jcstokes
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SuzukiSavage.com is very useful
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I'll probably get flung out of here, however, consider this. I did buy mine new, I have ridden just on 38000 miles in just over seven years. The bike has been serviced by the selling dealer, that may change as I'm some distance from him. I have had no issues of consequence, the OEM disc pads were replaced early on and there was no more brake squeal. As far as I'm aware no one has looked at the cam chain tensioner and there doesn't appear to be noise associated with it. The dealer has obviously removed the brass plug which conceals the idle adjustment and fiddled with the adjustment, as the back firing has quietened a lot.The original IRC tyres aren't the best, particularly the back one. There is a Shinko brand which is popular here. If you are going to replace the petcock get a genuine Yamaha one and not a cheapie off EBAY. I've had no issues with mine, but I don't have to live with Ethanol petrol. I don't know your budget, but you should pick up a good used one for $US 2000 - 3000. Stay stock and don't buy anything bobbed, chopped, or modded. You can do, or have these things done later if you wish. If you aren't happy with mechanicing, leave the carburettor alone, while Suzuki may not be perfect, they aren't idiots either. and the bike will run quite happily as it left the factory. Do regular oil level checks, you can make, or get cut a block of wood which will raise the side stand, so the bike is upright while you do your check. buy a right angle tyre valve adapter so inflating your tyre, particularly the rear is made easy. Find a bike that appears to have been well care for, go to You Tube and do a search for Suzuki S40/LS650/Savage Cam Chain Noise, and have a watch and listen. If possible get a competent motorcycle mechanic to check the bike out and good luck.
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