How's it going everyone? Been following this site for a while, and have been looking at savages for the past couple months. Looking to make my return to the street for the first time in 4 years thanks in part to a 2002 CBR600F4I, My highly developed 18 year old brain at the time, and the fact i could ride a lot better than i could think. Ended up getting in quite a bit of trouble with the man over this, and now I'm finally eligible to get my license.
Found a Savage I liked, 2001, 5000 miles, the guy started a little work on it, got the chain drive conversion, different fender, turn signals and a few other odds and ends. Picked it up for $1300. Gonna bring it home either this Sunday, or Next Sunday, and the second i get it home the cover is coming off the side and I'm checking that Cam chain tensioner. Probably going to remove the shiny top cover off the motor.
Here's how she sits right now:
Trying to decide what way to go with it. I've had a 79 Sj650 that was cafe racer'ed out, and i loved it. but as I'm getting older and more concious of the man, Or maybe it's just my upbringing, but the idea of a bobber has become more and more appealing. I picked a bike that wasn't necessarily the fastest, so instead of focusing on dumping godly amounts of money into it trying to make it break 115 (which would put me right about infront of those flashing lights again) I think im gonna be focusing on making it a one of a kind.
Couple references that really turned me onto the savage, and maybe a couple different paths i could take:
TruckinDuc's Savage: The ultimate drool bike. I've stalked the pages of this build probably for the past three weeks, to the point the old lady is getting jealous of his bike, and maybe for good reason
And of course, everyone has seen the Ryca RR-1 Bobber. Through all my searching though, I have yet to find a single review on the thing. Anyone actually ridden one? Any thoughts? This this is gonna be mostly for around town, but I'd like the ability to jump on the freeway and head up to Reno now and then (about 117 miles). Everything I've read, they can handle it, but not comfortably.
Would love to get to know everyone, and advice and experience is always welcome, I'm a young guy without a father, Or too much technical skill, but i know my way around a little. so this is gonna be all trial and error over experience. Bear with me here guys..its gonna be a savage ride!