunk of aluminum for the actual box: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1921.jpg milling to size: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1924.jpg clearance for the belt or in my case chain guard, which comes in the ryca kit: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1931.jpg clearance for the battery terminals: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1932.jpg finished product (before poweder coating): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1934.jpg groves milled into top surface of lid to mimic the fins of the engine: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1938.jpg the entire NEW battery box will be powder coated black with the fins of the lid kissed off, exposing the aluminum, to mimic the steel on black fins of the engine block. heres an image of it in all aluminum with battery installed: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1947.jpg if youre wondering why i chose to run a smaller batter needing all the effort of a new battery box...please look at the post below. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 00:50:57 the nothing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBebPeoUbJA or what ive been hiding the past few weeks: what do these bikes have in common? http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/1980_Yamaha_XS650_Cafe_Racer_468x318.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/parking_1142255554_yamaha_500xt_5.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/784356059.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Screenshot2011-06-25at114816PM.png yes! theres nothing under the seats! of the four, none are using side covers or batteries under the seat. ive always thought this was the essential cafe racer look. the certain emptiness under the seat gives a bike a very light presence; the epitome of the cafe racer agenda and/or legacy. i cant quite remember what i was searching for but i came across these savages on the forum and it made me wonder if i could add this mod to the cs-1 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1282582902/0#3 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1259644714/15#29 so the challenge was on and began with: finding a smaller battery-check fabricating a battery box (mentioned in the post above)-check (installed where stock battery was) re-routing the wire harness differently than instructed by ryca-check (which was fairly simple) the rectifier, starter solenoid and computer were all tucked away under the seat pan-check custom rear fender to mount license plate on-check boom-shock-a-locka! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1950.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1948.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1946.jpg im pretty stoked on this mod and will probably end up chopping the side panels ryca includes in the cs-1 kit. the chopped panels will cover the gap between the seat pan and the top of the frame. with all the nothingness below my seat you might as well call me G'mork! and yes the carbon fiber on my shoes DO make me go faster |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 00:58:19 when bleeding front disc brake be sure to follow this step: 446967676572000 wrote:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1219517606/3 if you dont, youll waste your life away, longer than you care to admit, trying to figure out why youre disc brake isnt working, only to find out that a simple step lays between a functioning disc brake and a mouth full of curse words.....rookie, i know..... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/26/11 at 05:13:08 I use a cheapo brake bleeder that pumps the fluid into the caliper so it skooshes the molasses-lookin' old fluid vertically up from the caliper to the reservoir. You have to keep draining the reservoir, but the elegance of this technique is that you are pushing the bubbles in the direction God wants them to go. www.ezebleeder.net http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/Miscellaneous/eze-brake-bleeder-kit-300x213.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 06/26/11 at 05:30:02 I'm SO jealous. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/26/11 at 05:46:58 We are thinking about using a lithium battery as well and either sticking it in front of the rear wheel above the swingarm or hiding it in the tailpiece, and scrapping the side panels altogether. It really does look cool to have the area under the seat, between the cylinder and the rear wheel as open as possible. There are lots of sources now for really small but powerful lithium batteries, and the costs are getting close to reasonable. A few years ago they were several hundred smackers,.. now they are not a whole lot more than some hi-rent sealed batteries. They are so much lighter and smaller. Here are a couple of examples: http://www.tekbattery.com/ http://www.super-b.com/ |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 06/26/11 at 05:59:52 dude, that is the sh!t. can't wait to see your bike done. That is one of the major issues I have with the RYCA bikes (and my RYCA bike for that matter)- I don't really like those huge, honkin' side covers. Can't wait to see this build done- totally awesome! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 06/26/11 at 06:00:04 dude, that is the sh!t. can't wait to see your bike done. That is one of the major issues I have with the RYCA bikes (and my RYCA bike for that matter)- I don't really like those huge, honkin' side covers. Can't wait to see this build done- totally awesome! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by ralfyguy on 06/26/11 at 07:42:10 243B36363F303B323A212027263D273D530 wrote:
My friend, now that is extreme modding, milling a battery box out of a block of aluminum! That is some serious sick modding! I LOVE it! I am a machinist myself, working in a warehouse now with no access to any kind of machines and it made me cry watching you mill this out. Tears of joy. :) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/26/11 at 12:44:44 Will the Oberon bar-end mirrors you used work with bar-end signals like these? http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/Barendsignalsirfan01.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 06/26/11 at 12:46:43 There is so much room left over by using the lithium battery, you have room now for a small storage space to keep a minimal tool kit, and the registration/insurance papers, etc. Maybe just use the bottom half of the RYCA battery box with a hinged door on the side, eh? Keeping the RYCA side panels would cover up all that stuff. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 14:19:26 thanks for all the compliments. yeah i think the side cover mod was a good move and really gives it that old school kicker like cafe racer look! will keep you posted with more pics... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 14:20:32 0A343F222F222F4D0 wrote:
i used oberon clamp on mirrors so they should work with the bar end indicators in question. the ones in question are a bit big for my taste but should do the job nicely... or brightly |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 14:25:48 714F4459545954360 wrote:
ya one could totally do this but like i said 7D626F6F6669626B6378797E7F647E640A0 wrote:
i have plans for a registration storage compartment under the rear cowling using the lock from the stock tool lock box but i need to get the bike on the road first...its too nice out here to be on my feet or tethered to four wheels! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 14:28:08 this is how i mounted the rectifier, starter solenoid, and computer: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1952.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1953.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1954.jpg and of course i loved the tucked plate idea so much that i had to keep it despite losing out on the awesome ryca battery box: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1955.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 14:30:41 ROUND 2!: powder coat well my plans were to have the bike on the road by july 1. i think im going to miss the deadline by a week or so. figuring out the paint is tougher than i was hoping for. nevertheless i will be dropping off the final pieces to get powdered in gloss black of course: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1957.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/02/11 at 03:04:10 all this powder to get through and hopefully i can get stasis is death on the road, in time for a late night birthday ride around l.a. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2-2.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 07/02/11 at 05:05:24 I'm sad to see that beautifully machined battery box powder coated. :-/ |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by ralfyguy on 07/02/11 at 06:07:10 17352E35182F3E3E323B5A0 wrote:
I was about to say the same thing. It is your decision, but I would have left it in the machined surface state, maybe clear-coated it at the most. When I saw the pictures of the box being machined out of a billet block, my machinist heart was jumping for joy! Now with it being powder coated black, you can't even tell. :-[ But no offense please, just my personal opinion. :) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 07/02/11 at 07:11:13 I disagree. I think its better powder coated, otherwise it would stick out like a sore thumb against all the other stuff that he powder coated black already. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 07/02/11 at 07:13:59 554A47474E414A434B505156574C564C220 wrote:
