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Title: new and looking for pointers Post by manitoulinbob on 04/05/11 at 03:27:20 hello; new to the forum and new to motorcycling. just got a 2008 S40 and looking to get it prep'ed for the season. hoping that someone here can give me some pointers. (bike is in excellent shape with only 3100km so basically looking to do general maintenance and upkeep on the bike.) i have looked using the search bar but have not found what i need. can anyone tell me if there is a chech list or to-do list of things to check or things to do to ensure the bike is ready for the season? thanks, Bob |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by Mr. Hyde on 04/05/11 at 06:27:48 Short list if you don't know the history: 1. Make sure a valve adjustment was completed per manual. 2. Change your oil and filter. Regular oil or synthetic - your choice. 3. Fresh gas with a capful of seafoam. 4. Saftey check - brakes, lights, turn signals. Take it for a ride. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by photojoe on 04/05/11 at 06:36:05 First on Mr. Hyde's list is the most important. Oil. Make a habit of checking before every ride and during stops on those long runs. Keep some in your bag. This bike is easy to work on. Learn how to change your oil/filter, air filter, check tire pressure, install brake pads when needed etc. Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new Savage. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by thumperclone on 04/05/11 at 07:19:22 tyre pressure |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by thumperclone on 04/05/11 at 07:19:36 brakes |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by thumperclone on 04/05/11 at 07:19:54 tread depth |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by thumperclone on 04/05/11 at 07:21:26 tire side walls for rot, aging.. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by Routy on 04/05/11 at 08:46:35 The 1st thing I would check is the oil. If it looks clean, its ok. You can check it while on the side stand if you're not comfortable holding it upright while trying to see the window. If you use the side stand method, just keep the level anywhere near the "low" line and you will have no problem. 2nd, check the battery level. Its near impossible to see it thru the window. So you must remove the battery,....a little chore in itself ! 3rd, if you hear excessive valve tappet noise, I'd check clearances. 4th, check the obvious things. At less than 4000 you should be good to go,......unless it has been rode excessively hard,......brakes etc. 5th, and IMO most important, if it runs good, don't mess w/ it. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by Howitzer on 04/05/11 at 10:21:17 323D273C202635373F3126540 wrote:
What is excessive valve tappet noise? I always feel like my engine/transmission are rather noisy and not-smooth sounding. It could just be from excessive vibration of the single cylinder engine, but....I don't know. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by Serowbot on 04/05/11 at 11:10:28 5C7B637D606E7166140 wrote:
What is excessive valve tappet noise? I always feel like my engine/transmission are rather noisy and not-smooth sounding. It could just be from excessive vibration of the single cylinder engine, but....I don't know.[/quote] Air cooled engines are inherently noisier than water cooled. If you can't hear valves at all, they are likely too tight. Especially when hot. If it sounds like a box of rocks,.. they are too loose... :-?... |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/11 at 11:17:32 082F3729343A2532400 wrote:
What is excessive valve tappet noise? I always feel like my engine/transmission are rather noisy and not-smooth sounding. It could just be from excessive vibration of the single cylinder engine, but....I don't know.[/quote] Like being in the front row of a tap dance recital When it sounds right, in the back row, audable if the a$$ hole next to you shuts up. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by MotoBuddha on 04/05/11 at 11:48:51 2D2238233F392A28202E394B0 wrote:
Looking clean doesn't have much to do with whether oil is okay. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by Routy on 04/05/11 at 12:35:07 416378634E796868646D0C0 wrote:
Looking clean doesn't have much to do with whether oil is okay. [/quote] Oh yeah, I been mechanican and play'n w/ oil for 55 yrs, and if its not a diesel, and its clean, most times its ok. And if its dirty, it needs changin. But I do like the KISS method ! ;D Now don't go gettin all techinical on me, I'm not that kinda guy. And we're not mechanican for Southwestern either. |
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Title: Re: new and looking for pointers Post by manitoulinbob on 04/06/11 at 02:33:46 thanks for the welcome to the forum and for the feed back. i will be giving the bike a good going over this weekend in prep for the up coming season. the comments and suggestions are appreciated. Bob |
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