Just wanted to introduce myself here. I have a 1987 Savage that definitely has an interesting flavor to it - I bought it a few months ago. Unfortunately she currently won't start and before that she was having some engine hesitation problems. I look forward to getting those issues resolved (any guidance?) and then hopping back on it... You can only ride a ZX-6R so often.  

looks pretty good. got any better side shot pics of each side

RyanRC187 wrote on 05/21/08 at 14:44:54:


what a beauty!

I'd like to see a tail view as well.

Thanks guys. I'll be sure to check out those issues this afternoon/tomorrow. Its going to be incredible having a 4.5 day weekend after working 80+ hour weeks...

I think the hesitation/stuttering issues may get resolved. However, regarding the bike not starting - The last time I tried what happened was that I heard a short "buzz" sound come from the rear portion of the bike (similar to a fuse burning out) and then saw a bit of smoke rising from around the rear-right of the bike near the tire... I might have to just take the bike in to resolve that issue as I don't have any experience with electrical systems.

And I'll try and snap a few pictures of the side/rear of the bike as well.

Also, heres my other bike if any of you are sportbike enthusiasts.  

RyanRC187 wrote on 05/31/08 at 12:53:38:


Nice rat bike!  Just by coincidence, and accident, I happened to buy some handlebars somewhat like those only a bit longer. They got here (fairly cheap eBay buy) and weren't what I was expecting. I thought they had some rise to them; but they're all pullback and no rise like the ones on your bike. Now that I see them on your bike I may go to the effort to mount them on one of my 99s.