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My project 2000 Suzuki Savage
09/14/16 at 17:21:43

I have been looking for another bike to work on, and I found this one on Craigslist. It needs lots of work, non-running, evidence of unknown prior work, too, but it has a clean title, 6042 miles and is complete, except for the small primary pulley for the final belt drive. What do you think?

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2000 Suzuki Savage LS650, purchased used, not running 09/06/16, 6042 miles
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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #1 - 09/14/16 at 17:45:27 TenSleep, IMHO, bikes that have been stored outdoors for a long period of time are very difficult to restore. Especially the wiring and electrics can be a real PITA. Kenny G
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18142 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #2 - 09/14/16 at 17:49:24 I think I can't open the Google link you provided.
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tensleep80 YaBB Newbies Offline Silence is Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver Posts: 14	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #3 - 09/14/16 at 17:53:32 Dave wrote on 09/14/16 at 17:49:24: I think I can't open the Google link you provided. Hmmm, not sure why it won't open the folder. Are you cutting and pasting or clicking on the link? It should be a hotlink.
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Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage
Reply #4 - 09/14/16 at 17:54:50

Kenny G wrote on 09/14/16 at 17:45:27:

TenSleep,

IMHO, bikes that have been stored outdoors for a long period of time are very difficult to restore. Especially the wiring and electrics can be a real PITA.

Kenny G

You are quite correct. I didn't spend much on it, and if I can't get it running relatively quickly, it is going down the road. I do want to see if I can expand my skills.

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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1429 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #6 - 09/14/16 at 20:55:51 I'd be up for a challenge if it's running and real cheap! Finished bike would be nothing like this!
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Reply #7 - 09/15/16 at 04:34:07

I could get it to open at work....wouldn't open on my laptop.

I do have a Yahoo account on my work computer, maybe that made the difference.

You are missing the cover on the Countershaft pulley....not the primary. The "primary" gears on this bike are the ones between the crankshaft and the clutch....under the right side engine cover.

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tensleep80 YaBB Newbies Offline Silence is Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver Posts: 14	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #8 - 09/15/16 at 16:25:52 Dave wrote on 09/15/16 at 04:34:07: You are missing the cover on the Countershaft pulley....not the primary. The "primary" gears on this bike are the ones between the crankshaft and the clutch....under the ight side engine cover. Thanks for the correction - gotta get my terminology down.
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Reply #9 - 09/16/16 at 16:32:13

Tensleep, a project,but who knows. looking at the pics ,I'd start by checking that front pulley and teeth on the shaft,could be a deal braker if their torn up. Next is the engine ,compression(take out the plug spray some fogging oil in the cylinder,it's been setting and you don't want to scratch the walls) see if you can turn it over by hand(not frozen).next fuel,gas tank rusty? carb dirty? next spark (new plug) new battery or jump it off a car(not running) . If it spits or spuders (maybe with a shot of starter fluid) you've got a project! ps .Id shitcan the gas filter, change the oil but not the filter, and the RTV on the front maybe just loose foot peg mounting bolts. Good Luck!

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #10 - 09/16/16 at 17:00:29 I'd start by checking that front pulley and teeth on the shaft,could be a deal braker if their torn up If the teeth on the pulley are trashed, meehhh, not good, but, a price negotiating event. Teeth on the shaft trashed? I would not be a buyer unless I needed everything except the motor. .
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Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage
Reply #11 - 09/16/16 at 20:37:16

batman wrote on 09/16/16 at 16:32:13:

Tensleep, a project,but who knows. looking at the pics ,I'd start by checking that front pulley and teeth on the shaft,could be a deal braker if their torn up. Next is the engine ,compression(take out the plug spray some fogging oil in the cylinder,it's been setting and you don't want to scratch the walls) see if you can turn it over by hand(not frozen).next fuel,gas tank rusty? carb dirty? next spark (new plug) new battery or jump it off a car(not running) . If it spits or spuders (maybe with a shot of starter fluid) you've got a project! ps .Id shitcan the gas filter, change the oil but not the filter, and the RTV on the front maybe just loose foot peg mounting bolts. Good Luck!

Good list - thanks! How would you go about turning over the engine by hand?

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tensleep80 YaBB Newbies Offline Silence is Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver Posts: 14	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #12 - 09/16/16 at 20:38:27 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 09/16/16 at 17:00:29: I would not be a buyer unless I needed everything except the motor. . Since I didn't have one, I quess this one qualifies?
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tensleep80 YaBB Newbies Offline Silence is Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver Posts: 14	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #13 - 09/16/16 at 20:40:01 Dang, I haven't had a chance at this bike yet - working Saturdays and will probably be working 12 hr shifts next week, so I may not get to it until October.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: My project 2000 Suzuki Savage Reply #14 - 09/16/16 at 22:00:07 the teeth on the pulley are trashed, meehhh, not good, but, a price negotiating event. Teeth on the shaft trashed? I would not be a buyer. The shaft requires splitting the cases .
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