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Message started by drums1 on 06/03/11 at 07:51:04

Title: Repairs are finally done
Post by drums1 on 06/03/11 at 07:51:04

Yes I took it in for the head gasket, carb repair and new tires. Awesome work. He got the mixture screw out and boiled out the carb. No more running cold problems. There definately was some blockage internally, behind that screw. And he found some weird things going on inside the motor too, from when I had the clutch done 3 years ago. One of the cam chain guides was in backwards? and some dowel pin was missing and filled in with glue. Unbelievable the difference in how it runs now. Plus he cleaned the whole motor and trans up real nice. Looks like new almost. I think I got my moneys worth. Now for the forward controls.....

:-?

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by jef.savage on 06/03/11 at 12:33:19

Glad to hear it!

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by Morgii on 06/03/11 at 15:19:31

Right on... beware of some comments of people puffaw'ing your use of a mechanic... I do as well sometimes. Nothing wrong with it IMHO.

Now ride it!

Cheers,

Ian (Morgii)

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by drums1 on 06/03/11 at 17:37:30

Ya, I debated doing the work myself, but I lacked the tools to do what needed to be done. And having never been that deep into it, I didn't want to chance screwing something up and not being able to ride again this year. As it was he had to pull the motor---previous work done on motor--dude used locktight on the head bolts. And I never would have caught the things he did, internally. Not to mention the carb. I tried getting that screw out for the last year.
So, I had some extra money from a settlement, I figured what the heck. Get it done, and get it done right. I'm riding, that's what counts.

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Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/03/11 at 18:36:00

I am not real sure I could keep myself from either visiting the earlier shop or at least calling & talking to the OWNER.

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by Serowbot on 06/03/11 at 22:39:54

I do a lot of my own work,... on my bike, and for others,... ...but, I do have a go-to guy that I will call on when I'm over my head...
Same with my car, and my house..
Sounds like you might have found one for yourself...
Cherish an honest, knowledgeable,... go-to guy... ;)...

Many happy miles... :)...

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by WD on 06/04/11 at 04:22:07

Nothing wrong with taking it to a good independent and letting him do the work. I do the same thing with late model (post-73) American cars and trucks and ANY import vehicles. I'll do the easy stuff, let someone else monkey with engine/trans guts, computerized engine systems, etc.

I love messing with vintage stuff or customizing whatever I can get my hands on. Spinning wrenches on something I have to actually rely on in traffic? Forget it, not interested.

I don't even own a torque wrench anymore.

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by drums1 on 06/04/11 at 08:34:45

Ya Justin I would have called out the original shop but they are no longer in business. Thank God. The guy I went to is at the dealer in next town over from me. An older guy who knows Savages very well. He's my new go-to guy. The easier stuff I usually do myself. The 3 main things I had done were over my head kinda stuff.

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by Sunchasers on 06/06/11 at 09:26:15

It's good to know one's limitations! I do a lot of wrenching on all our vehicles and home improvements / renovations, but there are tasks I won't do and better left up to a professional. Otherwise it just ends up there in the end only with busted knuckles, bolts, and my pride. :-/ Key is finding that good "go-to-guy"!

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/06/11 at 22:09:15

6573746C7230010 wrote:

they are no longer in business.

Surprise, surprise, surprise..

Glad youve found someone you trust.

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by kimchris1 on 06/06/11 at 23:47:43

Drums, great to have you back.. Hope you are
now able to add many, many miles to your bike..
Have you posted recent pics of your bike? :) kim

Title: Re: Repairs are finally done
Post by drums1 on 06/08/11 at 15:29:32

I'm waiting to get the forward controls on, then some pics. I still need to work on the handlebars too. I am not happy with where they sit. Too darn close to me. I need to find some risers with a forward shift. And I need a front brake rotor yet, too. Mine is warped bad. Then it will be complete.