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Hello guys... posting in this section as my questions might be... well... silly.
Please keep in mind I don't work with metal or fiberglass.
I have a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, in good conditions. Already has adjustable bars, endcans, TRE, updated fuel pump, K&N filter. The bike is great, I love the engine BUT I also owned several supermotos (KTM 640) and I prefer their riding position. On them, I feel in total control and can have much more fun, even at low speed. But once the road "opens", they struggle.
I've seen a few SVs turned into supermotos. Also seen an Aprilia Tuono 1000 turned into some kind of SXV mongrel...
I was considering the idea of turning my TL into a supermoto by using Dorsoduro 750 parts (seat, subframe, tank). IN PURE THEORY I'd take the parts as they dictate the riding position, would put them together and then I'd lay them on the TL frame to see if/how they could fit.
The Dorsoduro is basically a Shiver with different riding position, so the tank also has room for the airbox underneath and the fuel pump recess even looks similar to the TL's!
Of course the subframe won't fit without adaptors or surgery.
I can obviously post pictures of the bikes and the parts I'd like to fit, I'm just trying to understand if it's doable and how hard it would be. I'm talking about €300 in parts, give or take. If things work, I'd obviously put a headlight mask with mudguard on the front.
Any idea/advice? TIA!
Please keep in mind I don't work with metal or fiberglass.
I have a 1998 Suzuki TL1000S, in good conditions. Already has adjustable bars, endcans, TRE, updated fuel pump, K&N filter. The bike is great, I love the engine BUT I also owned several supermotos (KTM 640) and I prefer their riding position. On them, I feel in total control and can have much more fun, even at low speed. But once the road "opens", they struggle.
I've seen a few SVs turned into supermotos. Also seen an Aprilia Tuono 1000 turned into some kind of SXV mongrel...
I was considering the idea of turning my TL into a supermoto by using Dorsoduro 750 parts (seat, subframe, tank). IN PURE THEORY I'd take the parts as they dictate the riding position, would put them together and then I'd lay them on the TL frame to see if/how they could fit.
The Dorsoduro is basically a Shiver with different riding position, so the tank also has room for the airbox underneath and the fuel pump recess even looks similar to the TL's!
Of course the subframe won't fit without adaptors or surgery.
I can obviously post pictures of the bikes and the parts I'd like to fit, I'm just trying to understand if it's doable and how hard it would be. I'm talking about €300 in parts, give or take. If things work, I'd obviously put a headlight mask with mudguard on the front.
Any idea/advice? TIA!