I am probably going to do the same thing. My plate got beat to crap only after 20 miles on my RYCA because it keeps hitting the rear tire. I was either going to do an axle mounted vertical mount kit from ebay or I was going to tuck it like you (and RYCA did) with their bikes. Only concern I have with the tucked plate is visibility of plate and getting pulled over. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 07/02/11 at 08:46:02 the Georgia Highway Patrol would pull you over in a heartbeat for, as they would put it, "hiding" the license plate like that. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/02/11 at 08:52:53 427C776A676A67050 wrote:
There, fixed it for ya.. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/02/11 at 17:24:03 lean with it rock with it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7K9YAOdA8g: anyone else have problems with their kickstand? regardless of the adjustments made, my kickstand would allow my cs-1 to slip forward at the slightest touch. after a few times of almost losing it, the bike was put on blocks, kickstand removed, and a 1/4 steel plate welded in place of the brace. problem solved. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1972.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1991.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/02/11 at 17:26:16 branded: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1990.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/02/11 at 17:33:21 battery box revisited: powdered, finished, and installed thank you for the feedback on the battery box. but i agree with sbaugz: 48595A4E5C413B0 wrote:
powdering the battery box helps it disappear creating a more open space under the seat, which was the main motivation for creating the battery box in the first place. ive never really had a taste for billet and if i did keep it billet i wouldnt have been able to make the lid mimic the fins of the engine block.... pops killed in on the finishing of lid, wouldnt you agree? http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1984.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1985.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1989.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 07/02/11 at 18:19:01 what the heck, aren't you done with this thing yet? I am dying to see it done. Come on, hurry up already ;D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 07/02/11 at 18:29:32 170805050C03080109121314150E140E600 wrote:
I have the similar plate from Ryca, but I had already cut off the tab on the right side of the frame. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 07/03/11 at 17:19:50 Did you also grind down the nub on the side stand mount so it would swing forward enough? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/04/11 at 00:26:51 67455E45685F4E4E424B2A0 wrote:
yes i removed both nubs but probably shouldve only taken off half of the nub that keeps it from completely closing. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/04/11 at 00:33:01 happy belated birthday to myself from myself (w/ help from my pops): here it is, stasis is death is on the road, running a raw tank and rattle can rear cowlinG...for now: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo4.jpg and celebrating july 3 in style: my cs-1 in front and ryan's (from ryca) cs-1 in back http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo3.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 07/04/11 at 04:21:40 lookin good |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 07/04/11 at 05:39:00 Excellent!!! What a great feeling it is to actually be using something you built, eh?! We'd like to see a set of pics taken from around the bike just to see how it all fits together on a functioning CS-1. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 07/05/11 at 04:24:00 how do those oberon clamp on mirrors work out? I bought some joker machine mirrors for mine and am going to probably swap them out for something different. Can't see real well with them because they are so small. Just wondering how the visibility is with those mirrors you have? Also do they vibrate around while driving or are they pretty rigid? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bill67 on 07/05/11 at 05:22:42 How many miles is that seat good for? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 07/05/11 at 05:44:27 4E4540401A1B2C0 wrote:
not many. I rode mine 20 miles the other day and my butt was sore. Even worse than my butt being sore, was the fact that both hands were numb and sore from the vibrating and somewhat poor cafe racer handlebar ergonomics. All that being said, I think I still looked cool riding it! I knew it wasn't going to be comfortable going into this. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/05/11 at 12:29:26 putting the name to the test: for the fourth i took a break from the studio and met up with jimmy the captain (his '78 honda cb 550 on the left, below). we put our bikes to the test and ripped through la, destination: two iced americano's w/ milk...it was hot as balls yesterday http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2008.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/05/11 at 12:30:49 3A2B283C2E33490 wrote:
not many. I rode mine 20 miles the other day and my butt was sore. Even worse than my butt being sore, was the fact that both hands were numb and sore from the vibrating and somewhat poor cafe racer handlebar ergonomics. All that being said, I think I still looked cool riding it! I knew it wasn't going to be comfortable going into this. [/quote] i dont have a problem with the seat but i do feel the road in my shoulders and upper back. its ok though. i havent been riding in 3 months and im sure in a few weeks my shoulders and upper back will be worked out enough to keep up with the rip'n! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/05/11 at 12:35:47 safety over fashion: 34252632203D470 wrote:
the oberon clamp on mirrors are garbage positioned below the handle bar. its too bad as it looks pretty awesome. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2002.jpg i tried them hanging low and pointing out but my hand blocked my view. if the stem was twice as long i could have them hang down and point inwards but im not sure if oberon sells longer stems. will need to research that. for now they are above the handle bars and pointing out and they work great. they are compact and they do vibrate, but so does everything else on this bike. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2003.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/13/11 at 10:40:00 still leaky: remember this posting: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/93#93 i had a feeling and it turned out i was right. the the gasket i used to replace the old worn out gas cap was a bit too thin letting gas spill out: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-6.jpg so, i went ahead and bought the exact gasket referenced here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1262920654/0 the gas cap is now much more snug compared to the original gasket i used. hopefully it can stand up to the gas |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 07/13/11 at 11:50:22 Good thing you didn't have an expensive paint job to ruin. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/15/11 at 14:08:39 hot so cal summer nights or ryan rip'n dtla heres ryan mudering dtla on his cs-1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jET78M8i9vE#at=50 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/16/11 at 15:07:10 busted: 300 miles + knurled rearset= http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2-3.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 07/17/11 at 20:03:08 What's the black slide switch above the starter switch? I dont have that http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2003.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/17/11 at 23:38:47 52796361536861776E000 wrote:
emergency flashers...i have a 2007 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/20/11 at 11:54:58 petcock: after stasis is death shut down on me 3 times at freeway speeds i decided that i should probably go ahead and check the petcock: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1251932429/1 turns out the original petcock was in fact faulty and i imagine sitting out for 3 months during the cs-1 build didnt help much. as recommended, i ended up going with the Raptor Petcock Part # 5LP-24500-01-00. 2003 Yamaha Raptor 660 YFM660R: http://www.ronayers.com/Search/N/687/Criteria/5LP-24500-01-00&adv=5&kw... http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-2-2.jpg *dont forget to cap of the vacuum nipple on the carb if converting over to the manual petcock. i found a rubber boot at pep boys that did the trick. i may put in a fuel filter but im not there yet .... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1211846392 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/20/11 at 11:59:27 safety over fashion: 34252632203D470 wrote:
