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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Just picked up a Savage, got few issues /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1271143310 Message started by Smash on 04/13/10 at 00:21:50 |
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Title: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by Smash on 04/13/10 at 00:21:50 Heya, just picked up a 2002 Suzuki savage, its a bit rusty but it runs like a champ. There are a few things that need fixing though. I plan on tearing it down one of these days and getting rid of the rust then painting the pieces. One problem is there is a fuel leak, I'm guessing its just the fuel line cause the last guy didn't really try and fix anything on the bike, it only leaks when the motor is running. The other issue which I could use some help with is that the tail light comes on when the power is on, but it doesn't get brighter when the brakes are pressed. I wouldn't be so hard pressed about it, but to pass an army inspection I need that to work, and without the inspection I can't ride on base without the risk of getting in serious trouble with my unit. When I tear it down I'll check into things further, I'm hoping its just a loose plug or something, any advice on what to look for would be much appriciated :) |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/13/10 at 01:37:42 If its leaking from a tube that comes outta the carb, the float isnt shutting off the fuel going into the carb when the bowl is full. The light. Check the bulb for one filament burned out. |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by BurnPgh on 04/13/10 at 01:38:47 Your brake light issue is likely just a bad bulb. I dont know offhand what bulb you'd need but I'll check if you like, assuming someone else doesnt come in and let you know. As far as the fuel leak...where's it leaking from? Petcock to tank? Vacuum line to the carb? Gas line to carb? In any case it's no big deal but to fix it more details are needed. |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/13/10 at 02:51:02 brake lite is an 1157 |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by bill67 on 04/13/10 at 02:57:34 Check your brake light button under the brake peddle. |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by Charon on 04/13/10 at 05:29:48 There are two brake light switches. Use them to check the system. Squeeze the front brake. If the brake light comes on, the problem is not the bulb. If it doesn't, replace the bulb because it is pretty unlikely both switches are bad. |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by Routy on 04/13/10 at 06:24:19 If, you or someone else adjusted the rear brake a little too tight, that could stop the brake cable from moving far enough to acuate the rear brake lite switch. If you look under, you'll see how it works together. I fixed mine by just backing off on the rear brake adjustment a touch |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by Routy on 04/13/10 at 06:32:07 Really ? Is there anything besides us that have been around longer than that bulb ? '56 ford had'm, maybe 55 Chev did too :o 554A4C4B5651605060584A460D3F0 wrote:
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by verslagen1 on 04/13/10 at 07:31:43 replace your hoses and the rear bulb. vac line should be dry, if you got gas in it you got problems. if its the 1/4" line that's leaking, no prob, just replace. hope that gets it done for you. oil change procedure is in the tech doc's and you'll find an owners manual and a service whatchamacallit. |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by miker on 04/13/10 at 07:33:41 26293328343221232B2532400 wrote:
[/quote] Old Harleys too |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by Smash on 04/14/10 at 00:40:40 awesome, thanks guys, i'll check back in after getting some wrench time in |
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Title: Re: Just picked up a Savage, got few issues Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/14/10 at 01:48:48 The hole on the oil filter goes toward the engine. If the hole gets pointed out, it will grow thru the cover. |
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