Posted by Skeeter on February 05, 2000 at 21:27:21:
In Reply to: Re: Backfiring posted by Ogre on January 30, 2000 at 22:16:30:
I purchased a Savage in March, 1999, through Cycle-by-net.com. It was an untitled 1997, with no miles, for $3250(US). That's probably less than my brother has paid in service for his 1996 Harley full-dresser.
I did add a Rifle windshield, and it makes highway travel much more comfortable. As you did, I took a 1/2" drill bit the the back baffle, two holes, and now it sounds like a proper thumper. I also drilled out the plug over the idle screw and truned it out a couple of turns, but it still backfires occasionally, mostly when downshifting for a corner. I've learned to live with it, and even appreciate it -- it sure scares off the minivans!
I put 2K miles on it last summer here in Ohio, and I can't wait to get back on it. The foot of snow on the ground right now just won't go away fast enough for me.
As for reliability, my Savage hasn't required a thing since I got it.
My last bike was a 1977 Honda CB400F pocket rocket, but I guess my age is showing, because I'm having a whole lot more fun on my thumper!