the oberon clamp on mirrors are garbage positioned below the handle bar. its too bad as it looks pretty awesome. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2002.jpg i tried them hanging low and pointing out but my hand blocked my view. if the stem was twice as long i could have them hang down and point inwards but im not sure if oberon sells longer stems. will need to research that. for now they are above the handle bars and pointing out and they work great. they are compact and they do vibrate, but so does everything else on this bike. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2003.jpg i take this whole posting back. after almost clipping a few cars while splitting lanes i decided that i would spend the time finding the sweat spot having full functioning mirrors while turned down below my handlebars. after a little while fussing around with the oberons i was able to find the spot. now i have fashion and function but most importantly safety. the trick is to have the mirrors clamped and turn towards you rather than having them perpendicular with the road. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 07/20/11 at 16:05:57 With the Raptor petcock, do you have to shut it off after you park the bike or else it will drain the fuel into the carb??? Or is this a petcock that will work just like the stock one, just without the vacuum diaphragm portion? (which doesn't make sense to me) I need to understand this because I have mine coming! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/20/11 at 16:36:48 012A3032003B32243D530 wrote:
when i park the bike ive been shutting it off just in case. im not sure though |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 07/20/11 at 16:59:39 1B302A281A21283E27490 wrote:
the stock petcock has an automatic on/off feature which is vacuum operated. When the engine is on, you have vacuum. When the engine is off, you don't. the raptor petcock has a manual on/off feature which is operated by you. capice? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 07/20/11 at 17:15:32 capice ... :-X |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by SoE on 07/21/11 at 13:54:08 I have a Raptor en route. So, if you forget to shut it off, is it going to flood the bike? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 07/21/11 at 13:56:08 yes. It's a manual valve. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 07/21/11 at 14:01:35 4F53593C0 wrote:
Potentially If your float valve is in good order, then no it won't flood. But, I will suggest you always park uphill, that way if it does, it'll go into the airbox. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 07/21/11 at 14:03:58 Fuel could potentially come out of the bowl vents if the float doesn't cut the fuel feed. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by mmosel on 07/21/11 at 16:15:09 Nice build. Do you know what source the Emgo style shorty muffler came from? And, do you have any video of the bike running on youtube? I'd love to hear it thump. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/22/11 at 10:34:05 4C4C4E52444D210 wrote:
thanks! emgo muffler came with the ryca kit but im sure you can find it online. follow the link for the bike starting up http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/194#194 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by mmosel on 07/22/11 at 16:52:12 677875757C73787179626364657E647E100 wrote:
thanks! emgo muffler came with the ryca kit but im sure you can find it online. follow the link for the bike starting up http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/194#194[/quote] Cool thanks for the link. Sounds great, I like the sound of the this shorty reverse type muffler. It's just impossible to know how loud they really are from a video. I hope they aren't tooo loud. I wonder how they compare in loudness to a Harley Dyna muffler. Question: Why do these Ryca builds retain the old shifting lever? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 07/22/11 at 18:10:23 4444465A4C45290 wrote:
The old shift lever is repurposed to actuate the decompression lever. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/decompressionlinkage01-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/24/11 at 13:04:01 3A3A3824323B570 wrote:
thanks! emgo muffler came with the ryca kit but im sure you can find it online. follow the link for the bike starting up http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/194#194[/quote] Cool thanks for the link. Sounds great, I like the sound of the this shorty reverse type muffler. It's just impossible to know how loud they really are from a video. I hope they aren't tooo loud. I wonder how they compare in loudness to a Harley Dyna muffler. Question: Why do these Ryca builds retain the old shifting lever?[/quote] i didnt keep the old shifter. i came up with an alternative. click here for more on that: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/128#128 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/24/11 at 13:07:32 5050524E58513D0 wrote:
thanks! emgo muffler came with the ryca kit but im sure you can find it online. follow the link for the bike starting up http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/194#194[/quote] Cool thanks for the link. Sounds great, I like the sound of the this shorty reverse type muffler. It's just impossible to know how loud they really are from a video. I hope they aren't tooo loud. I wonder how they compare in loudness to a Harley Dyna muffler. Question: Why do these Ryca builds retain the old shifting lever?[/quote] yeah, its loud but its not obnoxiously loud. im very happy with the tone actually and havent modified it by putting extra baffle inside. people can hear me down the street and actually move out of the way when im splitting lanes. its very different compared to the stock muffler when people would just ignore me. id rather be loud and heard then quiet, ignored and potentially dead....? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 07/25/11 at 09:24:45 Maybe I missed it, but did we ever confirm the start sequence? Can you just turn your brass handle and release it, or does it need to be held down during start up? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 07/25/11 at 09:48:11 74565B5E4478445E59370 wrote:
Moving the handle lifts the exhaust valve a bit to allow it to leak on purpose. The starter can then overcome the massive resistance of a 650cc piston on the compression stroke. If you let go of the handle, the valve can close all the way, as allowed by the exhaust cam. Hold the handle down until the motor fires, but let go right away. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 07/25/11 at 09:55:45 Ok, so I assume the clutch safety was removed? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 07/25/11 at 11:26:14 6F4D40455F635F45422C0 wrote:
kinda hard to hold 2 levers with the same hand in't it? How long do you have to have to hold the decomp lever? Until the engine is turning. The automatic decomp actuates for a half second or thereabouts. Once the starter has got up to speed, it has enough moment to get thru the compression stroke. So I'd let go as soon as I hear exhaust. And really, you only need to pull this lever when the starter stalls. Depending on how your engines spins down on shutoff, it could start right up w/o touching the decomp lever. But if it stops at compression every time, then you'll need to pull the lever every time. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 07/25/11 at 11:44:37 Thanks Vers, another question for you now: is there any potential to harm anything if you decide to try and start each time once before holding down the decomp lever? I don't imagine it would rain your battery excessively unless you already have an issue there. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 07/25/11 at 11:49:36 It over stresses the starter. Unnecessary wear. Shortens the lifespan. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 07/25/11 at 12:13:34 11333E3B211D213B3C520 wrote:
As I've stated... Quote:
If your engines stops on compression stroke, and every time you go to start it and it stalls, yeah it can be hard on the starter. I've heard stories where people have had the decomp completely out of adjustment and every so often it stalls and won't start. Otherwise, it'll be no different then with the autodecomp. Might even be better as when mine is adjusted perfect, it starts on the 1st turn. And yes, my decomp isn't adjusted per the manual. Adjusted by feel and effect. Per the manual, the engine will turn over about 3 times before it lights. Start readjusting from here. Loosen the cable in small increments till it starts quicker. If it stalls, it's too loose. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 07/25/11 at 14:32:28 342730312E2325272C73420 wrote:
That's some darn good info there. Thanks again! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/25/11 at 18:48:29 5B7974716B576B7176180 wrote:
sequence is: bike in neutral key-on manual lever down (if engine is in compression stroke) engage starter button varrrrrrooooooooom! kill switch from clutch and kickstand were both removed. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/25/11 at 18:51:31 584B5C5D424F494B401F2E0 wrote:
kinda hard to hold 2 levers with the same hand in't it? How long do you have to have to hold the decomp lever? Until the engine is turning.[/quote] once engine fires up the manual decomp lever will move out of your hand. letting go isnt a question as the action is faster than a speeding bullet... well maybe its a question for superman... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 07/26/11 at 07:59:40 233C313138373C353D262720213A203A540 wrote:
can you describe that a little more? Any chance of injury there with this happening so fast? This is a mod I'm seriously interested in, so if you don't mind, I'd love to know as mush as possible. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by T2 on 07/26/11 at 08:46:58 Does the lever get hot enough to be a problem if you make a stop during a ride? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 07/26/11 at 11:40:55 28392E2E256E696D5C0 wrote:
