SuzukiSavage.com - Chassis Number

bmwnunkie YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 28	Chassis Number 01/23/14 at 09:21:14 Hiya folks... very new to this. My parts supplier is asking me for my bikes chassis number. Where would I look for this? I have a 1997, LS650 Savage and loads of numbers in different places but I can't seem to find the chassis number? Any clues ?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Chassis Number Reply #1 - 01/23/14 at 09:28:56 VIN number? located on the head tube http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1240553196 don't know why he would be asking for the part number for the frame. lookitupdipsheet
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Chassis Number Reply #2 - 01/23/14 at 21:32:22 What are you trying to buy?
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Reply #3 - 01/26/14 at 05:59:14

Thanks All... Turns out the chap wanted the VIN number....

I managed to get an oil filter, oil and a plug.

FYI I have bought a non runner 1997 LS 650 Savage ( UK ). No idea what is wrong with it. The previous owner said it hadn't run for three years, so I am reluctant to get it running without giving it a small service and trying to give it the 'once over'.

I will have to get an air filter also but I forgot about that.

Any tips, incidentally, on doing the old bird up ?

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Reply #4 - 01/26/14 at 07:20:42

FYI I have bought a non runner 1997 LS 650 Savage ( UK ). No idea what is wrong with it. The previous owner said it hadn't run for three years, so I am reluctant to get it running without giving it a small service and trying to give it the 'once over'.

Did he say under what circumstances it stopped running? Like, with a loud clanking in the engine or just got up one morning and it wouldn't start?

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bmwnunkie YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 28	Re: Chassis Number Reply #5 - 01/26/14 at 07:29:08 No.. he didn't say why... my guess is the clanking thing... or complete seizure. To be honest I quite expect it to be one or the other. But you never know
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Reply #6 - 01/26/14 at 10:10:01

Id dump the oil into a clean, aluminum pan & run a magnet thru it & see what kinda stuff shows up. Id "autopsy" the oil filter & look around, wiping with a clean white cloth, like T-shirt material, inside where the filter sits. Look for bits of metal.,.chunks bigger than a fine powder are not a good sign, Do that before you invest in those materials,, dont open anything, You mite decide against even putting the oil in,,
As for needing a VIN, naaah,, these things didnt change that much, an oil filter for a 650 savage is the same, first one made to now. Air filters, too. There were changes in the starter gears & electrics & transmission went from 4 to 5 gears & EPA regs made the jetting change down thru the years,but otherwise, the guts & parts stayed the same, brakes & rotors & everything except the length of cables & hoses, due to handlebars made differently.

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bmwnunkie YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 28	Re: Chassis Number Reply #7 - 01/26/14 at 11:34:32 Yes... that's what I will do... thanks for that.. DO you have an opinion as to what kind of jack or stand I should get in order to stand the 650 upright while I work on her ? There seems to be quite a number. You may have gathered that I am a bit of a novice at this Regards
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Chassis Number Reply #8 - 01/26/14 at 12:33:33 there are a number of ways... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1365395492
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Chassis Number Reply #9 - 01/26/14 at 16:23:27 Drain the oil on the kick stand. Itll drain better. Lay on the other side, put the wrench on the plug aimed to the front, drive down on the wrench.
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houstonbofh Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 420 Houston, TX Gender:	Re: Chassis Number Reply #10 - 01/26/14 at 19:23:45 bmwnunkie wrote on 01/26/14 at 11:34:32: DO you have an opinion as to what kind of jack or stand I should get in order to stand the 650 upright while I work on her ? There seems to be quite a number. I use 5 2x4s bolted together to be a stand for my Marauder. Don't overthink it.
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S-P Serious Thumper Offline Back in the saddle again Posts: 816 Phoenix, AZ Gender:	Re: Chassis Number Reply #11 - 01/28/14 at 10:24:59 verslagen1 wrote on 01/26/14 at 12:33:33: there are a number of ways... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1365395492 Yeah, don't spend the money on a motorcycle lift. If you REALLY want one, wait until you are sure you are going to keep the bike and plan on doing a LOT of work. There's cheaper ways to lift the bike.
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