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Rebuild my bike
03/22/23 at 05:57:47
 
My husband and I were rebuilding my 1998 savage and now we are getting a divorce and I have to do it alone. Im learning bit by bit but I need help.
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Reply #1 - 03/22/23 at 06:25:56
 
Best of luck! Ask away.
Where are you located?
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Reply #2 - 03/22/23 at 06:51:23
 
I'm in ky. I figured changing the filters and spark would be a good start. Then the transmission and head.
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Reply #3 - 03/22/23 at 08:25:39
 
If it doesn't run, changing oil is a waste. If you're going to have to take it apart to work on the transmission, the oil gets drained.

What is wrong with it?
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Reply #4 - 03/22/23 at 09:03:46
 
Its completely apart down to the frame
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Reply #5 - 03/22/23 at 12:53:02
 
If you aren’t really in love with the idea of trying to rebuild it while going through a divorce, I’d sell it for parts on eBay.  You’ll probably do very well.  Then get yourself a decent running bike with the proceeds.  Personally, I wouldn’t want to try to completely rebuild a bike especially while going through a divorce. But that’s just me.  Hope things work out for you.
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Reply #6 - 03/22/23 at 16:55:53
 
Why was it taken apart?
Is the engine disassembled?
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Reply #7 - 03/23/23 at 04:34:30
 
Arhardy27 wrote on 03/22/23 at 06:51:23:
I'm in ky. I figured changing the filters and spark would be a good start. Then the transmission and head.



Why did you take the motorcycle this far apart?  Transmission trouble on the Savage is very rare.....unless you are DragBikeMike! Wink

I read your other posts - changing the oil and filters on a bike that is completely apart is probably not the best place to start.....assembly is the right path to follow.

We are willing to help - but there is not much we can do without knowing exactly what condition your motorcycle is currently in.  I am in northern KY and am really familiar with how a Savage comes apart and goes back together - but assembling/repairing a motorcycle that is completely apart can take a very long time....especially if the parts are removed and the bike is a "basket case".  In one post you stated you wanted to build a trike as you have trouble holding a bike up.....is repairing this motorcycle worthwhile if you won't be able to ride it?

Can you post some pictures of your project?

Dave

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Reply #8 - 03/23/23 at 13:56:17
 
The plot thickens on those tranny woes brother Dave.  More to come.

I agree with Dave.  More info please.  Background, pictures, etc.  was the bike running?  Did you ever ride the bike?
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Reply #9 - 03/23/23 at 16:11:13
 
The gurus are here, Dave and DBM!  Y’all are awesome!
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