I'm not sure. One of the RYCA builders here did mention, though, that he would be making a wooden knob the end of the lever just for that reason. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/26/11 at 12:34:47 5544535358131410210 wrote:
it definitely gets warm but i ride with gloves on so it hasnt been an issue for me. plus when the lever is in use its only for a split moment. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/26/11 at 13:20:32 4E6C61647E427E64630D0 wrote:
can you describe that a little more? Any chance of injury there with this happening so fast? This is a mod I'm seriously interested in, so if you don't mind, I'd love to know as mush as possible. [/quote] i dont foresee injury occurring. the lever doesnt get ripped out of your hands nor does it slam into you. it simply becomes under the control of the cylinder as it fires up, releasing the tension of the lever felt as a result of the compression stroke. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by CalisOsin on 07/26/11 at 13:55:18 Thanks yet again for the great info. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/29/11 at 10:16:33 my apologies for the recent lack of posts. ive been ripping up la on my cs-1 stasis is death, enjoying the so cal heat on two wheels. its been great getting used to the bike and how it handles and all its characteristics. so far im deeply in love with it and am gearing up for a week long ride through california with jimmy the captain. he will be on his '75 cb 550 and me on stasis... im looking forward to it! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/29/11 at 10:20:01 a few weeks back my dad went down on his bike. recently he has been shopping around looking for the motorcycle that will replace his totalled v-strom. we went over to the bmw showroom last weekend to see what they are offering...he didnt find anything but i sure did...my 4th bike... bmw s1000rr: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/2010-bmw-s1000rr-smackdown-street-11.jpg if you havent seen it in person go now and sit on one. you will melt. now i just need to buy bikes number 2 and 3 and then i can get this one...like i even have the cash for it-i can dream cant i??!?!?!?! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 07/29/11 at 10:29:19 233C313138373C353D262720213A203A540 wrote:
The body panels,... or the exhaust system,.... or the alternator on that bike would each cost more than the total I have invested in my LS650/RYCA/CS-1. When I was in the USAF, I used to travel to various conferences by motorcycle. Thinking I would upgrade my act, I bought a BMW. Two times it stranded me out in the middle of nowhere. Once with an electrical problem, and once (believe it or not) the splines on the input shaft of the transmission let go. So,... that bike was a poor career choice, and it soured me on beeeeeeemers forever. I'll admit though, that new beemer sure looks the part. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/31/11 at 23:28:24 watch this: http://vimeo.com/26982132 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 08/01/11 at 23:29:03 almost stranded: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2112.jpg tonight while cruising around hollywood with jimmy the captain, the clevis pin that holds the rear brake light, rear brake and rear set together fell out, allowing the entire unit disassemble right before my very eyes. thankfully i was able to mickey mouse the unit with a key ring, limped over to a hardware store, bought a bolt and wing nut, finishing the rest of the ride no problem. probably will change the entire pin over to a cotter pin. mickey moused: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2113.jpg mickey mouse less: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2118.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 08/02/11 at 20:01:04 The question is, why did the e-clip pop out? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 08/10/11 at 10:09:22 hit the road: jimmy the captain and i are about to hit the road for a road trip up the california coast. im looking forward to it and to everything the open road has to offer. ill be sure to take photos to share the trip when i get back- http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-7.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 09/10/11 at 14:20:58 Summa-summa-summertime!: Since Statsis is Death was able to get out on the road, I havent spent time on much except for riding. Been ripping the LA freeways, splitting lanes, and going up and down the west coast. The bike still needs the custom side covers figured out and paint job, but the summer has been too nice out here and i couldnt afford to put the bike up on blocks. And i have to say, theres something about it being naked. Here are a few photos from this summer: Camping: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2150.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2155.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2165.jpg Camping supplies: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2175.jpg N. Cali: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2184.jpg Bike Night @ RRL in LA: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2270.jpg Bike Night @ GQ in LA: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2323.jpg *If you dont mind talking to anyone and everyone about your motorcycle build a RYCA. If you dont like talking to people dont build a RYCA* |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 09/10/11 at 14:25:39 Cha-cha-changes: I have about 2k miles on the savage since completing the RYCA build. The bike is a beast. Took a bit of a conditioning at first but after two weeks i got used to the vibrations, repositioning, and handling of the cs-1. Since then i absolutely enjoy the bike! Great design and a fun ride! Did i mention it gets mad attention? 1st Oil change at 1500 miles: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2291.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 09/10/11 at 14:41:56 Sound OFF! or credit where credit is due: The second i heard the exhaust of the cs-1 i danced around in excitement. Im down with the tone and how loud it is. Its even helped me out more than a few times with those tight splitting-lane-squeezes. Carpi, a cb750 cafe builder, finally started releasing his 4-1 exhaust pipes for the 550. Carpi's exhaust pipes are the best ive ever heard! They have the tone of a ferrari. Jimmy the captain secured a set of Carpi's 4-1 exhaust so we had to have a sound off. The video doesnt do the exhaust of either bike any justice but its fun to listen too anyways. Click photo for sound off: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/th_IMG_2310.jpg (http://s1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/?action=view¤t=IMG_2310.mp4) The exhaust of the bikes are very different in tones so we can hear ourselves and each other while ripp'n la. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 09/10/11 at 14:49:25 Brake: Since completing the cs-1 build i discovered that my rear brake was pretty sloppy. I didnt really understand how to set it up like ryca intended. However, RYCA recently released a follow-up brake video which helps explains thing a bit further in detail. FINALLY! my rear brake is how its supposed to be...i felt like a douche after things clicked but hey i never claimed to be smart! the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFkgr5kSNEc my rear brake: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2343.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 09/10/11 at 14:58:27 New Addition: Make: '78 Yamaha XS650 Build: Hard tail bobber Plan: Should probably finish RYCA CS-1 first then get busy bobb'n, but as soon as i got this bike home i immediately chopped the frame in half and blew out the guts... A.D.D. much? more like A.D.H.D.! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2282.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 10/03/11 at 08:08:22 im headed for nyc for a few days but before hopping on a plane i decided that my bike needed a small makeover. i have an idea for rear that id like to try out. if it works im going to call it the ryca cs-1 type r hahaha. heres a photo of how it will hopefully never look again: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-4-1.jpg heres a photo of how it currently looks :( http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-1-3.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 10/21/11 at 11:58:11 Re: Chain Conversion: if i built another ryca cs-1 i would go with 18/45 sprockets. even though i modified the swing arm and have plenty of space with the 17/43 set up, the powder coat is being rubbed off due to chain slap. the 18/45 would give help keep this to a minimum. apparently the 17/43 and the 18/45 are fairly similar in ride/power/etc. but since my bike isnt a show bike im pretty into the idea of war wounds, which the 17/43 is delivering! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 10/21/11 at 13:35:09 Turned Down: Some of you may remember my posting about my busted chucks (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/239#239) as a result of the knurled pegs on the ryca rear sets. I love knurled anything but i cant afford to bust my shoes every time i go for a ride; my left chuck now looks more like a sandal than a shoe. to help save my future shoes i ended up turning down the left peg, kissing off the knurled surface :( the peg use to look like this: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-6-1.jpg it now looks like this: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-7-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 10/21/11 at 14:23:10 I think I'd put o-ring grooves in it for some traction. