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Title: new here Post by hersh1992 on 07/04/15 at 08:07:36 hi everyone my name is Jamie I just picked up a 2005 Suzuki s40 650 there was 500 miles all stock for 1900.00 not a bad deal the lady just didn't have time to ride rides great with exception of some popping sound and my front breaks squeak there plenty of pads though.. its a great bike and fun to ride.. :) |
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Title: Re: new here Post by Serowbot on 07/04/15 at 08:32:10 500 miles in 10 years?... :-/... Time to break that thing in... ;D... Welcome ... PS... you probably should replace your tires... That's 10 year old, dried out rubber... Give it an oil and filter change too... ;)... |
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Title: Re: new here Post by Art Webb on 07/04/15 at 10:13:56 Welcome! |
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Title: Re: new here Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/15 at 10:16:25 Bikes require certain tools for maintenance. The dealership or pro mechanic for basic maintenance makes it too expensive. And, while you're digging into it to do whatever, you'll be looking for other little things that may need attention, they won't. We've seen at least two engines destroyed by dealership mechanics, just doing an oil change. The filter Can be installed backwards, tho why a thinking person would escapes me. A hand held impact is very helpful. And cheap. Either grind tips on#2 Phillips or get JIS screwdrivers. An offset flatblade screwdriver to hold the valve adjuster while you're tightening the jam nut is really important. And cheap. Reading old posts, hitting the tech section, and, above all, unless you are sure about what you're doing, run it by these guys first. The most expensive part of a bike is keeping tires on it. Buying The Best and only riding five hundred miles a year will leave you with good tread on dangerously old carcasses. Buying cheap and putting fifteen thousand miles on it a year and you'll be paying for installation three times a year.. The stock brakes do squeal some. Try squeezing a bit harder a few times, probably was ridden gently. See if a harder application helps, maybe even a light sanding of the disk, im talking five minutes, by hand, just change the surface enough for your eyeballs to see its not shiny where the pads run. If it's shiny... After they're done, try EBC pads. The popping is normal, but, it can be more than normal. Loose header bolts, leaking from header to muffler.. Crap falls into the cavity the plug sits in. Blow it clear before ever pulling the plug. Keep the idle up to at least one thousand RPM, or the cam will not get enough oil. There are adjustments and mods, for now, get it running right and safe rubber on it. Riders safety course,,,, stay alive. It's a new,ten year old bike. A look in the tank for rust, id be getting ready to replace the petcock, How was it stored? New battery? |
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Title: Re: new here Post by HovisPresley on 07/04/15 at 19:04:30 Welcome! +1 Justin's excellent post. Remember that you have a 650 single, enjoy the 'pops n bangs', it's all character :) |
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Title: Re: new here Post by chzeckmate on 07/04/15 at 20:26:43 Mine is an '05 too! Sounds like you made yourself a pretty exciting deal there. How about some pictures? Glad to have you with us. I'm fairly new here myself and I can tell you that these guys know this bike and are quick to lend a hand when you need it. There soo much good stuff here. You're definitely in the right place. |
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Title: new here part 2 Post by hersh1992 on 07/04/15 at 18:53:47 hi there I forgot to mention the lady did a full tune up new tires on the bike an oil change at motorcycle shop :) just squeaky front breaks |
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Title: Re: new here part 2 Post by chzeckmate on 07/04/15 at 21:30:56 Well done! I need to find a nice old lady like that ;) |
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Title: Re: new here part 2 Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/15 at 21:45:10 Are you saying that the owner took it to the shop, had it checked out, tuned up, whatever that means, and tires put on w,THEN sold it to you for $1,900.00? |
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Title: Re: new here Post by hersh1992 on 07/05/15 at 06:22:35 the owner, she rode it up until last year stored in a garage, month ago she took it to a shop got a tune up on the bike ,oil change carb clean etc., but a new back tire on it because it sat for a year ..the front looks good there no dry rot. she but a battery in it but it to big for the compartment, so I have to fine the right size battery other then that it a great bike, she jut didn't have time to ride anymore and lost interest so she made a quick sell on it I saw it the first day posted, she had it up for 2400.00, I told her I had 1900.00 on the spot so she took it. I thought it was a good deal.. :D |
