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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> new to the forums and the Savage /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1432353001 Message started by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/22/15 at 20:50:01 |
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Title: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/22/15 at 20:50:01 Greetings to all! So glad I found this forum, as I am a new owner of a 2003 LS650 Savage. 4000 original miles and in near mint condition, I paid $1,150 for it last week. I have only 2 issues: One, the bike starts and runs fine in the "res" position but wont even idle in the "on" position of the stock petcock. I drained the tank (it had sat in a garage for 18 months, started infrequently) and put new fuel with some Seafoam to see if that would clear it up. No joy. I am assuming the diaphragm is bad. Second issue: the handlebar. General height is OK but that wicked 45 degree down swoop makes my elbows feel like they are gonna hit my ribs when I turn....especially at low speed. I have heard that a set of HD sportster bars will get my hands up a but higher and wider. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Boogie |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/22/15 at 21:12:03 Yamaha Raptor petcock. I like the local shop, no waiting, absolute certainty it's not junk, if there's a problem, the store is.... As for bars, I had the drag bars, I liked it, but I rode kinda crazy,peg dragging,, |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Serowbot on 05/22/15 at 22:00:21 ah'yup... standard bars will feel better... I had some from a Harley DYna or Sportster,.. relatively standard and it was much better... I say had,.. because I later went to Drags and risers for cosmetic reasons...(still comfy)... but the stock pullbacks are all elbows and rib-bones... The petcock problem... It's probably actually running well on Prime position,(that position doesn't require engine vacuum to flow fuel.(reserve and on both need vacuum)... The lever is deceptive,... (the indicator arrow is opposite the lever)... We generally go to a manual petcock ... A Yamaha 660 Raptor will bolt right on... The stock pet can cause starvation, or flooding, depending on how it fails... You're lucky,.. you're starving... (the flooding can cause real havoc, including gas in oil or even fire)... Get a Raptor... ;)... Welcome SS.com... |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by jcstokes on 05/23/15 at 02:38:30 You really need the genuine Raptor and not a Chinese knock off, I'm not being disrespectful to Serowbot, but he should have given you the correct Raptor part number which I cant do, but someone here will, they will give you pricing as well. There is a post by txsizzler on installation in the tech section. Be sure to have low fuel when you do this. Get some sort of plug to block off the vacuum hose and when the install is done remember to turn the petcock to off when you stop for any length of time. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Dave on 05/23/15 at 04:23:15 Welcome....you should know these things before you continue. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1366651397 |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Art Webb on 05/23/15 at 11:43:56 Welcome |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/23/15 at 17:19:29 Thanks all for the warm welcome. I'll try the Raptor petcock, but I'm certain that the bike runs fine in "res" (long part of the lever facing to the front of the bike) and not at all in "on" (long arm pointed straight down). There's a pretty clear arrow embossed on the lever, so unless the lever is installed incorrectly...I think I am getting the positions correct. Picked up a set of bars today at Ray Price HD here in town from a Triumph. Almost identical to the bars on the 2015 Harley 883 which felt really good to me when I sat on it. Took them home and they are gonna be purrrrrfect, so thats $80 well spent. Next thing to tackle is the LH driver foot peg. The bike was in a barn and grandpa hit the peg with his Deere tractor and bent in about 15 degrees rearward. Since I have found exactly ZERO info on how to mod/hack/fabricate or replace this peg with anything except the original OEM part, I guess I am stuck with finding one. I guess that means there's no way to put mini floor boards on this bike? Those driver pegs dont stick out very far. