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Message started by Bobster on 02/19/06 at 19:09:45

Title: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Bobster on 02/19/06 at 19:09:45

Assuming it looks as good in person as in the picture, Im picking it up for $1800. Its a black 99 with 3010 miles. It has a windscreen and one of those things he called an engine gaurd with pedals to raise your feet. Im stoked.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Paladin on 02/19/06 at 20:04:20

Good deal! I would assume original tires, now six years old. I'd replace them on general principles no matter how much tread is left. Good rubber is vital on a cage, and even more important on a bike. The battery, if original also, may need replacing depending on how well it was maintained. And since there is no kick started....

A toast to you enjoying the Savage and putting on the miles it deserves.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Bobster on 02/19/06 at 20:14:33

Yea, i'll check everything out. He also said it has a sportster muffler welded on. If i can find the parts local, i'll be modding and adjusting the carb and filter this week then ordering the rest. After lurking in here this week, i already have a grocery list to order. lol

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by lancer on 02/19/06 at 21:31:28

Isn't grocery shopping fun?

Welcome to the Savage World!! ;D

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/20/06 at 05:47:47

Welcome and I hope it's in excellent condition!

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Reelthing on 02/20/06 at 05:51:04

Welcome to the zoo! - that sounds like a good buy if the condition matches the miles

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Bobster on 02/21/06 at 13:51:44

Well, i drove 1 1/2 hrs to look at it. Wasrnt very impressed by its condition. Not as good as the pics looked. It runs like a turd, misses, backfirs etc.. After pointing out all thats wrong to him, I bought it for $1500. I got some work to do but i like doing that stuff. I ran around this afternoon looking for parts. Found a 155 main jet but no 55 pilot. I gotta order that. Gotta order a K&N cone filter too. Im not buying shocks, superbrace, etc.. til i get her tunned up and see if i like her.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/21/06 at 14:13:00

Try adjusting the idle mixture before getting the new pilot jet. You may not need it at all.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Bobster on 02/21/06 at 14:30:57

Savage_Rob wrote:

Try adjusting the idle mixture before getting the new pilot jet. You may not need it at all.

Oh, i thought it was necessary to upgrade to larger when upgrading the main jet. I bought a can of carb cleaner from napa, $42 ::)....Im gonna disasseble and clean the carb good before any jetting. I also doing the white spacer mod while im in there. Thanks man, Im new to this bike.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Steve530 on 02/21/06 at 15:03:11

Congrats!

With the low mileage, it's a good bet that the bike has been sitting. Probably gunked up the carb, so a good cleaning will work wonders.

Did you get a gallon can of Berryman's Chem-Dip? That and some compressed air will clean out all the varnish.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by USCG Cremeans on 02/21/06 at 15:19:14

i may have to try that.. mine sat for 6 years and before i got it and now its in peices being painted etc.. carb still needs some tlc, i soaked it for 2 days in carb cleaner, but now i need to go borrow some compressed air at my buddy's garage. good luck with the bike!

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Bobster on 02/21/06 at 16:32:13

Steve530 wrote:

I bought the only carb cleaner they had its made by Mac. And yes i have a compressor etc.. Ive almost got the bike stripped. I ordered a manual but i cant wait for that. lol.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Steve530 on 02/21/06 at 18:39:13

That should work. I'm suprised at the cost. How much carb cleaner do you get for $42?

If you get lost, there is a diagram of the carburetor in one of the tech articles.

Title: Re: Getting a savage on tuesday!
Post by Bobster on 02/21/06 at 18:44:28

Steve530 wrote:

That should work. I'm suprised at the cost. How much carb cleaner do you get for $42?

If you get lost, there is a diagram of the carburetor in one of the tech articles.

Yea i'll getter done. I stripped all plastic and rubber from the carb and removed all needles and jets. The carb is filthy dirty. Im gonna soak and clean tomorrow. I removed that hideous airbox. But im concerned that theres not much room for a cone filter there.