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Message started by Biker_13 on 06/17/07 at 21:03:04

Title: riding down the highway
Post by Biker_13 on 06/17/07 at 21:03:04

does anyone take the S40 down the highway and at what speeds do you cruse at and do you have alot of vibration in the foot pegs and the bike

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by verslagen1 on 06/17/07 at 22:12:43

70 - 80 half the time.

Vibration, more than an earthquake, less than a foot massage. Maybe like riding an old train.

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by Carl on 06/17/07 at 22:34:10

I Commute 100 Miles Every day on my Savage - 90 Miles of which is Highway at 65-70 MPH. Vibration is not excessive for a Single Cylinder and is quite comfortable to ride.

Regards
Carl

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by SteveRocket on 06/17/07 at 22:35:21

65-70 mph vibration is not too bad at all.

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by firsts40 on 06/17/07 at 23:24:08

:) I only travel 12 miles round trip to work at about 55-60, and it is nice. 60-70 MPH for about 150-400 miles a day a few times a month is about tops for me. At 50-70 MPH it is pretty smooth for a Thumper. The only thing I have noticed is that annoying speedo buz. Sounds like a bee hive in a tin can. (that is another thread) Dealer fixed it once, lasted about two days. Plan on fixing it myself next.

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by Biker_13 on 06/18/07 at 00:14:37

thanks for all the help guys i was just making sure this bike could handle the highway im going with some of my family ona bike run not to far only 80 miles but i wasnt sure about the vibration so thanks guys im gonna go enjoy the run now

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by skatnbnc on 06/18/07 at 05:34:02

get a fork brace. that helps big time on the highway.
also recommend gel seat and gel gloves for long distance comfort.

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/18/07 at 06:07:27

Even for shorter trips at freeway speeds, the fork brace and windshield are excellent additions. Kuryakyn ISO grips help reduce vibration significantly and a more comfortable seat is nice for longer trips. I commute about 48-50 miles daily with more than half of that on the freeway at up to 80 MPH (65 MPH preferred personally) with no complaints.

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by firsts40 on 06/18/07 at 10:56:02

YES....... get a fork brace. I have a Superbrace and it was like riding a different bike when I put it on. A fork brace stablizers the front A LOT. :)

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by BOWDIER on 06/18/07 at 12:46:00

haven't been brave enough to venture on the interstate yet, but ride did an 80 mile run yesterday mostly at 55 mph, going to get the gel gloves, hands were really vibing whin I got home

Title: tRe: riding down the highway
Post by Biker_13 on 06/18/07 at 16:03:14

thanks guys so where is a place i can find a fork brace and a windshild

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by verslagen1 on 06/18/07 at 18:21:41

Fork brace: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1180722129

Windshield: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SLIP-STREAMER-SPITFIRE-Clear-Windshield-HandleBar-Mount_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35590QQihZ003QQitemZ130124406848

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by Fido_the_Cat on 06/18/07 at 20:20:22

Also wouldn't hurt to check the lower end bolts and mounts. if the mounting for the pegs gets loose the vibration becomes uncomfortable.

Title: Re: riding down the highway
Post by Reelthing on 06/18/07 at 20:24:31

don't forget the shocks - the oem's just aren't very good - the correct progressives smooth this baby out a lot as well