03-27-2014, 11:20 PM
A few years back I saw a write up on the Ryca Cafe Racer in Cycle World. The idea of turning a little "sow's ear" like the Suzuki Savage into a "silk purse" cafe racer was intriguing. Reading over their website I learned that no welding was involved (a good thing since I have no skill at such) and that the kit contained all the basics to complete the project, including new motor mount bolts to rear sets, new rear wheel and tire, modification of the tank and Youtube videos describing the whole process. I was able to buy a 2002 Suzuki Savage for $1500 OTD from a Honda dealer in SC and got started.
The finished bike
![[Image: 9f718891519700705822ba88c67104f3.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201403/9f718891519700705822ba88c67104f3.jpg)
![[Image: 005d1a80a9736a0d66e164771ffd54c6.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201403/005d1a80a9736a0d66e164771ffd54c6.jpg)
The conversion was easy and required no special tools although having an angle grinder is a must. The paint work was done by Eddie Bedgood of Alma, GA. The front mini turn signals, bar end mirrors and braided brake line were not part of the standard kit but I added them. I sold the bike a few months after completing it as the riding position did not agree well with my Arthritis. It was great fun to ride and was nimble and fairly quick given how much weight was lost in the conversion. All the pics from the build can be viewed at https://redbirdacres.shutterfly.com/pictures/475 ....
The finished bike
The conversion was easy and required no special tools although having an angle grinder is a must. The paint work was done by Eddie Bedgood of Alma, GA. The front mini turn signals, bar end mirrors and braided brake line were not part of the standard kit but I added them. I sold the bike a few months after completing it as the riding position did not agree well with my Arthritis. It was great fun to ride and was nimble and fairly quick given how much weight was lost in the conversion. All the pics from the build can be viewed at https://redbirdacres.shutterfly.com/pictures/475 ....