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New guy, needing advice
03/11/10 at 11:22:48
Hi all, had a Savage a few years ago, looking to get another one but not had much luck as yet!
As you can tell from my handle, the chances are I'll be on at totally different times to you and I may speak a bit funny
I'm not really mechanically minded, so any answers need to be in (very) plain English. But before I get a new Savage, I need a few answers having looked over the forums here.
My last ride was totally stock and was a slow old dog at the best of times. When I get a new one I'll be looking to improve performance to a good degree. My local mechanic runs a drag bike team so he's pretty good for engine understanding... BUT I need advice on what mods to make in the first place.
All help gratefully received
John
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03/11/10 at 12:03:46
Its gotta breathe & it needs a proper fuel mix thru the RPM range. Supertrapp exhaust is tunable. Jetting the carb is the least step forward, Lancer sells an upgrade carb. The cam isnt what it could be. Lancer has 2 levels of better performance. If you lighten it up, you go a lot quicker. If youre fat, lose some weight! Youll smile when you look in the mirror AND when you twist the grip.
The intake can be worked over a bit & since it is a suction type event, & exhaust has a piston shoving it, I kinda think there is some gain to be made there. I modded the intake & increased the volume of the airbox, so the volume between the carb & air filter was greater.
Cleaning up the exhaust port is a good idea, as it is pretty restrictive.
The header has a small inner pipe. If you have one made thats open, then youve gained. I cut mine up & pulled the inner pipe & had it welded back together. The welder was so taken by it, he did it for free.
Old Feller has an air filter mod that I would have done had I not already paid the $$$ for the K&N.
If you want more Grunt or more top end, you can go to a chain drive.
Others will expand on this, as Im sure theres no way Ive covered all the bases.
Best of luck in finding the ride you want.
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03/11/10 at 12:27:40
Welcome aboard! Lots of good info on this site.
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2000 LS650P Suzuki windshield, luggage rack, saddle bag racks, k & n air filter, Dyna muffler,2/3 white spacer, do-it-myself seat. Love to ride!
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