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Serowbot on 05/23/15 at 17:47:35 I've hammered a couple of them straight again... Just pull the rubber off and bash it straight in a vise... That is,.. if yer' a cheapskate like me... :-?... |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Yoshi on 05/23/15 at 21:09:24 Remember, the peg is hollow inside. You might have to take the bowl down and spray everything with carb cleaner and change out the jets for clean ones (why not get the pack of jets? Your gonna prob. rejet if you keep this bike) I have a set of pegs, they're not 100% strainght but they're good (Pm me Ill semd you a pic of the one you want) Make sure to clean your air filter, run your oil till it gets warm then change it Along with the oil filter, probably hasn't been done in a while. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by WD on 05/23/15 at 23:15:45 Floorboards? Piece of cake, I've had the same set of Panhead boards on 2 Savages now. Trust me, you want full boards, not minis, unless you have very small feet. Since I wear a 13-14 EEE boot... http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Savage/rkb3_zpscc7026e5.jpg Installed on my late (deceased, parts roach) 1998. http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/Jeffs%20pix/Sam/f4e723a2-3498-4570-a862-3e02bd606def_zps2sliglbz.jpg On Sam (Small Asian Motorcycle), my 2003 daily rider. Harley Davidson floorboards, rear fender, crash bar, handlebar and windshield. Panhead and Shovelhead left over parts. Buy the floorboards you like. Weld a tab on the bottom so they don't sag. Bolt and shim them on. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/27/15 at 14:57:45 Thanks for the replies. I think I will try to straighten this peg while I look into floorboards as an option. Got to ride the bike yesterday for really the first time. It definitely needs some carb work/cleaning/adjustment. Vibrates badly enough that I cant tell the difference between a honda civic and a semi in broad daylight. Forget about at night...everything is just a wobble-show of unidentifiable light. Again, this is a new chapter for me. My last bike was over 20 years ago and was a multi-cylinder. I cant ever remember having issues seeing what was in my mirrors clearly. I put about 50 miles on it and it started to even out a bit (probably the Seafoam I put in the fresh tank of gas) but it's still shaking pretty good. :-? I'm not a gas engine type guy. My expertise is in electric and electrical components and systems. Since I need the bike ASAP for primary transportation (temporarily), the idea of me taking the carb down is a non-starter. Since she has just over 4,000 miles on her, would a standard 5K service from a dealership take care of most of these issues? Thanks again guys (and gals). btw, this is how she looked the day I picked her up...after sitting in a barn for 18 months. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by old.indian on 05/27/15 at 15:22:18 I question that you would have so much vibration that would affect your mirrors that much. I bought mine in Dec. '14 with 3900 miles and less vibration than a HD 1200 Sporty. If it sat unused for 18 months you might check the tires for balance and/or flat spots. Also, with that much vibration you should check that no nuts or bolts have gone missing.... Also my first bike since 2000. All previous were 750 multi or twins...(I still miss my 750 Norton, kick starter not withstanding. :'( ) |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by verslagen1 on 05/27/15 at 15:26:09 6F62626A6468207A647965207E79780D0 wrote:
Check the engine mounting bolts, there's a set under the tank and a few along the bottom of the frame. If these are loose (read extremely tight) you'll feel vibes in the footpegs and grip/mirrors. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/27/15 at 18:36:25 Old Indian makes a good point.Tires can go bad. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Todd James on 05/27/15 at 21:33:46 I enlarged the picture of your bike and although its hard to tell for certain, those tires look like they may be the factory original IRC's. It's certainly possible with only 4000 miles on the bike. If they are the originals then you should replace them. They would be at least 12 years old and are probably cracked, hard, and lumpy. In any case, check the date codes on them. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/28/15 at 03:02:35 Tires look fine...not cracks, flat spots and pressure is as per the manual. I cant speak to whether they are balanced or not. If it is engine vibration...shouldnt it go away if I coast with no power? Havent tried that and it poured all day here today. Maybe get her up to 40 mph or so and let off the throttle, pull in the clutch and see if it gets better? Any suggestions on tires if I have to go that route? I'm no expert of course, but it feels like a motor issue to me. The only other bike I have owned was a 2 cycle multi-cylinder and it ran like a sewing machine. Quiet and smooth. This engine just sounds rough to me, but that could be my lack of experience with thumper motors. At any rate, I did notice it got worse as I accelerated when I rode it last. I'l check for loose bots/hardware and go over the tires closely when the weather breaks. Thanks again guys. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by jcstokes on 05/28/15 at 04:04:59 Which set of pegs are you using, the "forward ones" or the standard ones? Are the forward ones tight? |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/28/15 at 09:13:13 0B0212150E0A0412610 wrote:
Hmmm....I dont see what the front pegs have to do with my mirrors vibrating. Controls are stock at the moment though I plan to get a 4" extension kit soon. The left front peg is bent backward due to a low speed (about 2mph) collision with a John Deere while the bike was parked. The pegs on both sides move of course. I am assuming that this is to help prevent the pegs from snapping off/digging in in the case of a very low peg-dragger turn. They move upward, spring loaded, about 1" of travel. Looked at the tires this morning and they are the original IRC's. I put the bike up on blocks and carefully inspected the tires for cracks, flat spots, hard spots, bulges or any sign of dry rot. The tires look brand new. 4mm worth of tread depth and still have the little nibs from the tire mold. I also called the woman who sold me the bike and she said she never had any vibration issues, and that the bike was driven at least a couple of miles every season....so it's not like it was sitting under a tarp for close to 2 years in the same exact position. That being said, the tires ARE old and need to be replaced. I just dont see them as being the culprit here based on the information I have. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by verslagen1 on 05/28/15 at 09:18:05 273423223D3036343F60510 wrote:
Check the engine mounting bolts, there's a set under the tank and a few along the bottom of the frame. If these are loose (read extremely tight) you'll feel vibes in the footpegs and grip/mirrors.[/quote] |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/28/15 at 17:05:06 [/quote] Check the engine mounting bolts, there's a set under the tank and a few along the bottom of the frame. If these are loose (read extremely tight) you'll feel vibes in the footpegs and grip/mirrors.[/quote] [/quote] Took the bike in for state inspection today at my local Pep Boys. The guy who did the inspection is also a rider (ninja style crotch-rocket) and I asked him to take the bike around the block and give his opinion. He said it seemed to be running "rough". I had assumed that the bike sounded like that due to it being a single cylinder/4 stroke. We checked all of the engine mounting hardware...all were VERY tight. The sound of the engine is like a milder version of what the bike sounds like when you are going too slow in 5th gear and try to throttle up. It doesnt bang, or kick, or backfire or anything...it just sounds...I dunno, like it is working too hard. Also noticed today that I get slight variations in RPM's when cruising in high gear....without me moving the throttle. It isnt much......actually hard to notice but it's there. Like it isnt getting a steady flow of fuel or air (checked the filter...its fine). Anyway, it passed inspection so it's all legal now. Got my drivers learning license and have signed up for a MSC at our local community college. I also took the advice offered here and took the drivers LH peg off, pulled the rubber off and beat it back into a reasonably straight shape...put it back on. Feels MUCH better when shifting. Thanks for being patient with me guys. I feel like such a nooblet with this bike...it's a completely different animal than the Kawasaki I rode 24 yrs ago. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Dave on 05/29/15 at 04:39:46 I wonder if maybe your stock petcock is going bad, and allowing some fuel to flow into the vacuum line and cause the bike to run too rich...and run rough. Try this....Remove the vacuum line at the right front side of the carb and cap the nipple and block the hose with a golf tee (if you see any traces of fuel in this hose.....that is a sure sign of a problem). Then set the petcock to "PRIME" and go for a ride and see if the bike runs any better. Sorry if I missed it...but where do you live? Having another forum member ride your bike might help you to know if the thing is normal....or needs help. NOTE TO ALL NEW MEMBERS......You can go to the "My Center" icon at the top of the page and adjust your settings so your town/city/state shows up in your Avatar......that is nice to know and sometimes gets you hooked up with local experienced help. