The roads were finally clear enough to do a test run on my bike today. I dang near WHEELLIED it from a roll (meaning I rolled the throttle hard while rolling in second gear and dang near lifted the front wheel). The 152.5 main and 55 pilot in conjunction with the Jardine slip on and K&N drop in filter really did the trick.

The new brake pads and shoes stop me on a time.

I thought I was going to have to adjust the idle mix screw but as I rode all I got was a few crackling noices on decel and the throttle response is everything I hoped for so I think she's just where I need her.

I did hear a little rattling on the top end of the motor so a valve adjustment is definately in the future as well as an oil change.

What weight of oil is best? I usually use Quaker State in my cages but is there a specific oil recomended for the Savage?

Thanks everyone for the info provided on this site. I don't own a Clymers or a Suzuki shop manual but the info here is just as good if not better because of ya'lls willingness to share the little tricks to make the job easier. If it wasn't for ya'll I would have had no idea what to do to make my Savage the best it could be. That don't mean I won't be getting a manaul shortly, but this site sure helps out a lot.

Thanks a lot, and HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS

Okay, but how about weight? What weight should I use? From what I understand from searching the site 20w50 may be the best to use. But was wondering if anyone had any other ideas?

Just realized my Savage has over 12000 miles on her. Can't afford an engine rebuild just yet so I was looking for a proper oil weight to keep her going untill I can afford the rebuild. Not that she ain't still running like a scalded a$$ ape.

Oh, by the way, make sure you get the Motorcycle oils which are the ones without the friction modifiers...

Supermoto oil, Putoline off road 4+ 100% synthetic.10w/40.

Clive W