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Brewbrother

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03/03/06 at 17:13:09

Today I purchased a 2001 Savage. I looked at quite a few bikes that were new before purchasing this model. It will be only the 4th bike I have owned in 30 years of riding. My last bike was a beloved Honda CB 550 but Hurricane Ivan destroyed her and now I am a thumper rider. Before that bike was a 1969 sportster which was a vibrating, rumbling kidney shaker that only lasted 2 years as I started losing sensation in my fingers due to the constant shaking. My learner bike was a 1956 JAWA 250 which was a great bike to learn on and actually appericiated in value. Other than adding some saddle bags, the only change will be the removing the asctetically unpleasing tank decal. That was my first use of a very nice and easy to navigate tech fourm. Its very similar to the SOHC fourm that I used to enjoy.
My reasons for purchasing the savage was simplicity of design, easy to maintain and a thrill to ride with a great sound. This model like all others it seems has a plug seal leak and I suppose I will enjoy learning how to repair it. I called the local Suzuki shop and they said they would do it for $175 and that it might last 10000 mile before it needed replacement. I mentioned that If its a constant problem why didn't suzuki change the design and stop the problem. His response was WHY?? I suppose he makes a nice profit at $175 a pop.

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Re: New to the group
Reply #1 - 03/03/06 at 18:49:48

Brewbrother wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03:

My reasons for purchasing the savage was simplicity of design, easy to maintain and a thrill to ride with a great sound.

Welcome Brewbrother

You are right on the money. Easy to wrench and fun to ride. They're great bikes and I'm sure you'll enjoy yours.

This is a great forum. You'll find lots of friendly helpful people here.

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #2 - 03/03/06 at 19:29:01 Welcome! As Dynobob said, those are the perfect reasons. This is the VW of bikes and this is one great group of people on this site.
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911radioman Ex Member	Re: New to the group Reply #3 - 03/03/06 at 19:32:49 Welcome, Brew! Glad to have ya in Savageland!
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10672 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #4 - 03/03/06 at 19:37:07 Welcome new friend.
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #5 - 03/03/06 at 19:56:02 Brewbrother wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: ....My reasons for purchasing the savage was simplicity of design, easy to maintain and a thrill to ride with a great sound.... There is also the strong pull at low RPMs, narrow profile, light weight. But I have to ask, whatcha Brew, brother?
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SAMM Serious Thumper Offline No lay down crotch rocket for me Posts: 576 Portland Oregon Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #6 - 03/03/06 at 20:02:13 I recomend he brings a sample to Sluggo's table.....OK a LARGE sample !!
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Brewbrother

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Re: New to the group
Reply #7 - 03/03/06 at 20:11:57

Dynobob wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03:

Welcome Brewbrother

You are right on the money. Easy to wrench and fun to ride. They're great bikes and I'm sure you'll enjoy yours.

This is a great forum. You'll find lots of friendly helpful people here.

TY the only thing missing from this forum is the ability to add or subtract karma. I'm sure I will get over it.

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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
No spacer,60 pilot jet, 155 main jet, plug door, sportster muffler, k&n drop in, iridium plug, brake pedal mod,de-badged, Dunlops, bullet turn signals.

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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #8 - 03/03/06 at 20:18:03 Savage_Rob wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: Welcome! As Dynobob said, those are the perfect reasons. This is the VW of bikes and this is one great group of people on this site. I intend on joining the crowd.
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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #9 - 03/03/06 at 20:19:54 911radioman wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: Welcome, Brew! Glad to have ya in Savageland! Happy to be here and looking forward to being a positive and proactive influence in the group.
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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #10 - 03/03/06 at 20:20:45 LANCER wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: Welcome new friend. That will be easily accomplished.
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Brewbrother

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Re: New to the group
Reply #11 - 03/03/06 at 20:31:01

Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03:

There is also the strong pull at low RPMs, narrow profile, light weight. But I have to ask, whatcha Brew, brother?

The brew part is a nick my mom gave me. It seems that when I was five or six beers disappeared from the fridge and my dad noticed. My mother started to stake out the fridge and soon discivered that I was the culprite. Seems I was chugging cans in an effort to emmulate dad. the brother tag is just my attempt to relate to fellow riders in a proactive way.

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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
No spacer,60 pilot jet, 155 main jet, plug door, sportster muffler, k&n drop in, iridium plug, brake pedal mod,de-badged, Dunlops, bullet turn signals.

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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #12 - 03/03/06 at 20:32:20 SAMM wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03: I recomend he brings a sample to Sluggo's table.....OK a LARGE sample !! A round to everyone is extended.
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sluggo Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline big singles lead, twins follow the pack Posts: 4744 moses lake washington Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #13 - 03/03/06 at 22:46:54 this place is like the "hotel california" you can check out but you can never leave. welcome enjoy sluggo
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: New to the group Reply #14 - 03/04/06 at 02:59:00 8)Welcome Brew from a fellow Savage-brother in good 'ol frozen snowy St. John's Newfoundland Canada. You're gonna love it here ... best place on the Web!
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