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Message started by weracerc on 04/25/12 at 08:00:04

Title: sold the old
Post by weracerc on 04/25/12 at 08:00:04

well i sold the 96 savage to a local buyer (for more than I paid for it) - 13830 miles had 6913 with i bought it in May 2010 - fixed the head plug leak, put the upgraded cam chain tensioner on it, upgraded jets and tuned carb, replaced the stock exhaust with a Jardine, new tires, upgraded to the raptor petcock - put Routy's 6" FC's on it - changed the air filter - did oil/filter changes every 1500 miles and ran 4 cans of seafoam through it while i had it.......I loved it learned a lot about riding while I had it - great beginner bike - now i have a bigger beginner bike and about all the bike/power i want with the new to me 03 Honda Shadow Spirit 750. I plan to keep visiting here for basic MC maintance/riding advice since everyone here is so cool and helpful.

thanks to everyone who helped me with all my tech questions, parts tips and tuning help.

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/25/12 at 08:32:18

Somebody got a well maintained Savage,

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by scottnj on 04/25/12 at 12:23:33

If you were trying to exactly double the miles it had when you got it, you missed by four!

Tell us more about the Shadow you got. Very nice bikes from what I hear. I've been thinking about a Shadow RS for a little more upright riding position.

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by scottnj on 04/25/12 at 12:52:56

So now I see the pic of your new ride as your avatar. Very nice! Actually looks like an S40 in a lot of ways (except engine, obviously). Nice looking pipes on it!

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by bill67 on 04/25/12 at 15:13:02

52424E55554F4B210 wrote:

+1 If I was to buy a new bike it would be the Shadow RS ,I like the riding position and with the chain drive it could be geared higher for a relaxed cruising.

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by weracerc on 04/25/12 at 16:15:47

the 03 has 13423 when i got it last monday 16th - have put 250 on it since changed the plugs back to NGK 8-9's in it per factory original (previous owner had only changed the two obvious plugs and put champions in it!) - changed the air filter it was the factory original and was full of crud - she was coughing and gagging in cold temps ran fine in 85F the day i got her - now she runs fine in the cool mornings with a tad of choke - i also upped the idle a tick. - The tank has some rust in it and the aluminum is a tad pitted - the bike lived in FL and sat for 2yr before i got it. - tires are good bridgestone front not sure what is on the back - also has a huge memphis shades windshield that i will be using in the winter. Planning to clean out the tank shortly and change the fuel filter after i get the rust out of the tank - the pipes are cobras and she sounds AWESOME! Not planning to do much to it other than maintenance i like everything about her the way she is. Any tech tips or other helpful hints please pass them on. I am in Oregon this week and i miss her very much cant wait to get home and go for a ride!

p.s. wifey even likes this bike, says i dont look so much like a monkey humping a football on the bigger bike....... :o :-/

http://p1.bikepics.com/2012/04/20/bikepics-2387000-800.jpg

p.s. if anyone has any idea why/what for there is a toggle switch on the panel behind the right side chrome trim box i sure would like to know.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2012/04/25/bikepics-2390342-full.jpg

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by mpescatori on 04/26/12 at 04:22:31

Extra "Kill" switch as a theft deterrent ? ::)

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/26/12 at 05:22:37

It activates the Self Destruct mechanism,, that thing has secret military hardware buried up in there..

Title: Re: sold the old
Post by weracerc on 04/26/12 at 05:35:30

great - could actually be an ejector seat switch - not planning to touch it until i have to take stuff off around it to trace the wires......not going to end up like this:

http://www.cinemaretro.com/uploads/wile.jpg