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Quote:New "Savage"
Text: Bob Clark / Natalia Nurov
Photo: Bob Clark
If the motorcycle could resent the fact that he was given the name, it is not appropriate to his appearance and expected role, it would be "Suzuki Savage". We are talking about one-cylinder motorcycle with engine capacity of 650 cubic meters. inches in the style of "custom", the Japanese understand the term. Before the advent of the last batch of Japanese similarities "Harley" the word "custom" for the Japanese meant nothing, as a motorcycle in the "traditional style" with awkward suspension, barely meeting the braking requirements, small gas tank, a huge rear wheel and a big ugly seat low enough to make it look like a "tractor from Milwaukee." Yes, and besides, he had to be the most awkward name.
I never asked Mark Graham, why he generally bought a Suzuki "Savage", but, realizing that he had no lack of money, I can only assume that it was advantageous for him the transaction (at the time) and that it We had some plans for this bike. Despite the fact that he was given an absolutely wrong name, is in it and something good - for example, single-cylinder engine 652 cc. see (this is for those who are interested in Hulk with a large volume in the style of old English clunkers) elektrostartёr, overhead camshaft and a five-speed gearbox with reliable and noiseless main belt drive: and no oil leaks, bruises on his legs after jumping on Kickstarter and trends fail every lamppost.
First, (this was a few years ago) Mark has created a long and smooth on the bike in the form of a Swedish-style, using the engine (and even some parts) of the aforementioned Suzuki "Savage". Even with the application of traditional Scandinavian "format" very long forks, a very thin frame and a huge rear-wheel motorcycle, with his rather old-fashioned and rough single-cylinder engine, it was greeted with enthusiasm and approved by almost all who saw it. It was proof that one person can do to unpopular motorcycle in a tiny workshop in North Yorkshire, with only a cheap welding machine, basic hand tools and fresh ideas. Over the years, the original motorcycle photos repeatedly published in various journals about custom bikes, while he gradually changed shape and color from red to blue and from blue to black. And then he disappeared into the studio for a few years, since Mark was working on a new project. Early last year, he re-emerged into the light, like a butterfly from a cocoon - black, short and plump. I wasted no time and quickly went to North Yorkshire to point the camera to the latest version of the long-suffering "Savage". He was no longer thin and long, but turned into a short and thick, with broad wheels (of course, without wings), with an all-new frame, looking as if she, like a vine, threw single cylinder engine "Suzuki". Motorcycle color was absolutely black.
This latest "incarnation" was created with all of the same hand tools and thanks to the hard work and ingenuity. In addition, the US used a special bending machine and a modern welding machine, bought Mark after people saw the "Savage" (and many others of his motorcycle), persuaded him to make the frame and complete their own motorcycles. (Soon he realized that all this is quite troublesome, and returned to work on his brainchild of and ordinary farmer's life.) Ultra-wide rear wheel diameter of 25 cm and the engine - the only part, taken from the "previous life", "the Savage" (although many parts spinning -vertyatsya on other bikes - in fact Yorkshireman did not throw). Engine needs only cosmetic repairs, and on the rear wheel with spokes put the latest (at the time) 230 th bus "Avon", that it was coming to a less thick 130-mu front wheel rim and spokes, with the same. Short front fork - the result of an unnatural "communication" between the shorter "feathers" on "the Savage" and lower "glasses" old Suzuki model "RGV250", connected by aluminum pieces that Mark has turned into a pair of traverse without the aid of a machine type CNC machines. The original front brake caliper and disc from the "Savage" now serve their services with the help of the master cylinder and a single brake circuit of the "Earl" stainless steel company.
At the rear of the motorcycle dominate as a huge rear tire, and a wide aluminum disk, closing the drive pulley. The latter is a bearing structure for the rear wheel, the frame is fastened in three places, and on the other side of the wheel axle located in the center of the smaller diameter aluminum disk. It is matched with a suitable hole in the back of the frame with the normal tension of the drive belt, obtained by using a large roller with a displaced center, mounted on the frame. But I admire is the frame, the way it is "overgrown" the engine, especially on the working side of the engine where the pipe as it grew into it. They keep the large hand carved aluminum structures which support the modernized bearing drive from the gearbox. This frame design owner has thought up himself. Believe me - frame, make this guy more original than all this junk, taken together, created some so-called motorcycle designers, praising the American television.
Each part of this bike is perfect, not only from a technical point of view. All parts - it is non-standard samples are placed in an extremely beautiful from an aesthetic point of view of the body. Mark - a self-taught in the field of welding (and in all other areas), but the welds and the joints of the frame are flawless. Mark has adapted the aluminum pieces in many places the bike, using them as fasteners. Almost everything except the engine, wheels, brake parts and seat incredibly small (supposedly made from calf leather with ear, with supposedly enough residues and wallet), handcrafted Mark. Even the gas tank, which at first was a serial "mustang tank", has undergone many hours of processing to look as it looks now - perfectly smooth, with hidden supports and filler cap. Every detail is hidden the result of hard work and human thought to create this bike. As a rule, I am not interested in motorcycles, which are almost not functional, but the custom-bike is exceptional both in terms of design and development. And now - the good news: it is already available and ready to use: you just need to have 5,000 pounds and a large pillow, so that you can sit on it.
TECHNO
* Owner: Mark Graham, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
* Engine: "Suzuki Savage 650" 1992 g / in. Serial carburetor equipped with an aluminum filter by hand. A single self-made exhaust pipe with double-skinned. Decompressor with manual control. The drive pulley lengthened the gearbox to set the wide rear tire using a hand-made aluminum outer suspension ball bearing.
* Frame: single tubular steel frame is rigid, designed and assembled by the owner. Handmade aluminum battery plates with fastening parts made of stainless steel. Made by hand gear shift stainless steel and brake levers are mounted on aluminum supports.
* Front: shortened "feathers" from the fork "LS650 Savage", fitted to the lower "cup" of the old Suzuki model "RGV250". Handcrafted aluminum traverse. Steering wheel with central support, which is also the spool of the steering column. Bush, brake rotor and caliper from "LS650 Savage". Welded rim 12.5 cm with spokes made of stainless steel. A single aluminum support bracket slide handmade and fasteners made of stainless steel. Bus "Pirelli" 130 / 90x15 inches. Handmade stainless steel axle. The main cylinder of the motorcycle brake system with stainless steel pipe trial of "Earl". Clutch lever and the cable from the "LS650 Savage".
* Back: drive pulley and belt leading from the "LS650 Savage". Brake disc and caliper on a scooter. Master Cylinder "Suzuki" made with hand brake reservoir and stainless tube of "Earl". Welded rim 10x15 inches, attached to the hub "LS650" with stainless steel spokes. Bus "Avon" 230h15 inches. Handmade aluminum centering bearing parts for the rear wheel and the frame with stainless steel fasteners and shaft. Homemade system drive belt tension on the frame.
* Body parts: highly modified after sales tank "mustang" countersunk filler neck. Saddle of "Cleveland Trim".
* E. Equipment: wiring harnesses and wiring done by Jan. Spotlight on the "Bates". Taillight LED on handcrafted aluminum plate license plate. Lamps / ignition key is also somewhere.
* Painting: "Wizard Paint Works". Powder coating performed "Hutchcoat", Terrington, Moulton, North Yorkshire.
* Polishing: carried out by someone who managed to persuade Mark.
* Design: motorcycle designed and handcrafted by Mark Graham, using hand tools. All individual parts are designed and made by him. No contour machines with CNC control.
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