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Message started by KWKaletta on 08/06/07 at 22:46:47

Title: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by KWKaletta on 08/06/07 at 22:46:47

Hi folks,
I got an 87 savage a couple of years ago stuck (buried) it in the shed. I traded a school bus for it! I got it out a couple of weeks ago and started working on it. "Took the riders class about a year ago." Been riding it almost every day. Its been 30 years! ;D

http://www.kwkaletta.com/SavagePhotos/BeforeSideSM8_07.jpg

Title: Re: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by mornhm on 08/07/07 at 05:19:59

Welcome to the group.

That's a nice color.

Title: Re: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/07/07 at 06:10:43

Welcome!

Title: Re: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/07/07 at 23:28:36

Welcome. You can have lot of fun with that little bike. You can do a lot with a school bus, too, but the MPG stinks & riding is better than driving.

Title: Re: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by drums1 on 08/08/07 at 09:58:08

Was it a well kept '87? I recently aquired an '87 that was stored for 3 years and I've had nothing but problems with it. Haven't even ridden it yet. It needs a starter and a battery, to start with. Don't even know if the dam thing runs. I hope you have better luck with yours.
And welcome--you'll find this is a great group of guys and gals. Very helpful in every aspect. Enjoy!!

Title: Re: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by KWKaletta on 08/08/07 at 10:12:12

I have been riding every day! The guy I got it from was a "good" shade tree mechanic! I had to do a lot of soldering on the light wires. Need some parts for it like the battery has no cover, its exposed. The charging system seeems to work. Had to put a new battery in it! (When I pulled it out of the shed) She started right up. Yes I changed the oil but after I found some filters! ::) I don't know about the color but Rustolium Industrial Safety yellow is a dam good match. I am thinking about changing all of the screws to ss!
:-/ ;D ;D
Ken

Title: Re: Almost Brand New (to Riding)
Post by wvhunter62 on 08/08/07 at 10:38:33

Good looking bike, welcome to the group. I also have an '87. Lots of fun to play with. ;D