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by runrun on 10/30/11 at 06:40:09 I thought about turning down the knurling too, but its too pretty. To save my boots, I cut a few sections of road bicycle inner tube and stretched them over the shift peg. Do a couple layers, and it'll take a month or so before the outer one starts to wear through. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by jandaso on 10/30/11 at 09:30:48 My old R1 had the black rubber on the shifter so I was constantly getting a black line in my shoes so I just taped my shoe with some tape andy problem was solved. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/24/11 at 15:02:28 from the abyss: ahhhhhh so things have been moving REAL slow over the past few weeks and the cs-1 type r mods havent been moving as fast as id like. not to mention i ended up catching bronchitis so all of my time has been spent trying to get better. even though, i have been able to sneak out and get some work done. i started working on a custom seat pan and then ended up getting too sick to move so pops took over and rocked the fabrication. although he did a great job fabricating the seat pan, something unforeseen happened.... it doesnt flow with the shape of the tank. grrrr! so we scraped it and i decided to go back to the seat pan that comes with the cs-1 kit. maybe ill get back to working out the kinks but my bike has been down far longer than needed...i need to get back on the road...back to ripp'n http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2876.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2878.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2877.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/24/11 at 15:09:01 the other day i spent some time with ryan from ryca to hand back his upper triple tree after plugging it up for him ryan showed me the new ls650 he is fully customizing (which is super awesome) and the plans for next ryca models ooooo-weeee cant wait till they finish the hard tail and street tracker sweet http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2793.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/24/11 at 15:22:42 zen and the art of fender bobbing: since ive been down with bronchitis there was some confusion and the original front fifender that came with my savage got thrown out. sooooo i bought another fender from a fellow savage owner here on the forum and went to work designing, cutting and fabricating a bobbed fender for my cafe. i have to admit there was some apprehension to cut up such a good looking paint job. the blue is a really nice blue: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2778.jpg stock fender: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2779.jpg cut lines scratched into the paint: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2780.jpg stock fender cut with a cut-off wheel....ugh after these cuts i realized i had made a huge FORMAL mistake. all this bronchitis has really "blinded" me: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2781.jpg another stock fender purchased from the forum (in black): http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2850.jpg this time the apprehension was lost and the bobb'n began (cut line scratched in the paint) *notice the radius on the part that connects to the forks that i had left out on the first attempt*: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2851.jpg cut lines outlined with a cut-off wheel: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2854.jpg bobbed fender temporarily installed on stasis is death, cut, sanded, ready for paint: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2872.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/24/11 at 15:31:39 PAAAAAAAAAAAAINT: finally!!!! ive decided which color im going to use for my bike in the shade: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2756.jpg in the light: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2755.jpg im pretty stoked. its very close to what i had in mind and cant wait to see the tank and seat candy dripping in this color. the bobbed fender will be painted in gloss black. everything gets dropped off with the painter this saturday and will hopefully be finished by the time i return from my trip to miami...fingers crossed |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/24/11 at 15:36:25 action shots: jimmy the captain slimming down his honda cb550: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2865.jpg stasis is death w/ (failed) type r rear seat pan and (failed) bobbed front fender in back torn apart / split case xs650 motor in front: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_2822.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/24/11 at 15:47:34 a few ripp'n vids: http://vimeo.com/28536495 http://vimeo.com/23718095 http://vimeo.com/28742074 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxFHkWN7-wM&feature=player_embedded[/media] |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 11/24/11 at 18:44:30 didn't you sneak a spy camera inside RYCA headquarters to show us some of the top secret stuff going on in there? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by jandaso on 11/24/11 at 19:38:55 http://www.infinitylist.com/2011/10/machine/ my friends shop http://vimeo.com/30907297 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 11/27/11 at 17:47:23 while im waiting for my ryca tins to be painted i decided to get started on my yamaha xs650 hardtail. heres the link to the build if interested in following along: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13931 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by SurfJunkie on 11/29/11 at 11:55:45 effing BADASS! Ill continue to follow both. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/01/11 at 09:32:07 I have to say, most bobbers make me yawn, but I really like what you've done with your RYCA bike, and I like the bikes you posted in that thread as your "Inspiration Board" That Board-Track racer inspired bobber thing is especially stunning. Now I can't wait to see what you do with it!! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/04/11 at 22:58:50 Ive been away, out of town for the past week. Since ive been gone, two-thirds of los angeles has blown away, knocking out electricity to most of the east side, more specifically, knocking out electricity to the painter who is taking care of my ryca tins. sucks, i was hoping to be assembling stasis is death for the last time right now. oh well, i know its going to be worth it - i cant wait. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 12/05/11 at 07:10:10 4C535E5E5758535A5249484F4E554F553B0 wrote:
My solution -- heat shrink. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/7b9a5af3.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/05/11 at 10:17:38 We will all be here waiting for you when the lights come back on and you get back to this. I hope all is well. I've got friends out there myself, so my fingers are crossed... 776865656C63686169727374756E746E000 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/06/11 at 09:27:47 67455E45685F4E4E424B2A0 wrote:
My solution -- heat shrink. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/7b9a5af3.jpg[/quote] what does your other foot peg look like? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 12/06/11 at 10:00:48 5A454848414E454C445F5E59584359432D0 wrote:
My solution -- heat shrink. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/7b9a5af3.jpg[/quote] what does your other foot peg look like?[/quote] I left it the way it came, with knurling. It's not a problem since you just step down on it. It's not important to me for them to match. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/06/11 at 15:58:55 Is that old stock heavier-than-sin battery weighing you down? Well here's a solution to all your problems. A custom battery box for the light lithium battery found here: http://www.shop.antigravitybatteries.com/Antigravity-4600-8-Cell-Motorsport-Battery-AG4600.htm http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Antigravity8cell.jpg Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, these battery boxes will house the lithium battery scene above. The battery box uses the same mounts as the stock battery but gives a lighter faster appeal. http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_3023.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_3024.jpg Act fast while supplies last.... and by act now i mean contact me if interested in purchasing one. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 12/06/11 at 16:17:02 I don't see it at the link provided. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/06/11 at 17:19:13 62405B406D5A4B4B474E2F0 wrote:
good looking out |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by arteacher on 12/06/11 at 17:59:35 Is it for sale somewhere or what? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/06/11 at 18:40:06 353E3E373B34352F2E5A0 wrote:
yeah im selling the box. contact me if interested |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by MotoBuddha on 12/06/11 at 19:10:10 What are the internal dimensions? I have a different lithium battery. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by jandaso on 12/07/11 at 08:43:44 I think that's my box 8-) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Gyrobob on 12/08/11 at 18:05:51 Are any of the lithium ion batteries small enough to fit in the tailpiece? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/09/11 at 00:23:14 102E2538353835570 wrote:
