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Message started by zipidachimp on 04/30/14 at 20:12:21

Title: Just bought one!
Post by zipidachimp on 04/30/14 at 20:12:21

2008, black, 11000kms,
some observations;
1. throttle slack, 1st quarter turn does nothing,needs adjusting
2. shifting not as smooth as my VLX600 but OK
3. insurance is crap, 650single pays the same as a 600/4 crotch rocket
4. belt seems tight, will adjust
5. handlebars waaaay too close, need shorter risers, better mirrors
6. bike moves out smartly from a stop, will get to know it better this summer. First backfire sounded like a Fart!!!! :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by Sheriff41 on 04/30/14 at 20:35:35

Congrats! These bikes do have clunky shifts! The best thing is making it the way you want it and feeling good about it. I started mod'ing my '06 when it had less than 700 miles on it. Great tips on this site so you're in the right place.

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by S-P on 04/30/14 at 20:42:19

536865726966663431000 wrote:

Congrats! These bikes do have clunky shifts!

Yeppers! CLUNK!! Congrats on the buy! You're gonna love this bike!

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by zipidachimp on 04/30/14 at 21:10:10

Also; the speedo/lights etc need to be moved above the handlebars, look good on tank but not useful if you need to look down all the time.

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by iamgodzi1la on 04/30/14 at 21:43:10

Yeah, I just got one too, and I'm not sure if the speedo even works because I've never looked down while the bike is moving.

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by verslagen1 on 04/30/14 at 21:47:54

25362F363B3E3C3736322F5F0 wrote:

1. throttle slack, 1st quarter turn does nothing,needs adjusting

there's an adjustment in the cable near the throttle.

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4. belt seems tight, will adjust

90° in the middle of the bottom run.

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5. handlebars waaaay too close, need shorter risers, better mirrors

do you have the bent risers? turn them around.

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by verslagen1 on 04/30/14 at 21:52:17

2C3F263F3237353E3F3B26560 wrote:

Also; the speedo/lights etc need to be moved above the handlebars, look good on tank but not useful if you need to look down all the time.

agreed 100%

look in the tech section for bicycle speedo

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by Dave on 05/01/14 at 04:54:25

Not sure about your insurance rate......mine is really cheap for the Savage. The Collision/Comprehensive is on $ 20 a year with a $ 1,000 deductible.

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/01/14 at 06:50:26

If you seriousl have 1/4 turn of slack, Id go down to the cable/carburetor connection. Coarse adjust there, then fine adjust on the bars. I had a little slack, not much, fixed that & it changed the "out of the corner" speeds quite a bit. If it doesnt start accelerating WHEN the throttle gets twisted, it messes that up.

Title: Re: Just bought one!
Post by RatdogWillie on 05/01/14 at 14:34:14

I have had quite a few bikes in my life. My favorites were my Savage and a Valkyrie. The Valkyrie was too big......yes, too big.....I found myself traveling around a 95 plus mph too often and accelerating thrilling fast whenever possible. The Savage is much better suited for these western Pennsylvanian mountain roads and curves. I find myself obeying speed limits with the greatest of ease and still enjoyin' the ride.