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Message started by stonedeaf on 05/30/10 at 07:21:03

Title: Hello
Post by stonedeaf on 05/30/10 at 07:21:03

Just want to say hello to everyone,

I bought a Savage last weekend on Ebay! She is a US import to the Uk (1987). In amazing condition, must have spent it's life in a sunny state of the US for most of it's life.

Had to ride her home from Hinckley (near the Triumph factory) back to Essex. The owner had a pretty worried look when he realised I was just riding it home, and not sticking it on the back of a van. But despite some real problems with the carb, she managed the 150 mile trip home.

I've spent the last week trying to figure out the carb issue. Just want to thank everyone who have posted such great info on this site. It's already given me loads of little hints and facts and I think after stripping the carb,cleaning it and putting it back 3 times! It's now running a little better. I have also discovered a very small tear in the carb rubber seal that connects the carb to the cylinder block....this I think has been the true cause of all the poor running, so just need to order a new one and ....you guessed it, remove the carb for the 4th and hopefully final time ;D

There is an oil leak to find and cure. That appears to be coming from the bottom right hand side of the engine.??
The oil level was way too low, so I quickly got a new filter and changed that and the oil.

I'm going to just try and ride it for a while, and keep an eye on the oil level/leak. I don't want to just have the bike garaged all summer :(That won't do).

I'm lucky to now own this great little bike, and I also own a Hinckley built Triumph Bonneville.

As mentioned I live down in Essex (UK). I've owned quite a few bikes including a good few powerful sports bikes, but I have come full circle and realise that most fun riding seems to be when I'm crusin' at 50mph just taking it easy and enjoying the views and ride. The Savage is an amazing bike. It looks small but is incredibly comfortable. I'm 6' 1" and find it really comfy.

It's got a few mods, including a nice set of forward controls, which may account for the nice ride position.

Anyway's just wanted to say hello to you all. Am I right to think most of you guys are based in the US?

Cheers for now, Stonedeaf

Title: Re: Hello
Post by jef.savage on 05/30/10 at 07:28:51

Hello to you too!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by buttgoat1 on 05/30/10 at 07:56:59

welcome!

Forward controls are a must for tall riders (not me), so you are ahead of the game already.

Looks like you are well on your way, simple to work on and lots of mods to make.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by verslagen1 on 05/30/10 at 08:08:57

Welcome stoney
yes we're mostly us based, but like yourself, many are spread across the world. You'll find a dozen or so from your side of the pond too. And some that have decided long ago to cross the pond and stay. So they'll be a few that you can actually speak a common language with. ;D

The only thing I can immediately warn you about that pertains to '87 is the kickback issue on shutdown. The starter drives the engine thru a one way clutch. And on shutdown the piston can come up on the compression stroke and not have enough umph to go over, so the compressed air will push it backward. Running backward will engage the starter, which it does like at all and will try to leave the scene causing great damage to the mounting bosses. If you let the clutch out to stall the engine it would be better than letting it come to a stop on it's own.

Also, there's a maintainence issue that comes up around at 20,000 mile give or take ten. teach your ankles to listen for it.
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Title: Re: Hello
Post by JohnBoy on 05/30/10 at 09:08:37

welcome to the forum!
Good people here and lots of good brainstorming

Title: Re: Hello
Post by stonedeaf on 05/30/10 at 11:59:17

Cheers for the welcome, and thanks for the tip about stopping the bike. I have noticed it stops a little aggresively, and likes to pop back just once after shutting off the ignition!!

I'm just seeing these things as part of the bikes character ::)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by kimchris1 on 05/30/10 at 18:25:33

Welcome Stonedeaf and as you have already read, their is lots of good useful information here.

It seems their is nothing that these knowledgeable people can't help you figure our or repair..

So welcome aboard and keep posting of your adventures..Kim :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by verslagen1 on 05/30/10 at 19:21:26

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after fire often known as back fire can be reduced by richening the pilot mixture screw, turn about an 1/8 turn and give it a try. You should be able to get it down to a poof, a kerpow is really lean. next comes popping at gear shift, usually means loose header bolts.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by kennycreed on 05/31/10 at 00:47:56

Hi there, I'm living on a rock on the north west side of Scotland, got two Ls's fantastic bikes but they need a little tlc every now and then,,welcome to the Savage sensation kenny