I want to build a Screwzer.
It's Not quite a Scooter, and Not quite a Cruizer.
I would like to find a Burg650 05'+ could be one that was laid over and all/most plastic is damaged, but is still Very Ride able, and in good condition other than its plastic tupperware.
I would pull off all plastic anyway, down to the frame, that means the under seat storage would be gone too, so will the extra daughter frame section that is piggybacked on to the frame, the upper section above the gas tank and around under seat storage would also be gone.
I may use Two gas tanks the B650 Oem tank on the bike, and the 5 to 6 gal. steel tank, that i have several of, for approx. 9 gallons of gas total.
I like to avoid gas stations, I still take rest stops, just hate to have to stop for gas.
9 gallons of gas at 45-50mpg would provide me 400-450 miles between fill ups
I have several steel gas tanks in the 5-6 gallon size, and several single cruiser seats.
I also have some Faux Tanks from 80's Goldwings that could be used for storage, but then I would be back to the OEM tank at 3.96 gal. is a little small, and does not meet one of my criteria, More miles Before/between fill ups,
Again I take breaks and rest stops the larger amount of fuel is Not so I can go for extended, uninterrupted Long run riding all in one shot, with no stops as i have to get off the bike when i need to.
I hate being out exploring and cut the fun short because i have to go find a gas station, that is a fun spoiler for me.
The goal is to get the SINGLE Seat LOW! and back, I would add some highway pegs, then go with some thin sheeting for the lower frame/engine/trans.
I am 6' tall so this is not because i am height challenged, it is more to build something different, and more of a traditional cruiser look.
I have some Cadillac coupe deville tail lights, and also have some 59' caddy tail light, i think that either or both would have a very cool retro look to it
The single seats i have are a couple from the Honda valkyrie and a couple from the Yamaha cruiser.
The soft throw over saddle bags i saw here in another thread on this site may also be a nice addition Nelsen Rigg CL855
Now to find a decent Plastic Only Damage B650 2005+ with hopefully not to many miles, for a reasonable price.
I have a 05' B650, that runs great, so i am covered for storage, and i dont want to sacrifice a bike with good plastic for this naked cruiser Project.
Although I may put on a small Positive pressure windscreen, similar to a madstad, but alum. shield would be clamped to the upper fork tubes, this would put the shield much closer to your face, I think closer is better, as with My madstad shield while riding if you hold your hand 6" away then 8" away from the shield then 10" away, at some point the farther you get away from the shield, some buffeting starts to creep back in, it seems to me 6"-8" is optimal distance away from the shield, when using positive pressure shield.
I have a few round head Lights 8" & 9" diameter to select from, i would use bar end mirrors and bar end front turn signals.
I have Goldwing handle bars they are the same size as the Suzuki in diameter, but would offer me more room to move back further.
Currently a Goldwing that I removed all the front fairing, saddlebags and trunk taking it down to naked and converted to single seat, has made me
I want the weight that is left on the bike to be Very LOW, By taking off all of the plastic, the B650 is a VERY LOW SLUNG bike, getting the body down lower, seat height will be approx. the height of the rear shock top mount, this should be much lower than stock.
The Highway pegs will be out some where near the engine head/radiator area.
It's Not quite a Scooter, and Not quite a Cruizer.
I would like to find a Burg650 05'+ could be one that was laid over and all/most plastic is damaged, but is still Very Ride able, and in good condition other than its plastic tupperware.
I would pull off all plastic anyway, down to the frame, that means the under seat storage would be gone too, so will the extra daughter frame section that is piggybacked on to the frame, the upper section above the gas tank and around under seat storage would also be gone.
I may use Two gas tanks the B650 Oem tank on the bike, and the 5 to 6 gal. steel tank, that i have several of, for approx. 9 gallons of gas total.
I like to avoid gas stations, I still take rest stops, just hate to have to stop for gas.
9 gallons of gas at 45-50mpg would provide me 400-450 miles between fill ups
I have several steel gas tanks in the 5-6 gallon size, and several single cruiser seats.
I also have some Faux Tanks from 80's Goldwings that could be used for storage, but then I would be back to the OEM tank at 3.96 gal. is a little small, and does not meet one of my criteria, More miles Before/between fill ups,
Again I take breaks and rest stops the larger amount of fuel is Not so I can go for extended, uninterrupted Long run riding all in one shot, with no stops as i have to get off the bike when i need to.
I hate being out exploring and cut the fun short because i have to go find a gas station, that is a fun spoiler for me.
The goal is to get the SINGLE Seat LOW! and back, I would add some highway pegs, then go with some thin sheeting for the lower frame/engine/trans.
I am 6' tall so this is not because i am height challenged, it is more to build something different, and more of a traditional cruiser look.
I have some Cadillac coupe deville tail lights, and also have some 59' caddy tail light, i think that either or both would have a very cool retro look to it
The single seats i have are a couple from the Honda valkyrie and a couple from the Yamaha cruiser.
The soft throw over saddle bags i saw here in another thread on this site may also be a nice addition Nelsen Rigg CL855
Now to find a decent Plastic Only Damage B650 2005+ with hopefully not to many miles, for a reasonable price.
I have a 05' B650, that runs great, so i am covered for storage, and i dont want to sacrifice a bike with good plastic for this naked cruiser Project.
Although I may put on a small Positive pressure windscreen, similar to a madstad, but alum. shield would be clamped to the upper fork tubes, this would put the shield much closer to your face, I think closer is better, as with My madstad shield while riding if you hold your hand 6" away then 8" away from the shield then 10" away, at some point the farther you get away from the shield, some buffeting starts to creep back in, it seems to me 6"-8" is optimal distance away from the shield, when using positive pressure shield.
I have a few round head Lights 8" & 9" diameter to select from, i would use bar end mirrors and bar end front turn signals.
I have Goldwing handle bars they are the same size as the Suzuki in diameter, but would offer me more room to move back further.
Currently a Goldwing that I removed all the front fairing, saddlebags and trunk taking it down to naked and converted to single seat, has made me
I want the weight that is left on the bike to be Very LOW, By taking off all of the plastic, the B650 is a VERY LOW SLUNG bike, getting the body down lower, seat height will be approx. the height of the rear shock top mount, this should be much lower than stock.
The Highway pegs will be out some where near the engine head/radiator area.