Hello All,

Great forum with tons of information.

I am new rider and just got my permit.

I was given a 86 Savage from my fiance that had been sitting in a garage since 2007.

3,200 miles and there is no rot on the tires.

I filled the tank up and put in a new spark plug and she fired right up.

What other steps should I take besides changing the oil?

take a riders safety course. get a full coverage helmet, i prefer modulars, glasses are easier, talking to people w/o taking it off, fresh air at stops.
things in the road in a curve dont upset a car, but a few leaves & a gum ball from a tree can put a bike down. lane position is imortant. making them see you, flash high /low beam, weave in your lane, when it looks like someone wants to turn left across you,,
tires,, they may look fine, but, youre in no position to be riding on anything less than optimal. get quality, fresh rubber on it.

you guys gotta school this lad,, my typing is just tedious

Shinko and Kenda seem popular brands here, I run mid priced Michelleins, others like Pirelli. The rich have Metzlers. Many opt for 140/90 15 rears as the original 140/80 15 is an odd size.

Thanks jcstokes and verslagen1.

I will look into them all.

ToesNose wrote on 06/30/13 at 15:53:03:



She stuck for 50+!