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Message started by bmwnunkie on 01/23/14 at 09:21:14

Title: Chassis Number
Post by bmwnunkie on 01/23/14 at 09:21:14

Hiya folks... very new to this.

My parts supplier is asking me for my bikes chassis number. Where would I look for this? I have a 1997, LS650 Savage and loads of numbers in different places but I can't seem to find the chassis number? Any clues ?

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by verslagen1 on 01/23/14 at 09:28:56

VIN number?

located on the head tube

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1240553196

don't know why he would be asking for the part number for the frame.
lookitupdipsheet

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/23/14 at 21:32:22

What are you trying to buy?

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by bmwnunkie on 01/26/14 at 05:59:14

Thanks All... Turns out the chap wanted the VIN number....

I managed to get an oil filter, oil and a plug.

FYI I have bought a non runner 1997 LS 650 Savage ( UK ). No idea what is wrong with it. The previous owner said it hadn't run for three years, so I am reluctant to get it running without giving it a small service and trying to give it the 'once over'.

I will have to get an air filter also but I forgot about that.

Any tips, incidentally, on doing the old bird up ?

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by S-P on 01/26/14 at 07:20:42

FYI I have bought a non runner 1997 LS 650 Savage ( UK ). No idea what is wrong with it. The previous owner said it hadn't run for three years, so I am reluctant to get it running without giving it a small service and trying to give it the 'once over'.

Did he say under what circumstances it stopped running? Like, with a loud clanking in the engine or just got up one morning and it wouldn't start?

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by bmwnunkie on 01/26/14 at 07:29:08

No.. he didn't say why... my guess is the clanking thing... or complete seizure. To be honest I quite expect it to be one or the other. But you never know

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/26/14 at 10:10:01

Id dump the oil into a clean, aluminum pan & run a magnet thru it & see what kinda stuff shows up. Id "autopsy" the oil filter & look around, wiping with a clean white cloth, like T-shirt material, inside where the filter sits. Look for bits of metal.,.chunks bigger than a fine powder are not a good sign, Do that before you invest in those materials,, dont open anything, You mite decide against even putting the oil in,,
As for needing a VIN, naaah,, these things didnt change that much, an oil filter for a 650 savage is the same, first one made to now. Air filters, too. There were changes in the starter gears & electrics & transmission went from 4 to 5 gears & EPA regs made the jetting change down thru the years,but otherwise, the guts & parts stayed the same, brakes & rotors & everything except the length of cables & hoses, due to handlebars made differently.

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by bmwnunkie on 01/26/14 at 11:34:32

Yes... that's what I will do... thanks for that..

DO you have an opinion as to what kind of jack or stand I should get in order to stand the 650 upright while I work on her ? There seems to be quite a number.

You may have gathered that I am a bit of a novice at this

Regards

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by verslagen1 on 01/26/14 at 12:33:33

there are a number of ways...

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1365395492

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/26/14 at 16:23:27

Drain the oil on the kick stand. Itll drain better. Lay on the other side, put the wrench on the plug aimed to the front, drive down on the wrench.

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by houstonbofh on 01/26/14 at 19:23:45

242B312833282D2F23460 wrote:

DO you have an opinion as to what kind of jack or stand I should get in order to stand the 650 upright while I work on her ? There seems to be quite a number.

I use 5 2x4s bolted together to be a stand for my Marauder. :) Don't overthink it. ;D

Title: Re: Chassis Number
Post by S-P on 01/28/14 at 10:24:59

455641405F5254565D02330 wrote:

there are a number of ways...

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1365395492

Yeah, don't spend the money on a motorcycle lift. If you REALLY want one, wait until you are sure you are going to keep the bike and plan on doing a LOT of work. There's cheaper ways to lift the bike.