as of yesterday   bought a 2002 savage and can't stop looking at it   (nearly slept in the garage) can't ride it yet as not taxed and needs servicing (I think) just slightly worried as noticed a leak this morning at the height of front wheel - either the fork or the brake fluid - not sure... anybody out there in London?
Olga

Thanks. Around 10000 miles, it's quite a leak, actually (around 10 cm diameter) so definitely something wrong, got me worried but hey... that's life - will get it fixed during the servicing. And yeah, testdrive was awesome - never sat on a more comfortable machine ))

Problem is I don't know a first thing about motorcycle mechanics myself so even if I do watch them put the oil filter the other way around, I won't notice   But yeah, good tip, would be great to knwo how to fix the essentials myself.

hey baldy! thanks! it took me 2 weeks to find one. and even then had to travel 4 hours to get it - none available locally - be patient! and yes, cost me all my savings (no money left for servicing for now...) but it was all worth it  

Yep, that's the one   - went to Wigan and got it delivered to London. Looks very good. The problem is the leak now - probably the fork seal replacement coming my way, some 100 quid on top of servicing, there may be something else that isn't showing yet... Currently calling around to get best quotes. Most come up to £300 (servicing plus the seals) Oh joy... And yeah, I wouldn't let you (or anyone) tear this one apart, that's for sure! So you know a thing or two about motorcycles? Shame you're not closer, you could be earning yourself some extra cash here

Used to be a gal in Hawaii who hung out here. She totally rebuilt her own forks & did all kinds of maintenance on hers. Miss her. She was a sharp one.