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Message started by Rayven on 09/28/16 at 12:07:47

Title: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/28/16 at 12:07:47

Hey all! It's been some time since I've been on here and thought I would share the progress on my little savage chopper project.

During the tear down, I had the idea of installing some mini apes but overall decided against it...for now...(PS not sure why some of these pictures are in that position, no matter how many times I rotate it I can't get it straight up and down, sorry)
http://i63.tinypic.com/ibb2ip.jpg

Cut the horns off
http://i65.tinypic.com/2h4yjyu.jpg

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/28/16 at 12:26:58

Welded on this awesome little ring for the top mount for my new p-nut tank, that I can also run my wires through. (With the perfect amount of clearance, even though it looks super close)
http://i68.tinypic.com/2ex8tom.jpg
http://i63.tinypic.com/2e0qv0h.jpg

Cut a mount for the bottom mount for the tank and welded on
http://i66.tinypic.com/2cog4fr.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/a17c4z.jpg

Made and welded on a solo seat bracket for an old solo Harley seat I got off of craigslist for $30. On the top photo if you look down between the air box and the seat mount you can see the spot I made for the rectifier.
http://i66.tinypic.com/2z3qaly.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/1zxmliu.jpg

Here is a shot of the backside of the rectifier mount
http://i64.tinypic.com/2q9xwdi.jpg

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/28/16 at 12:38:07

I had originally bought a trailer fender to use, however my buddy who was helping with the welding had a Harley fender given to him that he wasn't going to use so he passed it onto me. We had to trim it a length wise a bit, but it fit perfect and we drilled some holes through the swing arm to mount it. The solenoid will now be mounted on the original tank bottom mount, who knew if would fit perfectly there!
http://i65.tinypic.com/2rxaaeh.jpg

Bent up some metal for the sissy bar, mounted to both the swing arm and fender.
http://i64.tinypic.com/300zfgn.jpg

My boyfriend and our buddy cutting the bars to get the perfect point
http://i66.tinypic.com/sbuhz4.jpg

Sissy bar final outcome (minus some paint, tail light, license plate and turn signals)
http://i66.tinypic.com/13z7ibt.jpg

And finally how she sits now...I just need to put a few things on, finish up some painting and hook up the electrical. The plan is to have her riding by the weekend!
http://i63.tinypic.com/2hocxhg.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/a26cs8.jpg

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by gizzo on 09/28/16 at 17:10:52

Cool! The back mudguard looks killer. Looks like it fits really nicely. I'm not a sissy bar guy, but to each their own. Nice of you to include the customary "hipster with grinder" shot (meant in the nicest possible way ;) ). Good luck for the weekend, have a great ride!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Kris01 on 09/28/16 at 17:36:44

Looks great so far! Remember to give us some final pics!

BTW, I love the Arnold reference! ;D

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/28/16 at 19:44:48

You probably fired your daddy years ago,
But
The front pulley, where the belt engages it, will simply masticate anything that get in the pinch point.
Looks great, just can't see no front fender.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by gizzo on 09/29/16 at 14:31:11

I've never had a problem with the pulley. Is there any record of a forum member getting caught in the pulley?

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/29/16 at 15:29:37

475D595B5A64554640465D505351340 wrote:

Thanks!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/29/16 at 15:30:58

132A312B6869580 wrote:

Looks great so far! Remember to give us some final pics!

BTW, I love the Arnold reference! ;D

Hopefully by this weekend I'll have some photos of her all put together! However there is always the chance there will be more things changed down the road ::)

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/29/16 at 15:32:42

223D3B3C21261727172F3D317A480 wrote:

You probably fired your daddy years ago,
But
The front pulley, where the belt engages it, will simply masticate anything that get in the pinch point.
Looks great, just can't see no front fender.

Funny, my daddy actually lost a few pant legs on his Harley that way...but I bought it without one and thanks to my not so loose pants I haven't had any issue ;)
Knock on wood of course

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by old_rider on 09/29/16 at 16:09:21

Looks nice, I still don't get the peanut tank though, I'm tired of 100 miles per tank, peanut will probably only get you like 75 :( Great look though, good pics, all in all, would you say it was what you wanted?

