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b-p-stewart YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 13	A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me know! 06/23/10 at 19:07:40 I am just about done with my Savage Bobber, and I would like some of your opinions. Thanks http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/b_p_stewart/
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #1 - 06/23/10 at 19:23:04 Good, basic Bobber, clean, 13" springer for long rides, forward controls for feet, looks comfortable. Which bars? You are 6' plus/minus 2 inches?
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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #2 - 06/23/10 at 19:26:38 Looking good bro! Nice and clean. Tell us a little about it... I'm really diggin the headlight visor, where'd you find it? I'd toss the passenger pegs at the neighbor's dog... Hope you don't mind me posting these for you, makes it easier for the masses. Beware of the haters!
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kevinphan Full Member Offline Posts: 220 Dracut, Massachusetts Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #3 - 06/23/10 at 19:34:11 How does that exhaust sound? Tank looks awesome!
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jef.savage Serious Thumper Offline ridin' n slidin' Posts: 638 Boston, MA Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #4 - 06/23/10 at 19:41:16 Very nice! The chrome trim on the tank and fender makes it unique. Closest muffler I've seen to my own.
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Reply #5 - 06/23/10 at 19:44:23

good job! seat looks nice! what kind of paint is that? looks like it'll be both rough and hard to clean.

Seeing as how the back end is gone, i'd say it is a safe bet you can lose those passenger pegs like earlytimz mentioned.

is that license plate bracket mounted just by the shock bolt?

and i hate chrome, but that trim you added looks awesome!

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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #6 - 06/23/10 at 20:25:38 +1 on rid of passenger pegs. Looks very nice and you should be very proud of yourself..
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Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn
Reply #7 - 06/23/10 at 20:26:12

Not bad. Bedliner spray huh? You been reading The Horse?

Looks like the standard Emgo 5.25" headlight visor. Even Kuryakyn just restickers Emgo chrome bits.

Ah yes, the old standard bugshield/door edging. Easiest way to clean up JapanInc fuel tank seams. Used to run that on mine before my stepson totalled out the stock tank and rear fender. Epoxy the edges where they meet, it tends to curl, dirt gets in, trim pops off.

Deep six the rear pegs. If you are careful, you can wedge a thick flathead screwdriver in the hole to jam up the nut, peg unscrews, knock the nut out with a pencil. Don't know about you, but, I hate pulling the wheel. Mine is jacked up via 800 Intruder rear shocks so the tray at the front of the swingarm makes a good floor jack pad...

Looks good. Stock is rather boring, isn't it?

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LS-Rich Full Member Offline If it ain't broke.... Make it longer!! Posts: 109 Omaha, Nebraska Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #8 - 06/23/10 at 23:28:42 I like it. Where's the seat from? I really like the open wheel look. Too bad it wasn't a little longer though. Just Kidden. It looks great.
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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #9 - 06/24/10 at 01:26:36 Clean and nice. You stole my wind with the silver trim around the tank and front fender. That's my plan too!
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #10 - 06/24/10 at 05:04:08 LS-Rich wrote on 06/23/10 at 23:28:42: I like it. Where's the seat from? ... Looks like the one from Jireh Cycles, ULTIMA® SADDLES “HIGH NOON” CROSS STITCH: 76-890 Black Leather 13” wide or 76-891 Brown Leather 13” wide, $50. Hardware optional. http://www.jirehcycles.com/
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Reply #11 - 06/24/10 at 05:43:55

You guys are turning me into a bobber fan! We have seen some beauties lately. I love this one too. Love the seat, and really dig the license mount. Even like the paint! I hope those signals are bright, cuz they aren't very big. Mirrors look neat too, although there isn't a great pic of them. I would ride it. Wink

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Bubba Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 956 Denver, CO Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #12 - 06/24/10 at 07:14:19 Me like...I do want to hear that exhuast...keep the pegs in back so you can stand on them and ride wheelies!!!!
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Reply #13 - 06/24/10 at 10:06:45

i dig it. love the exhaust and seat, and i'm a fan of the paint job. that bars-seat-forward controls combo looks pretty comfy.

i agree you could improve the look a little by ditching the rear pegs and belt guard. pegs come off real easy if you deflate the rear tire.

also, i like the license plate mount, but i know mine almost vibrated off after a high speed run. moved it to the axle bolt and haven't had an issue. more vibration in the shock towers? i dunno. just something to watch for.

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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: A few pics of my 1997 Savage Bobber, let me kn Reply #14 - 06/24/10 at 12:02:22 Very good, I especially the pipe. Clive W
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