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Message started by stock87 on 05/07/06 at 18:32:08

Title: Also need muffler advice
Post by stock87 on 05/07/06 at 18:32:08

Do I NEED to replace the jets in my carb or do anything else to a stock 87 savage if i replace the muffler with a sportster muffler

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by Brewbrother on 05/07/06 at 18:56:22

stock87 wrote:

Do I NEED to replace the jets in my carb or do anything else to a stock 87 savage if i replace the muffler with a sportster muffler

Depends on how much you like the lean and backfiring engine. The solution to you dilema has been covered numerous times. Use the site search engine. I'm not trying to be mean but there is always a balance in the savage trilogy. If you free up the exhaust you have to free up the fuel and air intake. Hope that helps.

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by steelwolf on 05/07/06 at 18:56:37

I would say yes. By adding the sportster muffler you are in essance leaning out the gas/air mix of the bike. Being as the Savage is notoriously lean already (hence the backfire) You really should change the main jet to richen the mix compensating for the muffler at least. Search the site in the tech section. It will give a lot better details as to why and when to change jets. The procedure is a simple one if you can turn a screwdriver. The procedure as well has been very well documented here and there are also some pics of the jets, and other components to help along the way. I would say if you can change the spark plug, you can change the jets. Have fun getting to know your bike.

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by stock87 on 05/07/06 at 18:59:13

Ok thanks for the advice! I think i will leave it stock unitl winter down time.

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by steelwolf on 05/07/06 at 19:20:11

If all you are worried about is down time have no fear. The rejet might, and I mean might take you an hour if you have one of those stubborn tanks with the clingy petc0ck. I did mine in 20 mins. As for the muffler, I had more trouble getting the stock one off than anything else I've done. Bugger was stuck on there good.

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by stock87 on 05/07/06 at 19:27:56

I am a little worried about taking everything apart this was the first week in 6 years that the bike has seen something other then my garage and she is running great. I have had the carb off and cleaned all the gunk out of it. so i dont wanna mess with something thats not broke.

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by steelwolf on 05/07/06 at 19:30:27

I understand. ;)

Title: Re: Also need muffler advice
Post by Dragon King on 05/07/06 at 19:48:14

I also have an 87 and ran pretty good until I put on my Jardine muffler. Just a thing to keep in mind most of the people here have newer bikes and alot does not apply to the older bikes so your have to search alittle harder to find somethings. ;D 8)