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 09/29/16 at 18:02:04

7271796F7479786F1D0 wrote:

It's totally what I wanted! Finding a good way to route the electrical is driving me nuts but it's coming together! I'd really like to get another smaller triangle headlight to mount on top of the current triangle, and I have dreams of a springer front end...but we will see!

I have trip scheduled later in October for Babes Ride Out, so fingers crossed she'll do well! I'll be riding from Broomfield Colorado to Joshua Tree California...that's when the real comfort of everything will be really tested!!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/29/16 at 20:34:45

I don't expect anyone to shove a toe in, but if you fall and wind up on or under the bike, whatever gets in the pinch point is getting mangled.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Dave on 09/30/16 at 03:26:45

3F252123221C2D3E383E25282B294C0 wrote:

I've never had a problem with the pulley. Is there any record of a forum member getting caught in the pulley?

On my Cafe' conversion - my feet are right up against the pulley cover, and I did have my shoe lace blow through the little slotted holes and get caught in the pulley - it yanked my shoe lace and just pulled it in two.

On the stock bike your feet/pants are forward when riding - so likely your pants are not near the pulley when things are moving.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/30/16 at 06:26:50

I had a circle burned on parts of a shirt.
It was from landing on the front wheel, in the ditch.
Many people have ridden without the guard.
Nobody has been hurt.
I think it's a bad idea to not have something that stops things from getting in the pinch point. Just a good wire.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by MMRanch on 10/01/16 at 07:15:54

JOG said it right ...

I think it's a bad idea to not have something that stops things from getting in the pinch point. Just a good wire.

kind of like those naked rear tireS that would grind your tail off if you ever had a mishap and landed on it ! YAPPS !
You never know who or what is going to pull out in front of ya . :o

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by gizzo on 10/01/16 at 13:21:58

If I were that worried about it I'd quit riding motorbikes. But to each their own.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Dagillespi on 10/02/16 at 16:03:32

Great looking bike. Love the sissy bar, good job. Good luck on the ride too our season is almost over up here in PA.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 10/12/16 at 16:01:14

7F5A5C5257575E484B523B0 wrote:

Great looking bike. Love the sissy bar, good job. Good luck on the ride too our season is almost over up here in PA.

Thanks! Out here in Colorado riding season could be over today, or go on all winter...if you don't like the weather here just wait 5 minutes lol.
The bike is 99% done now, I'll post pictures in a little bit!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Kris01 on 10/12/16 at 18:18:38

586B737C6F64333A0A0 wrote:

Out here in Colorado riding season could be over today, or go on all winter...if you don't like the weather here just wait 5 minutes lol.

Last time I was out there we were in shorts in 90° heat. That afternoon we went to 11,000 ft. and played in ~2 ft. snow. I love Colorado!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 10/12/16 at 19:16:17

http://i68.tinypic.com/1zl3rza.jpg
http://i63.tinypic.com/ra52ra.jpg

I am so in love! She is so much more comfortable for me now. I have really long legs and now that the seat is mounted further back and the new handlebars are angled a little differently my knees won't hit my elbows!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Struch on 10/13/16 at 04:32:59

Looks Good!!! :D

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Post by HovisPresley on 10/13/16 at 08:06:16

Very nice :)

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/13/16 at 16:31:36

You're a cool chick.. you do good work..

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Blade on 10/18/16 at 20:48:36

I just fund this thread and would like to add:

Excellent design and execution!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by MMRanch on 10/18/16 at 22:29:28

Turned out GOOD ! 8-)

Congratulations on your new baby ,

ya going to name it ?

I might have to hunt-up a muffler like that for mine. :)

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by old.indian on 10/19/16 at 10:32:35

FYI: The bike looks even better than the picture show.

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 10/19/16 at 11:30:42

Thanks everyone!

I want to name her but I haven't thought of anything that fits just yet...The tank is flat black and I plan to paint a little mountain scene with wolves running in gloss black so it is very subtle. It'll be an ode to my grandmother who recently passed away who absolutely adored wolves.

The muffler I bought from a local shop called 2 Wheelers for pretty cheap. I think they have a few more shops around the US.

