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Message started by Olga on 08/03/10 at 03:10:59

Title: i'm a new proud owner
Post by Olga on 08/03/10 at 03:10:59

as of yesterday :D :D :D bought a 2002 savage and can't stop looking at it ;) (nearly slept in the garage) can't ride it yet as not taxed and needs servicing (I think) just slightly worried as noticed a leak this morning at the height of front wheel - either the fork or the brake fluid - not sure... anybody out there in London?
Olga

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/03/10 at 04:55:03

Prettyearly for a fork leak, unless someone just didnt bother to wipe the forks down & let bugs harden & then run thru the seals,
How many miles on it?

Ride safe, enjoy your new fun way to getaround.

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by Olga on 08/03/10 at 04:58:57

Thanks. Around 10000 miles, it's quite a leak, actually (around 10 cm diameter) so definitely something wrong, got me worried but hey... that's life - will get it fixed during the servicing. And yeah, testdrive was awesome - never sat on a more comfortable machine :)))

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/03/10 at 05:00:56

You better keep an eye on whoever is doin that servicing. Weve seen a couple engines ruined by mechanics putting the oil filter in backwards. Besides, if you watch, youll learn how. Then youll ride more ANDsave $$$. Hows That for a win/Win?

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by Olga on 08/03/10 at 05:07:14

Problem is I don't know a first thing about motorcycle mechanics myself so even if I do watch them put the oil filter the other way around, I won't notice :-? But yeah, good tip, would be great to knwo how to fix the essentials myself.

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by BALDY3260 on 08/03/10 at 06:28:53

hey olga congrats 8-) i'm still looking for mine :( prices seem real high at the moment :o good luck and read all you can on here there's some great stuff and some great peeps to help you out ;)

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by Olga on 08/03/10 at 06:32:26

hey baldy! thanks! it took me 2 weeks to find one. and even then had to travel 4 hours to get it - none available locally - be patient! and yes, cost me all my savings (no money left for servicing for now...) but it was all worth it ;)

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by BALDY3260 on 08/03/10 at 06:57:01

was that the one on ebay with the whitewall tyres? saw that and loved it 8-) but i want one to tear apart into a bobber it seemed too good for that ;)

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by Olga on 08/03/10 at 07:02:42

Yep, that's the one :) :) - went to Wigan and got it delivered to London. Looks very good. The problem is the leak now - probably the fork seal replacement coming my way, some 100 quid on top of servicing, there may be something else that isn't showing yet... Currently calling around to get best quotes. Most come up to £300 (servicing plus the seals) Oh joy... And yeah, I wouldn't let you (or anyone) tear this one apart, that's for sure! So you know a thing or two about motorcycles? Shame you're not closer, you could be earning yourself some extra cash here ;)

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by jarrod on 08/04/10 at 04:06:28

If it wasn't for taking the ferry, I live in Germany, I would be there in a heart beat, to help you out.

Title: Re: i'm a new proud owner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/04/10 at 07:00:37

Used to be a gal in Hawaii who hung out here. She totally rebuilt her own forks & did all kinds of maintenance on hers. Miss her. She was a sharp one.