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Message started by tank_you_jeebus on 07/17/05 at 16:49:14

Title: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 07/17/05 at 16:49:14

Hey everyone, I just got my savage 2 weeks ago and love riding it around town.

I live in the Seattle area and would like to know if there is a place where I can take my bike to get a tune up. I am not mechincally savvy so even changing the oil somewhat scares me.

I'd like to get everything checked out and tuned up and want to see if there is aplace near Redmond.

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by dano on 07/17/05 at 20:43:00

Hi there,

I live in NC so I cannot help there, but clymers sells a book for the savage. I ordered mine from barnes and noble. The book has pre ride checks and general maintenence.

Best wishes!

Danny

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by Jim_R on 07/17/05 at 21:22:44

Im sure any motorcycle place could do it. I think you could handle the oil change if u have ever done one with a car before.

Check this link for the oil change.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1099572561

Btw these guys will help ya alot and you couldnt have picked a better bike 8)

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by WD on 07/17/05 at 21:40:20

I had a Savage from Feb 1998 until yesterday (Saturday) morning when my stepson picked it up. Call me at the shop (Bent Bike in Auburn) and I'll walk you through the oil change, spark plug, air filter, etc. Ask for Jeff. I'm about an hour from you, so, push come to shove, you could ride it to Puyallup and I'll take you through it at my place.
-WD

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by SavageDude on 07/17/05 at 21:59:29

WD wrote:

Call me at the shop (Bent Bike in Auburn) and I'll walk you through the oil change, spark plug, air filter, etc. Ask for Jeff. I'm about an hour from you, so, push come to shove, you could ride it to Puyallup and I'll take you through it at my place.
-WD

Man! Where else can you get an offer like this ;D

That's our WD :D

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 07/18/05 at 14:25:12

Thx WD, I might take you up on that offer to call! I do have the clymer manual so I will study up on how to do these things and know where certain items are before giving you a call.

Don't want to waste your time and all.

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by Greg_650 on 07/18/05 at 14:59:35

tank_you_jeebus wrote:

Cool, another Savage in the area....

A quick internet search has turned up these dealerships in your area....

Renton Motorcycles RMC
3701 E Valley Rd.
Renton, WA 98055-4948
425/226-4320

Eastside Moto Sports
13029 NE 20th Street
Bellevue, WA 98005-2002
425/882-4300

Puyallup Suzuki
711 North Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: 253-845-7100

Tacoma Motorsports
4701 S Center Street
Tacoma, WA 98409-2317
253/564-8678

Aurora Suzuki, Inc.
7409 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103-5160
206/783-2323

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by Savage_Rob on 07/18/05 at 16:14:27

Welcome aboard. This is a great group of folks.

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by Dan on 07/18/05 at 19:00:04

I just bought an 87 Savage last Friday. What a blast!! Got it back from inspection today, and immediately did my own oil change AND lifted my seat -- both things I saw on these posts over the past several days. Thanks so much to all you experienced ones sharing your knowledge of these great bikes!

If you have suggestions for newbies that haven't been shared on recent posts, let me know.

Thanks again!

Dan

Title: Re: Just got my 2001 savage two weeks ago.
Post by WD on 07/18/05 at 21:45:43

Okay for the "local" Suzuki shops: Puyallup is cars/suvs ONLY. Tacoma Motorsports is tolerable. RMC bites. Aurora is good. Hinshaws bites. Eastside bites. The Olympia shop is tolerable.

As far as western washington dealerships are concerned, these are "evil little bikes that don't really exist". Service manager at Hinshaw's Honda/KTM/Polaris/Suzuki told me that one.

Feel free to give me a holler. It's no big deal, and, I guarantee you my prices are better on parts AND labor. Should run about $35, including the liter of Diet Coke. I don't drink beer anymore, and for teaching you to do your own maintenance and "stick it" to the dealer...
-WD