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Message started by crocodile on 08/11/05 at 20:50:48

Title: Old newbie
Post by crocodile on 08/11/05 at 20:50:48

Hi guys and gals. I've been reading this site since I got my Savage about 4 months ago. I think I've read everything. Recently retired and looking to regain my youth. Last time I owned a bike was 44 years ago. Took and passed my test over a year ago and have been looking for the perfect bike (for me - 170 and 5'9"). Found it at a garage sale, yellow 2000, beaten up a bit but not too bad with a salvage title. I was looking for a project too and here it was! He wanted $1800 for it, I left it a week, and to my surprise he took $1000. 1950 miles on the clock too!! Spent about $450 on it (amazing how it mounts up when you order from a dealership). I've learned so much from you guys and I have to thank you so much for all the tips, pics, and just down right good info. Done the white spacer, mixture screw, stainless carb screws, petcock to on and off, K&N drop in, put some buckhorns on her, the seat mod. I received today my Mac Muffler - going to change the main jet to 155 - waiting for gaskets to arrive. Has anyone put a Mac on a 2000? Is that 1"x1" tab with a hole in it near the muffler joint for the heatshield? Stock heatshield doesn't fit. Another problem is the brake light switch cable that nestles right above the brake cable by the footrest behind header pipe. There is nowhere to hook the nipple to - am I missing a part or what? I know I saw something about this a few weeks ago but I can't find it now.

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by DavidV on 08/11/05 at 22:17:16

I'm a new newbie myself - only ridden 800 miles or so total since May, but I'm working on it.

Welcome to the party!

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by crocodile on 08/11/05 at 22:33:12

Thanks David, I havn't done as many miles as that yet, I've only just got it rideable and I don't want to put the exhaust system back on until I've got the brake light cable thingy sorted

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Karen627 on 08/11/05 at 23:06:54

Can't help you with the technical questions, but I wanted to say hi and welcome. ;D

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by crocodile on 08/11/05 at 23:21:23

Thanks Karen.

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/12/05 at 00:16:44

8)Welcome crocodile ... from a 3 year veteran and still a newbie! There are some great techies and wrenchers on this site ... but like the previous posters, I ain't one of 'em!
Enjoy your Savage and Ride Safe!

Perry,
Newfoundland, Canada

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by gazab44 on 08/12/05 at 01:37:52

WELCOME

There will always be someone on this site to answer your questions. And if we can't there will always be the friendly banter ;)

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Kropatchek on 08/12/05 at 05:05:34

Welcome to the "best" Savage forum.

The brakelight switch cable is connected with a spring on the switch side.
The other side connects to the same place as the main brake cable. It's a little angled piece bent 90 degrees with 2 holes.
Maybe this picture helps

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/48/fc50dr.jpg

Greetz
Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/12/05 at 06:21:44

Welcome aboard and thanks for reading first! Regarding the MAC muffler, the stock heat shield did fit; its bell shape just looked stupid. The best option is to leave it off and use a generic heatshield. Several are available. One inexpensive version (http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2006317/showCustom-0/p-2006317/N-111+10211+600012701/c-10111) is at J. C. Whitney.

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by crocodile on 08/12/05 at 08:00:00

Thanks all of you for your welcomes. Thanks Kropatchek for the great pic, perfect duh, I found it right away with a mirror, could have used a finger but I wasn't sure what I was looking for. It looks like the inner has seized up and pulled the nipple through the hole.Rob thanks for the h/shield pic, I had seen it before but if I remember correctly (and I might not have) it wasn't in connection with a Mac

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by vroom1776 on 08/12/05 at 08:48:45

welcome! You stole that savage! what a deal!

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by lancer on 08/12/05 at 09:04:20

Welcome to THE Savage site on the internet...at least on this side of the English speaking world. You did very well on your deal indeed, $1000 for less than 2000 miles just makes you want to smile. Your gain, the other guys loss.
ENJOY
RIDE WELL

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by crocodile on 08/12/05 at 18:24:12

Vroom, Lancer, thanks for the welcome, I hope I can help someone else out in the future just as all you guys have unknowingly been tutoring me for the last few months. I feel like I've taken a college course on the LS.

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Reelthing on 08/12/05 at 18:38:13

Welcome aboard - and by the way if any of your family is given you grief about the new ride - have them read chapter 1 of Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance if they still give you grief - well they're just ignorant.

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Spartan71 on 08/13/05 at 07:02:31

I've been kind of lurking as well. It's been 28 years since I rode. This time I'm doing it right by taking the MSF class. Showed me a lot of things I did wrong back when. Got my 2002 at a dealership here in town and just love it. Paid a little too much, but it's all good. I'm definitely not a wrencher, but I'll be doing my first oil and filter change soon. Happy, safe riding!

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/13/05 at 15:44:35

Spartan71 wrote:

Welcome aboard! You did roughly twice as long as I did. I stayed away for a little over 14 years, though now I'm not sure how. I did the same thing and took the MSF course. I thought it was an excellent refresher and believe it's a good idea for both new and returning riders. There are a lot of really good folks on this board. I've learned a heck of a lot from them and expect to learn more. Besides being a great knowledge base, they're a pretty good community.

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by CHRIS on 08/14/05 at 19:38:32

Welcome to the both of you!!! I'm sure if you ever run in to any problem you'll find the awnser here!!! I was deciding on buying a S40 or S50 (vs800), but when I looked around for information such as products, accessories, tricks, etc. my choice was simple when I found this place!! Best info. I ever found on the internet

Title: Re: Old newbie
Post by Spartan71 on 08/16/05 at 13:00:17

Thanks for the welcomes! I've been finding a ton of great information here.

As to the MSF course, I talked my 21 year old step son into taking the course. I told him I'd pay for it. He jumped at it because taking the course and PASSING waives the road test for license endorsement in MI. Plus I told him that we could take the advanced course next summer. I'm looking forward to that.