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Daren on 05/29/15 at 13:52:32 I'm basically in the same boat. Just got 2003 Savage with 1600 miles on it. Just test drove it, picking it up tomorrow. Bike will run only with petcock in "PRI". Needs more choke then it should. Looks brand new! I ordered Raptor petcock from Amazon (~20$) and I plant to use sea foam to clean the carburetor.. Will see if it works. The tires are probably original (how to check the date?), they don't show any kind of damage either. With 1600 miles but 2003; what should be checked or replaced?? BTW: this is my first post here so go easy on me ;D |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/29/15 at 14:53:25 I hope you get a real Raptor petcock. The over the counter,in the box,genuine thing is under 30. Several have Saved some bucks and bought cheap, less than desirable units online. Some have been okay, you're not necessarily shafted, even a shady ,cheapo petcock is better than a dead Savage unit. I don't know how long it sat, how it was stored. Tires can get unsafe even though the tread is good. It's just barely broken in! I would change the oil. Rotella T 15-40 ,cheap and high quality. I'd drain the carb bowl and tank and put fresh gas in. I'd want to do that before I took it home. I don't always get what I want. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by old.indian on 05/29/15 at 15:37:11 Daren: The tires may look good, but they have been on the bike for 12 years already.... When I bought my '06 w/39xx miles, I found the carb floats "sticky" from old fuel. I ended up cleaning and rejetting the carb as well as flushing out the tank. (I also cleaned out the air box and replaced the air filter too.) JOG2 is right about the oil/ filter change. Try to get the owner's manual too. It will save a good of head scratching. Good Luck and Enjoy. :) |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 05/29/15 at 17:03:41 Thank God I'm not "the new(est) guy" here anymore ;) Welcome aboard Darren. I got this bike for a very good price. I knew when I bought it that it had been sitting, but I know the woman who sold it to me through some friends and had every confidence that everything was kosher. There is no doubt that the price of the bike "picked me" rather than me going looking for a specific cycle....but after doing a boatload of research on the savage I was convinced it was the right bike for what I intend to use it for. The Vulcans are too darn expensive and the VLX is a big, fat, heavy tank. Same with the V-Stars. I'll get the bike to where I want it, I'm confident of that. It's just a matter of taking the time and getting the right info. Btw guys, took the bike out for a 40 mile ride this evening (got the license plate today) and along with the other things mentioned in this thread already, I noticed I have a noise coming from the left rear side of the bike in the general area of the tire....that happens ONLY when I am making left hand lean turns. Also, speed has to be above 35 or so to hear it. The more aggressive the turn is (lean angle) the louder the noise is. Sounds like the tire or where the drive belt goes around the rear sprocket. Its very hard to tell with a helmet on and all the wind noise. So, Tuesday it goes in to Ray Price for a set of tires (Dunlap) and a 5,000 mile check. I'll ask about the price to take the carb apart and clean/re-jet it....but at $85 an hour I may need to tackle that myself. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by DaveLKN on 05/29/15 at 20:45:09 Welcome to this forum. It's an invaluable resource that let's me work on my 98 myself. I just pulled the carb outa mine since I let it sit for a long while without enough stabilized fuel in it. It was no big deal using the instructions and suggestions here. Using the correct Japanese Philips screwdrivers (they really exist- BUY THEM) I pulled it apart, cleaned out the crud that Seafoam never will, and reinstalled. Runs correctly again. Now just like you, I'm off to the DMV for a renewal. Using the tech section you'll know more about this bike than those guys at Ray Price HD will. The previous owner of mine took it to a local Hawg Shop for oil change and "tune-up" and ended up with an oil filter install problem they had to pay for. If they knew this bike like the owners here do, it never would have happened. BTW I was in Raleigh/Youngsville Monday. Got lots of in-law family in Wake & Granville Counties. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/29/15 at 20:56:05 oil filter install problem Read PRO feshunal me kannik put the filter on Bakkerds... |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by DaveLKN on 05/29/15 at 21:16:14 726D6B6C71764777477F6D612A180 wrote:
