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Message started by Dale72 on 07/27/12 at 15:08:43

Title: Savage Leak!!
Post by Dale72 on 07/27/12 at 15:08:43

I keep hearing folks refer to the world famouse Savage leak. What is it and where? I was actually looking to buy a second Savage and in the post it stated world Famouse Savage leak? I dont have any on my existing bike so I am wondering.

Title: Re: Savage Leak!!
Post by verslagen1 on 07/27/12 at 15:21:15

must be talking about the head plug leak.
in the cavity on the left side of the header.
there's a head nut that needs to be torque every so often.
access is under the head cover thru a rubber plug.
apply a little rtv to the plug before it's installed and you won't have a leak.

Title: Re: Savage Leak!!
Post by Dale72 on 07/27/12 at 20:02:34

So oil would be present where? I just looked at the bike and I see oil Leaking from the back rear left corner dribbling on to the starter. May be a easy fix if its that plug then I guess.

Title: Re: Savage Leak!!
Post by SaVaGeEaRL on 07/27/12 at 21:45:30

When my plug leaked, theoil would run down and across the engine and on to the back above the starter. Guess because the was it leans when it's on the stand.

Title: Re: Savage Leak!!
Post by Dale72 on 07/29/12 at 17:17:21

Well I went ahead and bought it. I noticed he had it plum full of oil. The sight glass when stood straight up was filled above the sight glass. I wiped down where the oil was and drove it home. After I got it home I I drained some oil off and wiped down the oil again. I putted around town a bit on it and there dont seem to be as much oil present??? But if need be I will chase down the leak and correct it. It also had a problem with the turn signals. New bulbs and that was was fixed. I tookits seat and put it on my 97 that was ripped. I think I did great for the price. ;)