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Message started by Clint on 07/29/10 at 01:07:06

Title: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Clint on 07/29/10 at 01:07:06

Hello All! My name is Clint and I live in Newnan, GA about 30 min south of Atlanta. I am probably supposed to introduce myself somewhere else but I have a few questions that I haven't been able to find answers to from searching. I picked up a 87 Savage with 18k miles on Craigslist back in May an I have just finished "bobbering" her. Sorry to all you purists out there. It seems to me their are some that are against doing that. I bought the bike as a non runner and fresh gas, a new battery and a good carb clean solved that problem. She ran great but sat for a few months while I was doing the mods. Now I have a couple of problems that I need help with. When I get on the gas kinda hard the clutch slips and then catches up. It didn't do this before. I don't have a manual so does the savage have a wet clutch? She has new oil and filter but I have experienced using the wrong oil on a wet clutch before and had it slip. Also, I put in LED turn signals on the front and an integrated LEDd turn/brake/tail light on the rear. I am planning on ordering a LED turn signal relay but right now if the turn signal bulb in the dash is in all turn signals blink when either the left or the right turn is selected. If I pull the bulb out, all turn signals work properly. This baffles me but 12v is not my strong suit. Well, that is enough for now. I appreciate any help in advance and I will get some pics of my bike up sometime in the next few days.

Thanks,

Clint

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by LANCER on 07/29/10 at 02:54:13

Welcome Clint, it is good to have you here

Yep, electrical stuff is a mystery to my brain...mechanical stuff works up there so I have those brain cells but no electrical cells
sure would like some though

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/29/10 at 04:36:57

If you used an oil with friction modifiers in it,, dump it out & start over.

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by verslagen1 on 07/29/10 at 13:42:38

If you used a m/c oil then theirs no issue with our wet clutch.
cage grades, you have to select "old style" oil, no friction modifiers.
Rotella 15w40 is good or Rotella 'T6' syn 5w40

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by bill67 on 07/29/10 at 13:57:41

You shouldn't use any oil but motorcycle oil the ones on here that use other oil seem to have cam chain troubles.

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Oldnewguy on 07/29/10 at 15:18:40

The turn signal problem may be fixed with the led turnsignal module. Get one from super bright leds web site. They are cheap and are a direct replacement for the stock unit. You also may need to put a diode in the circuit(s) to stop the "back draft" if that's what it is. Try the led module first.
:)

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by thumperclone on 07/29/10 at 15:35:14

495E4F5E5E4C1A2E0 wrote:

or an electronic flasher relay from your local auto parts

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by spacepirates on 07/29/10 at 15:54:54

let's see some pictures!

you can try adjusting the clutch at the hand lever to see if that helps. sometimes it is just adjusted too tight and doesn't fully let the clutch plates press against each other.

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Clint on 07/30/10 at 19:59:09

Thanks for all the responses! It don't think its the oil. I used Valvoline 4 stroke motorcycle oil. I know I have to adjust the clutch at the bars now, it won't start with the clutch pulled all the way in, I have to let it out 1/2" or so and it has a good bit of play when let out. I will mess with it this weekend and try to get some pics up too. Thanks again for the help.

Clint

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by verslagen1 on 07/30/10 at 21:27:43

7A7570776D70777E78190 wrote:

I picked up a 87 Savage with 18k miles on Craigslist back in May an I have just finished "bobbering" her.

oops, I am remiss in my duties...

DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!!!

You picked up a savage with 18k miles http://verslagen.savageriders.com/smiley/horse.gif

You need to be aware...
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1192027390
camchain check
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1191167029

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Clint on 08/08/10 at 11:55:22

Verslagen- Thanks for the heads up. The engine has a small oil leak that I am going to address soon, I think I will have to replace the head gasket and possibly the cylinder/base gasket. When I do I will check out and address the cam chain tensioner. A quick question for you guys- when I replace the gaskets- if the rings are fine you put them back in or would you go ahead and hone the cylinder and replace them since the engine is apart? Thanks in advance for all your responses. I have attached a couple of pics of my bike. I still need to make some sort of side covers for the battery/wiring area.

Clint

P.S. Do pictures have to be hosted to post on here? I kept trying to attach a picture to the post but it will not allow me.

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by verslagen1 on 08/08/10 at 12:10:50

6A6560677D60676E68090 wrote:

P.S. Do pictures have to be hosted to post on here? I kept trying to attach a picture to the post but it will not allow me.

Do you gotta link where the pictures are?

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Clint on 08/08/10 at 12:23:03

Sorry,

Brain Fart! It has been a while since I have posted pics on a forum. Lets try this again.

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt40/clintinga/savage/savage2.jpg

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Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/08/10 at 12:26:36

Love the look.
2 questions.

How does the no front fender work out? If you hit water in the road or a patch of dirt/dust & gravel, do you get hit with junk?

Where do you strap the beer & groceries on?

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Clint on 08/08/10 at 12:35:17

Thanks Justin. 1. I haven't had any issues with no front fender yet but I am sure it will become an issue at some point. 2. I have a truck for beer and groceries for now but I do have an old Yamaha for which I am contemplating building a side car.

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/08/10 at 18:43:58

What kinda truck ya got? Standard, auto? Old enough for vent windows?

Title: Re: New Guy with a couple of questions.
Post by Clint on 08/08/10 at 23:04:01

Auto and no vent windows. Why are you curious about my truck?