Test Ride
I take it out for a test ride.
2002 Suzuki LS650
2002 Suzuki LS650 Savage
The 650 thumper motor.
2002 Suzuki LS650 Savage
Tied down in our trailer for the trip home.
2002 Suzuki LS 650 Savage
The bike on the trailer waiting to come home with us.
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Some of the parts already removed.
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Stripping the bike down to the frame.
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Close up of the motor.
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Close up of electrical wiring before removal.
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Top of carburetor and air box.
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Rear fender details.
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Rectifier detail.
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Ignition key barrel.
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Decompression solenoid detail.
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Front turn signal bases.
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Stripped to frame.
The build begins
New aluminum mini turn signal-running lights installed.
The build
New turn signals.
The build
Frame cuts where seat mounts
The build
Side view of frame cuts.
The build
Another angle
The build
Frame cuts complete and front end removed for modifications.
The build
The Ryca kit arrives, time to check out the new seat and modified tank.
The build
Checking for level
The build
Side view
The build
Rear view
The build
Eddie the artist starts painting the body parts.
The build
The tank at Eddie's shop.
The build
Detail of air brushed Suzuki "S"
The build
Parts back from paint, checking fit.
The build
Freshly painted tank and seat assembly.
The build
Tank detail
The build
Checking fit of painted parts.
The build
Rear view.
The build
Checking fit and color in ambient light.
The build
Detail of clip-on bars.
The build
Detail of new speedo and tachometer.
The build
Detail of new decompression lever.
The build
Detail of remounted coil.
The build
Exhaust and new "silencer" fitted.
The build
Top view of electrical mods and new battery.
The build
Left side wiring details.
The build
New horn with modified mount position.
The build
Motor and carb details.
The build
New Baxter grips.
The build
Carb top and wiring mods.
Ready to ride - 6 Dec. 2011
Complete except for bar end mirrors
Completed
Front view
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Complete
The cafe Suzuki joins the crew.
Tank detail
Complete
Complete
Complete
Instruments and added high beam indicator
Complete
Completed
Chrome horn and decompression lever
Complete
Front view
Complete
Complete
Complete
Rear quarter R
Complete
Rear quarter L
Complete
Rear
Complete
Front quarter
Complete
Mirror detail