Yup-yup-yup....then tightened the cover down....so I'm told.... |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by jcstokes on 05/30/15 at 02:55:40 Boogie with_Stu, give the back of the belt guard a bit of a shake and ensure it's not loose or broken. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Steve H on 05/30/15 at 08:23:39 A little vaseline on the sides of the belt will tell you (temporarily) if it's the belt dragging agains the side of the pulley making the sound. Also, check the side of the tire to make sure it isn't dragging on a bolt or something under the fender and it only happens when the suspension is compressed in the turn. Upper and lower belt guards are good sources for noise. As mentioned, check them to make sure they are tight. Check the tech section. There is info about belt tension. There is info about belt alignment. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Tomi on 05/31/15 at 08:07:53 Hey, boys. I'm a newbie rider and Savage owner. My 2006 had been stored/not ridden for at least nine months and ran the way you're describing - I actually laughed at the "can't tell the difference between a Civic and a semi" reference, because I had that, too. Here are my personal observations so far: 1. Changed the petcock to the Raptor. IMMEDIATE improvement in performance - so much smoother - I was shocked! Still does chug a bit when cold, but now the mirrors work properly. 2. After studying the owners' manual and the newbie info on this forum, I realize that I was shifting too early. It likes higher RPMs and I was just not used to them. I am getting over my "clutch guilt" (used to a car's dry clutch) and becoming more comfortable riding it - which helps a LOT - as well as with shifting later. 3. I added Seafoam. This happened at the same time as the petcock swap, so I don't know whether this is helping or not. I've only ridden about 180 miles since starting the additive, but I'm hoping it smoothes out a bit more yet. Good luck! * |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Daren on 06/02/15 at 09:40:15 Thanks for all the info. Yeah I replaced filter and oil. (I used Motorcycle Mobil 1 10W-40 Racing 4T, expensive but all I could find locally). Rotella T 15-40: is it "Shell Rotella T 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel Motor"? I did see it but I was not sure if this is for motorcycles and if its wet clutch safe.... Any additives need to be added to Rotella? (On the mobile 1 it said right not the container: motorcycle, wet clutch safe.) Petcock came in and it is a genuine Yamaha in the box. I'll drop it in this weekend. Tires; they look good but I think they lost elasticity; became more "chalky". Any good advices on which tires are popular/good. (I'm planning on changing them myself.) Will any tubeless tires work with inner tubes? Thanks! |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Dave on 06/02/15 at 09:57:24 464350474C220 wrote:
It doesn't say "Diesel" on the front of the bottles that I buy....however it is useable in diesel engines. It is a Heavy Duty Engine Oil as stated just above the 15W-40 rating. It is useable as is and is safe for wet clutches, some of us add a bit of Redline ZDDP just to be anally retentively satisfied. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/02/15 at 10:42:00 I saw a SAvage with over 90,000 miles on the odometer. Looking at the bike left me believing it was only minimally maintained. If it got zddp added I'd be shocked. I didn't get to hear it run, but it looked like daily transportation to work, since it was in a Wal-Mart lot. The engine, reasonably cared for will last as long as the bike. Stuff does break, but it won't be because it's got Rotella in it. Rotella runs in the pickup,backhoe,lawnmower and Savage. I had 20,000 Miles on it, rode the snot outta the thing and it was running great when I sold it. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Daren on 06/02/15 at 16:25:02 Dave, thanks for the picture. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Art Webb on 06/02/15 at 20:06:29 69525F4859554E48535B56493A0 wrote:
It doesn't say "Diesel" on the front of the bottles that I buy....however it is useable in diesel engines. It is a Heavy Duty Engine Oil as stated just above the 15W-40 rating. It is useable as is and is safe for wet clutches, some of us add a bit of Redline ZDDP just to be anally retentively satisfied.[/quote] And Rotella is JASO (japanese motorcycle) rated, it says it on the back of the bottle, but you gotta read pretty close to find it |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 06/10/15 at 05:02:34 Ok, time for an update. Earlier in this thread I talked about a vibration that was bad enough to cause my mirrors to be useless. I also mentioned that I had a "noise" when making left hand lean-turns at speed. believe I have found the answer to both issues. I bought a new set of Triumph Bonneville handlebars (they were perfect for my desired sitting position) and decided to dive in and put them on yesterday. I found: -Clutch perch is badly damaged where the cable guide screws into the perch. Badly enough that the screw guide came completely out