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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #795 - 12/06/22 at 08:47:24 Antmanbee - sorry I overlooked your question. Here is the link on Fleabay where I got the tail light. https://www.ebay.com/itm/183876652361
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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #796 - 12/27/22 at 04:45:30

TheSneeze wrote on 09/29/22 at 07:44:14:

One thing I found out that no one mentioned - when you use the stock lower triple clamp as an upper to allow ride height adjustability, and use the stock tank, the triple clamp will hit the tank before the steering stops make contact. Another thing to address. First thought was to add welds to the stop to build them up, but everything is already powder coated.

I made an aluminum block that attaches to the tab on the front of the frame. It only requires drilling a hole to attach it. I am out of town until January 2 - I will take a photo when I am back home.

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #797 - 12/27/22 at 06:27:38 Thanks, Dave. I was thinking the same thing, but maybe use JB Weld. Not a huge problem, just glad I didn't put another dent in my new paint job.
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Reply #798 - 12/27/22 at 10:32:32

The sneeze, this might not be relevant or helpful, but I figured I’d share it. My old Ducati Monster had adjustable stops. They were ridiculously simple, just bolts with lock nuts. Grub screws could possibly work as well, although the JB welded aluminum blocks would likely be much easier to do. Best of luck with whatever solution you come up with!

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #799 - 04/14/23 at 15:36:23 I have been missing from this thread for a while! I got a wild hair today, and came up with a solution to my steering stop. I made a small plate from 3/16" steel. and drilled some matching holes in both the plate and stop on the frame. I will use some nylock nuts on the screws to attach it. Easy peasy.
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #800 - 04/14/23 at 15:37:09 Stop stop with holes
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #802 - 04/15/23 at 15:47:34 Time to put my measurements to the test. Here is full lock, both ways.
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #804 - 04/15/23 at 15:49:08 And... we have clearance, Clarence!!
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #805 - 04/15/23 at 15:50:31 It's a little closer to the tank on one side, but walking with the bike is the only time it will be turned that far.
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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #806 - 04/15/23 at 17:36:25

I like your little fix. Please don't take this as a criticism. I'm just sharing an idea that popped into my head. This is in the spirit of hindsight being 20/20.

I go through this kind of stuff all of the time and like you, I find a solution. It usually works out fine as your solution will.

I've also found that sometimes (usually after the fact) I've overlooked something. If this were my problem, I would be asking myself if I might b happier with a DC Motive top clamp for $170 or whatever they cost. I'm pretty sure their clamp would clear the tank without modifications and probably look a little nicer than the modified lower clamp.

Of course, I usually realize this after I've invested time and money into the item that caused the conflict! Grin

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Reply #807 - 04/15/23 at 18:33:34

No criticism assumed. I like creating, and those tend to be my most enjoyable times in my shop. I am out about $1.50 in hardware on this fix. It came out cleaner than I expected. There are other areas of this build where I went a bit overboard money wise, but I still try to follow the K.I.S.S. principle as much as I can.

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Reply #808 - 04/16/23 at 10:20:16

Problem solving is what creates stress , must be a love hate thing. I hate it but repeatedly do it so I must love it. Also gets me a great sense of achievement/accomplishment to fix a project stalling hiccup. Good job ! Just an everyday thing when you constantly test yourself as a builder. I guess it’s fun ? The ride is the ultimate reward , now that’s FUN !

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #809 - 04/16/23 at 10:33:41 This explains a lot...
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