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Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-28-2011, 06:16 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
I'm in agreement with AK Oldman and Ken, fit a...

I'm in agreement with AK Oldman and Ken, fit a chain slider (preferably off the shelf from another model). A chain slider'll more than cope with the angle you'll have at the swinging arm. The worst...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-20-2011, 01:59 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Suzuki Savage LS650 - scrambler conversion

I really like the conversion and look forward to seeing more updates. I toyed with the idea of converting a 500 Savage for long distance trials some while ago. The engine looks ideal, a big single...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 12-19-2010, 12:52 PM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Hi Ken, The Renthal bars I've fitted are a...

Hi Ken,

The Renthal bars I've fitted are a trials pattern, as opposed to an MX or ATV pattern. The trials pattern bars don't sweep back as much as the MX or ATV pattern bars. Choose what suits...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 12-16-2010, 05:03 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Hi Ken, Glad you like the bike and good...

Hi Ken,

Glad you like the bike and good luck with yours.

On the matter of what is and is not feasible to ride off-road, my experience from the guys that I have ridden with is that if you're...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 12-13-2010, 05:04 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Regards the pumper carbs, aside from the time...

Regards the pumper carbs, aside from the time taken in setting up carbs correctly and I'm no expert, the other problem is getting road traffic insurance here in the UK. As soon as you carry out any...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 11-22-2010, 09:31 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Turning

There's no problem with the turning radius. The DR650 bottom triple stops against the frame, giving a bigger lock to lock angle than the standard GS, but still leaving sufficient clearance between...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 11-22-2010, 05:39 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Handling

The front forks, clamps, brake and wheel are DR650. A new stem was machined for the bottom yoke to be compatible with the GS500 steering head.

Rear suspension is standard except for shorter links...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 11-11-2010, 07:58 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Eek At last. got the photos uploaded.

At last. got the photos uploaded.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 11-11-2010, 07:14 AM
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Posted By rattonshaw
Question GS500 Jetting

Hi, my first post and I’m after some advice on jetting a GS500. The bike is still work in progress, though, I spend more time riding it than progressing with the build; just too enjoyable. Hence the...
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