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01/19/11 at 15:02:06

Hello all! I've all but decide to take the plunge and get a Suzuki Savage. Last year I decided to be done with bikes and sold my Shadow VLX. Turns out I can't take being away and have decide to look for a new bike, searching has brought me to the Savage and the more I learn the more I love. Anyhow, I've found a few for sale locally, but am not sure if the are "good deals" or not. One of the bikes I am primarily interested in is a 1996 savage with 21000 miles. It has been keyed and is being sold as is for $1150. The other is a 2001 with 2000 miles, perfect shape, $1900.

I don't really know what to look out for, and if the prices are right. I'm pretty set on a Savage, but my check book is limited. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

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Grmi YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #1 - 01/19/11 at 15:02:28 http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/2163138050.html http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/2162828447.html
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Reply #2 - 01/19/11 at 15:16:37

Both fine choices for the price, but as regards the '96...at 21k mi expect to do some wrenching. At that mileage you'll need to check your cam chain tensioner, and likely replace it (at least) with a modified tensioner available here from our own verslagen. Cost you about $100 and the price of fresh oil and filter plus your time.
The other one wont need to be looked into until about 10k mi but if you plan to keep it it will need done, so save some money and learn to wrench now, or be a little more spendy and learn later.

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Reply #3 - 01/19/11 at 15:23:01

For either one, check kbb.com for prices

$1150 not bad, but at 20k miles you'll need to look at the cam chain, $250 to $500 for a shop to fix it. If he hasn't replaced/repaired it, you will. Tanks and seats can be had for less than he quoted. Tire will be over $150 to replace (tire, tube, mount and balance)

$1900, low miles, good to go. what's not to like.

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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #4 - 01/19/11 at 15:23:22 Also noticed that the 96 has an aftermarket muffler (looks like it might be a Supertrapp) so you know the previous owner has done some things to it and you might not know exactly what you're getting. If it were my money and time, I would likely spring for the 2001 of that is still in your price range, but that's just me.
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Grmi YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #5 - 01/19/11 at 15:51:14 Is the price good on the '01? I was looking at bikes in the market on here and it seems like they go for a bit less...
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28770 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #6 - 01/19/11 at 17:09:45 according to kbb a 2001 should go for 1150 given it's mileage, it might be considered a 1 year old bike 2100 Also, the '96 value is 910 when in good condition. What's the weather like? How long till riding season? These are the things that will dictate price.
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Grmi YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #7 - 01/19/11 at 17:45:58 Well, winter is in full swing. Snow is about a foot deep and ice covering the road and side walks. We have a good 3-4 months till most would even consider getting out, but a lot of folks don't get their bikes out till May or June.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28770 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #8 - 01/19/11 at 17:58:47 what's the local cost for storage? usually you can knock that off the price.
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Reply #9 - 01/19/11 at 18:44:03

Well, I've been checking into things and it doesn't look like the 2001 is written in the stars (or the account statement)... so,
What kind of wrenching might I expect on the 1996? I know the cam chain tensioner was brought up, and the front tire. Are there other things to expect or look for? I think I can work this guy down on the price a little and I'm not a total loss with a wrench set, plus it it sounds like there's a wealth of knowledge here to help me through trouble.

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Reply #11 - 01/19/11 at 19:55:43

Welcome. This site is a wealth of information - best on the net. With some tools and some patience you can do the work yourself and take pride in knowing its done right. One piece of advice, search the site well for info on your problem/symptoms then ask questions. I have learned from experience that this helps me ask the correct question and helps the tool twisters diagnose the problem. Wink

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Grmi YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9	Re: New guy on the block... Reply #12 - 01/19/11 at 20:28:24 alright, i may go take a gander at the 96 this weekend. if i bought it soon i would have the rest of winter to get her tip top again.
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Reply #13 - 01/20/11 at 14:44:47

what can ya afford if ya don't mind my asking? cause it never hurts to ask you could offer like 1000 for the 2001, he might not take it, but ya never know. The 96 will cost you probably 300+$(100$ cam chain, tire 150, paint if you do it yourself 20$) to fix up and will have a lower resale value so consider that. But if you can get it for 500$ or more less than the other one I'd still consider it a good deal..

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Reply #14 - 01/20/11 at 14:57:55

BrettKeiselsbeard wrote on 01/19/11 at 19:55:43:

Welcome. This site is a wealth of information - best on the net. With some tools and some patience you can do the work yourself and take pride in knowing its done right. One piece of advice, search the site well for info on your problem/symptoms then ask questions. I have learned from experience that this helps me ask the correct question and helps the tool twisters diagnose the problem. Wink

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