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Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650)
04/25/16 at 11:18:01

Hello forum people. I am a lurker and read for hours before ever posting. I purchased my LS650 for $400. bought new battery, changed oil and cleaned carb all from posts on this website. I do believe I have to famous Oil leak everyone talks about so that is my next step. You probably won't see too much of me unless I break this thing.

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engineer Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 872 Gender:	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #1 - 04/25/16 at 12:30:02 Good luck with your bike and don't be a stranger to the forum. You can chime in on any topic. There are some guys here who know just about everything about these bikes including routine maintenance and practices that will keep your bike running reliably.
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rl153 Serious Thumper Offline S40 Just right! Posts: 906 Bloomfield,CT Gender:	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #2 - 04/25/16 at 20:30:53 What year is it ,how many miles?
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stewmills Serious Thumper Offline Imagination is more important than knowledge Posts: 2641 Auburn, AL Gender:	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #3 - 04/25/16 at 21:00:57 Make sure the oil leak isn't a simple one due to the thru bolts on the foot pegs being loose. If that's it, you really got a steal...and you probably did regardless.
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Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650)
Reply #4 - 04/26/16 at 07:24:02

rl153 wrote on 04/25/16 at 20:30:53:

What year is it ,how many miles?

It is a 1995 and it has 26k miles. I rode it for about 45 miles before finding a massive oil leak that got all over the carb on the right side. THe fork seals are also in need of replacing and it needs a new front tire. Other then that it fires right up and runs really good. Idles around 900-1k and stops on a dime.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #5 - 04/26/16 at 07:30:24 It's definitely due some cam chain service. You might save your seals with a thin plastic tool. It's worth a try.
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Elmer YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 24	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #6 - 04/26/16 at 08:56:44 Yes! I actually learned about that trick on this website. I cleaned them all out on both sides but i'm still seeing residue after I ride. I believe one of them has failed and the other is not far behind. No worries though! I have a LOT Of tools and a little bit of time. I'll knock it out with help from the forum!
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Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650)
Reply #7 - 04/26/16 at 09:07:22

Don't overlook the cam chain issue. It's nearly always fatal for the engine.
Having limited time will be okay. Just think through, have a plan, prepare the work are, have your
Place for bolts
Figured out.
Time management is important.
I took a class. The instructor had a place rented.
Sign on the door.

Time management class
Class starts
10:00 o'clock, ish..

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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #8 - 04/26/16 at 19:27:01 man I wish I'd find one for that price, even needing work
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Gus Senior Member Offline Thumpers Rock! Posts: 491 Minnesota Gender:	Re: Just bought my first motorcycle (LS650) Reply #9 - 04/26/16 at 20:05:20 Welcome to the forum. I buy and sell a few motorcycles; if that thing runs decent it was a good buy. I hope you have a great time with it. Bravo, Bravo, bravo to you!
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