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Message started by CaptHowdy on 03/12/17 at 12:57:47

Title: It's ALIVE!
Post by CaptHowdy on 03/12/17 at 12:57:47

After being "stored" outside uncovered for six years, the mighty Savage is running again! Engine was seized, water in everything, wasp nests, mud robbers, and spiders in every nook. Still got a way to go before working on cosmetics. Today, my son and I got the front brake working strong and no leaks. Fuel tap not working right, so going with Raptor replacement. Should be on the road by end of March.

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by engineer on 03/12/17 at 13:22:04

Good job. It's always gratifying to bring one back to life.

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by Ruttly on 03/12/17 at 15:36:53

Uh oh now you did it. Getting a old bike running , next you will be building a project bike. It's a illness ! Enjoy !

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by CaptHowdy on 03/12/17 at 17:46:36

Nope, no project here. Just a little tuning, recover the seat, wrap the pipe, and maybe paint. Oh, and throw on some saddlebags i've got laying around.

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by springman on 03/12/17 at 18:36:12

Good on ya Capt'n. But seeing you have that many bikes, how do you decide which one you are going to ride on any given day? :-?

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by Kris01 on 03/12/17 at 19:45:47

1A38292D11362E3D20590 wrote:

Nope, no project here. Just a little tuning, recover the seat, wrap the pipe, and maybe paint. Oh, and throw on some saddlebags i've got laying around.

I know plenty of guys that have said that! The "To-Do" list never ends. Once in the blood, always in the blood!

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by CaptHowdy on 03/13/17 at 11:15:16

Which bike to ride? That's easy...
The K16 is the only thing that will keep up with my brother.
The Wing has heated seat and grips--only ride for cold weather.
The Dyna is a test of faith. Ride an hour, work on it an hour. Fair exchange.
The Intruder is for riding to work, except in the rain.
The Mighty Savage might replace the Intruder as every day ride. We'll see.

Title: Re: It's ALIVE!
Post by springman on 03/13/17 at 11:20:40

Silly me. But of course! ;D ;D ;D