I, like a number of other folks on this web site, am building a Ryca CS-1 Café Racer. There is such a wealth of information here dealing with the bike build-up, I thought it would be handy to have a single reference point for all the posts. So, I’ve tried to find each post and attach it’s link along with the highlites of subjects covered. They're listed in date of post order except for MotoBudha’s posts. He did such a great job of documenting his entire step by step process I put them in the order he posted them. They are at the bottom of the list.

Feel free to add any Ryca links I may have missed.

And, if your passion is the build-up of a bobber, rat bike, trail bike or any other major modification, do some searching and make a list of posts for your subject of interest. While it’s a bit time consuming, you’ll learn a lot and help out your fellow bike builders.

Here’s wishing you all “Good Wrenching!”



Title                                                                                    Author                     Link                                                                                                                  Original Post Date

RYCA CS-1 Web site                                                    caseyLA                    http://www.rycamotors.com/news/
Highlites: This is the RYCA web site. The “News” link has additional links to all their assembly videos. There are also pictures of completed café racers.
This is a good place to start if you aren’t sure about building a café racer and want to know what you’re getting into. If it still sounds interesting, take
a look at these links to see what it’s like.

CAFÉ RACER project complete                               caseyLA                    http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1273643883     5/12/2010
Highlites: Good pictures of Casey’s finished bike. Also a listing of the mods that were done to the bike. (6 pages)

Who is getting a RYCA CS-1 kit???                       S40fan                      http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1296363383      1/29/2011
Highlites: Info on who ordered their CS-1’s along with good general info about the Savage. (6 pages)

First Ryca parts arrive                                                T2                               http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1298914800      2/28/2011
Highlites: It’s always good news when the UPS dude brings big boxes. (1 page)

Ryca build, all day puttin’ on parts                      Abbey Normal       http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1299365902     3/5/2011
Highlites: Front & rear brake assembly, decompression linkage. (2 pages)

RYCA front end                                                           s40fan                       http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1299811272     3/10/2011
Highlites: Clip-ons, front brake line, custom cables. (1 page)

My RYCA project-first test drive                         abaugz                      http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1299948401     3/12/2011
Highlites: General assembly info, header wrap, fork brace, clutch & throttle cables ordered, fork boots, bar end mirrors, license plate mounting. (8 pages)

From Lien to Bobber to Café: RYCA Build       RpNSht                     http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812      5/1/2011
Highlites: Belt to chain conversion,

Double RYCA Build                                                  Gyrobob                  http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304722902       5/6/2011
Highlites: Discussion is 8 pages long. Many subjects, chain tensioner, bike disassembly, speedo cable oil leak fix, fork tube disassembly, seal installation Tire mounting and balancing, body work on the tank, rattle can painting, carb work, rear brake work, front brake line bracket, ignition switch harness mod, Muffler mod. Lots of great pictures. Good detailed information. (8 pages)

Ryca forum?                                                               Wombat                  http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1305300115       5/13/2011
Highlites: Suggestion that Ryca build info have its own page. (1 page)

Ryca mount cuts                                                       wombat                   http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1305601305       5/16/2011
Highlites: Info on cutting tools. (1 page)

Carb mods for RYCA project                                gyrogbob                 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304179464       5/16/2011
Highlites: General discussion regarding carb jetting with the RYCA megaphone muffler. (1 page)

Ryca builders a little help?                                  RpNSht                    http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1306005775        5/21/2011
Highlites: Handle bar control switch assembly and wiring info. (1 page)

Ryca handling                                                            wombat                   http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1306175072       5/23/2011
Highlites: Wondering how the bike will handle, no answers in this post. (1 page)

Ryca build Progressive shock question          runrun                     http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1307074762        6/3/2011
Highlites: Question regarding progressive shocks and suggestions. (1 page)

Ryca build – steering stop mods                       runrun                      http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1307558118        6/8/2011
Highlites: Info on clip-on bar and controls placement. (1 page)

Belt hitting engine bold more pics posted  sbaugz                      http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1307891769         6/12/2011
Highlites: Discussion on belt hitting mounting bolt head, possibility of  changing hardware type and drive pulley assembly issues. (2 pages)

Poll: help me choose a RYCA CS-1 color        sbaugz                      http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1307933589        6/13/2011
Highlites: Discussion of colors for the bike. Many good color examples. (2 pages)

RYCA build finished                                               BuckRYCA                http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1308357749        6/17/2011
Highlites: Finished bike with fly screen and low-riser bars. Links to pictures. (1 page)

Heads-up for the Ryca Builders                         BuckRYCA                http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1308771065        6/22/2011
Highlites: Carb set-up, hardware loosening up, side panel attachment, rust in the gas tank, additional megaphone baffle. (1 page)

Ryca tail light illumination                                  Rycashawn             http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1308887132         6/23/2011
Highlites: Question regarding tail light brightness with picture. (1 page)

Ryca handling                                                           wombat                   http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310096466         7/7/2011
Highlites: General comments about the bikes handling and many “invitations” to ride the Dragon  (1 page)

Poll; RYCA jetting poll                                          BuckRYCA                http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310229791         7/9/2011
Highlites: Poll on what jetting is being used in the carbs, keeping in mind different riding altitudes. (1 page)

Delete Decomp, remove controller               RycaShawn             http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310317705          7/10/2011
Highlites: Info on removing the decompression wiring with links for more info. (1 page)

RYCA wiring difficulties                                       Gyrobob                  http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310559084          7/13/3011
Highlites: Important information on wiring issues along with links to additional info. (2 pages)

Tire pressure & rear suspension settings    BuckRYCA                http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310659715          7/14/2011
Highlites: General pressure and settings info. (1 page)

Carb & crankcase breather questions           Runrun                     http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310874984           7/16/2011
Highlites: General info on the carb and engine vent tubes. (1 page)

Start problem on a Ryca Kit                                zoeman                    http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1310094581          7/16/2011
Highlites: Blowing fuses, wiring problem & possible assembly problem (1 page)

RYCA Side Panel Thumbscrews                         Gyrobob                  http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1312980056         8/10/2011
Highlites: Thumbscrews coming loose. Alternate attachment methods. (1 page)

Belt rubbing bolt on Ryca build                         wombat                   http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1313437988         8/15/2011
Highlites: Try a round head bolt or countersink the case where the screw goes to eliminate the rubbing. Several links suggest how to do it.




NOTE: I put all of Motobudha’s posts together rather than have them spread out by date posted. It’s easier to follow his progress this way.

The project begins                                                  motobudha            http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1291033483         11/29/2010
Highlites: Picture of the original bike, bare frame clean-up, engine disassembly, carb clean-up, fork disassembly and polishing, new turn signals and mirrors, Engine case polishing. Engine disassembly and upgrades. Everything is covered in great detail with pictures in all of Motobudha’s posts. (10 pages)

The Project: Phase 2                                               Motobudha            http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1299341922         3/5/2011
Highlites: Fork assembly, Clear coat on polished parts. Alloy 18” rims, copper head gasket, Raptor fuel petcock, freeway blaster horn, (10 pages)

The Project: Phase 3                                               MotoBudha            http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304184759         4/30/2011
Highlites: Engine back in frame, drive chain to rear wheel clearance problem, rust removal, RYCA megaphone muffler, new cam, engine assembly  info. (8 pages)

The Project, Phase 4                                               MotoBudha            http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1309622696         7/2/2011
Highlites: Engine assembly. (4 pages)