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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Winter 2016; first bobber build plans /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1475637354 Message started by Jarry63 on 10/04/16 at 20:15:53 |
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Title: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Jarry63 on 10/04/16 at 20:15:53 Hello all, I found this site about 6 month's ago and have been leaching information for my bike as a guest. I finally registered a couple days ago and want to say this is an great forum for all the S40 owners. Thanks. So, I picked up an 07 S40 last year for a cheap commuter to work. I have alot of friends with HD's and can appreciate them, but this little Suzuki is fun. It's been a really nice low maintenance bike and has really grown on me. Bottom line is I've decided to do a bobber conversion this winter. I can mechanic decently and have most tools I'll need, short of welder. I can burn bead with a stick welder, (it'll hold), but it'll be ugggglllyyy. Having said that, I am planning to make most conversions bolt on attachments with limited welding work. I would like to list my plan of conversions and equipment below and see if any of you more knowledgeable folks see any major issues or potential problems. Ok, here's the list and thanks in advance. Basically I'm looking to do a build like the Blue Collar Bobber kit. Two exceptions; 1. I want to replace the rear tire with a 140/90/15 tire (so I'm looking to buy a fender that will fit the larger size and welding mounting tabs to the swing arm. (the only welding I'm planning) 2. I'm not sure I want to cut the frame at the passenger seat. I'm thinking of mounting the solo seat and leave the frame as is and use the extra frame area to mount my turn signals. Here's a list of parts I've looked at online: a. Drag bar; Blue Collar Bobbers b. Drag pipe; Blue Collar Bobbers c. Front tire; Dunlop K70 3.25-19 ( I would like a wider tire, but I haven't decided yet) d. Rear tire; Dunlop D404 140/90-15 e. Tail light/Lic plate bracket; TC Bros, mounted to lower right shock mount. f. Shocks; Progressives 412 series, 11.5 inch g. Rear Fender; either trailer fender or one from RYCA, front fender gone h. Larger headlight: not sure of brand or style yet |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by gizzo on 10/05/16 at 04:47:32 Sounds like a plan. When you take the seat off , you'll find there's no passenger seat subframe as such. The rear mudguard and seat unit is cantilevered from the frame under the rider's seat. I never cut the seat horns off either. Too lazy. I used them to support the back of the seat instead of doing a spring mount. Go for it! |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Mekh on 10/05/16 at 10:41:40 455F5B595866574442445F525153360 wrote:
Do you have any pictures that show what you did and how it looks? Not "allowed" to modify the frame around here either. :( |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by gizzo on 10/05/16 at 14:10:40 Sure thing. Here you go. It looks a bit awkward in the pic but in reality the bike is so low that the seat pretty much conceals those horns. My frame is completely stock and the only welding I did on this bike was the back mudguard stays and the seat front mount. It bolts onto the fuel tank rear mount. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Jarry63 on 10/05/16 at 18:11:51 Thanks for the input and the pic. Gizzo, I like the way your seat is mounted, that's what I'm trying to do. (simple and clean) All my planning has been done by looking at pic's here on the forum. I'm also thinking about using the horns to mount my turn signals, kinda give the horns more purpose and fill the space between the fender and seat, just a little. I think the top two fender mounting holes in the horns are about the right height to mount a flat bracket and attach the signals to each side. Gizzo, If you don't mind, do you have a full pic of your bike. I like the color of your bike and would like to see how it flows overall. Thanks, |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by gizzo on 10/05/16 at 19:16:37 http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/IMAG10891.jpg here's a pic from the scavenger hunt page. I'm really liking bobber prjct's blacked out one. 8-) http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1302365063/0#0 |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Jarry63 on 10/05/16 at 20:38:38 Gizzo, thanks for the pics, I like your bike, it's very close to what I have planned for mine. Do you happen to know what the color is called? Looks kinda like a tealish color. I do have another question for you, I notice you have the rectifier assy. mounted on outside of your battery box. Have you had any trouble in the rain with connections getting wet? I haven't decide where to mount mine yet. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by gizzo on 10/05/16 at 22:16:52 Thanks jarry :). I like it too. Its the baby blue of a fiat bambino, with a bit of extra blue. My local spray paint guy mixed it for me. I had problems once in torrential rain with the bike misfiring really badly but it came good and hasn't repeated, so I can't say there is a problem with the connection getting wet. That said, I will get around to replacing the crimp terminals with a proper waterproof block connector some day. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/06/16 at 07:31:48 I was Soaked, the rain was just falling in buckets and when I put my feet down at a red light I got a shock every time the plug fired, but it didn't act like it was gonna die. I didn't Notice a misfire, but my attention Was somewhat diverted.. And No, I didn't rev it up just to see what would happen. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Jarry63 on 10/06/16 at 17:13:02 Thanks for the input. I don't have anything planned on wiring reorganizing yet. I'm going to try and keep it under the seat/frame area, but we'll see when I cross that bridge. The most important part of the electrical seems to be good insulation regardless of where I mount it, I don't really need any more distractions while riding in the rain. O-guy I'm sure that was an eye popping experience, not sure I wanna try it myself. Thanks, again. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/08/16 at 08:33:22 Like the first time a heel touches down in a corner. Unexpected,,, and startling. I wasn't getting hit too hard, or the plug wouldn't have been getting the voltage it needed, and after the Pardon me Initial Shock wore off it was almost funny.. Not funny enough to wanna try it again. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Jarry63 on 11/15/16 at 21:27:43 Well, I've run across my first question. I've starting purchasing parts online for my build and have a general question on solo seat size. I've noticed you can get them any varying lengths and width's, and cushions too. I'm leaving the shocks on my bike, but I do have an hour ride to and from work. So, any thoughts or ideals? Thanks, Garry |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by zipidachimp on 11/15/16 at 22:16:27 re: the seat horns, you can drill them out from the top, about 1/2" and drop an 8mm bolt from the top to anchor a seat. |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by gizzo on 11/16/16 at 13:28:16 Get a seat that fits your arse. If you have a great big one, don't get a narrow seat. My seat is very thinly padded and becomes very uncomfortable on bumpy roads. My backside is fine but my lower back cops it. So bear that in mind for your commute. The bike only seems to have a coulple of thousandths of an inch suspesion travel... |
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Title: Re: Winter 2016; first bobber build plans Post by Jarry63 on 11/16/16 at 16:13:21 Thanks for the input, that's kinda what I thought most folks would say. I guess I'll have to get home and try a few seats out and find what feels right, instead of just ordering what looks cool. It really sucks getting older, I should have starting riding when I was younger. If I was younger I'd make it a hard tail and small pan, just cause it looks cool. Of course, I'm also wiser now, so maybe a little cushion looks cooler. I'll update when I start working on the bike next month. Thanks Garry |
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