Hello all,

I found this site about 6 month's ago and have been leaching information for my bike as a guest.  I finally registered a couple days ago and want to say this is an great forum for all the S40 owners. Thanks.  So, I picked up an 07 S40 last year for a cheap commuter to work.  I have alot of friends with HD's and can appreciate them, but this little Suzuki is fun.  It's been a really nice low maintenance bike and has really grown on me.  Bottom line is I've decided to do a bobber conversion this winter.  I can mechanic decently and have most tools I'll need, short of welder.  I can burn bead with a stick welder, (it'll hold), but it'll be ugggglllyyy.  Having said that, I am planning to make most conversions bolt on attachments with limited welding work.  I would like to list my plan of conversions and equipment below and see if any of you more knowledgeable folks see any major issues or potential problems.  Ok, here's the list and thanks in advance.

Basically I'm looking to do a build like the Blue Collar Bobber kit.  Two exceptions;

1. I want to replace the rear tire with a 140/90/15 tire (so I'm looking to buy a fender that will fit the larger size and welding mounting tabs to the swing arm.  (the only welding I'm planning)

2. I'm not sure I want to cut the frame at the passenger seat.  I'm thinking of mounting the solo seat and leave the frame as is and use the extra frame area to mount my turn signals.

Here's a list of parts I've looked at online:

a. Drag bar; Blue Collar Bobbers
b. Drag pipe; Blue Collar Bobbers
c. Front tire; Dunlop K70 3.25-19 ( I would like a wider tire, but I         haven't decided yet)
d. Rear tire; Dunlop D404 140/90-15
e. Tail light/Lic plate bracket; TC Bros, mounted to lower right shock mount.
f. Shocks; Progressives 412 series, 11.5 inch
g. Rear Fender; either trailer fender or one from RYCA, front fender gone
h. Larger headlight: not sure of brand or style yet

gizzo wrote on 10/05/16 at 04:47:32:
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Do you have any pictures that show what you did and how it looks?
Not "allowed" to modify the frame around here either.  

Thanks for the input and the pic.  Gizzo, I like the way your seat is mounted, that's what I'm trying to do. (simple and clean)  All my planning has been done by looking at pic's here on the forum.  I'm also thinking about using the horns to mount my turn signals, kinda give the horns more purpose and fill the space between the fender and seat, just a little.  I think the top two fender mounting holes in the horns are about the right height to mount a flat bracket and attach the signals to each side.   
 
Gizzo, If you don't mind, do you have a full pic of your bike.  I like the color of your bike and would like to see how it flows overall.

Thanks, 

Gizzo, thanks for the pics, I like your bike, it's very close to what I have planned for mine.  Do you happen to know what the color is called?  Looks kinda like a tealish color.  I do have another question for you, I notice you have the rectifier assy. mounted on outside of your battery box.  Have you had any trouble in the rain with connections getting wet?  I haven't decide where to mount mine yet.

I was Soaked, the rain was just falling in buckets and when I put my feet down at a red light I got a shock every time the plug fired, but it didn't act like it was gonna die. I didn't Notice a misfire, but my attention Was somewhat diverted..
And No, I didn't rev it up just to see what would happen.

Like the first time a heel touches down in a corner. Unexpected,,, and startling. I wasn't getting hit too hard, or the plug wouldn't have been getting the voltage it needed, and after the
Pardon me
Initial Shock
wore off it was almost funny..
Not funny enough to wanna try it again.

re: the seat horns, you can drill them out from the top, about 1/2" and drop an 8mm bolt from the top to anchor a seat.

Thanks for the input, that's kinda what I thought most folks would say.  I guess I'll have to get home and try a few seats out and find what feels right, instead of just ordering what looks cool.  It really sucks getting older, I should have starting riding when I was younger.  If I was younger I'd make it a hard tail and small pan, just cause it looks cool.  Of course, I'm also wiser now, so maybe a little cushion looks cooler. I'll update when I start working on the bike next month.  Thanks

Garry