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SavageJD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 26	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #15 - 09/07/18 at 22:34:30 Yeah, I don’t see why anyone would put racing tires on for street use. I like the old school look with lots of tread and white walls.
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Reply #16 - 09/08/18 at 09:34:47

Morning every one.

Woke up and had an idea. I want to be able to mount a rear fender to the swing arm. I want to achieve this without welding on the bike itself. I’m thinking about making a U bolt style bracket that simply clamps around the swing arm. This would allow easy removal and easily be able to put the bike back stock.

Let me know what you think or if this has been done already.

Thanks!!!

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GOF Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 216 Buffalo, NY	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #17 - 09/08/18 at 09:59:24 Maybe incorporate struts from the shock and peg mounts?
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SavageJD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 26	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #18 - 09/08/18 at 10:01:50 I was thinking struts from the axle. What gave me the idea was my truck camper top clamps. Would be nice to have a nice machines clamp with a small amount of rubber top and bottom that clamps over the swing arm. Then a T style bracket on one side to mount the fender. Making it a complete bolt on package.
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17801 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #19 - 09/08/18 at 10:33:46 The cross brace on the front of the swingarm (behind the pivot tube) would not be compromised by drilling a couple of small holes for mounting a bracket for the front of the fender.
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Reply #20 - 09/08/18 at 11:14:54

Dave,

I thought about drilling and tapping some holes in the swing arm brace as well, but I don’t want to do anything that can’t be reversed easily. It would bug me that I drilled into it. I’m thinking of buying a spare swing arm off eBay and making some prototype brackets that can be put on without removing the tire.

Talking to my buddy who runs a small machine shop and he is interested in the project. I wish I could bring these projects to my work like I used to when I worked for mom & pop shops.

I’ll be keeping this updated as it’s something I definitely plan to tackle.

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Reply #21 - 09/08/18 at 17:44:18

Went to the local Harley shop and they gave me these two slip ons.

Mounted the tapered one using the tin can method. Works great just need to find a smaller diameter clamp.

The air mix screw was all the way tightened so you could say it was running lean! Backed it off 2 1/2 turns put this muffler on and it sounds amazing and actually quieter as well

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SavageJD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 26	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #22 - 09/08/18 at 17:47:47 With it on. Took her for a spin and didn’t backfire once. Sounded smoother and quiet while cruising. Definitely an awesome and easy upgrade.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28754 L.A. California Gender:	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #23 - 09/08/18 at 18:51:50 heat shield should go on the outside.
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SavageJD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 26	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #24 - 09/08/18 at 18:52:52 Yep, it is now just hadn’t adjusted it yet. It was too hot to touch after I ripped the throttle a little and rode down the block
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Reply #25 - 09/11/18 at 10:52:46

Talked to my buddy and he said I could use his machine shop to make a bracket to mount a fender that bolts around the swing arm. So I’ll be designing this over the next few months. Going to be a slow process since I am working so much.

On a better note, I think 10” zbars make this bike look 10x better. Just took it out and I would say it’s easier to lean into the corners like this.

Quick note: don’t zip tie the throttle cable to the bars when turning it will put tension on the cable and make you go faster Cheesy

. Glad I noticed before test riding. Here’s a pic.

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SavageJD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 26	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #26 - 09/11/18 at 11:04:02 And another one from the other side...
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SavageJD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 26	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #27 - 09/13/18 at 15:51:42 Verslagen, Do you have any cam chain tensioners available? I tried to email you but I never heard back. Thanks.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28754 L.A. California Gender:	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #28 - 09/13/18 at 18:47:00 oops, missed one... you got mail. If you neeeeeeed one, it's just a matter of time.
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Martin K YaBB Newbies Offline I'll have it running tomorrow... Posts: 9 Midland, TX Gender:	Re: My New Savage: The Build Reply #29 - 09/15/18 at 01:37:25 Keep us updated on the rear-fender bracket. I've been thinking about how to mount one that doesn't involve too much permanent modification to the frame / swingarm. The axle doesn't seem long enough to add too much in-line with the wheel and spacers.
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