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Say hello to 'Bob'!
08/22/18 at 22:05:49

After a long snooze for a refit, 'Bob' took to the road today with aplomb.
Bob's seat is from an '02-04' model with vinyl similar to new models, and uses the standard mounts. Rear fender is plastic from a trailer, exhaust is ceramic coated, Dyna muff, Ryca top tree, lowered 3/4", has Versy, K&N, and a Ryca superbar and tach. Started up and ran as if new!

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Moved the neutral and turn lights to the handlebar because I always forget to cancel them.
cheers! Cool

ps: how do I post images instead of links?

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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1417 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #1 - 08/22/18 at 22:25:47 Too much traffic on my favorite twisty today to evaluate dropping the front end. The bracket that holds the licence/lights also holds the rectifier behind the seat. Have a couple of spare hubs, may change front/rear both to 18". Any ideas? https://postimg.cc/image/6d27yeqez/
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bobert_FSO Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 421 Wichita KS Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #2 - 08/23/18 at 04:30:02 That is one tasteful looking bike. Not stock, not a rat. It's refreshing to see a bobber that has not been fully blacked out. I con't care for that look.
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Re: Say hello to 'Bob'!
Reply #3 - 08/23/18 at 04:36:14

Your bike looks nice!

zipidachimp wrote on 08/22/18 at 22:25:47:

Have a couple of spare hubs, may change front/rear both to 18". Any ideas? Cool

Yes......if you change your rear rim to an 18" - don't get a 2.50x18 rim unless you want to run a skinny vintage looking tire. If you want to run meaty tires - be sure to get a 3.50x18 or wider rim.

I believe the "Bobber" look somewhat requires a larger than necessary rear tire......you may not be able to keep the look if you use a tire size that would look correct on a Cafe' or Tracker.

If you go to an 18" front wheel you will likely need to change your front fender to work with the smaller diameter....or at a minimum drill some new holes and lower the front fender. You really only have 2 choices in front tire size 100/90 or 90/90. I use the smaller 90/90 on my bike as it is much lighter, and also drops the front end a little bit more to help lighten up the steering.

Here is the tire thread discussion for Cafe' bikes - some of it is applicable to your bike.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1435340395

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #4 - 08/23/18 at 07:14:27 The bike looks great.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28887 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #5 - 08/23/18 at 07:21:15 zipidachimp wrote on 08/22/18 at 22:05:49: ps: how do I post images instead of links? Right click on the image and copy the url addy click on the image button and paste the addy in the middle [img ]https://s25.postimg.cc/6d27ycdjj/IMG_2654.jpg[ /img] (don't add spaces)
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28668 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #6 - 08/23/18 at 08:29:19 Nice work!... Looks like a fun ride. Mine is set up very similar, but with a bit less skill...
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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1417 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #7 - 08/23/18 at 13:16:02 Sero: I've been quoted $500 for tank chroming! Yours looks great! The 'newer' vinyl on the solo seat turned out to be a bonus, as I really hate 'tuck 'n roll' pleats. Dave: You are right, 18" on the rear wouldn't be 'bobberish', maybe front only. Cheers!
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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #8 - 08/23/18 at 15:18:11 Good work Zipi.
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 5837 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #9 - 08/23/18 at 21:25:04 NICE Job Zipi Looking GOOD BOB !!!! I post pictures by selecting the Browse button below the text box , then just double-click on the picture in my phone or computer . Presto ! it works. No third party hosting or none of that extra stuff ! One picture per post .
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engineer Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 872 Gender:	Re: Say hello to 'Bob'! Reply #10 - 08/24/18 at 14:15:35 That is a great looking bike, a job well done. It looks fast just sitting there.
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Re: Say hello to 'Bob'!
Reply #11 - 08/24/18 at 21:31:33

It'a actually a '10 foot' bike: looks best at 10 feet, haha!
It'a really tough getting the stance correct: the forks are too long and the head angle is too big.
I could put more money into this getting it right, or just enjoy it as is.
My engine in a 'cb' or 'gpz' frame would be the ultimate answer and get me tubeless tires as well.
cheers! Cool

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