OI I'm so glad you liked it, I thought for sure when you saw it in person you would think it looked silly ;)

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Blade on 10/19/16 at 15:42:52

A couple of suggestions...
Lobo
Luna

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 12/07/16 at 11:56:34

Blade,

Good suggestions...
I had been toying with Lobo, but Luna is reserved for something else in my life ;)

I will post photos from my Babes Ride Out trip shortly!

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by old.indian on 12/07/16 at 12:52:19

The guys here where asking how you were doing. How did you get home from California ????

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 12/07/16 at 13:31:48

This trip was from Denver, CO to Joshua Tree,CA. As some of you know, I broke down and met up with old.indian in New Mexico, got her running again and then died again in Kingman, AZ. After some fideling with the carb we got her running again. Here are a handful of photos from the trip!

Naomi helping me work on my carb outside our motel in Kingman.
http://i68.tinypic.com/ali3ox.jpg

The test ride after getting the carb cleaned and put back together. SUCCESS!
http://i65.tinypic.com/29dze2t.png

Riding out with the Colorado ladies from Kingman, AZ towards Joshua Tree, CA (I'm the one in the front on the left of the photo)
http://i65.tinypic.com/dggea8.png

Once we got to Joshua Tree we set up camp and partied. The next day we rode to The Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain (it was 102 degrees that day).
http://i66.tinypic.com/j0cg41.jpg
http://i68.tinypic.com/vfxvf6.png

Stopped at a bar on the way back to camp that had a hair salon museum next to it. (I'm in the black helmet)
http://i63.tinypic.com/33dz475.png

The next day we explored Joshua Tree National Park. (Had to rock the Colorado flag the entire trip of course)
http://i68.tinypic.com/2q24cw9.png
http://i65.tinypic.com/5ouhk1.jpg
http://i65.tinypic.com/2e1y3wi.jpg

Hiding from the sun.
http://i66.tinypic.com/122gpzs.png

Pushing Naomi out of the sand after a burn out ;D
http://i64.tinypic.com/2uyr9sk.jpg

The rest is just partying in the desert...

Oh we stayed at the Wigwam on the way back to Colorado.
http://i63.tinypic.com/2r7c48z.jpg

Lastly,
Here is a before and after photo of me on my little Savage!
http://i63.tinypic.com/2v85mh3.jpg

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Rayven on 12/07/16 at 13:36:00

70737B3176717B767E711F0 wrote:

The guys here where asking how you were doing. How did you get home from California ????

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by old.indian on 12/07/16 at 15:09:50

65564E4152590E07370 wrote:

[quote author=70737B3176717B767E711F0 link=1475089667/30#30 date=1481143939]The guys here where asking how you were doing. How did you get home from California ????

Ha! Well, the girls with the trailer were heading to LA before going back to Colorado. So I let them take the ol' Savage with them so I wouldn't risk holding up the group on the way back to home and getting stranded. So I rode on the back of one of the girls Road Glide's to about Santa Fe, when I got a call from the girls with the trailer saying they had decided to skip LA. So I hopped off the Road Glide in Santa Fe and met up with the girls with the trailer and hitched a ride back home with them.

Upon unloading the bike at home I also found a giant gash in my front tire. It would appear I ran over something sharp, hot and metal at some point. SO probably a good idea I didn't risk riding home or I could have blown a tire!

Thanks again for all of your help![/quote]

Things turn out for the best. Losing a front tire is not an experience you want to have. It sounds like you enjoyed yourself despite the mechanical glitches. Sometimes the best memories are the ones that have a couple of "AW Rats!" involved. "
Naomi sounds like a good wrench to have along with you on a ride.. I like the head lamp shot. 8-)

Title: Re: GET TO DA CHOPPA
Post by Dave on 12/08/16 at 09:21:48

Looks like a fun trip, I am glad you showed us some photos. I have recently become curious about the Salton Sea area......a place that just didn't turn out the way it was planned.

With a bit of time spent on the bike and learning it's quirks - you should be able to make it a reliable running bike. The bike is pretty simple, and generally reliable if you keep the fuel system clean and oil in the engine, and understand the cam chain tensioner, head plug and other oil leak issues.

Suzuki Savage - Turning riders into mechanics since 1986! ;)