SuzukiSavage.com - extended forks

marekbuk Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 158 West Yorkshire, UK Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #15 - 05/18/17 at 07:28:05 I know my chopper won't handle anywhere as good as even a stock machine but I only got the bike for 'fun' riding, read 'Big Grin Factor' I am serious about good handling though - see my bobber pic - with Progressive springs and shocks fitted front and rear - she handles beautifully
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MShipley Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 681	Re: extended forks Reply #16 - 05/18/17 at 12:48:52 markbuk, I would be interested in exactly what shocks and springs you used?
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Reply #17 - 05/18/17 at 13:52:16

You are right, low speed maneuverability is compromised. Mine has a 6 inch extension from AME and a new triple tree that is over built. Wide turns yes, you have to learn how to handle that at first. The ride otherwise is great better then stock. No flexing issues up front. I would not use the stock triple tree. The one from AME is adjustable to set the rake. Used 750 intruder shocks to raise the back to get the trail right. Not a trail carver but a good ride!

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marekbuk Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 158 West Yorkshire, UK Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #18 - 05/19/17 at 02:13:40 MShipley I used front springs manufactured by Wirth in Germany: Suzuki LS 650 PT/PV/PW/PX Savage NP41A Fork Springs Progressive - Wirth Germany and the rear shocks I got from the States Progressive Suspension - 412-4232C - 412 Series Standard 11 in Shocks, Chrome~
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Reply #19 - 05/19/17 at 02:16:42

Bobber - I took my chopper out for a longish ride last night and she handled really well, comfortable and no problems with turns. I think she handles better than stock but not as good as my Bobber that has the Progressive shocks and springs fitted.Looking forward to some good weather now.

Incidentally I have removed the awful exhaust and fitted the standard pipe/muffler but had to drill some holes in the end baffle plate as the bike was tuned to run with the 'open' muffler - she runs beautifully and not even a backfire!

Just ordered a Dyna muffler on eBay - I can't live with the look of the stock silencer - sounds ok with the baffle plate drilled but gee - the stock is ugly as sin

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Bobber Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 69	Re: extended forks Reply #20 - 05/19/17 at 14:35:01 Marebuk, What length are your fork extensions? Mine is fine on asphalt just feels a little top heavy at low speed, nothing serious but it is there otherwise a good ride as long as you compensate for the wider turn. My exhaust is loud but I am have deaf anyway.
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marekbuk Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 158 West Yorkshire, UK Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #21 - 05/20/17 at 00:39:33 I measured from top of the triple tree to the bottom of the fork legs Standard : 800mm Extended : 950mm Mark
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SoC Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 501 New Jersey Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #22 - 05/20/17 at 08:38:20 Bobber, I assume from post you have a 14º kit? What was involved in shock swap, was it a bolt up or more complicated? ChopperSupply indicated the 9º kit comes with 4" over tubes, my follow-up on that with them is where their response was lacking. I would like to maintain front to back level. Is it possible to see a picture?
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Bobber Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 69	Re: extended forks Reply #23 - 05/21/17 at 07:20:18 SoC Be happy to send a photo but I'm going to need an E-mail address, can't get it to post on this website.
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SoC Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 501 New Jersey Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #24 - 05/21/17 at 07:52:18 Bobber, I need to figure out how to get the little email link on forum working. I will PM email to you. Thanks.
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Graven754 Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 56	Re: extended forks Reply #25 - 05/22/17 at 08:16:41 You guys bring up a lot of good points. Definitely wanting to stay away from the rake look. I want to keep the stock rake and just extend the fork tubes. Is it possible for me to do this with the stock triple tree or will I have to change that out too? Can I do this job with just buying forks or will I end up needing a kit?
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Reply #26 - 05/22/17 at 09:00:45

Graven, If you look at the response from Blade, I believe he just added longer tubes to the original tree's. There was a post about that with reference to getting tubes from Frank's Forks. Couldn't find it but there was a previous discussion, on another thread, which actually has a comparison photo of stock trees with original tubes and with a 4" extension added.

Bobber, thanks for the photo, really nice job with that. The rear fender and tailight and turn signals are great. Thanks for the hi-res photo, have a chance to really see the detail of your efforts.

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Bobber Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 69	Re: extended forks Reply #27 - 05/22/17 at 11:23:50 SoC Thanks it was about a two year effort, still in process of course.
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SoC Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 501 New Jersey Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #28 - 05/22/17 at 20:01:55 Bobber, it's such a nice effort, I hope you don't mind, but I posted it here for any who has follwed this thread can see it. Bobber's Build below:
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marekbuk Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 158 West Yorkshire, UK Gender:	Re: extended forks Reply #29 - 05/23/17 at 00:30:35 Really nice Job! Bobber - It looks like the rear end is a Blue Collar Bobbers? They are great guys - Lance and Cheryl - like that look - I fitted one to my black Bobber. Its a shame that my chop has the 'chunky' rear end but I can't afford to get another BCB kit shipped from the States. Thanks for posting this SoC
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