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Message started by strangeling on 08/27/08 at 20:51:32

Title: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need idea
Post by strangeling on 08/27/08 at 20:51:32

Hey Savages,

I'm thinking of removing my airbox but I'm not sure what wiring I will encounter behind the airbox and need some ideas of how to hide it. If its a lot I might go the fake oil tank route. Also has anyone relocated their battery further back away from the stock location ?.
Any pics of the airbox removed would be a great help.

Thanx,

Glenn

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by skrapiron on 08/28/08 at 06:23:54

I think Savage Greg did that to his bike.

Once the airbox is removed, just tie-wrap the wires that run on top of it to the frame and you're set. There are no wires behind to worry about.

Relocating the battery box aft is a good idea. It will allow you to install a cone filter AND remove the float bowl on the carb, without having to disassemble the bike.

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by dasch on 08/28/08 at 10:18:06

You will also have to move the CDI under the seat. I have a few pics, if interested PM me with your email. I have no time for photobucket or similar right now.

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by strangeling on 08/28/08 at 10:27:28

dasch,

Thanks, I sent you a PM.

Glenn

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by serowbot on 08/28/08 at 11:21:47

Will the battery fit down on that muffler bracket ledge?...or might it get too hot down there,...that's similar to the location on a stock 800 intruder.

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by strangeling on 08/28/08 at 16:08:26

Ok so I went ahead and ripped out the airbox and side covers today and it looks way better on my bobber. I ended up leaving the battery where it was for now. I'll post some pics later tonight.

Now waiting on my exhaust wrap and fork boots to arrive ! ;D

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by strangeling on 08/28/08 at 16:28:56

Here's a couple of pics :

http://bikepics.com/pictures/1400245/

http://bikepics.com/pictures/1400246/

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by Warric on 08/28/08 at 17:01:59

Very nice bike, love the forward controls, where did you score them?

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by strangeling on 08/28/08 at 17:11:01

Gee I don't know if I should tell a Kiwi since I'm an Aussie but:

The forward controls are by Seeger Cycle http://www.seegercycle.com/ls650savage.aspx

Very nice controls but at $650 they should be huh ;D

I actually scored them from a previous member on this site who was selling them of his bike so I got a killer deal on em.

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by dasch on 08/28/08 at 17:13:47

Dude! Great bike! And I am sending YOU pictures?? :-[

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by strangeling on 08/28/08 at 17:15:15

Dasch no problem man I was bored so I just attacked the airbox today anyway.

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by dasch on 08/29/08 at 03:47:34

Word of advice: don't get even more bored like I did and attack the battery box brackets too :-)

Title: Re: Air Box removal and battery relocation - need
Post by strangeling on 08/29/08 at 10:41:15

I did look at doing something with relocating the battery but decided against it for now at least. ;D