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Message started by threezukes on 10/13/05 at 06:19:36

Title: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by threezukes on 10/13/05 at 06:19:36

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s06.jpg
the bridge in the back ground is suppose to have some kind of world record

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s07.jpg

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s08.jpg
just a local castle on top of a hill

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s09.jpg
this was on the tip of the island we could go no further..then it was another 300km back to the camp site, and this was a the sun setting.

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s10.jpg

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s11.jpg
the local area was famous for their hand made noodles

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/maruwong/s12.jpg
crazy!!

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by PerrydaSavage on 10/13/05 at 08:51:34

WOW!! zukes!! Those're some wild-ass pics for sure! Looks like it was a great Bike Rally ... those exagerated Choppers are mind blowing ... I'll bet they are a bee-atch to turn!
Being involved in Student Exchange programs and having hosted Japanese kids, I am fascinated by Japan, it's people and culture ... and am continually amazed at how the Japanese embrace various icons of Western culture and then totally put their own spin on 'em!
Which city do you live in and where exactly was the Rally? Also (if you don't mind me asking ...) are you a westerner living in Japan? Have you thought about visiting the factory to see fresh LS650's roll off the line? Man that'd be a trip!!
Arigato for the fine photos!

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by threezukes on 10/13/05 at 23:48:25

PerrydaSavage wrote:

Yeah those choppers were probably really hard to turn. I didn't get a close look, but my friend said that one of them probably dumped it because it was all messed up on one side. At least everyone rides their bikes to events, no trailer queens here, but I think its only because most people either don't have any space or they can't afford one.

The event was held on the island of Shikoku(the one south east of the main land) and I live in an area right outside of Tokyo called Sagamihara. I'm a Chinese American US citizen, so I usually get confused for being a local. Good thing I can speak enough Japanese to get by. I like Japan its a great country and I know a lot of people come here to work and they end up staying, but sometime I still think about moving back the the US.

I wish I could go to the factory and see the LS650s rolling off the line, but they don't produce them over here any more. I think got one of the last few remaining ones in Japan. In fact I have not seen another LS650 yet, I've seen two LS400s but thats about all.

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by PerrydaSavage on 10/14/05 at 03:32:32

Quote:

I wish I could go to the factory and see the LS650s rolling off the line, but they don't produce them over here any more.

???? I thought the LS was still manufactured in Japan? I think the manufacturer's decal on my Bike says that ... I know it says it was manufactured in May of 2003 ... I'll have to check to see if it says "Made in Japan" or not? If not Nippon, then where are they screwed together??

zukes, I think it is so cool that you have the opportunity to live and work in a country as interesting as Japan! And you must find it amusing to be confused with the locals! Thru Student Exchange, we've also hosted kids from Beijing, as well as Tokyo ... and presently Bangkok ... all super kids ... but the only thing they have in common is the respect and courtesy they show us adult parental units ... unlike some of my Canadian daughter's friends ... as far as I can tell, Asian countries and their peoples are as different from each other as England, Belgium and Romania, though they are European!

Keep the pics and stories coming man ... they're great!

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by Aktlingit on 11/04/05 at 12:37:04

Hello Threezukes,

Living in Japan have you ever visited the Savage 10 shop in Tokyo? It looks like they have a fair selection of parts for the LS650. Handlebars, taller sissy bar, fork boots, seats etc.

I saw on another of your post that you changed out your low bars for ape hangers. What are the measurements of the low bars Rise Pullback Center Width and Tip 2 Tip width.

Have you tried to mount a larger fuel tank on your bike? Have you been able to order parts from the USA, if you have what are the shipping cost and the most efficient way to ship?

Regards from Alaska

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by kikuchiyo on 11/04/05 at 16:17:24

Trezukes! I always wanted to tour Japan on motorcycle. However, I could never find any rental places in Japan on the web (at least not in English). Any ideas about morocycle rental? Do they rent bikes to Gaikokujins at all? Also, are the road signs outside of major cities in both languages or only Japanese? I do not know how I would handle left side driving but I know one day I will wisit.

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by torque on 11/04/05 at 17:19:56

great pics!! i've got to move there ,just for those views 8)

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by threezukes on 11/06/05 at 05:49:08

Aktlingit wrote:

Hello Threezukes,

Living in Japan have you ever visited the Savage 10 shop in Tokyo?

I know about the Savage 10 web site, but I have not visited their shop yet, though I would like to. I think its located somewhere in Yokohama or Tokyo (can't remember), but either one is a big city and a really crazy place to drive so I have to wait until I can get one of my Japanese friends to help me out.

Aktlingit wrote:

What are the measurements of the low bars Rise Pullback Center Width and Tip 2 Tip width.

I'm not really sure how to measure everything, but here it is..
Width 88.5cm
rise 5cm
pb 11cm
center 20cm

Aktlingit wrote:

Have you tried to mount a larger fuel tank on your bike? Have you been able to order parts from the USA, if you have what are the shipping cost and the most efficient way to ship?

I haven't tried to mount a larger tank yet, but I know that there a few people on this site who have done it. Take a look at this post http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1123855772

For my Savage I've been able to find most of the parts that I need here in Japan, so I haven't tried ordering parts fot it before.

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by threezukes on 11/06/05 at 06:31:15

kikuchiyo wrote:

Kikuchi is a Japanese name and I see you know some of the language too, Do you have some Japanese relatives?

I'm not too sure about renting a bike, I've only seen car rentals here. You might be able to drive if you get an internationl license, but I'm not really sure.

As for the road signs, most of the signs are written in the regular alphabet, but half the time it doesn't help. If you want to visit Japan probably the easiest way would be to take the trains and subways.

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by kikuchiyo on 11/06/05 at 09:58:40

Threezukes! Thanks for replying. No Japanese descend here- I am actually from Russia. So one can say we used to be sort of neighbours (I live in NYC now). "Kikuchiyo" is Toshiro Mifune's character name in 7 Samurai movie. About Japan, I always wanted to go there and drive through mountains and small villages. Whenever I go overseas I usually rent bikes and travel that way. It is the best way to learn about the place and people. Besides, It is difficult to sit on the train a be passive especially if the roads are great. So, I guess I will keep looking for place to rent.

Title: Re: 4 days and 1300km later.. part 2
Post by threezukes on 11/06/05 at 20:26:38

I'll check around, and if I find out anything I'll let you know.