Well as the title states a need a little help with some recommendations here.

1.  I've really been thinking about moving over to the progressive shocks but unsure which ones I would need.  I'd like a little smoother ride then what it is now.  I have the 140/90 tire on it so I'm not sure what length I would need to get nor what spring rate to get either.  95% of the time I will be riding Solo.  I weigh in at around 240 so I'm no light weight on this little bike.  

2.  I'm also trying to find a set of LED run/turn lights for front and rear that can actually be seen and aren't so tiny that they are barely noticeable and at the same time don't brake the bank.  I like the looks of the Custom Dynamics units but at $200 per set that's a bit steep.

3.  I'm looking for is a new slip-on muffler that gives a nice mellow tone and rumble but not nearly as loud as the Jardine that is on it currently.

4.  I'm also looking to replace the stock Suzuki saddle bags for a set that can hold at least a gallon of milk for those time I just wanna take the savage out when not needing to do full grocery shopping.

5.  Maybe a bigger windshield then the tiny stock Suzuki unit so I have better coverage.

6.  H.I.D. upgrade.  on this I've been trying to look around and can't seem to find out, will I need to upgrade to a bigger light bucket as well for this or will the stock bucket be large enough? I was kinda looking at the Custom dynamics one that has the movable optics so it simulates a hi/low beam system.

Thanks in advance for ya'lls suggestions.

R.F.

The only thing I can help with would be the muffler. I went to a local customizing shop and went through their stacks of take-off Harley mufflers. Found a Dyna one that had the slot mounting bracket and the guy only charged me $5.00 for it. Went to the Harley dealer & bought a clamp for $8.00.

verslagen1 wrote on 06/05/12 at 13:44:26:



Using that info looks like I will need the 115/155 rate springs then as that is the next step up on the rate from what you quoted for the sportster.  Should I stick with the stock length or go that extra 1/2" to 1" as well with my weight and 140/90 tire?

Mounting the electronics behind the bucket is a pretty good idea, might just give that a try. If it doesn't work out to well I can always get a bigger bucket later on so I can mount them inside the bucket.

BobWd  I'll try the Harley shop next time I'm down in Tyler and see if I can pick me up a Dyna muffler and give that a try.

As far as windscreens go, you can search here on the forum for a lot of recommendations. I don't have a screen on my Savage, but I do have a really great one from GIVI on my Nighthawk 750. It's on the bigger side, as I use the bike for touring and camping trips, but this thing gives me as much wind protection as a full fairing, and I like the looks of it too. Givi makes several models in smaller sizes as well. I got mine from Twisted Throttle...

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/imagecatalogue/imageview/2090/?RefererURL=/tra...

I think saddlebags are kind of a personal choice, but my husband and I both have Saddlemen bags (www.saddlemen.com/) and I have been very happy with the looks, durability, quality and craftsmanship.  Bought both sets from www.DennisKirk.com, and was pleased with every purchase I've made from them.  Quick shipping, great customer service.

Order the shocks for a VS1400. Stronger spring rate stock than the VS800. Or get a set for a Dyna, same size as  Sportster but heavier duty everything.

I run a set of Saddleman slant bags, either Drifter or Desperado (whichever came with studs). Same bags, one is plain the other has chrome spots. Relocate your rear turn signals, they will fit better. Make a double L bracket that bolts to the back of your license plate holder.Drill holes in the short section, move your lights.

Windshield? My wife and I both have had Memphis Shades on our bikes, in fact her 800 Intruder runs the one off my old 800A Vulcan. Get a fork mounted one, they work much better than bar mounted, less vibration induced blur in them. And remember, you look OVER a bike windshield, not through one. I don't run one on my Savage, windshields and 15" rise bars look, um, how to put this delicately...  


Oh, fwiw, the 1970s Progressives on my 1963 Scrambler still work perfectly. Choose carefully, they don't wear out.

Could you post some pics of the windshield? I may be interested in buying it from you if you end up changing it.

BobWd wrote on 06/08/12 at 08:28:53:


Here ya go