If you are going to go with a 13 inch shock, don't waste your money on a twin-tube design. Contact CL MotoTech for a pair of decent shocks:

http://chrislivengood.net/wp/product/fully-built-shock-package/

13" is good depending on your gearing. I fabbed a chain tensioner to take up any slack , I hate sloppy chain adjustment.

Tattooed hooligan wrote on 11/17/18 at 08:48:07:

That's the exact shocks I'm about to order

Let Chris know that you are putting them on a Savage so he can get you the 14mm bushings.

17/49 will be close when suspension is unloaded. But should be ok !

Tattooed hooligan wrote on 11/17/18 at 13:41:34:


When you start modifying and taking the bike away from stock......there is always some risk involved.

Bigger sprockets will help to provide clearance - and you can keep the ratio the same by getting a rear sprocket that is numerically a match for the front sprocket you choose.  The only downside is a longer chain and a bit more weight.

And your choice of how to do your footpegs will also be an issue - RYCA has to clearance their mount if you go with a chain.  

I was running a 17/54 and had no issues but I have the tensioner. But was not geared to my liking. Originally had 18/52 but was having issues so I made the tensioner and changed it to 18/54 and then to 17/54. Next will be 18/51 should do it , still accelerate pretty good and still be able to beat Daves GPS top speed and then slide it into the next turn ( Grinning )
I totally understand the money thing , I don't even talk/think about how much I've spent on R & D on this bike. I just keep on going till every little thing is done. Bikes like this you may never be able to call it DONE !