SuzukiSavage.com - "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey

barb36jack31 Full Member 2005 No Login Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 173 Heathrow, FL Gender:	Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey Reply #30 - 03/11/06 at 13:46:05 O5 S40 2500 miles, 0 problems, not even a backfire. Have the air needle turned out 2/14 turns, that may be why no backfire.
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Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey
Reply #31 - 12/25/06 at 14:32:21

My bike is in my signature.

Bought it used in late '01 for SWIMBO. It had only 60 miles on it and had been sitting in a shed for nine months. Carb was gunked up good.

Cleaned the carb up and have had no problems to speak of. The petc0ck diaphragm took a dump a few months ago, so I just bypassed the vacuum function and run it in PRIME (I turn the petc0ck to ON when I shut off the engine). I suspect the diaphragm has been dodgy ever since I bought the bike, due to the time it spent in that shed.

I use the bike year 'round as an around-town errand-runner. I really like it for this task. I've other bikes for serious long-distance riding. SWIMBO barely rides it at all. Sad

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2001, Metallic Glacial Blue, Raptor Petcock, Verslavy (first hole) (otherwise, mechanically, the bike is stock), 13,xxx miles
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TVR_FSO Serious Thumper Offline I'm Ya Huckleberry.... Posts: 870 Frisco, Texas Gender:	Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey Reply #32 - 12/25/06 at 17:23:41 2001, 24,000, 3 months
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Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey
Reply #33 - 12/25/06 at 18:49:08

'96, bought it with 16,400 miles, 4 months and a 1000 miles later and it still feels like yesterday when I got it. Grin

Previous owner said just maintenence and tires.
Clutch slips, brakes squeal untill I clean 'em. Tongue

Big crank ordered, had to bump start it these last few cold mornings (if you call 42F cold, I do)
Probably do the clutch and cam chain at 20k

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geo Full Member Offline I'm a Savage Posts: 204 Orlando Gender:	Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey Reply #34 - 12/25/06 at 20:06:22 I have no reason to doubt the reliability of this machine. I have a 2002 with 6350 miles (10217km). I do run a pure synthetic oil, and I have made the mods below.
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justin_o_guy

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Reply #35 - 12/25/06 at 23:17:20

2005 S40, 13,500 miles. It got dodgy starting & I bypassed the kickstand & clutch switches. It still didn't start reliably. I added an emergency start switch under the right side of the frame, just under the seat. Now, even after cleaning the start switch, I still have to use the emergency switch sometimes.
Oil leak at the clutch actuator thru the case. Hasn't been an issue since I changed to 20/40. I think if reliability is the subject riding style is a factor. Most things give good service if they are babied. This bike is not babied & it is hanging in well mechanically. The wiring issue is a disappointment. I didn't pay for a Mercedes tho, so I spose some "less than perfect" areas are just to be expected. I still think I got more than I paid for.

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Reply #36 - 12/26/06 at 06:39:10

'96 bought last year, 5600mi on the clock, constant issues with the stock cv style carb acting stupid for no appearant reason. taken apart and thouroughly cleaned, rejetted, spacer mod and reassembled shortly after purchasing the bike, and repeatedly during it's daily usage. it would flood the motor occasionally, it would lean itself out while riding, it would choose not to accelerate, most of the time it would run perfectly ???. the engines demise at 8000mi was do to a mechanic induced lack of oil Embarrassed

. it will be rebuilt, engine failure report will be posted here, shopping continues for a suitable operator controlled carb replacement for the d@mn vacuum controlled carb Angry

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dyna muff,1/2 spacer,152.5,55,drilled air box,idle mix,spark plug door,harley bars & seat,spitfire windshield,turn signal,dunlops,man.pethingy,ISO pegs,engine cage,hiway pegs,support 81

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Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey
Reply #37 - 12/26/06 at 08:46:38

96 bought in Oct 05 with 6500 on it, had new tires.
Now has 14500+.

I broke a shift rod (limped home in 2nd gear,
but It didn't strand me, I carry a spare now)

Replaced front brakes twice (first time OEM parts,
they didn't last, 2nd time used EBC FA106X and
practiced using more rear brake)

Replaced battery with BigCrank.

Like Digger above, I sometimes have to use the Petc0ck in PRI,
especially if its colder than 50°F in the mornings.

Sometimes I have to use the choke when its cold, mostly not.

See other mods below

It's my daily work bike, 12 miles each way on city streets, gets 50 mpg.

I upgraded my AAA to include bike towing,
but it has never let me down.

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Maroon 96, HD turnout, Iridium, TKat brace, Big Crank, seat lift, Narva +50 w/ yellow filter in a XV920 9

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Southpaw Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline This ol' dog ain't staying on the porch! Posts: 920 Missouri Gender:	Re: "How reliable is SAVAGE?" survey Reply #38 - 12/26/06 at 09:48:03 2004 with 4,200 miles. I've only had it a few months. Just a hint of the oil leak, no other problems. Always checking the tire pressure and fluids leaves less to chance!
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Reply #39 - 12/26/06 at 10:24:18

2006 S40 with 2800 miles. No problems to talk about at all. Today had the 3000 check up, "doctor" said she is fine and doing well, just did a slight valve adjustment. I run with the Patriot Guard, and she does excellent long side the HDs. (65-70 MPH on the highways). Have had it up 75 on a few occassions for a short distance. Plan on keeping her for at least two more years. Grin

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