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Message started by yogi on 10/10/09 at 08:04:09

Title: headlights
Post by yogi on 10/10/09 at 08:04:09

i am thinking of buying 2008 savage and just checked it, headlight does not have on off switch?? also when i reduce accelerator i hear some noise as if it is breaking. is this something normal in savage? what else one should look for while buying savage?

your help will be highly appreciated

Title: Re: headlights
Post by verslagen1 on 10/10/09 at 08:12:09

no off switch correct

do you mean gear whine or metal grinding?

Title: Re: headlights
Post by yogi on 10/10/09 at 08:23:36

it wasn't metal grinding but could be gear whine

Title: Re: headlights
Post by False Illusion on 10/10/09 at 08:29:46

What's the mileage on the bike?

Title: Re: headlights
Post by verslagen1 on 10/10/09 at 08:30:17

I have that in my 02 engine.
but didn't have it in the '96

Title: Re: headlights
Post by yogi on 10/10/09 at 08:38:33

9300 km

Title: Re: headlights
Post by Charon on 10/10/09 at 09:00:48

I suspect the "noise as if breaking" might be the normal popping and crackling of the exhaust. Our infamous "backfire."

Title: Re: headlights
Post by yogi on 10/10/09 at 09:10:03

lots of people complain of "backfire" what is it? is it major harm to machine in long run?

Title: Re: headlights
Post by verslagen1 on 10/10/09 at 10:20:23

4B5D555B01040B320 wrote:

lots of people complain of "backfire" what is it? is it major harm to machine in long run?

The epa mandates a lean adjustment on the carb.
this adjustment runs great in denver
can be adjusted, but don't ask the dealer to do it, he can't
we have instructions in the tect section.

most people don't complain, they "comment" affectionally.
It grows on you. ;D

Title: Re: headlights
Post by False Illusion on 10/10/09 at 10:56:17

9300km=5766 miles...

Hmmm...some folks here recommend a valve adjustment at 4000 miles.
That could be good bargaining info for you, if it hasn't been done...

Does the PO (previous owner) have maintenance records?

What is the price of the bike?...check the NADA and Kelley Blue Book values on the bike:

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-23-0-5600-885-973-50587&l=1&w=23&p=38&f=5693&gc=mc&gtc=mc&any=0

http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle

Make sure to plug in your zipcode. Pricing varies according to where you are located...

Also check your local Craigslist to see what the bike is going for in your area.

http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites

HTH! (Hope This Helps)

8-)

Title: Re: headlights
Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 10/10/09 at 17:55:59

Since the eighties, all "new" bikes sold in the US have to have headlight on all the time (expect at start up).