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Message started by Suzukisavvy on 01/21/16 at 10:10:38

Title: Savage Maintenance
Post by Suzukisavvy on 01/21/16 at 10:10:38

Okay I've had a '98 Savage-

I've done the simple things as change oil, check the air filter over the 2 years I've had it.

Now I got the bike with 3,700 miles and now I have 7,200 miles.

Oil change obviously and air filter check are needed this summer but what about the spark plug?

What are the things I need to look at to insure my ride stays riding?

Title: Re: Savage Maintenance
Post by Dave on 01/21/16 at 10:14:23

Is the bike stored indoors.....or is it outside?

Do you only ride in hot dry weather....or do you ride in the rain often?

Long trips.....or short trips?

How old is the battery?

It is a 98....so obviously a brake fluid change should be done.....what color is the fluid in the window?
Brake pads in front?
Are the tires the originals ones?
It is likely due for a thorough cable oiling, along with the removal, cleaning and lubing of both hand levers, and the shift and brake pedal pivot points.

Title: Re: Savage Maintenance
Post by Suzukisavvy on 01/21/16 at 14:05:14

407B7661707C67617A727F60130 wrote:

Is the bike stored indoors.....or is it outside?

Do you only ride in hot dry weather....or do you ride in the rain often?--- Hot

Long trips.....or short trips?--- Both

How old is the battery?--- As far as I know- 2 years- never had an issue.

It is a 98....so obviously a brake fluid change should be done.....what color is the fluid in the window?--- light color
Brake pads in front?--- still show padding
Are the tires the originals ones?--- as far as I know yes- no cracks
It is likely due for a thorough cable oiling, along with the removal, cleaning and lubing of both hand levers, and the shift and brake pedal pivot points.

How do I oil the cable? There aren't any catches in it and its smooth yet.

Title: Re: Savage Maintenance
Post by Dave on 01/21/16 at 17:00:55

You can get cable lubers at the bike shop that have a clamp that you place o the top of the cable, and a spray can connects and flushes dirt out....then the solvent dries and leaves the lubricant behind.

Oldfeller tapes a plastic zip lock bag to the cable end and fills it with oil, and then lets the oil slowly work it's way down the cable.

WD takes the cables off and soaks them in a bath of oil.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4n_aZ-X-E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksiQIvNIPRw

Title: Re: Savage Maintenance
Post by Chase on 01/22/16 at 04:29:22

I would get new tires you will see the difference with a good new soft set of rubbers.

And after another season or on the downtime now its time to check the cam tensioner or just do the mod.

Title: Re: Savage Maintenance
Post by Dave on 01/22/16 at 04:38:00

You really don't want to wait until the cable has catches or is rough to oil it....this is "preventive" maintenance was are planning! You want the oil in the cable before it wears out.

Those questions I posted for you will help to determine what kind of maintenance you should be doing.....if the bike sits outside and is ridden in wet weather regularly - you will need to do a few more things than you will if you only ride on nice sunny days.

Title: Re: Savage Maintenance
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/22/16 at 18:12:15

If you squeeze the lever and put oil on the cable every few days for a month, it's Done.
Or, go toss the cable in a bucket of oil.
Done.
It's really not rocket science.
20,000 miles, never lubricated a cable. Never had a problem.

I would ask the 100,000 + mile guys.