photojoe FSO
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I did warn you to brace yourself
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Welcome home!
I'm new to the Savage myself, and found that I grab different tools for different rides, ie: shorter/longer. The first thing I did was buy a Clymer manual. Excellent resource for maintenance schedules and repairs.
When on the road, whatever tools I need to get the seat off come with me, along with tools for removing the gas tank. The user manual has excellent info and is in the bag also. The tool kit that comes with the bike has a lot of what we need. In addition, screwdriver kit with different heads, adjustable wrench and rachet/sockets/driver/allen keys.
For longer rides, add whatever you need to fix a flat. Bead breakers are worth their weight in gold. Extra spark plug, headlight bulb, gaffers tape. I remember losing a footpeg while riding my old 1972 Sportster, so I carry a spare with me which is probably overkill. Changed to Highway Hawk footpegs a couple of months ago, and have the old ones.
Oil change first and foremost. Grease points, check final drive belt tension/condition. Tighten any nuts/bolts on a regular basis. Phone numbers of friends with pickup trucks, or add bike on AAA policy. Phone number of good local shop with towing service just in case. Things happen, and we can never be too careful.
Enjoy yourself, the Savage is a lot of fun to ride.
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