Where are the singles? - Page 3

CyHawk · 10-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubbadog

Aprilia Pegaso was a nice bike, and there might be the odd new one lurking at a dealers. The BMW G650 uses a variation of that Rotax engine, although BMW are migrating the 650s to their parallel twin motor.

Actually, the single 650's have such a popular following that BMW brought them back as the G650's.

EastSideSM · 10-14-2011, 02:54 PM

they are over in THUMPERS...

acap650 · 10-15-2011, 07:26 AM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135295

Dive in, the water is fine.

anotherguy · 10-15-2011, 08:52 AM

The story.

Jimmy the Heater · 10-15-2011, 11:19 PM

Don't forget this funky thing...BMW F650CS before the X series came out.

Cortez · 10-16-2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy the Heater

Don't forget this funky thing...BMW F650CS before the X series came out.

Love that bike!
Only saw it once here..

40cu.in.of.furey · 10-16-2011, 06:11 PM

Yup bought my 07 right after college and just got my first job, I'm never gonna sell it! I was just seeing what other single cylinder options were out there for road going only since I'm such a big fan of the DR i want more thumpers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by acap650

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135295

Dive in, the water is fine.

B02S4 · 10-16-2011, 06:17 PM

Buell B_LAST

doink1968 · 10-17-2011, 05:18 PM

I've got a client who works at a bike building shop near me, and we recently picked up a nearly running (just needs a carb cleaning...) 1994 Savage in surprisingly good shape for $250.... and we gots ta thinkin'

We went looking at the RYCA site, and liked it, but wanted something that felt more vintage. Then I found this photo of one that was built in Britain somewhere, and we both like that one even more!
I photoshopped my own 1969 Suzuki T350 tank onto it and came up with the mock-up photo below...
Ours will have clubman's and no stock battery box or air box at all. Harley Dyna mufflers bolt right on and can be had for pennies. I haven't posted anything because we haven't even started doing anything with it at all, just collected some parts and brainstormed a bit. I'll start a thread once we really have something to show, but just wanted to chime in here.
I think the Savage could be a great power plant for a retro single (I hope so!!) and they can be found cheap all day long, so it's easy to throw a little extra money at them.

Wish us luck!
Cheers...

doink1968 · 10-17-2011, 05:21 PM

Elsewhere they are sold as the TEMPTER in 400cc form...

btl68 · 10-17-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40cu.in.of.furey

obviously you guys see that i have a vfr, its a great bike but i loath doing a valve inspection on this thing, and taking it to a dealer will at least cost me $500 granted it only needs to be done every 20k but that's every two and years for me!

As an owner of a 1993 "3rd gen" VFR750, your 2001 VFR800 is basically the same as mine, with the last of the gear driven cams and shim under bucket.

Believe me, this is one of the SIMPLEST shim under bucket designs to take the cams out of and replace the shims, if it's even needed. No cam chains to fart with, easy to set timing marks and reinstall the cams. I did it this winter and was pleased at how easy it was.

You don't even have to remove the radiator like I did!

No dealers ever touch my bikes.

WAP · 10-18-2011, 05:34 AM

Speaking of Savages, there's the Ryca CS-1 kit:

TonyKZ1 · 10-18-2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doink1968

Elsewhere they are sold as the TEMPTER in 400cc form...

This looks interesting, I kinda liked my Kawasaki 400cc Twin that I had before I bought my current bike. I wonder if Suzuki is still making these and would consider bringing them here to the U.S.? Or just buy a used Savage 650 and make it into a standard bike... Hmmm...
Tony

40cu.in.of.furey · 10-18-2011, 08:32 AM

It would be nice if Suzuki either put the Savage engine into a standard frame, or make a 500cc version of the TU.

fleshpiston · 10-18-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40cu.in.of.furey

It would be nice if Suzuki either put the Savage engine into a standard frame, or make a 500cc version of the TU.

I was looking at the GS500 frame on my bench last night and thinking a DR650 lump would fit easily.....it would be so easy for Suzuki to build. Too bad nobody would buy it.

10-14-2011, 02:54 PM	#32
EastSideSM Isn't that dangerous? Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Providence, RI Oddometer: 1,220	they are over in THUMPERS... __________________ EastSideSM: '06 950SM Black, '01 Honda RC51

10-15-2011, 07:26 AM	#33
acap650 acap650 Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Western PA Oddometer: 354	Dr650se http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135295 Dive in, the water is fine.

10-15-2011, 08:52 AM	#34
anotherguy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: in the foothills now.... Oddometer: 4,313	The story. __________________ When injustice becomes law,resistance becomes duty. Thomas Jefferson anotherguy screwed with this post 10-16-2011 at 09:16 AM

10-17-2011, 05:18 PM	#39
doink1968 Old noob. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, Maine, USA Oddometer: 72	Savagely savage? I've got a client who works at a bike building shop near me, and we recently picked up a nearly running (just needs a carb cleaning...) 1994 Savage in surprisingly good shape for $250.... and we gots ta thinkin' We went looking at the RYCA site, and liked it, but wanted something that felt more vintage. Then I found this photo of one that was built in Britain somewhere, and we both like that one even more! I photoshopped my own 1969 Suzuki T350 tank onto it and came up with the mock-up photo below... Ours will have clubman's and no stock battery box or air box at all. Harley Dyna mufflers bolt right on and can be had for pennies. I haven't posted anything because we haven't even started doing anything with it at all, just collected some parts and brainstormed a bit. I'll start a thread once we really have something to show, but just wanted to chime in here. I think the Savage could be a great power plant for a retro single (I hope so!!) and they can be found cheap all day long, so it's easy to throw a little extra money at them. Wish us luck! Cheers... Attached Images __________________ DOINK; '92 Nighthawk 750.

10-17-2011, 05:21 PM	#40
doink1968 Old noob. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, Maine, USA Oddometer: 72	Outside the us... Elsewhere they are sold as the TEMPTER in 400cc form... Attached Images __________________ DOINK; '92 Nighthawk 750.

10-15-2011, 11:19 PM	#35
Jimmy the Heater Tilting the Horizon Joined: Sep 2004 Location: WA Palouse area Oddometer: 1,407	Don't forget this funky thing...BMW F650CS before the X series came out.

10-16-2011, 06:17 PM	#38
B02S4 Aye Joined: Mar 2009 Oddometer: 486	Buell B_LAST

10-18-2011, 05:34 AM	#42
WAP Weekday Warrior Joined: Oct 2007 Location: the cut Oddometer: 779	Speaking of Savages, there's the Ryca CS-1 kit: __________________ 2002 GS500 Foul Weather Beater Bike 2007 SV1S Commuter, Tourer Terror

10-18-2011, 08:32 AM	#44
40cu.in.of.furey ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Milton, Wisconsin Oddometer: 215	It would be nice if Suzuki either put the Savage engine into a standard frame, or make a 500cc version of the TU. __________________ 07 DR650SE w/ FCR MX carb 01 Honda VFR800FI 73 Honda SL125

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