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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #150 - 11/02/21 at 13:56:42 I had a random thought while pulling the side cover off. When I did my leak down compression test, I did not verify the valve clearances were set properly. Before I start pulling the top end apart, me thinks I should verify the valve clearances and perform another leak down test.
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Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #151 - 11/02/21 at 14:02:22

TheSneeze wrote on 11/02/21 at 13:51:41:

When I removed the starter clutch gear, I found there were no washers on either side of this gear. Did the earlier models not require the two washers (one on either side)? The newer gear I ordered off of FleaBay has both washers included - I checked before purchasing.

The original gear has smooth ends.
The torque limiter gear has rough ends and needs washers.

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #152 - 11/02/21 at 14:04:15 Thanks...
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #153 - 11/02/21 at 14:19:20 It's not at 19mm yet, but it is definitely crooked to the bore.
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #154 - 11/02/21 at 14:19:44 different angle
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #155 - 11/02/21 at 14:20:55 I found the left side engine cover was installed without a gasket. It was put on using only RTV. darn garage hacks!!
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28996 L.A. California Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #156 - 11/02/21 at 17:40:22 TheSneeze wrote on 11/02/21 at 14:20:55: I found the left side engine cover was installed without a gasket. It was put on using only RTV. darn garage hacks!! That's usually harder to get right, so I tip my hat to them.
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Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #157 - 11/02/21 at 18:07:39

TheSneeze wrote on 11/02/21 at 13:44:34:

I found that these are for either 1" tube or 1-1/4" tube. Not sure about newer models, but my lower frame tubes are 1-1/8" in diameter. Easy fix with a piece of 1-1/4" x .06 wall steel tube. Cut a piece to length, then cut it in half lengthwise. Instant shim down to 1-1/8" diameter. The new kickstand is on its way. I will override the switch in the OEM harness to use this universal weld on kickstand.

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They do make them in 1-1/8". Maybe Lowbrow doesn't stock them or is out of stock. That said, your solution will only make everything stronger. Score!

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #158 - 11/05/21 at 16:38:20 Out of all the tools in my shop, I love my blast cabinet the most! I get to buy my used parts all rusty and crappy looking, and make them look near new.
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #159 - 11/05/21 at 16:39:01 After 80 grit glass bead blast...
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #160 - 11/05/21 at 16:41:13 These are Yamaha XS400 foot pegs off Fleabay. I decided on rubber footpegs to help with the vibration.
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DragBikeMike Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 4470 Honolulu	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #161 - 11/05/21 at 18:09:43 A blast cabinet??? Sweeeeet! Very nice. Do you have any trouble keeping the media in the cabinet? I'm surprised your tensioner is as skewed as it is. Have you given any thought into bucking up your rear chain guide with a jack bolt?
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #162 - 11/05/21 at 18:29:04 Some minor leaks around the dust collector in the rear, and the door on the side. Not much, really. You can see the unit along the wall.
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #163 - 11/05/21 at 18:31:26 I think the top end, at the very least, is coming apart on this motor. I will replace the chain tensioner and whatever else I find worn out. All improvement mods are being considered.
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1986 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #164 - 11/06/21 at 16:11:49 I received the starter clutch gear today. According to my measurements, it looks like 13.25mm needs to be removed from the boss inside the case for this thicker part. Does that sound about right?
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