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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> NOOOOB here! /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1404165083 Message started by LOSO on 06/30/14 at 14:51:23 |
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Title: NOOOOB here! Post by LOSO on 06/30/14 at 14:51:23 What's up guys (and gals)! This is my first post! Wanted to say HI and possibly get some insight! I'm planning on building a savage, from the frame up. The reason I want to do this is because i'm on a budget 1, and 2 I want to know every part on this bike. I am planning on making it my pregnant dog and I want to know every inch of her. I have plenty of experience working on cars and a couple bikes but I've never done a complete build before so I'll need lots of technical expertise! ;) My first purchase was the repair manual for the ls650! ;D Now on to a frame.. I can't seem to locate a frame and engine with matching vin numbers on ebay or on here. I do still have to check the bike shop down the street tho, fingers crossed! I live in Vermont btw so there isn't much for local sales around here like craigslist and whatever but I'm keeping my eyes peeled. :o So I guess does anyone have any advice about getting a frame? OR engine? there are a couple engines on ebay but they seem kinda pricey, the frames on the other hand range from $200- $500, not sure why the big price fluxuation there??... :-? Well anyway Just wanted to say what's up! and let everyone know what I'm working on! Thanks for any help in advance!! ;D |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by jcstokes on 06/30/14 at 15:03:27 Check the tech section for known errors in the popular Clymer manual. Check the market place for bikes being parted out. |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/14 at 15:04:25 NOOOOOB! everybody run! ;D jk If you're planning on buying it piece by piece, plan on spending 10 times what it's worth. In the tech section (link below) you'll find the buying guide... read away. |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/14 at 15:10:43 Oh and another thing... frame numbers don't match engine numbers ever. Different numbering scheme. Also in the tech section. :) |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by LOSO on 06/30/14 at 17:02:51 585141465D595741320 wrote:
Thanks I'll def check that out! |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by LOSO on 06/30/14 at 17:05:10 796A7D7C636E686A613E0F0 wrote:
Thanks! Also, I'm not saying i won't buy a donor bike |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by Yoshi on 06/30/14 at 17:51:56 You want to buy a ls650 in parts? I have what you want, I just stripped a 1996 ls650 I pulled the motor out of the frame, it has 15k miles Frame has a good PA title if you want it, come get it and I'll sell it to you |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by S-P on 06/30/14 at 18:34:53 Welcome LOSO... Keep an eye on craigslist in and around your area. The Savage is a bit of a cult bike but once in a while they pop up. Be patient. You are better off starting off with a good basic bike and modifying it, in my opinion. I (and a couple of other folks on the forum) got a mid-2000's bike with low (under 3K) miles for about 2K. Higher mileage bikes are a risk if the previous owner doesn't have meticulous service records. This IS "THE PLACE" for information and advice and ideas! |
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Title: Re: NOOOOB here! Post by Seaweednh on 06/30/14 at 19:25:38 I recently bought mine for $600 off Craig's List, 4,350 miles in great shape. changed the windshield, saddle bags, rear directional, foot pegs, and have forward controls in transit. Brings the total to approx. $1,200 |
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