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Message started by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 11:08:49

Title: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 11:08:49

Hi. I want to thank everyone for the information i have received here. My first bike 20 years ago was an 86 savage when i was 15. About 4 years ago i bought a 97 for my dad and inherited it when he passed away. I made this one as a tribute to him. All that is left is wiring it up and ride. Let me know what you think.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 11:10:33

A few more

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Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 11:11:31

Another

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 11:12:35

One more

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 11/26/19 at 11:22:59

Looks like a fun bike. A nice tribute to the memory of your dad. I like the bikes in all of the photos, but the pit looks none too impressed.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 11:29:18

Thanks for the reply. Lol He never is, unless there is a bone or ice cream in the room

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 11/26/19 at 12:23:52

Is that a an XR650 cafe? Can I get some photos of that as well?

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 12:37:30

It is an xr600r. Still have to finish the subframe. The pictures are too large. I can email them if you send me your address

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 11/26/19 at 13:11:40

PM sent

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by batman on 11/26/19 at 13:12:55

Nice looking bike! glad to see a bobber with the shocks retained , shows an owner with some common sense.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Mavigogun on 11/26/19 at 13:46:45

Drooling over the Honda.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/26/19 at 14:21:19

Thanks for the replys guys. The xr i picked up plated for 600 from a neighbor. Fun bike to ride.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by ohiomoto on 11/27/19 at 05:55:50

Very well done. I love the tire choice and handlebars. Also digging the rest of the garage. Cool stuff.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by zevenenergie on 11/28/19 at 01:59:53

I have been looking at your motorcycle for a few days now, and compliments compliments. [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I think the rear wheel is perfect. Just the right size. And I also like the top plate of the front fork.

http://i.imgur.com/qt0oRkTl.png (https://imgur.com/qt0oRkT)

You probebly understand, that I would like to know what size the rim is. and frome which motorcycle is the top plate is. [smiley=tongue.gif] [smiley=tongue.gif]

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Ruttly on 11/28/19 at 09:14:25

I would own all those bikes , that Honda looks like big fun.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/29/19 at 08:47:27

Thanks again. The rear wheel is an 18in. With shinko tires. The upper tripple clamp is from dc motive. High quality part fit and finish was awesome

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by batman on 11/29/19 at 10:02:22

I caught on to the top clamp as they're used on café bikes , but what about the handle bars , are they custom made?

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by zevenenergie on 11/29/19 at 10:38:10

I found them, Tanks [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

http://https://i.imgur.com/nWb5syqm.jpg

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 11/29/19 at 11:35:35

I forget the dimensions for the riser holes on the clamp. I used zombie performance bars with hd spacing. Bars are stainless brushed. The tripple was about .020 off. So i milled a little on each side to get the fitment. Its not alot only about 5 sheets of paper thick to give you an idea. Stock tripple is i belive 4 inches. Hd is 3.5. The dc was .020 under from hd.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 12/13/19 at 11:47:57

I just wanted to share the finished product. It's surprisingly comfortable. The Biltwell seat is really nice. I recommend it for anyone doing a bobber.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 12/13/19 at 11:48:48

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Post by Marcus2116 on 12/13/19 at 11:49:35

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Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by SpamyToo on 12/14/19 at 00:51:55

Cool bike! You going to show it at any shows?

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 12/14/19 at 09:30:47

Thanks for the compliment!! I never thought of entering it. Maybe one day. For now ill just ride it!

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by ZSteele on 12/15/19 at 10:30:43

The peanut tank in combination with those handlebars is pretty sick.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by SpamyToo on 12/16/19 at 02:05:27

I like how clean all the wiring is. Very nice.

But I couldnt ride that on the road here. Id get a fix it ticket within the day. lights, mirrors, etc...

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by srinath on 12/16/19 at 03:08:18

6340515D49645F5F300 wrote:

I like how clean all the wiring is. Very nice.

But I couldnt ride that on the road here. Id get a fix it ticket within the day. lights, mirrors, etc...

When I got rear ended in 2010 on my cheater chopper/bobber, they made a big deal about not seeing my tail light. But they had no case, I had a dot taillight on it from another bike mounted at the same height and angle and I don't know what they were going to do, but the cops didn't write me up for anything at the accident, so they were just piZZing in the wind I guess. But if you ever got rear ended, and the driver claimed the taillight was by the axle and they didn't see it etc, and you got written up for that, the insurance company would likely not pay you for your or bikes damages.
Fix it ticket is a minor problem, you get written up at an accident and you're likely gonna get screwed. If the driver claims that - the cops will write you up at accident site.

Cool.
Srinath.

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Edub on 01/08/20 at 22:03:14

Wow, your bike is BEAUTIFUL! This is exactly why I joine SuzukiSavage.com!

I have some questions; it looks like you've used a Sportster 2.2 gal. tank. Did you make your own rear mounting bracket? I've seen photos of RYCA's bracket, and it looks fairly straightforward to replicate, but I wanted to confirm how you did it.

Do you have any photos of how you mounted the rear fender and the seat? I love how yours looks, so I'd love to see how you did it.

What tires, specifically (brand, model, size) are you running?

Did you get your rear wheel from RYCA, or did you get it elsewhere?

Sorry for so many questions, but this is the cleanest bobber/chopper style custom S40/Savage I've ever seen!

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Marcus2116 on 01/11/20 at 22:07:10

I dont know how the cops are where you guys are, but in so cal ive never had problems in the 20 years ive been riding. Ive totaled 4 bikes and not one cop hassled me only asked if i was ok. Insurance always paid out on any custom i had too. Maybe get gieco? Only problems i ever had was deserved wheelies and burnouts.

But thanks for the compliments!! The tank i used the ryca mount and cut it down. I moved it further back and made a support bracket to mount near the stock tank mounts. The seat i made brackets that worked off of the support. The Wheel is a ryca unit with shinko tyres. 18 x 4.00. Rear fender is off the stock mounts with spacers and brackets i made

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Dave on 01/12/20 at 04:20:30

787962656A7F630B0 wrote:

I think safety is biggly important on any motorcycle. Installing tiny turn signals that can't be seen in daylight or direct sun is just asking for trouble.....and having a brake light that is bright and attention grabbing is vitally important now that drivers are busy on their cell phones, computer displays on their dashboards, etc.

DOT may no be enough to keep you safe. The RYCA tail light on my bike was pathetic - so I installed an extra extremely bright Emergency Flasher that can be set in the "steady" mode for a brake light, and I also installed bright LED bulbs in my turn signals.

Being "DOT compliant" is nice - but being seen and not getting run over is even better!

This is the LED strobe unit I used as a brake light.
https://www.strobes-r-us.com/closeup.asp?cid=13&pid=1027&offset=0

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by Edub on 01/13/20 at 00:12:15

Thanks, Marcus2116, I really appreciate your responses. I'd love to see more photos, your bike is beautiful! I hope you'll add photos here from time to time, I'd don't think I'd ever get tired of seeing them!

Title: Re: Ls650 build
Post by ohiomoto on 02/09/24 at 08:07:06

bump

http://https://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/ls650bobber.jpg