S02 E01 Upgrades (Suzuki S40 Boulevard)

[@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN]

I converted my '07, which I bought new to chain drive and cut the belt guard down behind the shock. It looks factory. I used sprockets from a Suzuki GS550 with the cast wheels. So there numerous ratios available. I changed the sprockets 3 times before I found what I liked best. The Suzuki shop got a shock when I took it in for a tire change. 😂 If I remember right, I'm at about a 10% change. It's hard to beat the fuel mileage on these bikes.

[@spikemcnock8310]

Did you have any problems with the chain rubbing on the swing arm? I want to convert mine to chain drive, what ratios did you use and how many teeth front and back?

[@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN]

@@spikemcnock8310 It's been a long time, I'll have to look and get back with you. But you have to consider what your weight is and are you riding 2 up. My daughter would ride with me sometimes and the first gear setup was too long legged. I weigh 190 lbs and my daughter on there we were pushing nearly 300 lbs. Are you riding up a lot of hills or in the mountains? If you don't weigh too much and ride a lot of interstate mostly or open flat areas it's great. I found the second set up I did to be the best all around. After calculations I found it was almost exactly between stock and the first chain drive set up I did. I will give you both, you'll have to decide what you think is best. And no, I didn't have issues with the chain rubbing the swing arm. I converted mine 8 or 9 years ago.

[@spikemcnock8310]

@@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN thanks for the information. I'm only 69 kilos and only ride one up, there's no mountains where I live lol. I used to do rallies but don't now so it's just a fun bike. Don't worry if you can't find any info.

[@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN]

@@spikemcnock8310 I can get it, I'm just pulled several directions right now, going to be working on my bike in the next couple of days. I will get it to you, because it's well worth the conversion. You'll be very happy with it. It changes the personality of the bike completely.

[@spikemcnock8310]

@@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN my Savage is really under geared with the standard set up of pullies and belt, most bikes I've had I've changed the sprockets sizes. I like my bikes to have low revs while cruising about and I like good mpg/kpl, I'm not a racer either lol, I'm to old for that. Many thanks 👍

[@user-tv9vt6vp2i]

You seem chill af bro

[@VuLe-lm3cr]

Does anyone know exactly the 25 tooth pulley is from which bike ?

[@3lifetimes]

Questions.. I have a suzuki blvd 2009 s40 650cc carbureted. Im not mechanically inclined, but trying. Had a new carb installed and idles a bit high… also fouled the last plug. Had a new plug installed and want to adjust the carb so I don’t foul this one as well. I’d like to to this myself…is this somehting I can safely do myself and if so what tools are needed? Thabk you for any help. I really want to ride my bike without messing it up again.

[@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN]

I didn't post this video, but idling the bike down is simple, if it's the factory carb. There's a screw on the left side of the carb that adjusts the idle, it has a spring behind it. Which you can clearly see. But what is fouling the plugs, it has to be oil consumption. Or an overly rich running carb. If it's the carb, then it sounds like something is seriously wrong with that new carb. Because I've been tinkering with mine for years, I have a jar full of primary and main jets. I tried all sorts of combo's before I settled on what I have now. And never fouled a plug. If you're not very mechanical minded, I wouldn't suggest tearing into a carburetor. But I can help you possibly.

[@Jmacfann]

These bikes should not idle like a 90 v twin (ie a harley which a lot of people run these with WAY to low of an idle which is not good for the oil pump) These bikes should have an idle rpm once warmed up of 1100 which to a lot of people sounds high.

[@davidhoy7186]

Where did you get the tac ometer for the s forty boulevard?

[@spikemcnock8310]

I want to know that too. 👍

[@dikkem8193]

I believe it's the Baron Mini Bullet. He has a video showing how to install one on an S40

[@matthewashleywilliams805]

What kind of windshield did you get?

[@matthewashleywilliams805]

Link would be nice?

[@picklerick7106]

Where did you get the pulley

[@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN]

I converted mine to chain drive, and there's all sorts of options. It's not very hard, I used Suzuki parts. It really changes the personality of the bike, in a good way. But you'll always be going faster than what the speedometer is reading. I really don't miss the belt.

[@crominion6045]

Probably for an old Kawasaki 454 Ltd. I’ve heard of people using those on Savages/S40s. It’s a 25t pulley like he said. 👍

[@lem109]

Привет из России.

[@chrisstokley7687]

luv windshield../ thinking need bigger 1-- idk.. nvr had 1... always wear helmet! wish had a leather coat 4x.. just isnt any available.. yup /.. likes the 4300 rpm.. thinking swap the speed odometer for a china new 1 with front tire magnets .. so gear not determine the speed! wish new more about painting.. so gas not make it run !

[@cbcinfla]

I'm a minute-thirty into your channel, thinking, cool, I just got me a thumper and maybe you'll have some good tips. Then I see you're riding bare-handed and know that you're not a very good rider. No gear = no credibility.