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Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did.
10/21/12 at 09:26:14

I started with a 2008 S-40 with 1200 miles on. I always liked the old British singles from the 50s-60s so I thought I'd build one.
The tear down and first mods. where like a Ryca build,18" rear wheel, modified swing-arm,etc.
Then I added a loop on the back of the frame.

Under seat area. You can see the Progressive shocks that are an inch over stock.

Fabricated kick-stand bracket with the stock kick-stand. Shift linkage rotated around to a Ryca style mid-mount bracket.

Stock brake pedal moved back. Stock brake light switch moved to a tab on the bracket. Sportster foot-pegs. Emgo muffler.

Royal Enfield seat, Sportster bars extended 2" on each side, Lucas style tail-light, home-made rack, fenders pounded out of 18 gauge mild steel.

Home-made front fender, rubber fork covers. Forks are stock length.

Right side. Home-made exhaust. I was going to go with a high pipe on the other side but went with the Gold Star look. Pipe is 1 1/2".

Left side is simple looking.

Relation between seat, bars, and pegs. I'm 6' 195lbs.

Other side.
I took it for a chilly ride (47*f) and I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
Carl

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srinath Serious Thumper Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 5349	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #1 - 10/21/12 at 09:33:54 Gorgeous ... Are you listening suzuki ... This fine example - complete with a very "british old dude target market" looking model too ... Cool. Srinath.
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OK.... so what's the
speed of dark?

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Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did.
Reply #2 - 10/21/12 at 09:47:12

That's aces!... Love the front fender, and the rear rack... Wink

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I'd take off the chrome head covers and beltguard... seems like it would add to the look... and some round mirrors would go good...

The seat really gets the 60's vibe...
Sweet ride... nice work... Wink

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PS... smile dad,... you have a great machine!... Grin

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Ludicrous Speed !... ... Huh

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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #3 - 10/21/12 at 10:50:00 Awesome! I wish I had your skills.
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Drifter Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 430	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #4 - 10/21/12 at 12:05:37 Sweet!!
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strang Senior Member Offline Posts: 387 london Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #5 - 10/21/12 at 12:40:07 love this bike - inspiration
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gerald.hughes Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline FSO Posts: 1100 Tucson, Az Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #6 - 10/21/12 at 14:59:22 Is that Enfield seat sprung?
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braveteacher Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 154	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #7 - 10/21/12 at 15:53:59 You done good...
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raydawg Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 11551 pacific northwest Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #8 - 10/21/12 at 16:24:04 One more check in the box from me.......well done, not to bobbery either!
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irondad01 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 25 Osceola Mills, PA Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #9 - 10/21/12 at 16:43:17 Thanks everyone. There are a few things I'll probably change but I wanted to get it done and ride it some before the snows come. The seat is sprung by the chrome hair-pin springs. They are real stiff but that's OK because then it doesn't rock back and forth. Carl
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #10 - 10/21/12 at 17:20:47 Rowboat said PS... smile dad,... you have a great machine!... & thats what I was gonna say,, No reason to Snarl Carl,, Im totally diggin the sheet metal pounding.. I am a former body repair guy & I can seriously appreciate poundin metal to shape. YOu did a real nice job there.
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Paraquat Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2206	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #11 - 10/21/12 at 17:44:49 I consider myself a purist. I think the bikes look fine. I don't care for the RYCA, cafe, bobber. All personal preference. I do like the way your bike turned out though. --Steve
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ZAR Serious Thumper Offline Rock this town! Rock it inside out! Posts: 961 Kentucky, USA Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #12 - 10/21/12 at 18:15:30 Way sweet scooter Carl! Takes me back to the bikes I grew up around. No question you have the blueprint for another factory variation of the Savage/S40. I declare it the T-40.....in honor of it's Brit styling!
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10661 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #13 - 10/22/12 at 03:00:14 Yep, very cool indeed. Very nice work Iron-dude ! Suzuke could work up a standard type bike easily, using the Tempter with this engine like they did before.
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braveteacher Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 154	Re: Suzuki wouldn't build it, so I did. Reply #14 - 10/22/12 at 03:08:42 just put the S40 engine on a TU250...
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