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Message started by BigSha on 06/30/13 at 10:34:55

Title: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by BigSha on 06/30/13 at 10:34:55

Hello All,

Great forum with tons of information.

I am new rider and just got my permit.

I was given a 86 Savage from my fiance that had been sitting in a garage since 2007.

3,200 miles and there is no rot on the tires.

I filled the tank up and put in a new spark plug and she fired right up.

What other steps should I take besides changing the oil?

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by Serowbot on 06/30/13 at 10:42:50

Welcome...
I'd still be looking into tires... even without rot,.. they will be fairly dried out, and they must have some degree of flat spotting after sitting so long...
Dried out tires are dangerous... (don't ask me how I know)... ::)...

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/30/13 at 11:01:58

take a riders safety course. get a full coverage helmet, i prefer modulars, glasses are easier, talking to people w/o taking it off, fresh air at stops.
things in the road in a curve dont upset a car, but a few leaves & a gum ball from a tree can put a bike down. lane position is imortant. making them see you, flash high /low beam, weave in your lane, when it looks like someone wants to turn left across you,,
tires,, they may look fine, but, youre in no position to be riding on anything less than optimal. get quality, fresh rubber on it.

you guys gotta school this lad,, my typing is just tedious

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by BigSha on 06/30/13 at 12:36:01

justin_o_guy2 and Serowbot, thanks for the advice!

Any recommended brand?

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by jcstokes on 06/30/13 at 12:42:31

Shinko and Kenda seem popular brands here, I run mid priced Michelleins, others like Pirelli. The rich have Metzlers. Many opt for 140/90 15 rears as the original 140/80 15 is an odd size.

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/13 at 12:51:25

2128383F24202E384B0 wrote:

The rich have Metzlers.

considering the Metz goes twice as far and you only have one change of metz vs. anything else... it actually less expensive... for those of high mileage.

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by BigSha on 06/30/13 at 15:26:22

Thanks jcstokes and verslagen1.

I will look into them all.

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by ToesNose on 06/30/13 at 15:53:03

Also make sure to keep that woman, after all she did give you a motorcycle! :D

Title: Re: New Rider Savage LS650P
Post by BigSha on 07/01/13 at 06:48:40

0338322419382432570 wrote:

Also make sure to keep that woman, after all she did give you a motorcycle! :D

She stuck for 50+! ;D