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Reply #60 - 04/13/15 at 14:04:12
 
Martin71RS wrote on 04/12/15 at 22:32:17:
thanks, it is an 88 front end.... but any 600F front end up to mid 90''s will fit. Please keep in mind that the forks are much closer to the tank than with the Savage T-piece....this will limit your steering (a lot with the Savage tank)


I did a mod where I used RM400 triple trees, and it moved the fork tubes back about 1 inch from the stock yokes.  I rode it for 2 years this way...it looked cool?

The problem is that in doing so it increased the trail by about 1.5 inches.....and it steers pretty hard for a small bike.  The force required to initiate a turn is about the same as my 750+ pound ST1100.

I am currently switching back to the stock yokes (and a RYCA top yoke) to get my trail reduced.  I will let you know the results in about a month when I get the work all done.
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Reply #61 - 04/13/15 at 14:10:43
 
Yes I would believe by doing this swap you would end up close to the Katana's rake of 25.3° and trail of 3.9".
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Reply #62 - 04/13/15 at 14:25:17
 
TNelsonFLA wrote on 04/13/15 at 14:10:43:
Yes I would believe by doing this swap you would end up close to the Katana's rake of 25.3° and trail of 3.9".


With the RM400 yokes that I just replaced....When I push the bike down into the "resting" position with the bike weight, I have a fork angle of 28 degrees and a trail of 5".

I am hoping that the change will get me to a 28 degrees with about 3.5 inches of trail.
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Reply #63 - 04/13/15 at 17:48:56
 
TNelsonFLA wrote on 04/13/15 at 08:36:13:
Great, thank you, love the tank swap you did. Cool  I am not sure what tank I'll do was thinking peanut tank or another small tank.


Everyone always wanted the one on my first Savage. Came out of a junk pile at the bike shop I worked for. Could be an old dirt track tank, could be an old Honda ATC tank, could be a modified HD Hummer tank... no idea, other than it takes an "odd" petcock...



If you want a small tank... http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/search-list/?q=gas%20tank
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Reply #64 - 04/16/15 at 20:34:18
 
Your build is shaping up beautifully! Cant wait to see the final product.
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Reply #65 - 04/16/15 at 22:27:43
 
Thanks  Smiley

I just ordered a new rear tire.....I could have gotten a cheaper Michelin but the threads on this one suit the bike better IMO



I want to try to get a new license plate, bleed the brakes and finish the wiring this weekend.... bit much since Sunday there's a big car event I'm attending with the Camaro...we'll see what happens.

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Reply #66 - 05/02/15 at 14:23:29
 
well.... due to circumstances I have not been able to work on the bike for a while but I hope to pick up the pace again and get it running.

I drilled the exhaust flange so the muffler is mounted right.









I also modified the wiring, used the Savage connectors as much as possible with the 600F switches but also had to do some soldering and modifications. I now have full functioning wiring so another step further. Pic below is of lengthening the indicator lights.



I also got the new license plate and I had the new rear tire mounted.



The clutch cable hooked up to the 600F clutch lever no problem, I had a 600F throttle cable which I hooked up to the carb so the controls are installed and working now.

At the moment I'm working on the brakes, they need to be bled again but I hope to make a first test run very soon  Smiley
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Reply #67 - 05/02/15 at 16:51:19
 
OMG rust! how can you live with yourself?

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Reply #68 - 05/03/15 at 13:12:51
 
Yeah.... I know  Huh

this is still a budget build.... when it is finished I will first drive it as it is now and when all is tested and I have some time and funds I can take it apart and have everything powder coated and painted properly but for now it's good enough.

I wasn't happy with the LED tail light...(I have LED lights in my Camaro too and they are great)

Okay it was cheap but it's barely visible in daylight and I want the people behind me to see me brake!  Roll Eyes I wasn't really satisfied with the look either...the more I looked at it the less I liked it Huh

So back to the drawing board it was.
I tried the original tail light and the fit was amazingly good....!
I like the fact that looking from the side there is no void anymore between the fender and the seat.
Only downside was that it had no license plate lighting which is mandatory here.

So I drilled some holes in the bottom and opened it up to make a slot for the (white) light to shine through.

this is the result:



















also made a small (temporary) bracket to support the muffler...once I am satisfied with the fit I will make a permanent one.

So again a productive weekend!  Smiley

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Reply #69 - 05/03/15 at 17:45:15
 
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Reply #70 - 05/04/15 at 00:18:47
 
AMAZING engineering, gave some ideas for mi S40!

No so happy with the front or pipe, but pretty good darn job you made there. still loving it.

I bought a trashed 1985 gs750es, maybe I can use the wheels, like you use yours.

Anyways, awesome work again! Grin
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Reply #71 - 05/04/15 at 00:23:09
 
Martin71RS

here is a long term proyect i just started (only working on weekends, step by step)

I do not now anything of engineering but I am a designer

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Reply #72 - 05/09/15 at 07:39:48
 
I got myself some indicator light for the rear and used the brackets which normally are for securing the seat. I enlarged the holes and mounted them.





I re-used the original side stand, ground off the foot rest....still need to clean it up a bit.
I heated the side stand and bent it so it clears the gearbox linkage.
(still need to bend back the end)











I made this video, a walk around vid with the motor running....pretty happy sofar  Smiley



https://youtu.be/5SFbqeyPD7Y
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Reply #73 - 05/09/15 at 12:30:20
 
Nicely done!
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Reply #74 - 05/09/15 at 12:57:12
 
I love it man! it came out really nice! with some paint and a few odds and ends it'll look really sharp, definately one of my favourites!
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