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sw9 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	S40 Custom Parts Source ? 08/11/21 at 23:23:40 S40 Custom Parts Source ? It seems like slim pickens out there, any recommendations ? Thanks Steve
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17826 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #1 - 08/12/21 at 03:42:05 The S40 was a low production bike, and there is not a lot of specialized aftermarket parts made specifically for the Savage. What kind of "custom" things are your looking for?
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sw9 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #2 - 08/12/21 at 04:30:42 Hardtails, Rigid struts, Short shocks, Electrical storage, Header (not muffler) options, Performance engine parts, Air bag seat, etc.
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Reply #3 - 08/12/21 at 08:11:37

Yeah the Savage is such a low production that the specialty market is also going to be low in production.

Blue Collar Bobbers makes some stuff.

RYCA just stopped making their hardtail and custom tank but you might be able to find some.

Most everything I see for a Savage is custom built. Check the Savage photos thread, there is a ton of custom work in there.

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17826 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #4 - 08/12/21 at 08:52:03 sw9 wrote on 08/12/21 at 04:30:42: Hardtails, Rigid struts, Short shocks. Are you someone who likes pain? Have you ever ridden a hardtail?
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Reply #5 - 08/12/21 at 09:22:38

Custom parts for a Savage are done the way custom bikes were built in the 60's, you adapt parts from other bikes or make the parts yourself.

The same goes for performance parts. The closest thing to a catalog for performance parts is Lancer's stage 3 cam, Wiseco piston, and VM kit. Anything beyond that and you are in "make it yourself" territory.

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Hiko Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 250 Tauranga New Zealand Gender:	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #6 - 08/12/21 at 21:11:37 I am in awe of someone wanting hard struts Half the mods on my bike have been to do with making it softer, rear shocks, seat, rear tyre. So much more enjoyable now
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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1392 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #7 - 08/12/21 at 21:47:51 DC MOTIVE for adjustable top tree for lowering front end. dcmotive.com Cheers!
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sw9 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #8 - 08/12/21 at 21:55:25 Quote: DC MOTIV for adjustable top tree for lowering front end. Cheers! Thanks
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Reply #9 - 08/12/21 at 22:07:22

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I am in awe of someone wanting hard struts
Half the mods on my bike have been to do with making it softer, rear shocks, seat, rear tyre. So much more enjoyable now

I understand, I am going to experiment with the air bag and tire pressure a little bit and and be more aware of my road choices.

Also I have more of a Builder mentality at this point.

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ohiomoto Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2697 WTF is JOG?	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #10 - 08/13/21 at 04:34:49 Voodoo makes a hardtail kit for the LS650: https://voodoovintage.com/products/suzuki-ls650-s40-savage-mk-33 They also make complete frames and front ends.
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sw9 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #11 - 08/13/21 at 05:19:41 Quote: They also make complete frames and front ends. thanks
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Reply #12 - 08/13/21 at 05:33:24

sw9 wrote on 08/12/21 at 22:07:22:

I have more of a Builder mentality at this point.

What exactly does this mean? I’ve built a number of bikes (and houses and airplanes) over the years and certainly consider myself a builder, but one goal is always to improve upon the original design, not detract. Being a “builder” doesn’t mean turning the bike into an ass-hammer.

Please describe the hard tail airbag…is the airbag on a seat suspension?

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Reply #13 - 08/14/21 at 21:29:58

Gary_in_NJ wrote on 08/13/21 at 05:33:24:

sw9 wrote on 08/12/21 at 22:07:22:

I have more of a Builder mentality at this point.

What exactly does this mean? I’ve built a number of bikes (and houses and airplanes) over the years and certainly consider myself a builder, but one goal is always to improve upon the original design, not detract. Being a “builder” doesn’t mean turning the bike into an ass-hammer.

Please describe the hard tail airbag…is the airbag on a seat suspension?

Less riding more building.

Air bag info. http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/tc-bros-brand-products/seats/air-ride-seat-kits...

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: S40 Custom Parts Source ? Reply #14 - 08/15/21 at 21:59:19 If bikes came without shocks or fenders,that is what everyone would be trying to fix.
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