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Greetings from a new rider
08/29/06 at 18:26:28

Hi all, I just want to say what a great site. I recently purchased a 1995 red Savage with just under 8000 miles for a paltry $1200. The bike is a lot of fun. I'm a new rider so the size is just fine while I get all me stupids out of the way learning to ride. I hope to take the rider safety course before the end of the season and get the permanent license. I bought the Clymer's manual and already swapped in a new drive belt as the old one had a rupture that the previous owner was unaware. The manual was quite handy as I'm not an ace mechanic but don't mind turning a wrench or two if I can. Most quotes from the stealerships for the belt change was anywhere from $275 to 500, the belt being around $162 by itself. So I dood it myself, and wasn't too traumatized. The bike is in good shape, just a few scuffs from an apparent low speed drop, no real damage except some scratches to paint on fender and tank and left front fork. I'm riding the bike totally stock for now but hope to do some of the usual mods that have been listed on this site, over the winter.

I'd like to touch up the paint but I'm not sure what the color match is. The Colorite site did not have a listing for a 95 red savage. Does anybody know what paint match I could use? I think I could airbrush away some of the scratches. Thanks. Again this is a wonderful site that has given me a lot of info in a very short amount of time. I hope to be able to contribute some in return. Rogue.

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'95 Red Savage. Oring grips and pegs, 30" Fishtail muffler,152.5 main, 1/3 spacer mod ,seat lift, Verslagy.

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Trippah Serious Thumper Offline I ride, therefore I am. Posts: 2517 central Mass Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #1 - 08/29/06 at 19:00:41 welcome, not sure of the right red..perhaps an opportunity for color change? Anyway, enjoy yourself. it's fun.
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azjay Serious Thumper Offline aridzona... its a dry heat Posts: 816 Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #2 - 08/30/06 at 06:23:40 welcome, the problem with reds and blues, is that they change color with exposure, so a match will be difficult if not impossible using color code alone. a chip match from an automotive paint store may be a better choice, and it may be the same red used on suzuki samari ? good luck
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divecop Ex Member	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #3 - 08/30/06 at 10:26:45 Welcome to the site...glad you found us...
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Tim_C Ex Member	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #4 - 08/30/06 at 15:24:59 Welcome....all wisdom shall come to those who browse
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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #5 - 08/30/06 at 17:28:36 have you considered pearl white?? Its a very pleasing color on this bike.
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RadarORiley Serious Thumper Offline No one notices how you ride until you fall off. Posts: 863 West Of Weatherford, Texas Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #6 - 08/30/06 at 18:35:23 get you some flames from www.cyclegraphics.com to cover the scratches.
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SavageDude Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Posts: 561 OC_California Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #7 - 08/30/06 at 19:43:35 Trippah wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08: welcome, not sure of the right red..perhaps an opportunity for color change? Anyway, enjoy yourself. it's fun. What's wrong with red It's is a very visible sight for the cager + Cops . So don't get too wild on the beast. Welcome aboard.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10661 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #8 - 08/30/06 at 20:45:01 Welcome to the place.
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Re: Greetings from a new rider
Reply #9 - 08/31/06 at 02:53:11

Hi and welcome,
Now is the time to fit a Raask pipe and then of course you could fit a Mikuni VM38 which Lancer will willing sell you, and then you could fit the carb with a UFO and a Dial-A-Jet kit. Then there are the ergonomics, different bars, pegs and seat. And finally paint.
Just kidding, but there is a lot of stuff you can do to the Savage.

Clive W Cheesy

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Rogue_Cheddar Serious Thumper Offline Hang up the phone and drive! Posts: 725 Haverhill, Massachusetts Gender:	Re: Greetings from a new rider Reply #10 - 08/31/06 at 18:34:29 Thanks for all the warm greetings, speaking of warmth, I coulda used some of that on the ride in to work this morning, Dyamn! It was cold. I guess Summer is over here in Mass.
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