Another Suzuki S-40 build

irondad01 · 01-10-2013, 04:48 PM

I was asked some questions about my bike so I thought I'd start a new thread.
I started with a 2008 with 1200 miles on it. I always liked the old British singles from the 50's and 60's . The tear down and first mods. were like a Ryca build, 18" wheel, modified swing-arm,etc. Then I added a loop to the back of the frame.

Under seat area. You can see the Progressive shocks that are 1" longer than stock.

Home made kick stand bracket with the stock kick stand. Stock shift linkage rotated around to a home made Ryca style mount.

Stock brake pedal moved back. Sportster foot pegs. Emgo muffler that I have changed to a Harley Dyna. The Emgo was too loud for me.

Sportster bars extended 2" on each side. Royal Enfield seat. Lucas style tail light. Home made rack. I pounded the fenders out of 18 guage steel.

Home made front fender. Rubber fork covers. The forks are the stock length.

Home made exhaust. I was going to go with a high pipe on the other side but decided on the Gold Star look. The pipe is 1 1/2"

Left side is simple looking.

Relation between seat, bars, and pegs. I'm 6' 195lbs. My seat is higher than stock so I'm not cramped.

Other side. I'm real happy with the way it turned out. I did get to ride it a little before the snow came.
Carl

trailNtent · 01-10-2013, 05:09 PM

Nice job.

RustyStuff · 01-10-2013, 05:13 PM

Thats a Clean lookin' conversion. I wouldent mind hearing it with the Dyna mulffer, that must sound pretty good.

kellymac530 · 01-11-2013, 07:31 AM

Nice looking little scrambler styled bike....an up pipe would really kick off that look, maybe not practicle, but would look tight.

Good job.

JagLite · 01-11-2013, 08:04 AM

Beautiful build!

I like it just the way you have it and wouldn't change a thing.

So much nicer than the current ugly "custom" builds where they strip the bike (good) and then put a piece of plywood with half an inch of foam with a cover for a seat (BAD!).

Congratulations on a very successful custom and unique bike!

How about a picture of it with the HD muffler on it?

irondad01 · 01-11-2013, 01:19 PM

Thanks guys. The Harley muffler is just a stock Dyna. I think it looks better, nice taper to it. It has a nice sound, not too loud but lets you hear the single thump. Carl

Krasniewski · 01-14-2013, 08:42 PM

Cool run-down man.

You make it sound so easy... just went ahead and pounded out some new fenders.

DRjoe · 01-15-2013, 12:24 PM

Verry nice.

dbg326 · 01-22-2013, 02:47 AM

Looks incredible! I've been looking for ways to eliminate the drop seat/frame on my KZ, and I can't believe it's taken me so long, but I believe I've found it.

GoonerYoda · 02-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Smile!!!

01-10-2013, 04:48 PM	#1
irondad01 ^OP Irondad01 Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Osceola Mills, PA Oddometer: 6	Another Suzuki S-40 build I was asked some questions about my bike so I thought I'd start a new thread. I started with a 2008 with 1200 miles on it. I always liked the old British singles from the 50's and 60's . The tear down and first mods. were like a Ryca build, 18" wheel, modified swing-arm,etc. Then I added a loop to the back of the frame. Under seat area. You can see the Progressive shocks that are 1" longer than stock. Home made kick stand bracket with the stock kick stand. Stock shift linkage rotated around to a home made Ryca style mount. Stock brake pedal moved back. Sportster foot pegs. Emgo muffler that I have changed to a Harley Dyna. The Emgo was too loud for me. Sportster bars extended 2" on each side. Royal Enfield seat. Lucas style tail light. Home made rack. I pounded the fenders out of 18 guage steel. Home made front fender. Rubber fork covers. The forks are the stock length. Home made exhaust. I was going to go with a high pipe on the other side but decided on the Gold Star look. The pipe is 1 1/2" Left side is simple looking. Relation between seat, bars, and pegs. I'm 6' 195lbs. My seat is higher than stock so I'm not cramped. Other side. I'm real happy with the way it turned out. I did get to ride it a little before the snow came. Carl

01-10-2013, 05:13 PM	#3
RustyStuff Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Crakima,Wa Oddometer: 111	Thats a Clean lookin' conversion. I wouldent mind hearing it with the Dyna mulffer, that must sound pretty good. __________________ Kyle. 1980 Suzuki GS450 Confused bitsabike.

01-11-2013, 07:31 AM	#4
kellymac530 motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 897	Nice looking little scrambler styled bike....an up pipe would really kick off that look, maybe not practicle, but would look tight. Good job. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

01-11-2013, 08:04 AM	#5
JagLite Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Oddometer: 608	Converted Beautiful build! I like it just the way you have it and wouldn't change a thing. So much nicer than the current ugly "custom" builds where they strip the bike (good) and then put a piece of plywood with half an inch of foam with a cover for a seat (BAD!). Congratulations on a very successful custom and unique bike! How about a picture of it with the HD muffler on it? __________________ Attitude ~ The difference between Ordeal and Adventure James

01-14-2013, 08:42 PM	#7
Krasniewski I don't ride much. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado Oddometer: 950	Cool run-down man. You make it sound so easy... just went ahead and pounded out some new fenders. __________________ --------------------- KLRE650 Build thread. Ryca Scrambler Build. __________________

01-10-2013, 05:09 PM	#2
trailNtent Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: New Mexico Oddometer: 152	Nice job.

01-11-2013, 01:19 PM	#6
irondad01 ^OP Irondad01 Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Osceola Mills, PA Oddometer: 6	Thanks guys. The Harley muffler is just a stock Dyna. I think it looks better, nice taper to it. It has a nice sound, not too loud but lets you hear the single thump. Carl

01-15-2013, 12:24 PM	#8
DRjoe Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine coast qld Oddometer: 4,258	Verry nice.

01-22-2013, 02:47 AM	#9
dbg326 Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Valparaiso IN/Stratham NH Oddometer: 77	Looks incredible! I've been looking for ways to eliminate the drop seat/frame on my KZ, and I can't believe it's taken me so long, but I believe I've found it. __________________ '81 Kawasaki KZ440

02-13-2013, 02:25 PM	#10
GoonerYoda Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Wine Country, CA Oddometer: 101	Smile!!!

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