There's not much importing going on here either.  It's a real hassle and you have to have a lot of money to bring in almost anything that wasn't sold in the states (that's why the Ute costs so much).  The safety laws are completely insane and keep out many cool cars that other countries have.  

One good thing here is there are no "learner" type laws with motorcycles.  Anyone with 14 grand can go down to their local Kawasaki dealer and buy a ZX-10R and ride it home.  You are supposed to have a motorcycle license to ride, which isn't hard to get, but the worst that will happen if you don't is you will get a ticket.  I think starting on a big bike is a bad idea, but each to their own.

What do you get for $735? I know the whole "bolt on" aspect allows for higher pricing but that seems steep to me. I looked at the site but couldn't get an idea of what all comes with this "kit"

Rylee wrote on 05/28/15 at 21:22:32:


I put everything that comes with the kit in the pictures.  The exhaust DOES NOT come with it, but they do offer a long exhaust.  I wanted a shorty.  I did not originally buy the blinkers because they were expensive as I was not going to run blinkers.  I re-thought that and ordered them anyway and that was a couple hundred more bucks.  I like the fact that they act as running lights along with the tail light and they go with the kit so they fit exactly right.

It basically comes with a rear fender, your choice of side mounted license plate mount (normal or sideways), a very nice leather seat, which you can have personalized and all of the things you need to install along with detailed instructions.  It comes with drill bits you'll need, all of the hardware you need, etc.  So you don't have to stop what you're doing and head down to Home Depot for a tool or bolt.  You don't have to create a mount for the seat, etc, it is included.

 What you're buying here is good quality parts that look like they will never fail (read heavy and strong) as long as you have the bike and knowledge.  It's also not cheap junk from China.  It's made in the USA, which is another reason it's expensive.  I think people have gotten so used to buying a $15 part from China that we don't realize how much American made parts would be if they still made stuff here.

 If you don't know how to make the parts that will turn the bike into a bobber or don't know exactly what to get or just plain don't have time then that's who this kit is for.  If you run into trouble you can call these guys and ask questions and they don't mind.

My project is taking a back burner for a week or so since I had to start school back this week, have clinicals all weekend and am working full time as well.  I got sidelined because I am doing a lot of other things to the bike while putting on this kit such as painting, new tires, fitting new handlebars, etc.  I think if you didn't do those other things this kit could be easily done over a weekend taking your time.  And I mean that with an inexperienced person.  

I have seen people pee on kits like this because they think it's too easy or expensive and they can "make all of the parts themselves."  Well fine, this isn't for those people.  I don't know how to make a part and don't have time to learn, but I do want to bob my Savage, so I am the direct market for a kit like this.  

Completely torn down:  

Some of the mods I did while I had the bike apart include Raptor petcock.  You guys weren't kidding, it fits perfectly.  I also re-jetted with a 155 main and a 55 pilot jet.  Air box delete with cone filter.  The only other engine mod is the Voodoo exhaust and wrapped header. Z bars, turn signals from blue collar and new Metzelers.

I wouldn't call this "finished" but it's pretty close.  I haven't even washed it or polished it up yet in these pics.  I was just glad to have it going again.  It's been a long project with work/school full time.  I think this can realistically be done in two weekends or maybe one long weekend if you want to install the kit, paint, do other mods while you have things apart, etc.  Also there's always the waiting on parts thing since you can't get a lot of stuff for the Savage at the local dealership.  They didn't even carry the stock rear tire!  Anyone wanting to do this kit, you HAVE TO HAVE A STOCK SIZED REAR TIRE.  It won't work with the 140/90.  Mine needed new tires anyway but that was more work and waiting, of course.

This kit is really spot on.  The quality is great and the instructions are the most detailed I've ever seen on any project.  ALL parts are included (zip ties, electrical connectors, bolts/nuts, etc).  They even send some extra stuff in case you mess up.  The metal is thick, heavy and powder coated.  You could put this stuff on a show bike with no extra prep.  The quality is unsurpassed and I am really impressed.  I only ran into a couple of minor fitment issues, but they were really minor.  Otherwise, everything lined up perfectly, all holes were drilled and everything was powder coated.  I can't rave enough about this kit.  Anyone worried about the price because it might be of slip shod quality can quit worrying.  It's really the best it gets.

Looks really good!

Do you think you could run a 140/90 if you made your own fender struts? Is that all that keeps you from using the taller tire?