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Title: Bonneville seat conversion Post by CZU on 03/03/16 at 12:39:54 Hi All, The plan is to convert Savage to naked bike with relatively little work. I like the idea of Bonneville T100 seat installation like in another post: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1377965704 From the post the following modification have been done: - rear seat holder / chrome sissy bar removed, - fender / rear light moved down - rectifier relocated http://https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/843x562q90/r/921/bkbJvj.jpg This Bonneville T100 seat seems to match Savage frame quite well: https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/421x562q90/r/921/nJMPK0.jpg I tried to find more similar projects in "Bike Builds" post but all are bobbers and RYCA projects. Anyone did such modification and is willing to share experience? Its important for me (strict rules for motorbike registration) to leave the frame in original condition (no cutting/welding). Then, I am happy to share the pictures from conversion project which can be useful for other guys. Many thanks! |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Jer on 03/04/16 at 04:56:09 Wow! Looks so nice. That seat plus some longer rear shocks and maybe an 18" wheel = a sweet, simple standard conversion! In for more info! |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Dave on 03/04/16 at 05:06:51 CZU: The only Bonneville seat conversion is the one you linked.....it most likely is the only place you will find any information about the seat swap. |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Art Webb on 03/04/16 at 08:24:53 that does look good and simple to do duno about doing it with no cutting though |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by chzeckmate on 03/04/16 at 09:47:07 534A45100 wrote:
I remember this. It is a nice looking seat. IIRC, he didn't use this seat after all. He went with another option because this seat wasn't going to be "relatively simple" after all. Looks cool though. |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by CZU on 03/04/16 at 11:23:48 1B242225383F17510 wrote:
I remember this. It is a nice looking seat. IIRC, he didn't use this seat after all. He went with another option because this seat wasn't going to be "relatively simple" after all. Looks cool though. [/quote] Thanks chzeckmate saving me some hassle as its my first project and I wanted something easy. Anyway will I try to find another seat... |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Dave on 03/04/16 at 11:42:47 I most likely will head down this path soon....I plan on making a theft recovery bike I have into a 70's era replica bike - with a flat seat, mid pegs, and gearing for touring on the bike. I will look at seats from some older bikes that are a bit shorter than that Bonneville seat.....it looks just a bit too long for the bike to me. The old Suzuki T500 or GT bikes, the first generation Gold Wings, etc. With all the Cafe' and Bobber conversions....it shouldn't be hard to find a "take off" seat. |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by edgwoodri on 01/15/22 at 11:16:11 I still have that seat and its for sale, cheap. I went a different route. Yes that's my Savage |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by edgwoodri on 01/15/22 at 11:17:42 I cut the crown off of the rear fender to make a flat spot. 74676162707777150 wrote:
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by TZK on 01/16/22 at 06:17:21 59404F1A0 wrote:
Where did you relocate the rectifier? Was it difficult? |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Ruttly on 01/16/22 at 09:40:42 I’ve seen that pic before. I still like this mod. Nice shapes and lines. Well done , looks great ! |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Edub on 01/17/22 at 11:36:30 Agree, that does look nice! |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by edgwoodri on 01/22/22 at 06:09:32 Since I was just in the design phase, I just rested the rectifier in there, never really mounted it, but it wouldn't be hard to find a spot. 5D53423A3B38090 wrote:
Where did you relocate the rectifier? Was it difficult?[/quote] |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by edgwoodri on 01/22/22 at 06:11:17 You will notice the chrome pieces on either side of the rear fender are the style that accommodates the back rest. I ended up buying a used pair of chrome pieces that don't rise up at the rear. 06212020382D540 wrote:
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by edgwoodri on 01/22/22 at 06:13:54 My bike is a never ending canvas. I am always goofing with it, never satisfied. Here is a photo of it in it's most recent project phase. 6E4F5E492B0 wrote:
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by Edub on 01/23/22 at 15:41:19 That looks outstanding! Do you have a build thread you can share? I’d definitely be interested in reading more. |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by buster6315 on 02/03/22 at 19:42:02 After some consideration, I have given up on mounting a Sportster seat to my '08 Savage. Next I will try and see if a solo Mustang saddle can be made to work. |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by buster6315 on 02/05/22 at 07:07:19 [quote author=63747275647337323034010 link=1457037594/15#16 date=1643946122]A I will try and see if a solo Mustang saddle (brown) can be made to work. I worked and got the seat half mounted, and found that it moved me slightly closer to the footpegs. I do like the looks, so I'll give it a try. I did not have to move the rectifier, which helped. |
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Title: Re: Bonneville seat conversion Post by edgwoodri on 06/03/22 at 17:26:54 That bike from the first photo in this thread has changed. It's mine. here is it now. 50474146574004010307320 wrote:
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