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Message started by Savage Brisbane on 02/06/23 at 00:31:47

Title: Custom S40
Post by Savage Brisbane on 02/06/23 at 00:31:47

Hi Folks, have occasionally looked at the forum over the last few years since purchasing an S40 for my partner. I co-own a custom bike shop in Brisbane, Australia so it was inevitable her bike would go under the knife to some degree. Thought it might be of interest to some members. Will add a link to the full story in my next post.
Cheers

Title: Custom S40
Post by Savage Brisbane on 02/06/23 at 00:35:46

Here's the link to the story mentioned in previous post. Thanks for taking a look:
https://www.ellaspede.com/suzuki-s40

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by Ruttly on 02/06/23 at 02:25:13

You have an eye ! Shapes and lines are perfectly sexy. Pure motorcycle porn. 8-)

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/06/23 at 15:02:24

That's Trim...
The paint across the bottom of the tank, looks like someone is clamped on..

That is quite a bit bigger rotor.. Someone needs to be, uhh, metered ,,in applying leverage to the lever.. Looks Right,, ottsta be Stock,

The seat is either reflective of the spirit of the bike
Orrr
Girl's a little shortish...

Looks Great either way, but if she's kinda smallish, and maybe a bit scary, she's got a fine machine to go do,,

If she's trying to make time through the curves, you might look at skinny tires..

Is that exhaust ceramic?
How's that muffler?

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by springman on 02/06/23 at 15:14:08

I'm with Ruttly, that is one fine looking bike!

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by DragBikeMike on 02/06/23 at 16:32:37

Your partner is one lucky lady. That is a sweeeeeeeet ride. Everything just fits right. Very nice job. Where did you get those side covers? How did you achieve the perfect upswept line of the muffler?

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by Savage Brisbane on 02/07/23 at 00:32:42

Thanks for the comments.
The side covers are custom in aluminium. The battery cover had been damaged and I wanted to reduce the visual clutter in that area so came up with what I thought was a pleasing shape that did the job of both right side covers. The left had to match, relevant to mounting options.
The muffler is also custom (in stainless), the angle is just one of the loose rules we follow when doing exhausts (aim for the rear axle). It mounts via the original modified bracket.

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by TheSneeze on 02/07/23 at 07:32:58

Very nice build! I'm loving it!!

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by zipidachimp on 02/07/23 at 22:04:31

"aim for the axle", very clever, I'll do it !
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by Tocsik on 02/08/23 at 09:14:00

Good Lord that's beautiful.
I appreciate the article included a link to this forum regarding Shawn's big brake kit.
If I rode it, the only thing I would change is the mirrors. I just gotta see what's behind/beside me.

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by Ruttly on 02/10/23 at 07:39:24

For me the focal point is the large British looking side covers he fabbed , then the shapes & lines just seal the deal. Color is so unimportant. Shapes & Lines , stance , these things have to be in place before color. Super important to mock up over & over or leave it mocked up in between the times you have to work on it. So your eyes glance at it whenever you get near , that’s when all those tiny insignificant changes come about to bring what your eyes see as perfection.

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by splash07 on 02/10/23 at 17:06:23

Looks amazing! Love the color and that fade at the bottom, makes it feel like its getting so hot it is turning white.

How is the seat attached? Does it use the stock mounting points?

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by Edub on 03/04/23 at 10:17:47

4D6069707364050 wrote:

Love what you’ve done here! I’ve seen your shop’s work before, you’ve done a lot of really nice work over the years. Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Custom S40
Post by ohiomoto on 03/06/23 at 16:53:40

Cool build.