not sure. maybe the one im using could but that would involve a different mounting system. my battery box pretty much disappeared once it was powder coated that i didnt even consider tucking the battery in the tail |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/09/11 at 03:29:10 556B607D707D70120 wrote:
ballistic batteries would fit inside. THey have a 4 cell pack that would definately fit. $100 and has a 2 year warranty. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Scott_H on 12/09/11 at 09:10:22 Tried to PM you about the battery box but PM doesn't seem to be working. Can you give me a call? Thanks, Scott 760-215-0331 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/09/11 at 11:18:42 45545743514C360 wrote:
ballistic batteries would fit inside. THey have a 4 cell pack that would definately fit. $100 and has a 2 year warranty. [/quote] I was just looking at those last night and wondering much the same thing. I didn't want to Hi-jack Ripn's thread here, so I started a new one... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1323457929 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/09/11 at 14:26:07 4614475F484D482C0 wrote:
i got your message- just pm'd you with a response |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/09/11 at 14:27:36 7342464548504B1614270 wrote:
ballistic batteries would fit inside. THey have a 4 cell pack that would definately fit. $100 and has a 2 year warranty. [/quote] I was just looking at those last night and wondering much the same thing. I didn't want to Hi-jack Ripn's thread here, so I started a new one... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1323457929 [/quote] good looking out-thanks |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/10/11 at 10:25:05 two more future happy customers: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo3-1.jpg contact me if interested in getting your triple tree plugged |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/11/11 at 18:53:55 im addicted: i needed a rear hub for my xs650 hard tail build, so i decided to buy the rest of an '81 xs650 to go with it. this will get turned into a mono shock cafe racer, after the hard tail build, after my cs-1 build; that is of course if my painter ever decides to finish....grrrrrrrr :'( http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo8.jpg i want to be able to include my cs-1 here: http://rycamotors.com/bikes/customerbuilds/index.html |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/13/11 at 23:40:23 who needs sexting when you can get images like this sent to you!!!! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo9.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/14/11 at 05:31:32 FINALLY! By the way... I sent a PM with my contact info, not sure if it got through to you... I know it's not bike related, but I'll post a link to my website for you if you want... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/17/11 at 16:22:22 i got word from my painter: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/paitner.jpg ... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/20/11 at 00:15:46 guess what was ready for pick up????? http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo1.jpg anxious to get back on the ROAD! i went straight to the garage after picking up the tins and got to work. an hour later STASIS IS DEATH was back ...and back we are!!!! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-8.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo5.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2-4.jpg notice the stock fender bobbed and painted black matching the ignition plate on the tank and seat...turned out awesome! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo4-1.jpg already got love at the gas station and i was only on the road for 45minutes hahahah there may be a few adjustments but for now im pretty stoked on the build. the color is crazy!?!?!? sometimes it looks grey other times it looks light purple while still at other times its gun metal gleaming rose. im looking forward to seeing it in the sunlight |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/20/11 at 00:22:35 2C0E150E231405050900610 wrote:
My solution -- heat shrink. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/7b9a5af3.jpg[/quote] im apart of the club too http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo6.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/20/11 at 04:56:14 lookin good |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by jandaso on 12/20/11 at 07:58:31 im going without the side covers. I think it looks better that way. 8-) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/20/11 at 09:41:11 505B545E5B49553A0 wrote:
ME TOO! I'm glad to see you got this one back on the road; I'm sure the paint looks way better in person, and it looks fantastic just in the photos! Congratulations! ;D (P.S... did you get my PM with contact info? www.chrisdingwell.com...) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/20/11 at 16:03:39 0F3E3A39342C376A685B0 wrote:
ME TOO! I'm glad to see you got this one back on the road; I'm sure the paint looks way better in person, and it looks fantastic just in the photos! Congratulations! ;D (P.S... did you get my PM with contact info? www.chrisdingwell.com...) [/quote] i did! did you get my response? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by splash07 on 12/21/11 at 06:07:27 lets get some day time pics so we can see that paint for reals. Looks awesome though!!! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by wombat on 12/21/11 at 15:04:42 How much are you charging? 4B545959505F545D554E4F48495248523C0 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by built2last66 on 12/22/11 at 08:17:45 RpnSht, rewind back to page 1 or 2, when you turned your pull back risers around did they handle better at 45+ speeds? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/22/11 at 11:53:24 50475B5E46005E5341460404320 wrote:
yeah for sure, i had also lowered the forks with the ryca lowering kit which improved things a lot as well as a cruiser i would totally recommend doing both |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/23/11 at 16:35:29 383B272A38237B7C4B0 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by arteacher on 12/23/11 at 16:47:31 That is a beautiful bike. If it were mine I would fabricate something to cover the wires under the seat, and black out the fins on the head though. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/23/11 at 23:24:20 wire covers are in the works 7A717178747B7A6061150 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/24/11 at 04:48:21 badass. The one thing I wish were different about my CS-1 would be to get rid of the side covers. Fantastic job doing that. Any chance you will be selling a battery box like the one you have, in the future? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/24/11 at 17:29:31 7E6F6C786A770D0 wrote:
Go back a couple of pages... He is selling them! And yes, it looks pretty fantastic in the daylight... Thumbs up!! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/24/11 at 20:39:14 yes but it is designed strictly for the battery i used please pm if interested i have a few on deck ready to be shipped out!!!! 73626175677A000 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/24/11 at 21:11:50 You should weigh that thing.. If I was doin a bobber, Id lop the fender off not far in front of the forks & let it hang down behind the tire far enough to keep the front tire from slinging crap on the whole engine |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/25/11 at 06:07:57 7B646969606F646D657E7F78796278620C0 wrote:
[/quote] hey rpn, for some reason my PM isn't working- keeps giving me some authentication error, so I am not sure I actually sent you a PM or not. Can you send me a PM please? Interested in box but had some questions. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/25/11 at 07:42:04 Check your "Sent" box. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/25/11 at 07:56:07 796660677A7D4C7C4C74666A21130 wrote:
did that. there is no sent box. keeps giving me authentication errors when I try to send. Also gives me same error each time I post a response, yet the response shows up on threads. weird. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 12/25/11 at 13:00:19 thought this looked interesting... http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad267/fotografering/EFI088.jpg It's a bike speedo mounted in the headlight bucket. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/25/11 at 19:24:09 pm sent 58494A5E4C512B0 wrote:
did that. there is no sent box. keeps giving me authentication errors when I try to send. Also gives me same error each time I post a response, yet the response shows up on threads. weird. [/quote] |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by verslagen1 on 12/25/11 at 21:47:04 25343723312C560 wrote:
