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Bonneville seat conversion
03/03/16 at 12:39:54

Hi All,
The plan is to convert Savage to naked bike with relatively little work. I like the idea of Bonneville T100 seat installation like in another post: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1377965704

From the post the following modification have been done:
- rear seat holder / chrome sissy bar removed,
- fender / rear light moved down
- rectifier relocated

This Bonneville T100 seat seems to match Savage frame quite well:
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/421x562q90/r/921/nJMPK0.jpg

I tried to find more similar projects in "Bike Builds" post but all are bobbers and RYCA projects.
Anyone did such modification and is willing to share experience?
Its important for me (strict rules for motorbike registration) to leave the frame in original condition (no cutting/welding). Then, I am happy to share the pictures from conversion project which can be useful for other guys.
Many thanks!

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Jer YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 34	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #1 - 03/04/16 at 04:56:09 Wow! Looks so nice. That seat plus some longer rear shocks and maybe an 18" wheel = a sweet, simple standard conversion! In for more info!
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17784 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #2 - 03/04/16 at 05:06:51 CZU: The only Bonneville seat conversion is the one you linked.....it most likely is the only place you will find any information about the seat swap.
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #3 - 03/04/16 at 08:24:53 that does look good and simple to do duno about doing it with no cutting though
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Re: Bonneville seat conversion
Reply #4 - 03/04/16 at 09:47:07

CZU wrote on 03/03/16 at 12:39:54:

Hi All,
The plan is to convert Savage to naked bike with relatively little work. I like the idea of Bonneville T100 seat installation like in another post...

I remember this. It is a nice looking seat. IIRC, he didn't use this seat after all. He went with another option because this seat wasn't going to be "relatively simple" after all. Looks cool though.

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Re: Bonneville seat conversion
Reply #5 - 03/04/16 at 11:23:48

chzeckmate wrote on 03/04/16 at 09:47:07:

CZU wrote on 03/03/16 at 12:39:54:

Hi All,
The plan is to convert Savage to naked bike with relatively little work. I like the idea of Bonneville T100 seat installation like in another post...

I remember this. It is a nice looking seat. IIRC, he didn't use this seat after all. He went with another option because this seat wasn't going to be "relatively simple" after all. Looks cool though.

Thanks chzeckmate saving me some hassle as its my first project and I wanted something easy. Anyway will I try to find another seat...

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Re: Bonneville seat conversion
Reply #6 - 03/04/16 at 11:42:47

I most likely will head down this path soon....I plan on making a theft recovery bike I have into a 70's era replica bike - with a flat seat, mid pegs, and gearing for touring on the bike. I will look at seats from some older bikes that are a bit shorter than that Bonneville seat.....it looks just a bit too long for the bike to me. The old Suzuki T500 or GT bikes, the first generation Gold Wings, etc. With all the Cafe' and Bobber conversions....it shouldn't be hard to find a "take off" seat.

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edgwoodri Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 57	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #7 - 01/15/22 at 11:16:11 I still have that seat and its for sale, cheap. I went a different route. Yes that's my Savage
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edgwoodri Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 57	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #8 - 01/15/22 at 11:17:42 I cut the crown off of the rear fender to make a flat spot. Art Webb wrote on 03/04/16 at 08:24:53: that does look good and simple to do duno about doing it with no cutting though
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Re: Bonneville seat conversion
Reply #9 - 01/16/22 at 06:17:21

CZU wrote on 03/03/16 at 12:39:54:

Hi All,
The plan is to convert Savage to naked bike with relatively little work. I like the idea of Bonneville T100 seat installation like in another post: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1377965704

From the post the following modification have been done:
- rear seat holder / chrome sissy bar removed,
- fender / rear light moved down
- rectifier relocated
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Where did you relocate the rectifier? Was it difficult?

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 4997 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #10 - 01/16/22 at 09:40:42 I’ve seen that pic before. I still like this mod. Nice shapes and lines. Well done , looks great !
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Edub Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 160 Arizona Gender:	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #11 - 01/17/22 at 11:36:30 Agree, that does look nice!
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Re: Bonneville seat conversion
Reply #12 - 01/22/22 at 06:09:32

Since I was just in the design phase, I just rested the rectifier in there, never really mounted it, but it wouldn't be hard to find a spot.
TZK wrote on 01/16/22 at 06:17:21:

CZU wrote on 03/03/16 at 12:39:54:

Hi All,
The plan is to convert Savage to naked bike with relatively little work. I like the idea of Bonneville T100 seat installation like in another post: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1377965704

From the post the following modification have been done:
- rear seat holder / chrome sissy bar removed,
- fender / rear light moved down
- rectifier relocated
.................

Where did you relocate the rectifier? Was it difficult?

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Re: Bonneville seat conversion
Reply #13 - 01/22/22 at 06:11:17

You will notice the chrome pieces on either side of the rear fender are the style that accommodates the back rest. I ended up buying a used pair of chrome pieces that don't rise up at the rear.

Ruttly wrote on 01/16/22 at 09:40:42:

I’ve seen that pic before. I still like this mod. Nice shapes and lines. Well done , looks great !

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edgwoodri Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 57	Re: Bonneville seat conversion Reply #14 - 01/22/22 at 06:13:54 My bike is a never ending canvas. I am always goofing with it, never satisfied. Here is a photo of it in it's most recent project phase. Edub wrote on 01/17/22 at 11:36:30: Agree, that does look nice!
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