of the threaded part of the perch while I was taking it apart. I had never noticed it before because it was conveniently covered by a rubber boot. Clutch perch will need to be replaced. -Left side handlebar riser mounting hardware is damaged. The riser itself is fine, but the large washer that sits under it (on top of the rubber anti-vibration grommet) is bent and needs replacing. The M10 bolt that holds that riser on is also bent. It became clear that the bike had indeed been drooped. The seller had told me that the bent left foot peg had happened when her father bumped the bike with his tractor while it was being stored. The road rash on the clutch perch and the bent handlebar hardware tell a different story. I went over the left side of the bike with a fine toothed comb. The lower drivebelt guard had a "scuff" at the extreme lower rear corner. I got the bike up in the air and saw the belt was only 1/16" away from the guard. Using a rubber mallet and a wood block, I bent the guard away from the belt. "Noise when turning left" solved. So, I was pretty bummed but at the same time, grateful that I now had an explanation for the issues I had been having with the bike. I went ahead and replaced the stock grips with Kuryakyn ISO grips. Today I will install the Sportster seat I got off Ebay last week, and the light bar/driving lights I bought off Amazon. The new clutch perch, new matching chromed clutch/brake handles and the new clutch cable should be here by Friday, so I will have the weekend to install them. Should look great with the new ISO grips. Bad news: my "like new" Savage with only 4,000 miles on it had been dropped. Good news: I am MUCH more attuned to the small things to look for. I got my hands dirty and got rid of the fear of taking this "new" bike apart. The bike really is very easy to work on with the proper tools. If anyone has a stock set of risers with all the hardware, I'd be interested in purchasing them. Otherwise, I will get the OEM parts from Cheap Cycle Parts. I'll keep updating this thread if that is OK with the moderators. Perhaps it will serve as a "newbie" diary of sorts and help other newcomers. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Dave on 06/10/15 at 05:55:36 I probably have the parts you need - but I am leaving town for the Dragon trip for a few days...I will be back on Monday. I have the risers from a 2001 bike, along with the clutch lever/perch. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Tocsik on 06/10/15 at 07:09:51 Stu, what Sportster seat did you go with? is it from an 883 and what year? Just wondering how easy they mount to our bikes. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by mibeaulieu on 06/10/15 at 08:01:41 I bet most of these used savages/S40 have been dropped. Probably the reason they've been sitting in barns so long. The ol' drop and done... I just picked up a '98 with about 3k miles. Tins look good but I'm sure it's been let down at a stop sign or two. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by mibeaulieu on 06/10/15 at 08:04:35 as I said above -- I also had to put in a new raptor petcock. Crank case was loaded with gas and I'm lucky I didn't get badly burned with the amount of fuel pouring out. A new petcock and a couple oil changes and it was back on the road. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 06/10/15 at 12:26:38 Toscik, I'm more or less working off this thread http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1161011205 The seat is from an 05 883 I believe. Got it cheap, and it is in perfect condition. mibeaulieu, I was specifically told this bike hadnt been dropped, hence my surprise at the evidence. Probably best...as now I have no excuses not to expiriment ;D EDIT: seat used is Harley P/N RDW-92/61-0067 as mentioned in the thread. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 06/10/15 at 14:49:19 2B2F242327332A2F2333460 wrote:
I have the same issue. Couldnt figure out how the oil level in the window was ABOVE the circle. I was also having "rough running/bogging issues so I ordered the Yamaha Raptor (OEM) petcock. Hope to have the bike back together over this coming weekend. |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Trippah on 06/10/15 at 17:58:20 Welcome newbies, and since I didn't notice it mentioned, after you get your Savages going alright think about getting a forkbrace for the front. World of difference. ;) |
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Title: Re: new to the forums and the Savage Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 06/15/15 at 20:38:13 53756E7777666F070 wrote:
Trippah...you KNOW better than to make a post like that and not include a link ;D It saves us from the "what is a fork brace and where do I get one?" posts lol |
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