I just replaced the motor on the 95 Savage with an 87 Motor.

The 95 w/5-speed would run up to 80 and beyond.
This '87 w/4-speed will not get me past 65.

It has the same pipes, carb and jetting, air filter/box as the 95 did when it blew up.

WHAT GIVES!??
Is the top speed of an 87 65MPH??
It doesn't feel like it is hitting a rev limiter.
Is there a difference in the ignition module from the 95 to the 87?
Do I need to change the ignition module to the 87 in order to match the module with the motor? (stupid question but hey you never know)

I also noticed that I hit 65 at about 3/4 throttle and there is no further pick up for the last 1/4 turn of the throttle.


Running stock filter with air box cover and snorkel removed. Stock pilot jet, stock needle with about half the washer removed, and a 145 main jet.I think I am going to raise the main jet to 155 from the 145 it had before the motor blew! The same HD pipe I rode with the 95 for about a year with no problem is now turning really funky colors after just  20 miles on the replacement motor. So I am thinking it is running too hot because it may be way lean with the 145 on the 4-speed.

HELP!

65?...your bike sucks!....

94mph...Ludicrous Speed !.....Wheeeeeee!!!!...

kidding about the suck part,...something's definitely wrong there though...check compression and valves...

yep, see the tech section for all your maintenance needs.

Hitting 65 and then no more throttle response is exactly what happened when my carb's slide was stuck.  Make sure the spring is seating correctly in the lid.

I'm running an '87.  It hits 85 every time I ask it too.  That's all she wrote, though, unless I'm headed downhill.  Something is not right with your bike.