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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savage /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1480200232 Message started by nerdsports on 11/26/16 at 14:43:51 |
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Title: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savage Post by nerdsports on 11/26/16 at 14:43:51 Just completed it and figured I would share it with you guys. Thanks for looking! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMG_20161126_152931_zpstpg3wacc.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMAG1879_1_zps586wuaqx.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMAG1878_1_1_zpsgcsit1pn.jpg |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Kenny G on 11/26/16 at 15:13:02 Good Job! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by striknein on 11/26/16 at 15:17:03 Outstanding! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Gary_in_NJ on 11/26/16 at 15:19:27 I like it. A lot. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/26/16 at 15:33:11 Need details,, the tires are good, seat, everything, the c o lor, you nailed it.. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by HAPPYDAN on 11/26/16 at 15:45:48 That's downright scary looking. A real professional job. Are you going to race it? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 11/26/16 at 15:49:53 Very nice lines , really like the Chanpion style seat & number plate headlight Any engine mods ? Do Tell ! Triumph tank ? A real head turner. OK it's Bad Azz ! :o |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 11/26/16 at 15:51:31 Yamaha XS11 tank ? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 11/26/16 at 16:07:47 Thanks guys!! So details... 1979 Honda CM400t tank with an aluminum cap Champion fiberglass tank Custom subframe (bolts on) Custom made foot controls using some of the savage stuff Engine is unfortunately stock. Just Uni pod filter and a custom made exhaust with a crappy "hot dog" muffler (it's loud) Battery box is under the seat with the CDI hanging underneath it The seat was custom made for the Champion tail I have pics of the build I can post as well. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 11/26/16 at 17:53:09 The black forks & wheels give it a menacing look, very cool. But, Looks like front tire was mounted in wrong direction, deduct 1 point ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by batman on 11/26/16 at 19:12:52 Very clean &mean looking .great job! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by old.indian on 11/26/16 at 19:21:54 Nice. Very nice.... 8-) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/26/16 at 19:22:47 785F5E5E46532A0 wrote:
Good eyeballs... |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 11/26/16 at 19:31:31 Details it's all in the details ! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Kenny G on 11/26/16 at 19:55:24 Nerd, Build pics would be good... Kenny G |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Kris01 on 11/26/16 at 20:15:46 416667677F6A130 wrote:
Why do you say that? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by xaman on 11/26/16 at 20:33:08 Absolutely gorgeous. Very well done! Would love to see how you mounted the subframe if you get a chance... |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 11/26/16 at 20:40:17 Kris cause if I'm not mistaken that a directional tire and its mounted in the wrong direction,clue look at rear tire mounted properly |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 11/26/16 at 21:37:45 7E59585840552C0 wrote:
I appreciate your detailed criticism but the tires actually mount differently depending on front or rear. ;) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 11/26/16 at 21:54:26 544D414D422C0 wrote:
It attaches in the front with two M6 bolts and to the rear using two M8 bolts under the frame tubes where the fender attached to. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMAG1339_zpsyypmk2tq.jpg Here are the foot controls. The shifter and brake pedals are off the factory forward controls. I also cut off the pivots and welded them to the backside of the plate. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMAG1090_zps5a0s4rdk.jpg Crappy shot of the battery box and CDI. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMAG1150_zpspunoyd53.jpg |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/26/16 at 22:08:52 You could do a whole Start to finish On the pegs/shifter/brake setup. A pic , seated,foot on peg,and inseam measurement.. I just might Do that.. Pegs fold? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by zipidachimp on 11/26/16 at 23:58:15 love the rear wheel/tire ! size? makes my 15" wheel look lame! 8-)https://s21.postimg.org/nsrf4bs9z/IMG_1891.jpg |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by gizzo on 11/27/16 at 04:23:20 Great job, man. That looks killer! 8-) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Armen on 11/27/16 at 04:34:01 Wow! A ton of work! Very tidy! Congrats ;) -Armen |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Kenny G on 11/27/16 at 05:51:52 Nerd, I would give almost anything to have my foot pegs properly located like you have done yours. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Armen on 11/27/16 at 07:53:30 Is that the RYCA rearset bracket, or did you make your own? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Mr.T on 11/27/16 at 08:17:27 Great build, congrats. What handlebars are those? Also, agree with others, if you have the time, do a full project build report with a lot of pics. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 11/27/16 at 13:01:48 4A79666E650B0 wrote:
No RYCA parts on here (they are so overpriced). I made them myself using some of the stock Savage forward control parts. 142925322E2539400 wrote:
The handlebars were listed as 82 Ironhead bars. I was going to post more build thread pics but realized I didnt stop to take THAT many pictures during the process. Here are some... Ugly! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMG_20160227_153142_zpsqprn1cgd.jpg Honda tank mocked up http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMG_20160227_161641_zpsw0zdaxf0.jpg Used a Harley 18" mag to set the rear wheel height and used a ratchet strap to compress the forks to match the stance I wanted http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMG_20160303_222040_zpsrbp0i7na.jpg Lining up the chain and trying out the subframe http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/nerdsports/Suzuki%20Savage/IMG_20160505_194831_zpspixt8daa.jpg After this I stopped taking pictures since most of the work was done anyway. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Dave on 11/27/16 at 14:25:57 0A2D2C2C3421580 wrote:
If you look at motorcycle tires and think of the way that directional car tires work...they do look backwards. Car tires have diagonal grooves to help push the rain outward as the tire rolls forward - motorcycle tires aren't designed to do that, as the tire cross section is rounded and the water can just squirt out regardless of the orientation of the grooves. The back tire grooves are designed so that when the bike is leaned over and accelerating - the stress is aligned along the long part of the tread pattern.....and this helps reinforce the tread and keep it stable. The front tire is designed the other way....so that when you are leaned over and braking.....the stress is aligned along the long part of the tread. So....when mounted properly the rear tire grooves will run in the direction that you are used to seeing on cars - and the front tire will look like it is mounted backwards. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Dave on 11/27/16 at 14:36:32 Great looking build.....You did an excellent job with the footpegs! I do wonder how well can see with that headlight at night? Can you see very far down the road? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 11/27/16 at 21:11:27 Yeah thought I had you for sure,was fooled by a set of tires years ago. What brand of tires are they ? And you get your point back ! ;D |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 11/28/16 at 05:22:34 Great job. Love it. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 12/05/16 at 12:49:53 3C37203621223D202621520 wrote:
---------------------------- I like your foot peg set up. I was planning on going a bit more froward with mine with some Yamaha XS pegs and brake pedal I picked up but the simplicity of your setup look appealing. Were you able to use the stock shift linkage? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 12/13/16 at 10:08:36 0F08090F0D0F140F600 wrote:
---------------------------- I like your foot peg set up. I was planning on going a bit more froward with mine with some Yamaha XS pegs and brake pedal I picked up but the simplicity of your setup look appealing. Were you able to use the stock shift linkage? [/quote] I wanted to go further forward but I dislike things hanging under the frame rails. I was going to copy the peg setup from an RD350/400 that goes under the frame across to either side... The linkage was cut and lengthened 1/4 to 1/2". |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 12/14/16 at 06:46:55 Thanks. I have set of XS400 pegs I plan on using. http://https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0709/8407/products/5058_large.jpg?v=1429313374 I'm keeping the low pipe so I can't go under the frame anyway. I'll hang them off a bracket like you used. That will get the pegs forward but my linkages and levers will likely be a bit more complicated. Your setup looks almost fool proof. Your build is very nice. You pulled it together perfectly without much "fabrication fuss". Simple and elegant in a way. Odd choice of words for a tracker project but it's really well put together. