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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #15 - 03/22/16 at 16:52:03

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/2009/Suzuki

Snot outta line, but, walk in ready to walk away, with $2,000.00 in the pocket. Point out the blue pipe, running lean, gonna need carb work... coff, coff...
Listen to it run, ask about
Letting it Warm up..
Obliquely,, like

Do I need to let it warm up? I Really want to take care of it right...

What's Your normal preparation for a ride?
I'm a newbie.
Play dumb, get the lowdown.
Got the shield and engine bars, cool..

Is that front tire cupped and worn?
How are the front pads, shine a light on them.
The brake fluid is well due a change.
Hopefully , the master cylinder cap bolts are not stuck.
Don't go after it with a Philips..
Can't say the name, s o rry.
Look at the oil, ask what oil he uses.
Look at the master cylinder window. Orange isn't a pretty color.
Look at the air filter...

And don't remove the spark plug without cleaning out the frud from around it. Don't want sand in the engine.

If it checks out, the price is fair. You aren't stealing it, but you're not getting ripped off.

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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #16 - 03/22/16 at 17:37:05

Go to You Tube and type in Suzuki Savage cam chain noise, Do the same for Suzuki S40, There are some videos which will show the noise of a bad cam chain. There are a variety of videos showing different aspects of the S40/Savage as well. If you can inspect the bike of your choice and video the engine running with a smart phone. Post a link to the video here which will allow the experts here, and I'm not one, to help you decide. The bikes are noisy but with practice the cam chain noise should be discernible. Also hold your hand up near the oil filter cover with the engine running, this will allow you to feel excess vibration from a loose chain or tensioner.

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Completely stock 2010 S40, aftermarket rev counter and back pack, Airhawk seat pad

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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #17 - 03/22/16 at 17:55:26

As pretty as the silver and white one might be.....the 15 minute warm up is almost a certain early death on the head, cam and rockers. That is not the bike I would buy unless you get it cheap enough that you can still feel good about putting a new cam and rockers in the engine (($ 350 if you do the work). I bought a project bike with only 3,800 miles on it that needed a new cam and rockers.....as the guy would let it idle on the sidestand, and yes the pipe was blue.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #18 - 03/22/16 at 18:14:15 If that's the one that got the fifteen minutes of warmup, I'd pass. Unless you carefully inspect the cam and rocker.. I'm doubtful that they are healthy.
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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #19 - 03/22/16 at 18:21:12

Dave wrote on 03/22/16 at 17:55:26:

As pretty as the silver and white one might be.....the 15 minute warm up is almost a certain early death on the head, cam and rockers. That is not the bike I would buy unless you get it cheap enough that you can still feel good about putting a new cam and rockers in the engine (($ 350 if you do the work). I bought a project bike with only 3,800 miles on it that needed a new cam and rockers.....as the guy would let it idle on the sidestand, and yes the pipe was blue.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1440293732

That's exactly the same guy, idling and blue pipe too. Honestly, I feel like passing on to it and waiting to see if any other good deal comes up.

Your bike LOOKs amazing!!!! Really good, mind asking how much did you pay for it?

I am going to consult you guys for a few more options.

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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #20 - 03/22/16 at 18:29:56

maverickfhs wrote on 03/22/16 at 16:27:13:

I truly appreciate it. What price would be good for this one:

http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/5474479077.html

Of course a ball park based on my message above?

You do realize that is pretty confusing, right?
After the whole

IF it's been allowed to idle on the sidestand...
rundown, Then ask about THE bike that was allowed to idle?
I wasn't expecting that.Dang shame, too.
It's not outta the running, but a REAL serious inspection is due.
It's good Looking, but it may not be healthy.

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maverickfhs Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 52	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #21 - 03/22/16 at 18:35:38 Sorry, I read all of your messages and Dave ones about the issue just now. Based on my conversation with the owner it's leading me in the direction that bike would definitely have issues-Long idle, blue pipe and few other things. So please disregard that above message, asking about the price. Thanks
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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #22 - 03/22/16 at 19:02:08

the folks here are giving you good advice and you are wise for listening

be patient, learn what you can by asking questions, and the right deal will come along and you'll make the right decision.

mechanical is important, dirt and dust can be cleaned. bought my 08 with 400 miles on it and 4 years of dust from sitting in a barn. took it apart an cleaned it top to bottom and it looked literally brand new. don't be scared of seeing through a little dust if it was not abused and stored in the rain.

good luck!!!

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maverickfhs Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 52	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #23 - 03/22/16 at 19:09:10 Yeah I joined the forum to ask and learn from people who have been doing it for a long time I'll keep asking questions, so please be patient with me Thanks
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #24 - 03/22/16 at 19:27:27 While we wait for the right bike to roll into your life, what kinda mechanical skills and experience and tools and place to work on stuff,,, like that.
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maverickfhs Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 52	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #25 - 03/22/16 at 19:29:06 I have worked on cars, timings belts, headgasket etc.. On bikes, I have replaced spark plugs, all fluids, filters and pads. No engine work or any carb work yet.
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stewmills Serious Thumper Offline Imagination is more important than knowledge Posts: 2641 Auburn, AL Gender:	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #26 - 03/22/16 at 19:32:54 that says enough. you are more than capable of working on this bike. it's not hard at all if you let the forum guide you.
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maverickfhs Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 52	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #27 - 03/22/16 at 19:37:30 Yeah, I have tools for the cars but definitely nothing specific to a bike. Plus, I have a big hesitation for carbs and all. I am sure, will be consulting you 'GURUS' a lot!
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Re: Looking for a Savage/S40
Reply #28 - 03/22/16 at 19:38:16

Excellent platform for expanding your abilities. I was terrified but these guys guided me through. I'm aware that some say
There's no such thing as a stupid question.
But, we all know that is B.S..

And, no, dear, the Pants don't make your ass look fat.
It's the F a t, on your Ass..

All that aside, Do keep asking questions. You'll notice that while you seem to be listening, the amount of patience is almost unlimited.

Ask what oil they have been using, too.

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maverickfhs Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 52	Re: Looking for a Savage/S40 Reply #29 - 03/22/16 at 19:41:06 HELL no, no oil and filter related questions. To each their own, I have a pretty thick skin, but not a fat ass! I definitely have patience and am asking/consulting all of you because I don't know and want to learn, so not going to play 'smart or know it all'
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