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Title: Re: new here Post by Srotag on 07/05/15 at 14:11:29 I thought it was a good deal.. You thought right...as mentioned IF that front tire is an 05 (check the date code) you need it replaced. Losing half of them is a whole lot worse than losing a quarter...especially the front one. Welcome and congrats on a great deal. 8-) 8-) |
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Title: Re: new here Post by gizzo on 07/05/15 at 16:44:21 56776A716462050 wrote:
+ 1 8-) Re: squeaky front brake. After you've sanded the disc per JoG's advice,pull the pads out and give a good sanding. Some flat concrete works wonders for ripping the glaze off old pads. When they're not shiny at all,pop them back in,go for a ride and bed the pads in: get to 35,40 mph and grab that brake. Do a hard stop. Ride off ,let the brake cool a little and repeat x10. You'll feel brake power improve and the squeak will go. Do take care not to lock the brake though. |
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Title: Re: new here Post by old_rider on 07/05/15 at 19:11:58 Like everyone else has stated... "good deal on the bike" and "welcome to the forum". Just sit back and read everything you can, from the "Tech" side to the "Café" side... um, the "Politics and Rel" well.... read it....but don't feel obligated to reply, unless you are a good debater or just like mental punishment. Don't be afraid to ask a question or make a suggestion... i'm here to tell you that this forum is one of the "good ones". There a TONS of knowledgeable folks here that are not afraid to tell you what you need to do or give you PROPER advice. Stay with us and you will know EVERYTHING you need to know about your S40/Savage. I look forward to hearing from you, and I am sure everyone else will too. |
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Title: Re: new here Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/15 at 19:29:37 Who woulda guessed it's not as simple as it looks? Bedding in new motorcycle pads and rotors - EBC Brakes ebcbrakes.com/articles/bedding-in-new-motorcycle-pads... Bedding in new motorcycle pads and rotors. EBC Brake article about how to bed in new motorcycle brake pads and rotors safely and effectively. How to Bed-in Brake Pads - AutoAnything www.autoanything.com/brakes/how-to-bed-in-brake-pads Installing brake pads and making them last isn’t as simple as slapping on a new set and going on your merry way. Incorrect brake-in procedures transforms hard ... How to bed in your new brakes for street/urban driving - EBC ... ebcbrakes.com/articles/how-to-bed-in-your-new-brakes-for...2 How to bed in your new brakes for street/urban driving. Instructions on how to install brake pads and brake disc rotors on a car. |
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Title: Re: new here Post by stewmills on 07/05/15 at 19:59:47 Welcome! +1. GREAT DEAL!!! I was a new rider and a first time motorcycle owner with my S40. Bought a 2008 in 2012 with 400 miles on it. I was TERRIFIED to ride it and work on it. Thanks to the forum here I feel like I have been riding all my life and am not scared to do most anything with the help of folks here. RULE #1: NEVER (I repeat) NEVER do anything, even (and especially with) the dealership before consulting this forum. Experience here trumps a dealer mechanics any day of the week and will save you loads of $$$. RULE #2. See Rule #1. |
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Title: Re: new here Post by tom3949 on 07/06/15 at 12:17:46 Welcome! New here myself and I can't enthuse enough about this site. Everyone is so incredibly helpful. Everyone who has a savage, (or is thinking of getting one), should join up. |
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Title: Re: new here Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 07/06/15 at 12:49:06 Welcome aboard!! I'm relatively new here as well...just getting back into riding after a 25 year hiatus. You'll find everyone here is very helpful no matter what the problem might be. To say that this forum and it's members are more qualified to answer questions or give technical advice about the Savage/S40 is not an overstatement. Your average garage motorcycle tech has never worked on a thumper in his life. A brief word of caution: The guys here are mostly average dudes, some with WAY above average intelligence, and most are quite friendly. There are some however( whose names we will not mention) who deliver their exceptional advice with what may seem like a high degree of arrogance and edginess. If you run into this, just remember 2 things- 1) It's the INFORMATION that is critical. Ignore the delivery. 2) Emotions rarely translate in a text forum. These guys aren't mean or nasty...they are ACTUAL know-it-alls (no sarcasm implied) and expect that if you ask a question, and they give you the correct information, that you will not argue with them or "yeah, but.." them. Having said that, I have asked some of the simplest "dang I should have known that!" questions here and always gotten an answer. Don't ever be afraid to ask. Just watch out for chzeckmate.. he's a troll [smiley=grin.gif] Last point. When you use the search function, the default time frame for the search is just 2 weeks. If you dont change it to 6 months or a year, you will never get a hit on your question. Ride safe, have fun, and keep the rubber side down! |
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