did that. there is no sent box. keeps giving me authentication errors when I try to send. Also gives me same error each time I post a response, yet the response shows up on threads. weird. [/quote] He means your Outbox, copies of sent mail are in the outbox. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/26/11 at 19:40:03 i be like no no no you can go go go: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-9.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo3-3.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo1-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/26/11 at 19:42:41 under florescents: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2-5.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/29/11 at 00:42:22 DTR (down town riding or down to ride) http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo4-2.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by built2last66 on 12/30/11 at 08:20:14 Watch out you're parked on some gangs turf.. :-X |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by EJID on 12/30/11 at 08:43:37 Is it just me, or did your speedo light burn out already? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/30/11 at 13:47:38 yes im not really into the quality of the tach and speedo im on my second tach already too 646B6865210 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 12/30/11 at 13:48:00 they protect me thats my building 2334282D35732D2032357777410 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/31/11 at 05:28:49 4D525F5F5659525B5348494E4F544E543A0 wrote:
[/quote] Haven't really looked at my RYCA supplied gauges that closely but can you pull them apart and swap out the bulb? I just swapped out my gauge bulbs on my honda CB and used LED bulbs from ebay. much brighter and less draw on battery system |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 12/31/11 at 12:21:19 27363521332E540 wrote:
If you get a chance; post up a link to those bulbs; sounds lke a great idea in any bike! I'd get some for mine in a heartbeat, even if my speedo is going to be nearly useless! ;D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 12/31/11 at 15:44:48 7C4D494A475F44191B280 wrote:
If you get a chance; post up a link to those bulbs; sounds lke a great idea in any bike! I'd get some for mine in a heartbeat, even if my speedo is going to be nearly useless! ;D [/quote] http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-7-LED-Super-Bright-Car-Lamp-Light-Bulb-BA9S-White-/120741476432?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c1cc0b850 There is the link. They fit BA9 sockets, which in the case of my CB200 were perfect. Not sure what kind of bulbs the CS-1 gauges have. Purchased on ebay with buy it now and I had them in my hands within a week from Asia. Don't know how they make money selling me these two bulbs for $1.69 with free shipping. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 01/01/12 at 11:34:23 Thanks Man! Those 6 year old kids with missing fingers gotta eat too, right? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sbaugz on 01/01/12 at 11:54:16 7E4F4B48455D461B192A0 wrote:
yes they do |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 01/04/12 at 17:19:25 on my way home this early evening on STASIS IS DEATH, i received three thumbs up while waiting for the light to turn green. i realized that ive probably received more thumbs up since owning this bike then i ever have in my whole life. funny. if you dont like thumbs up then dont ever get a ryca. if you need or want more thumbs up in your life than get a ryca cs-1! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/Bruce.jpg it beats getting the middle finger for sure but doesnt beat getting my ring finger: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo5-1.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 01/04/12 at 17:21:01 thank you los angeles and thank you global warming for making january 2012 so ride-able! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-10.png |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 01/04/12 at 17:22:42 im at 3k miles on my odometer and i hear a rattling as if something is loose i need to spend some time and find the culprit and tighten up them rattling bolts! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by built2last66 on 01/04/12 at 18:02:07 I wish we had global warming here so I could ride.... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 02/27/12 at 09:08:48 OH WHAT A DAY! Ive been quiet the past few months, i mean, i havent written much, but ive been loud and slaying LA with Stasis is Death. the bike has been holding up well despite a few war wounds: chipped side cover, a constant rattle, which i discovered is my tach vibrating, and a blown out light on the speedo. Ive left these things be as i cant bare the thought of being down a bike, having to go back to four wheels while these issues get resovled. Despite the wounds, yesterday was a very busy day. I met up with the company in mid Los Angeles and rode out to Long Beach to check out the motorcycle swap meet: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_3602.jpg http://youtu.be/1plPyJdXKIY?t=30s We had a good time in LBC, finding vendors and contacts for the next venture (....custom bike co.......) HOWEVER! heading back to los angeles i felt a sudden SNAP! Pulled off the freeway and discovered that i had lost my tail light!!!! the epoxy, which is meant to hold the tail light to the rear cowl softened, due to the so cal sun (global warming), allowing my tire to rip it off! after unplugging what was left of my wire harness and throwing it in my pack, the company and i pulled back onto the freeway, destined for my studio to put my bike to rest- even i know that riding without break lights or rear blinkers is too dangerous! not five minutes later, my dope rear view mirrors filled up with flashing red and blue lights!!!! the california highway patrol decided i needed to be pulled over! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_3628.jpg i got pulled over not for missing a tail light like i assumed but for having a tucked license plate! i ended up getting away with a verbal warning for everything because i dont have a motorcycle license, which i was given a citation for... http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_3631.jpg sunday was quite the day, not to mention that jimmy the captain's cb550 broke down 4 times on the road and we had seen the aftermath of a fellow rider who had been t-boned in an intersection, rushed to the hospital. WHOA! but i guess its time to go legit and get my license...and clean up those war wounds in the meantime. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 04/18/12 at 12:15:23 Barely Legal: Havent been on here much. my apologies. ive been focused on my new company which will include parts for the ls650. i will give my info once everything is set up. but until then i have some good news! i got my permit!!!! yes thats right- i passed my permit test without studying...now all i need to do is take the riding test and im good as legal! http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo4-3.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by teabowl13 on 04/18/12 at 12:17:57 DOODE... You've been riding all this time without a license? ::) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Cavi Mike on 04/18/12 at 15:45:22 342B26262F202B222A313037362D372D430 wrote:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo4-3.jpg That first question is ridiculous. I would NEVER EVER cut that close in front of a car. You have no idea if that car has crap brakes and couldn't stop in time if you have to make an emergency stop if god knows what jumps in front of you. Why would you even need to get in front of that car in that situation? I hate multiple-choice questions that don't have a proper answer. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bikertrash on 04/21/12 at 20:28:21 Hey rpnsht. Sent you a PM--not sure if it went thru. Anyhow, I like what you have done with your build. I esspecially like the hand activated decomp lever you fabbed up. Are you selling those? I would be interested if they are not too pricey--thanks. :D |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by SimonTuffGuy on 04/22/12 at 10:54:01 Nice build! Looking forward to hearing about the stuff you'll have available in the future. :) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 04/23/12 at 16:31:54 congrats to ryca! http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/Ryca-Motors-CS-1-Cafe-Racer-Kit/1397664 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 04/23/12 at 16:32:15 did not get please send again 777C7E7067616774667D150 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Edgar on 04/24/12 at 00:22:47 Hey I'm riding like you (not exactly legal) and if u don't mind me asking how much is the citation here in Cali? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 04/25/12 at 01:18:26 its $230 plus you have to fix it ie get a license and prove it luckily its not a moving citation 5677747261130 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bikertrash on 04/29/12 at 20:52:59 425D505059565D545C474641405B415B350 wrote:
let me get back to you[/quote] I am interested as well--let me know--thanks. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Spamy on 04/30/12 at 10:18:01 Did you have to mod the charging system for the battery? I know Lipo batteries cant be overcharged or they will get hot, swell, and then explode and burn. Ive seen if happen on RC cars. Ive been thinking of using a Lipo, but I was going to create a charging circuit that applied the correct voltage needed (if you used something with unconventional amount of cells) and cut off once it was charged up. Also, what did you do with the triple tree top mount as far as the finish? Mine is chrome, and I imagined it was pot metal underneath but wasnt sure. Did you blast the chrome off or what? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 04/30/12 at 12:36:13 no mod need to the charging system the battery was plug and play the top triple tree was powder coated after getting plugged mine wasnt chrome i believe older s40s have a chrome top triple tree and later models dont 3310010D19600 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bikertrash on 04/30/12 at 12:43:20 Hey rpnsht, are you selling those hand activated decomp levers you fabbed up? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/06/12 at 16:08:59 will be offering something similar pm sent to you 767D7F7166606675677C140 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/08/12 at 20:50:18 ta daaaaaa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU1Yq8Zq6To um now where did you think this motor mount bolt went? http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/calling%20all%20destroyers/photo14-1.jpg if the joker had messed with it at least id know to look up my nose. but alas he didnt. i have no idea how this came off or where it went but will run to the bolt store to replace it first thing tomorrow morning...ugh its a number 10, at least 100 in length and im guess 1.25 pitch (doesnt matter washers and nut will be bought on site and ill be going with a stainless steel cap screw as thats what was there originally) |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by spacepirates on 05/09/12 at 05:25:42 I had that same bolt disappear for me. Things just kind of.... vibrate out. Next time you take the tank off, you might want to check that all your engine bolts are tight. My top mount bolt (under the tank, with a triangle support bracket) was loose and it was causing this horrible feeling vibration at certain RPMs. I expected to see my piston shoot out onto the road by the way it felt.... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RycaShawn on 05/09/12 at 08:24:37 Isn't the stock nut a lock nut? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/09/12 at 14:21:33 good thinking 2625343630253C2734213026550 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/11/12 at 12:18:48 sooooo im currently redesigning a new style manual decomp lever that i will be offering. the decomp lever i had on my bike was removed as it was needed to model the new one after. ive riding the past 3 days without a decomp lever, with multiple stops and starts through out the day. im surprised to say that i have not run into one single problem whatsoever not having a decomp lever and my battery seems to be holding up just fine....food for thought..... |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/17/12 at 10:50:10 thanks hollywood >:( http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo8-2.jpg |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by babyhog on 05/17/12 at 10:55:45 Gross! |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bikertrash on 05/17/12 at 12:07:12 Did someone stick that there, or did you run over it? BTW, are you still interested in the decomp mechanism for lever swap? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/18/12 at 17:06:11 i got slimmed by a hater or homeless person im good on the decomp mechanism thanks 4843414F585E584B59422A0 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bikertrash on 05/20/12 at 14:56:54 OK. I would still be interested in purchasing a hand-activated lever if you no longer want to do the swap. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/26/12 at 01:10:34 Decompression Lever revisited: The first go at the decamp lever was a good one. But here's a new design: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo4-4.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo3-4.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-11.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo2-6.jpg this new sleek decomp lever is thumb activated and tucks up under the tank out of site. it is cnc machined from aluminum and includes chamfered edges, and an ergonomic 15 degree angle for leverage. these are for sale and will come painted black but can be left raw aluminum if wanted. contact me for info or go here for more info: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1338020228/0#0 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 05/26/12 at 08:43:02 7972707E696F697A68731B0 wrote:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1338020228/0#0 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by bikertrash on 05/26/12 at 19:49:44 Nice! I will be in touch. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by renegade1 on 05/30/12 at 23:39:23 hey man just wondering how much that kit was for the mirrors? and do you think those would fit on my 88 savage?? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by splash07 on 05/31/12 at 05:47:38 quick questions here, if you operate the decomp by hand how do you hold the clutch in and push the starter and hold the decomp lever all at the same time? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/01/12 at 18:45:38 37342825372C7473440 wrote:
i always start the bike in neutral...ive removed all the safety kill switches so no need for holding in the clutch |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 06/01/12 at 18:47:01 342328232127222377460 wrote:
they were pricey but well worth. they are the nicest mirror I've seen to date! I'm sure they will fit but you may need to do some mods |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by sean1479 on 06/30/12 at 16:52:12 352A27272E212A232B303136372C362C420 wrote:
That battery box looks great. Are you interesting in manufacturing another one I can buy from you? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Converter on 07/10/12 at 13:38:07 I heard about your mirrors from Ryan. cn you pls repost the link? thanks |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Converter on 07/11/12 at 02:55:58 Hey RpnSht, I heard you had some sweet bar end mirrors on your Ryca. I would like to check them out. Can you send a link pls? Thx |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/12/12 at 11:13:04 seafoam: i saw that there was a lot of discussion about sea foam here on this forum. i kept an eye on the discussions but i was never convinced. to me it seamed like snake oil. but i was walking through the local automotive shop and saw a can of it calling my name. i bought it. i used it. its amazing. i recommend it to everyone. a must do it |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/12/12 at 11:19:49 hey man go back in time to page 7 of my thread i talk about it there http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/101#101 pricey but worth every cent 2603140B064C31070B1618620 wrote:
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RanDaMan on 07/16/12 at 09:25:09 4650545B0401020C350 wrote:
I cant seem i find that same looking battery on the site at all? :-/ |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/20/12 at 13:21:29 holy crap! ever seen a fork or side-frame mount for a mini gauge??? neither have i until now! fork/ side-mount for mini gauge installed: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/calling%20all%20destroyers/IMG_5181.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/calling%20all%20destroyers/IMG_5180.jpg http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/calling%20all%20destroyers/IMG_5183.jpg * please note that the gauge mount is installed on a different bike but it will fit the ls650. email me if interested: aaron.sandnes@gmail.com |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 07/23/12 at 16:40:37 my gas cap still leaks. if your's does or you just want to help give cecil a call and help me do something about these faulty caps! http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1343086764 |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 08/12/12 at 23:28:12 so stasis is death is now known as 'someone else's' yep thats right. an offer was made to good to refuse and now stasis is onto to a bigger and brighter future then i could ever offer. heres stasis headed to a new destination with its new proud owner: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo-16.jpg the custom parts I've designed are still for sale. if interested please contact me @ aaron.sandnes@gmail.com keep an eye out. im sure ill be back in the near future. i have an idea for a suzuki build that will be like none other- i just need to get through the other 4 builds first hahaha |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Cavi Mike on 08/13/12 at 00:20:16 Interesting. There always seems to be a price for everyone else's projects. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by RpNSht on 08/30/12 at 14:09:11 i have some parts for sale if interested: RYCA Jet Set Gloss Black Custom Axel License Plate Mount Random Bolts from RYCA Kit please view at http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1346360820/0#0 email me @ aaron.sandnes@gmail.com |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by jvdb on 01/17/13 at 21:22:58 534C414148474C454D565750514A504A240 wrote:
I "borrowed" your idea. Found the clamp online here: http://althafastener.com/Stainless-steel-double-brake-fuel-line-clamps_p_202.html 1/4 x 3/8 seems to fit perfectly. |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by uigiroux on 04/15/14 at 00:46:32 736C616168676C656D767770716A706A040 wrote:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/photo7-1.jpg[/quote] I was just going through your thread getting tips and seeing this photo I really like that color for the tank and seat. What color is that??? |
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Title: Re: From Lien to Bobber to Cafe: RYCA Build Post by Albert Verdugo on 01/04/15 at 18:32:45 Awesome work you have done here. really cool bike. lot of details! ;D |
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