I got my new maroon 97 Savage started up today for the first time. I bought it as a "damaged repairable" from Cheshire Motorcyle Salvage in the UK.
I bought a black 94 Savage a few weeks ago through ebay but it turned out to be a lemon - had run out of oil and the top end was wrecked. I used it for parts for the maroon 97.
I have had to fix up/swap over..
- right footpeg/brake lever assembly
- front and rear turn signals
- rear foot peg
- rear seat pad
- exhaust
First work ever done on a bike
Plus I had to strip out an immobiliser that I didn't have a key for on the new bike but apart from that it's all gone remarkably well. Still waiting for the DVLA docs (title) to arrive so I can get it legal....
But those 20 miles around country lanes that I just completed a few minutes ago were magic!!!!
It's been 20 years since my last bike, and I'm in love...
*grins*