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Michael L

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My winther project
01/10/14 at 16:58:28

Hello peeps

Thought I would share my project I've got going on for the winther..
My plans for the bike is to make it into something like a "sporty chopper" -
with a slight lowering of the forks(think I'll be going with the 2 inches as the Ryca models), some kind of low bar, a modifyed seat that is lower and more narrow, new tyres, a tacho, etc.. And maybe some powerwrap.. I think the powerwrap thing is too hyped these days with all those bobber conversions, but we'll see if it would make for a nice look at the end.. Cool

This evening I got a new front tyre mounted, and balanced on the bike, yay saved that money Grin

Here's some pictures of what I have collected so far :

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Michael L Full Member Offline brumm..! Posts: 143 Denmark Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #1 - 01/10/14 at 17:02:43 can someone tell me if it's possible to add more pictures in one post..?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #2 - 01/10/14 at 19:19:07 Nope, not if you're going to upload them. Check the tect section index for how-to's
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18098 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #3 - 01/11/14 at 05:21:28 Michael L wrote on 01/10/14 at 17:02:43: can someone tell me if it's possible to add more pictures in one post..? I use: www.tinypic.com for posting multiple pictures. You download the photos to their site, then copy the address and post it in your thread.
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Re: My winther project
Reply #4 - 01/11/14 at 16:53:15

This evening I got the rear tyre mounted and balanced.. That was a harsh one for sure, but I managed with a little help.. If you haven't already noticed, the tyres I've bought is someone called "full bore usa". They should be really good tyres and the price is only half of what metzeler marathon costs, and the pattern is actually quite similar.. The front is standard size, and the rear is 140/90-15..

And thanks Dave, i'll be posting pictures of the whole thing tomorrow.. Nighty night!

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Michael L Full Member Offline brumm..! Posts: 143 Denmark Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #5 - 02/14/14 at 13:08:32 Some pics of what have been going on so far..!
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ToesNose Serious Thumper Offline Pardon me, do you have Hot Sauce? Posts: 1993 Mooresville, NC Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #6 - 02/15/14 at 14:18:12 Seat looks great! Keep up the good work
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Michael L

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Reply #7 - 04/09/14 at 07:32:54

Some new pictures of the project.. Man the ideas are flying around Grin

I wasn't going to use the fender on the pic, but I changed my mind, and now I think I've changed it again.. I think the perfect look for me would be to run it without a rear fender, but since side mounted license plates are ilegal, it's not an option.. So im thinking of getting a flat fender that sits alittle lower, and without sidewalls that covers the tyre. Got some new handlebars too. I like the width and pullback, but it feels to high so maybe im gonna get it lowered and tig welded.. What do you guys think?

Oh and got a little oil temp. gadget too Grin

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #8 - 04/09/14 at 11:08:11 Where'd your "oil temp gadget" come from? Me likey! Is there a tap already there for it or did you have to drill a hole?
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Re: My winther project
Reply #9 - 04/09/14 at 11:48:28

you have to knock a hole into the engine casing with a big screwdriver and a sledgehammer - no just kiddin Grin

the oil gauge is threaded, and replaces the oil filler cap

Search ebay for "suzuki oil gauge" - here is a link to the site where I bought mine from - you can see on the list which models this one fits, so you can just buy one for one of those models, if you can't find one for the savage.. http://www.kickstartershop.de/en/OeLTHERMOMETER-diverse-SUZUKI

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #10 - 04/09/14 at 12:05:53 I must be having "one of those days"! I didn't even realize that was the oil fill cap hole! Thanks for the link.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: My winther project Reply #11 - 04/09/14 at 12:11:17 How long is the probe on the oil temp gauge? Does it conflict with the baffle that keeps oil from flying out if the fill plug is removed while the engine is running?
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Michael L Full Member Offline brumm..! Posts: 143 Denmark Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #12 - 04/09/14 at 12:16:12 it's aprox. 1 cm, but my savage doesn't have such a baffle..? I guess you could just remove it, if it did interfer? I remember having my engine runing right after an oil change, without the plug. It did spit some air, but no oil..
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runwyrlph Serious Thumper Offline Semper ubi sub ubi Posts: 846 pa Gender:	Re: My winther project Reply #13 - 04/09/14 at 17:36:15 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 04/09/14 at 12:11:17: How long is the probe on the oil temp gauge? Does it conflict with the baffle that keeps oil from flying out if the fill plug is removed while the engine is running? I don't think my '07 has that baffle - ask me how I know
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SavageCat Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 96 Central VA	Re: My winther project Reply #14 - 04/10/14 at 05:56:43 Ebay link for those of us in 'Merica. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Thermometer-Suzuki-Gsf-600-650-1200-1250-Bandit-s... Read the description it has the Savage in the compatible list. Side note - is this the best place to measure your oil temp?
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