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Message started by steve71 on 08/25/08 at 09:55:43

Title: Too much leg.
Post by steve71 on 08/25/08 at 09:55:43

I was given a "95" LS650 Savage last Thanksgiving. Poor thing sat outside for 10 years, never being started. To cut it short I brought it back to life and am now on the road.
My problem is that my legs are too long. I fabricated two custom seats to fix the problem, they both work great but I now sit farther back and higher up than on a stock seat. This greatly affects the center of gravity hence the handling.
I really like this bike and wonder "am I the only one?".
Does anyone know of an after market fix to move the front pegs forward/down, along with the rear break and shift lever in order to add a couple,three inches of leg room?
I sure could use some help or suggestions.
Thanks

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by serowbot on 08/25/08 at 10:16:44

Yeah, you can put forward controls, you can also put 12" shocks, (Intruder shocks fit) that's what I have on mine. With those and the 2" seat lift my seat is at 30.5".
Rode my buddies sportster the other day, and my legs thought they were on a kiddie ride! I got a cramp in my butt pulling my leg up to the pegs taking off from a light,...and I'm only 5'-8"!

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by T Mack 1 on 08/25/08 at 10:27:18

Ed L makes Forward controls extensions. For a before & after see:

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1202177312/88#88

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by WebsterMark on 08/25/08 at 10:59:26

Serowbot; tell me about the Intruder shocks. What other modifications did you need to do for them to fit?

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by serowbot on 08/25/08 at 11:08:57

625057464150477854475E350 wrote:

Serowbot; tell me about the Intruder shocks. What other modifications did you need to do for them to fit?

Just a little trimming on the beltguard near the front drive pulley to accont for the extra angle height. Otherwise they bolt right up. I took my beltgruard off...looks better. Here's a pic...

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C06%5C03%5Cbikepics-1310114-full.jpg

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by WebsterMark on 08/25/08 at 14:22:32

Nice look to that bike. Fork boots are a nice touch. Does the extra height push you forward on the seat?

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by serowbot on 08/25/08 at 15:03:33

2" lift on the front end of the seat...so, no sliding forward.

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by Ed L. on 08/25/08 at 15:55:04

Lifting the front of the seat is the easiest and cheapest modification you can do for more leg room, it makes a world of difference. I had to change the handle bars from the stock buckhorns to a sportster or clubman style for a little more arm room and a different hand position. I have forward control kits advailable which move your feet four inches forward but try the seat mod first, if you are still interested in the forward controls send me a PM.

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by prsavage on 08/25/08 at 18:39:05

555045584641330 wrote:

My problem is that my legs are too long. Thanks

I bet a good cross cut hand saw and an "old scool" doc could take care of them legs for ya. :o

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by WebsterMark on 08/25/08 at 18:56:35

I did the 2" seat mod and it makes a world of difference.

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by kennycreed on 08/26/08 at 10:12:08

Hi serowbot, lovely job, what size or model of intruder shocks did you use, I need to do the same, as when the bike is loaded the tire is scraping up inside the mudguard I looked up shocks, and there are four or five different models,,,cheers,,kenny

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by serowbot on 08/26/08 at 10:55:14

90's model 800 intruder, I think there the same from 85' to 2004...the real choppery looking ones. The 1400's might be the same shocks, not sure, but they look the same.

Thinking back,..I think I used a smaller washer on the outside of the top bolt because of the inset of the mount...no biggy just a detail that I remember.

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by kennycreed on 08/26/08 at 14:01:58

AH! your a treasure,, I'm of to see what I can find, thanks for that,,cheers,,kenny

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by WebsterMark on 08/26/08 at 16:36:18

Serowbot; can you post a full picture of your bike from the side?
I like the fork boot look with a raised rear. Wondering how it would look on my white 07.
thanks

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by serowbot on 08/26/08 at 17:55:08

This better? Different bars...1 year ago. msr daystar "series 58" fork boots in case you're wondering

http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C04%5C03%5Cbikepics-852135-full.jpg

Title: Re: Too much leg.
Post by WebsterMark on 08/26/08 at 19:31:59

I like the way that looks.
The boots on the forks remind me of Steve McQueen's bike in the Great Escape.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/McQueen_Triumph.jpg