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Message started by SavageSweetie on 06/29/09 at 20:26:32

Title: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by SavageSweetie on 06/29/09 at 20:26:32

Hi all,

I was brousing the web and ran across this Forum. I am new, very new to riding. My experience is limited to sitting behind my hubby on his V-Star 1100. Well, now I have my own bike and am very anxious to learn! We are actually a 4 bike family now. Hubby has a V-Star 1100, oldest son(17) has a Honda Interceptor, and youngest son (16) has a Kawasaki Eliminator. So we own one of each of the Import Brands! ;D

I got my Savage last night and it does need some work.....starter, battery, and ignition and some cosmetic stuff. I do plan on airbrushing the tank myself though. The guy we bought it from said with a battery it will push start though. But for $300 I guess I can spend a little on fixing it up! ;D

Just wanted to pop in and say hello and that I am excited to lear from all you guys out there!

Vickie

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by Skid Mark on 06/29/09 at 20:47:52

Welcome. You have found the right site if you are working on the Savage yourself. Keep us posted on how your repairs are going. If you have issues, I bet it's covers in the tech section.

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by Savage Eddie on 06/30/09 at 05:04:49

Welcome to the forums Vickie!, awesome people here and very helpful! Let me know how that airbrushing goes, im still struggling with a decision on how i want mine!

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by AngloSaxon on 06/30/09 at 05:17:22

Hi Vickie, Welcome to the gang. Just a note - I doubt very much if you can bump/push start a Savage unless you can manually open the decompression valve. I weigh 220 and I couldn't bump mine even though I had a good hill to run down. But don't lose heart, everything you need to know about the Savage in right here. If you have a problem, just ask.

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/09 at 06:55:25

Bump starting for the old and gimpy...
Prep like normal prime would be a good idea
Put in 1st
Kickstand up
Push like hell
Jump on
Push starter button
After 1rev let out clutch
It will chug until the battery recovers
Just keep rolling in 1st till it catches or stops

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by Toymaker on 06/30/09 at 06:57:27

Yep Verslagen, that's how it's done....

Been there.....done that!

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/09 at 07:08:46

Should note that the battery should be good enough to turn the starter.
If it won't do that it won't work

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by seb481 on 06/30/09 at 13:21:03

Welcome to the forum SavageSweetie :)

I am a brand new rider and the Savage is my very first bike. I've been hanging out on this forum for a few days now and people are great. I already learned so much!

Enjoy 8-)

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by SavageSweetie on 06/30/09 at 18:59:05

Thanks for the warm welcome. The bike is headed for the repair shop on Thursday! Hopefully it will be ready in a week or so. I will get some pics and post for ya. I really want to airbrush a dragonfly on the tank so I will be practicing but pretty confident I can do it! I grew up in an "artsy crafty" family. The first thing I want is a 6 pack rack (If I can find one that I like) on it and floor boards! I want to girlie it up a little with some chrome......make it bling! I actually think I am more excited about fixing it up than I am about riding it! I have never ridden before so am a little intimidated but I want to learn!

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 06/30/09 at 19:04:44

72405740464472564444554844210 wrote:

Be careful when you start modifying. It can get addictive ;) ;)

The FireLizard is proof.

Day after I bought it from a pawn shop
http://a165.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_75b5160079f0a3f4421bb1ad9aa13974.jpg

Now
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/l_d81140c5ad3a46e2a2e7a66f8920647d.jpg

Title: Re: New Rider.....First Bike!
Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 07/01/09 at 10:15:34

Huzzah! And welcome. Go slow, pay attention, have fun. :D