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 12/14/16 at 06:51:15 Oh yeah, how much trouble was the CM400 tank? They look pretty roomy underneath. Enough room to keep the stock decompression solenoid and coil? I was looking at a few on eBay but I wondered if the tunnel was too shallow but your's sits down perfectly. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Gary_in_NJ on 12/14/16 at 07:41:14 Would you consider creating kits for the custom-made parts? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 02/19/18 at 07:36:15 I would love to see the pictures on this one again. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by antmanbee on 02/19/18 at 15:04:29 He has the bike listed on craigslist in Florida. A nice guy and did great work on this bike. I contacted him when I saw it listed and picked his brain a bit. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/d/suzuki-savage-flat-tracker/6482139115.html |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 02/19/18 at 15:38:13 Yeah I liked that build , very clean ,nice shapes & lines But I'm tracker guy too |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 02/20/18 at 09:06:58 We can copy those pictures... |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 02/20/18 at 09:07:35 And... |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 02/20/18 at 09:08:19 Post them... |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 02/20/18 at 09:08:50 As attachments... |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 02/20/18 at 09:09:47 For us to enjoy as long as this site stays alive. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by sandmanred on 02/20/18 at 15:08:07 Nice job! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by antmanbee on 02/20/18 at 15:33:25 peg set up |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 06/29/18 at 08:58:12 Guys, I appreciate the continued kind words. Unfortunately I did not take many photos of the foot peg assembly build. As a matter of fact, I think I only took a picture of the final product. I'm not sure if Photobucket allowed embedded image access again or not but for those on Chrome, you can download an extension to fix that issue. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-hotlink-fix/kegnjbncdcliihbemealioapbifiaedg |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Tippyman on 06/29/18 at 18:24:57 Peg looks gnarly dude! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by DragBikeMike on 06/29/18 at 23:16:12 Man, you did a beautiful job on your tracker. It's really sweet. Looks like it's goin a hundred even when it's on the sidestand. The color is perfect, and your bodywork is spot on. The whole package is outstanding. My compliments on a job well done. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by antmanbee on 06/30/18 at 19:03:05 https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/d/2000-suzuki-savage-cafe/6630108077.html It is still for sale. I can't believe this has not sold to someone. Hard to build one, especially that nice for what he is asking. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 07/01/18 at 06:40:15 535C465F535C505757320 wrote:
I'm not sure why it hasn't sold honestly. It's a real bummer considering how nice the bike looks. I've had plenty of people give me the whole "if i had $xxxx I'd totally buy it" but no one has offered me anything worthwhile. And I've had others lowball me because a Savage "isn't worth that much." .... Despite all the work it has. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by LANCER on 07/01/18 at 07:51:12 Mid-late summer is a pretty hard time to sell. Folks that can and want to buy have usually already done so. The best time is Feb. to May to sell and get the most $$ for a bike. Late summer to mid winter is the best time to buy at low prices. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by zipidachimp on 07/01/18 at 11:52:27 My 2cents: there's a reason dealers use the phrase " re-sale red". cheers! 8-) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 07/02/18 at 09:58:36 2D202F2224337376410 wrote:
It's been for sale through all the scenarios you described. I guess people just don't care for the Savage platform? Or maybe it's the flat track look? |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Ruttly on 07/02/18 at 10:04:42 It may be the color , the bike looks well built , it needs some color to make it pop , something to catch the eye ! 2 cents worth |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 07/03/18 at 06:25:16 I'm a fan and would buy it if I hadn't already built my bike. