bobo383 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:04:


Nope the stem was too short, but with much Jigery and Pokery I have managed to get the two together, next time i take her appart ill take some snaps if that. is a bit hard to explain how i did it

Thanks so much for all your compliments, it really means a lot to me

Tire Sizes are as follows

140/90 - 15
REAR

110/70 -17
FRONT

PS Loads more photos at
www.londonthing.net/savage.htm

Oh and just a thought, iv never riden a savage untill this weekend i got her going, anyone know why the heck i get thrown up in the air if i go over a bump? the suspention is set on the lowest... is this why?? any ideas... i was thinking some new, aftermarket shocks on the rear....??

My Savage pitches me up in the air on bumps, too.  I guess it does not discriminate.  Sure wish there were better springs on that machine...

The stock Savage gives you at least...oh I don't know...maybe something like 1 1/2" of real travel...on a good day...if your lucky.  I picked up a set of shocks with more travel.....12 1/2 " eye to eye instead of 10 1/2 " for a stock shock.  It was thought to be a progressive shock but was not.  Still looking for a works or progressive set.  Won't be long until I find one.

I was thinking some of those fancy racer air adjustable shocks, that rise up and down by themselves.... I DO HAVE A GOOD REASON FOR THIS. since my bike is incredibly lower to the ground than stock dur to the front end, I have to have it on 100% flat ground so the side stand actually works, and it looks a bit prone to falling over with a slight gust of wind, So when i park up i wanted to raise the suspention on the rear maybe 5-6 inches but put it back down again to ride.... Its controled by a little switch i think..... Now the quation is, will it ;look pants????