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Jiggyfly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 144	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #30 - 05/04/13 at 06:04:38 & do you have longer shocks? Or stock length?
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Re: Savage Scrambler build
Reply #31 - 05/04/13 at 07:56:53

Jiggyfly wrote on 05/04/13 at 06:04:38:

& do you have longer shocks? Or stock length?

I am using the shocks that came with the kit. The swingarm is standard length but was modified by RYCA to fit a tire on an 18" wheel. Then I had to modify it some more to get sufficient clearance, as shown in the Double RYCA build thread.

See reply #142 here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1297565987/135 This belt adjustment procedure is something you'll want to know.

Ryan tells me the shocks are 11" compressed and 13" extended.

I thought about using buttonheads too, but these were quicker and have a little more clearance.

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Reply #32 - 05/04/13 at 13:07:26

I have already read your entire build. Nice swing arm repair, BTW.

You're A&P?

I intend to use longer shocks, but for me- more importantly- something with slightly more adjustability. Or better adjustability. So I can set
my preload a little more accurate. I don't expect precision steering, or line holding ability from this chassis.....or the tires, but keeping rubber off of metal would be nice. Wink

I clearanced my swing arm myself. Hopefully it's enough! Shocked

& I'm going to chain drive. If for no other reason than the belt drive looks so out of place after the transformation.

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87 savage Full Member Offline Gone riding! Posts: 249 Maine Gender:	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #33 - 05/04/13 at 16:56:47 Totally cool project/build Jiggyfly! Like the scrambler approach. Great pics, very interesting, keep em coming.
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Gyrobob Serious Thumper Offline Posers ain't motorcyclists Posts: 2571 Newnan, GA Gender:	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #34 - 05/04/13 at 19:24:46 Yes, A&P, but never earned a living at it. What is the diameter of your rear wheel? What is the clearance between wheel and the inside of the swingarm?
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Gentlemanjim Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 61	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #35 - 05/05/13 at 03:49:18 Great info here and a great project. I'm building the Bobster (kind of Sportster and bobber look) But very intrigued by these one lungers and hope to do a scrambler/Street Tracker version too.
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Reply #36 - 05/05/13 at 16:44:53

Thanks for the encouraging words, all!
The wheels are 18", & my tires will be here this next week, so I won't know until then on clearance. I wanted 18" DT tires, but my understanding is that their rare as hens teeth! If I find them, I may end up with 2 sets of wheels! Cheesy

I'm A&P, as well, but never worked on a/c outside of military.
I am a mechanic, though.

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Jiggyfly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 144	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #37 - 05/06/13 at 16:16:32 I got the crossing brackets welded up, & the bracket supporting the front of the seat loop made. I'm not sure why, but I want this to be removable. Most of the time I see these welded in place. Hopefully my tires & rearsets are here this week.
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OldSport Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 71	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #38 - 05/15/13 at 08:01:07 Wheels? Are they from a GS550? If not what, and what kind of fit problems are you having? I am doing a similar project and I think I want to have a rear disk break. another post I was looking at suggested 79-81 GS550 wheels.
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Gyrobob Serious Thumper Offline Posers ain't motorcyclists Posts: 2571 Newnan, GA Gender:	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #39 - 05/15/13 at 11:50:54 I hope your rear disc does not, in fact, break.
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Jiggyfly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 144	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #40 - 05/15/13 at 12:57:49 The wheels are Kawasaki KZ wheels. 18", & what KZ wheels, & what year is still up for debate! I'm having issues with getting a front brake rotor, at the moment. (That was for you GyroBob! )
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Jiggyfly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 144	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #41 - 05/15/13 at 12:59:21
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Re: Savage Scrambler build
Reply #42 - 05/16/13 at 10:49:42

I found a post the other day that mentioned 79-81 GS550 wheels would work. I want to put a disk on the back. I have purchased a rear wheel off an 81 model. We will see how close the fit is. The wheel is a 17 in wheel. I was watching Cafe Racer the other night, an old episode and they were rebuilding a Triumph Matise cafe, the reason I mention this is that they left a part off and the rear wheel didn't fit. The part was a braket to mount the rear caliper. It was a flange with a cut out for the rear axel and a long arm to lock it into place, this was all one flat piece. I think I can replicate this using the rear foot peg hole to locate the end of the arm. you can see my build at:

http://thelycanproject.blogspot.com

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Jiggyfly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 144	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #43 - 05/19/13 at 00:29:22 Checked it out, looks great!!!
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Jiggyfly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 144	Re: Savage Scrambler build Reply #44 - 05/19/13 at 00:31:15
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