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Kav

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Savage Exhaust
07/12/04 at 10:42:47

I have 2 questions about the exhaust but first let me introduce myself - I am a new rider and wanted something that I could feel comfortable on and manhandle a little. I am 5'7 and thin so the low seat height and 350lb weight really appealed to me. I bought my 2001 Savage about a month ago and ride it all the time.

1. The clamp between the exhaust and the cylinder broke in half while I was riding it one day. I have the new clamp and am going to install it tomorrow - anything in particular I need to know ahead of time? Looks like it is just a few bolts to pull it loose from the cylinder.

2. Has anyone used the Super Trapp pipes for the Savage? I would like something with a little lower pitched rumble plus as I ride Interstate everyday to work, would like a little more high end speed.

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Savage_Greg

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Re: Savage Exhaust
Reply #1 - 07/12/04 at 14:16:23

Kav wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:07:

I have 2 questions about the exhaust but first let me introduce myself - I am a new rider and wanted something that I could feel comfortable on and manhandle a little. I am 5'7 and thin so the low seat height and 350lb weight really appealed to me. I bought my 2001 Savage about a month ago and ride it all the time.

1. The clamp between the exhaust and the cylinder broke in half while I was riding it one day. I have the new clamp and am going to install it tomorrow - anything in particular I need to know ahead of time? Looks like it is just a few bolts to pull it loose from the cylinder.

2. Has anyone used the Super Trapp pipes for the Savage? I would like something with a little lower pitched rumble plus as I ride Interstate everyday to work, would like a little more high end speed.

The clamp should be pretty easy to change...I can walk you through that if you need.

The SuperTrapp is a good pipe for the Savage. My spouse has one. You will want at least 8 disks installed (she has 14). You also must rejet the carb if you want to keep the chrome exhaust from turning blue. I have pictures....

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Kav

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Re: Savage Exhaust
Reply #2 - 07/12/04 at 14:55:16

Greg:
I appreicate that. I should be okay with it - Going to work on it at my Dad's so I can use his garage and tools. Plus I'll have him on there if I need a hand.

If I do go with the Super Trapps, I'll probably just have the local dealer put them on so they can rejet it at the same time

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The clamp should be pretty easy to change...I can walk you through that if you need.

The SuperTrapp is a good pipe for the Savage. My spouse has one. You will want at least 8 disks installed (she has 14). You also must rejet the carb if you want to keep the chrome exhaust from turning blue. I have pictures.... [/quote]

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Kav

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Re: Savage Exhaust
Reply #3 - 07/20/04 at 07:11:28

Update: I replaced the clamp and am riding again.

However, when I was putting the front heat shield back on, I had difficulty getting the 2 nuts to tighten - on the front one, it seemed to be turning the entire bolt. The question I have on that is the spacer that is between the frame and engine still seems slightly loose - I can turn it with my hand, is this okay or does it need to be tighter?

Also, I seem to have less power than before this whole situation and I am wondering of maybe there is an air leak - is there supposed to be a gasket between the pipe and the cylinder head? I didn't see one there and the shop that sold me the new clamp didn't mention one either.

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Re: Savage Exhaust
Reply #4 - 07/20/04 at 11:10:10

Kav wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:07:

Update: I replaced the clamp and am riding again.

However, when I was putting the front heat shield back on, I had difficulty getting the 2 nuts to tighten - on the front one, it seemed to be turning the entire bolt. The question I have on that is the spacer that is between the frame and engine still seems slightly loose - I can turn it with my hand, is this okay or does it need to be tighter?

Also, I seem to have less power than before this whole situation and I am wondering of maybe there is an air leak - is there supposed to be a gasket between the pipe and the cylinder head? I didn't see one there and the shop that sold me the new clamp didn't mention one either.

The nut screws on a very long bolt that you have to hold with a spanner from the other side.
Yes there is a gasket inbetween the cilinder head and the pipe.

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Savage Exhaust Reply #5 - 07/20/04 at 12:10:45 Kropatchek wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:07: The nut screws on a very long bolt that you have to hold with a spanner from the other side. Yes there is a gasket inbetween the cilinder head and the pipe. As the Man said..... Yep, and Yep
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