Stimpy - FSO wrote on 09/07/09 at 12:40:27:wow, just wow.
(sure looks comfy
)
seriously, NICE mod, can you tell us a bit about the
technical aspects and changes made to your new bike?
...mainly WHERE did that front-end came from and
what changes where necessary to accommodate all
the new controls and electric.
Thanx
RP
Thanks
Right.... Its a 1986 Standard savage frame, tank, rear wheel and swingarm.
1996 Engine, carb and loom.
Front forks, wheel, bars, controls and brake from a 2000 Cagiva Mito 125.
I had to weald on the lower race bearings from the savage to fit around the smaller bottom neck of the savage head stock. Get a longer head stock bolt made.
The wiring from the savage loom to the old factory controls was chopped and a lot of tinkering to get wires from the Mito controls to work with the savage loom.
2ltrs of NATO matt green paint, 8 cans of heat proof exhaust paint.
I was lucky to find a 1996 engine with only 6,500 genuine miles!
Which is the current milage of the engine having done 0 miles in 6 years.
Was painful to spray the engine since it looked like new.... But i bit the bullet.
Apart from the above, I just took anything i deemed 'un-nessesary' off.
Im glad you all like it... It might be up for sale so I can start a new project after winter if anyone is interested? (In the UK).