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In the Beginning ... new front end build
08/31/06 at 12:47:32

I finally got my wheels and have enough parts to at least make it look like a front end.

The forks are Ceriani, the wheels are stock HD sportster/dyna vintage, the disc is new from an HD parts supplier, the brake caliper is from a Suzuki sportbike/Nissin part.

The fork tubes are about 6" longer than the stock units. Fortunately, the way the triple tree & forks are mounted I can slide the tubes up and down in the trees and make the front end as short or tall as I want without affecting the travel of the forks.

I want to strip the color from the forks and have it redone with black powder coat.
I need to work out the positioning of the caliper and disc so they work together and still have clearance from the wheel.
I also need to get a new set of bearings for the steering head, this one is a different size than the stock Savage unit.

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bikingb Senior Member 2005 No Login Offline Love to Ride! Posts: 278 Appleton, WI Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #1 - 08/31/06 at 14:11:21 Love the wheel
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babbalou Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 814 Lewisville, Texas Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #2 - 08/31/06 at 17:12:54 Looks like that triple clamp should really sharpen the steering, less offset. Ditto w/raising the forks. That's an upgrade I've thought about some. Let us know how it works out.
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Violent_Rage Senior Member Offline Burp! Posts: 282 Trento - Italy Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #3 - 09/01/06 at 00:27:30 i love the shoe under the wheel! joking! very nice job!
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #4 - 09/01/06 at 01:04:19 Very Cool! Can't wait to see the end result! That's a Sportster wheel ain't it? Always thought they'd look wicked on a Savage!
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Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build
Reply #5 - 09/01/06 at 06:16:17

Forgot to mention that the forks are 40mm units, and the action of them when pressed up and down is MUCH smoother than the stock Savage forks.
I am anxcious to get this set up too, but I am thinking about tearing the bike down for a more comprehensive work. The riding club I am in will be participating several rides this month and part of next, so I don't want to start this for about 6 weeks, but after that I think it is coming apart.

Besides the front end build/swap, I want to ...

-take the head off for more comprehensive port work
-try for larger valves if possible
-shave the head or cylinder for more compression
-reshape the exhaust a bit, more upswept in the back like the new Norton
-install a cafe racer style windshield
-and do some painting ... BLACK

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Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build
Reply #6 - 09/01/06 at 06:34:47

So much cool stuff going on. Unfortunately, I'm not accomplished enough to do anything similar in a timely manner. I can figure most stuff out and get it done but it takes me longer the first several times. Also, the Savage is my only bike. That said, aggressive tinkering removes me from riding for too long a period. Not that I wouldn't like to tinker and modify... I just hate not being able to ride. For the time being, I'll have to enjoy it vicariously. Please keep us posted with plenty of pics.

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Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build
Reply #7 - 09/01/06 at 06:58:10

It is like that with me too, with most things. I am a tinkerer, and as such get bogged down in the details as I play, and it takes me forever to get something done. Especially if I have not done that particular EXACT thing before. I go very slowly, checking everything 49 times ... it drives my wife nuts. That is one reason I have put this off for so long, because if I worked on one part at a time I would never get to ride. This way, by waiting to do them all together ... and with the cooler fall weather ... I think I can force myself to get through it faster and only have to dismantle and rebuild the bike once, and that is a biggie, keeping from going back and forth several times and wasting huge amounts of time.

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Dragon King Senior Member Offline Posts: 400 IL Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #8 - 09/01/06 at 07:43:02 I can't wait to see the end result. It seems like your bike is tore apart more than your riding. by the way how is the gas tank comming along. have not see anything or I missed it.
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Dynobob Serious Thumper Offline 2003 LS650 (with Supertrapp) Posts: 634 Northern Virginia Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #9 - 09/01/06 at 16:03:32 Those are very nice leading axle Cerianis. I have similar in 35mm on a couple Hercules bikes. Nice forks Lancer I've seen a few crack where the lowers clamp over the axle. Don't overtighten the four little allen heads there or yours may crack. Good find.
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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #10 - 09/01/06 at 16:14:38 Nice looking. I'll be intrested in how the final product comes out.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10664 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #11 - 09/02/06 at 01:30:25 I picked up the 40 mm Ceriani forks on an ebay auction a little over a year ago, they are NOS ... never been on a bike ... and paid $75 incl shipping. God was smiling on me that day.
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #12 - 09/02/06 at 05:16:57 Hey Lancer hope the build goes well, especially the infamous ex.po. Clive W
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10664 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #13 - 09/02/06 at 06:07:10 ex.po. ?? Are my 3 good brain cells forgetting something here?
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: In the Beginning ... new front end build Reply #14 - 09/03/06 at 01:53:24 Exhaust Port Clive W
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