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Dave on 07/04/18 at 04:34:56 The market for "custom" bikes like your Street Tracker is unfortunately very small. Most folks who want a bike like this also want to be the one who created it and want to build it "their way". The bike looks great - but speaking from experience with my Cafe', the bike has a limited use and would restrict my daily riding if it was the only bike I owned (no storage space, no wind protection....horrible to ride in the rain).........it is a bike that is best ridden on dry, sunny days. I love riding mine - but I choose days where there is little chance of me getting wet. Most folks want a motorcycle that is more user friendly. (I also believe that a better headlight, turn signals and brake light and mirrors would be needed if I were going to ride this bike in traffic or after dark). |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by zipidachimp on 07/04/18 at 14:40:27 Without meaning to pile on,the bane of all builders: if you build to fulfil your vision of a bike, YOU are the buyer. If you build to the market's vision, the market will buy. Cheers! 8-) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by SavageMan99 on 07/04/18 at 16:50:10 Like those controls. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by batman on 07/04/18 at 19:18:32 The statement" If you build it they well come " is only true in the movies. You never get the money you put into a custom ,If you build the bike ,it had better be to your own taste and for your own use. It's really only worth what the blue book is for that year. You may get lucky and find someone easy, that will meet your price ,but it will take a lot of time.( Maybe forever). |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 07/05/18 at 15:15:35 And yet there are companies out there building customs all the time. This isn't the first bike nerdsports has built and sold. I think it will sell to someone who is thinking about building a Ryca and realizes that it will cheaper and easier to buy this. It's the perfect commuter/bar hopper bike as is. Just throw a mirror on it and go. I've put close to 10k miles on my bike the past 2 summers strictly commuting. There is some hipster out there that want's this bike. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by faffi on 07/06/18 at 14:49:00 Excellent build. Remember, you sell emotions as much as a motorcycle; people do not buy with their brains, even when they think they are. Colour, stance, engine - so many things go into the decision making also on a sub-conscious level. What can a seller do? Using words in the ad to evoke emotions, something that will allow a potential buyer see him or herself riding the thing and having fun while also getting cred. Perhaps a video with the sand roosting from the rear wheel on a gravel road. A wheelie. Anything that reeks of performance and joy. Think what would a person looking for their first car get excited about? The extra leg room and luggage space? A fullsize spare wheel? The headlamp washers? The service intervals of the engine? Or would it be cool rims, the sound as the engine is revved, the colour and the sunroof? The practical buyer has a grumpy wife and 3 screaming kids. The practical buyer will not consider a street tracker. An emotional buyer will IMO. And he or she will not be interested in wheel sizes or powder coating, but whether or not it is cool. Boy, am I great at repeating myself :-/ ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 07/07/18 at 06:05:03 3730313735372C37580 wrote:
Thanks man! That's exactly who I'm targeting. I'm going to get a friend to get some good photos of it and some video and it's going on ebay so a bigger audience has access to it. Selling it in Miami and Tampa hasn't panned out because the markets don't know a lick about flat track motorcycles. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by nerdsports on 07/07/18 at 06:06:58 6D6A6D6D620B0 wrote:
Faffi, you hit the nail on the head. I spoke to a friend and I decided that really cool, hip photos in cool places (bars, dirt roads, etc) will help sell it. It's funny you mention sand roosting because I really want to rip into this thing and catch some video. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by faffi on 07/07/18 at 11:13:08 Don't forget to share pics - and vid if you make one 8-) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by madmikesmech on 07/19/18 at 19:01:46 nerdsports, super looking build man, good luck selling it |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 11/15/18 at 20:16:10 Another bump for a fine scrambler! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 11/17/21 at 15:44:56 Bump because it's cool. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Edub on 01/11/22 at 19:28:33 Agreed! This should be on the sticky! |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by TBR125 on 01/18/22 at 20:17:36 That's an awesome looking build! What diameter tubing did you use on the exhaust? I'm using a similar exhaust route and want to make the front bend around the down-tube weld free on a 5" clr bender. |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by ohiomoto on 07/14/22 at 18:14:59 393E3F393B392239560 wrote:
still^ :) |
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Title: Re: My version of a flat/dirt/street tracker Savag Post by Edub on 07/23/22 at 18:24:39 Agreed! Please add this to the bike build sticky! |
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