pgman
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Of course, I have no way of knowing if someone tampered with or replaced the speedometer. There really was no evidence that anyone ever even put a wrench on the thing. It was as close to new condition when I bought it as anything I've seen. The modifications I've done could be easily reversed if I really wanted to do that but I would rather not return it because the little woman does like the bike.
All I know is that the pink slip - the bill of sale - matches the odometer and that is the document I signed. When I got the title, it had an extra digit. It wasn't actually a zero, if I remember correctly - it was just an extra number. I'd like to think that someone just read it wrong and not that there has been genuine fraud here. I would post the actual numbers but I don't have time to dig out the paperwork right now. Suffice to say, it seems like it was probably an honest mistake on somone's part but I am the one left holding the bag. I do think I have a very strong case against this dealership, I honestly am just trying to decide if I want to fight about it. I am mostly concerned about my personal freedom should I decide to sell this bike because, with my luck, I will be the one to get in trouble for tampering with the odometer. I actually enjoy riding the Savage very much and, if missy really wants a "smoother" bike, I can just trade with her.
As for the fork oil, I couldn't answer that question. I took the dealer's word when I bought the bike 7 months ago that they went over the whole thing and gave it it's 2000 mile service (which I think was just an oil change). That was right before i bought it. If I have time this weekend, maybe I can pull the caps off and check it - its a good idea. Then again, it might just be a case of an out of balance wheel or bad tire. I think I am going to have to ride another Savage to know for sure if this is normal. It doesn't feel that bad to me.
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