Good plan, JOG...
This bike ain't ever gonna' be a rocket...
If you want a rocket,.. just buy one... (they are out there, just as cheap as Savages)...
...but,... if yer' Savage needs a bit of work,.. why not make it work optimally?...
....(most rocket riders, can't really use the HP their bikes make)... if you can really use all of the Savage power,.. you're a pretty good rider...
... and you'll keep up... anywhere but flat, straight highway)...
... likely,.. more than keep up...
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