Donate!
Welcome, Guest. Please Login or Register :: View Members
Pages: 1
Send Topic Print
Running slow (Read 93 times)
omar
YaBB Newbies
*
Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 3

Running slow
06/05/11 at 21:25:39
 
I bought a 2002 Suzuki Savage a while back.  It's been sitting in my garage for the most part, but I have it up and running again now.  I changed the oil and filter, put in a new battery, spark plug and cleaned the carburator.  The only problem is that it seems to not go any faster than 55-60 mph.  

Any suggestions?
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
verslagen1
YaBB Moderator
ModSquad
*****
Offline

Where there's a
will, I want to be
in it.

Posts: 28884
L.A. California
Gender: male
Re: Running slow
Reply #1 - 06/05/11 at 21:29:09
 
Did you wind it?







JK

miles?
Sitting for how long?
did you ever run it?
noises?
Back to top
 
 
WWW   IP Logged
omar
YaBB Newbies
*
Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 3

Re: Running slow
Reply #2 - 06/05/11 at 22:07:11
 
It has 9090 miles.  It sat for a little more than 2 years.  I dd run it when I first bought it, it didn't run any faster.  I don't hear anything crazy, but I am not experienced with motorcycles (yet).  

I am not trying to be a speed demon, but I do want to make sure that my bike is running appropriately.

Thanks!
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
verslagen1
YaBB Moderator
ModSquad
*****
Offline

Where there's a
will, I want to be
in it.

Posts: 28884
L.A. California
Gender: male
Re: Running slow
Reply #3 - 06/05/11 at 22:39:07
 
Well, I have only one clue to what's wrong... won't go over 60.

I'd say someone's replaced the cam chain and timed it wrong.
Back to top
 
 
WWW   IP Logged
Routy
Serious Thumper
*****
Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 2280
Winston Oregon
Gender: male
Re: Running slow
Reply #4 - 06/06/11 at 05:33:49
 
How does it run/accellerate up to the point of flat out ?
What does it do when its flat out ?
If it doesn't do anything but seem to run out of hp, I'd be afraid Versl mite be right !
Back to top
 
 

Rich
'07 S40 Blvd stocker, except drilled OEM exhaust and white spacer mod...1/2 (.055)
  IP Logged
justin_o_guy2
Serious Thumper
*****
Offline

What happened?

Posts: 55279
East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.
Re: Running slow
Reply #5 - 06/06/11 at 06:39:35
 
Does the engine wind down quick or do the RPMs slowly drop off when you let off the throttle?
Back to top
 
 

The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.- Edmund Burke.
  IP Logged
omar
YaBB Newbies
*
Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 3

Re: Running slow
Reply #6 - 06/06/11 at 08:41:42
 
I am going to ride it to work today.  I'll think that it's fine on acceleration.  The rpms drop when I let go of the throttle, but nothing that I think is surprising.  I have the CLYMER service, repair, maintenance book.  I will see if I can figure out the timing tomorrow (I'm not working tomorrow).  

Thanks!
Omar
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
Pages: 1
Send Topic Print


« Home

 
« Home
SuzukiSavage.com
09/24/24 at 00:21:43



General CategoryRubber Side Down! › Running slow


SuzukiSavage.com » Powered by YaBB 2.2!
YaBB © 2000-2007. All Rights Reserved.