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Message started by lexx9 on 10/28/07 at 09:35:04

Title: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by lexx9 on 10/28/07 at 09:35:04

Hi, this is my first post. I started riding this year and now I have a 1983 cm450e. I will be getting a new bike this spring and I am looking for some advice. I would like to get a Savage because they are very nice looking and you can do amazing customs with them but I am 6.0ft with a 32" inseam and weight 190 lbs. Am I just too plain big for this bike? Pls lmk your thoughts. lexx9

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Paladin on 10/28/07 at 10:09:56

Some six-footers have problems, others do not. As far as I can tell, if you scrap the stock saddle and mount a solo seat a few inches further back you'll be quite happy.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by demin on 10/28/07 at 10:20:26

I'm 6'3" 250 ish.Yeah it might be a little small.I ride mine about an hour each way to,and from Dallas and it's not to bad.But I like being nimble.There are also extened forward controls to go along with what Paladin said.I have two,one with drag bars the other with 14"apes,both are fairly comfortable. ;)

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by PhotoProf on 10/28/07 at 18:39:57

I'm about 6"2" and 177lbs with a 32" inseam and I haven't found the S-40 to be a bad ride. It is a fun bike to ride and seems to offer a number of positive reasons to buy it.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by T-Mack1 on 10/29/07 at 18:26:42

I'm 5'11" on a good day (5'10" if I've been beaten down at work) w/ 32" inseam.

I had a CM250C which is almost the same as the CM450E. I find the LS650 is a little better on the legs as they are out a bit further. I did have to loosen the LS650 handle bar and tip them forward a little. The vertical part of the bar on mine is almost straight up & down. The stock bikes I've seen have a few degrees of back lean.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by verslagen1 on 10/29/07 at 19:12:34

6'
31" inseam
240#

leg position, great
the pull back bars won't let you strech out your arms
the drags are good if you got narrow shoulders

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by skrapiron on 10/30/07 at 05:20:38

5'9"
208 lbs
30" inseam

Found the riding position very natural. Relaxed and comfortable. Good for rides of up to 2 hours without any difficulty.

I added the engine gurard and a set of off-set highway pegs to mine back in August. I found that after being in the same position for 2 hours (and not being able to shift my leg position) made my knees ache. With the highway pegs, I have a choice of where I rest my feet and it allows me to shift my position while riding.

Other than that, nothing but praise for the bike!

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by gary_ona_savage on 10/30/07 at 11:41:33

I'm 5-10 with 31". I thought I needed a "bigger" bike. It wasn't the power but the physical size. Felt a little cramped. So I tried a few "bigger" bikes and was just as disappointed in the fit. Or I got them big enough and they were too heavy feeling.

I think that most bikes in the 600-800 range will still feel "small" as delivered. You will probably want to customize whatever you get to fit your style and comfort (handlebars, seat, forward controls, floorboards, hiway pegs ect). More importantly is how does the Savage feel when you ride it. Does it fit your riding style? Do you like the looks? Does it have enough/too much power? How is the weight? Does it feel too light or too heavy?

Every bike has it's own unique personality, strengths and weakness. I can tell you that I've come to really LOVE my savage over the past month. Do the chain conversion ($100), get the handlebars you want ($25-50), spend some money on a new seat ($50- infinity), and you will NOT be disappointed. Everyone may tell you you need a "bigger" bike...until you let them try it out your savage... ;)

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by gary_ona_savage on 10/30/07 at 11:43:41

And did I mention the price?!!!

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Polar_Pilot on 10/30/07 at 16:53:34

Paladin wrote:

Some six-footers have problems, others do not. As far as I can tell, if you scrap the stock saddle and mount a solo seat a few inches further back you'll be quite happy.

6'4" 300lbs - Savage fits great

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Lon on 10/31/07 at 06:46:33

Also, there are several aftermarket forward control mounts for the Savage... if you need even more legroom.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 10/31/07 at 08:44:29

Whoaa!! :o Some 'o youze guys is BIG!! I'm only 5'-4 1/2" with a 29" inseam and the LS fits me perfectly ... even had the stock buckhorn bars tipped forward (like T-Mack) and it made a world of diff to overall comfort and handling!

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/31/07 at 11:47:33

Aye, 5' 8 ½", 30" inseam and 190 lbs here. The Savage is just fine. Personally, I don't think I'd want anything over about 900cc in a bike. For my purposes, it'd be overkill and wasted money.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Hell, Billy on 10/31/07 at 14:26:57

5'11 1/2" [cruel world, eh?] , 32" inseam, 175 lbs......the Savage is perfect. Especially now that the seat is broken in. Go for it, this is the most fun bike I`ve had in years! Goes great w/ a few EZ mods, great as in surprizingly quick & agile.

B

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Paladin on 10/31/07 at 15:04:11

Not to mention it's a respectable tourer -- as in beatduck's 12,000 mile loop.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by constrapolator on 10/31/07 at 19:17:09

Paladin wrote:

Not to mention it's a respectable tourer -- as in beatduck's 12,000 mile loop.

12000miles?!?! That's almost as many miles as on my S40!

He must've pulled a Snoopy! (brought a lotta tools)

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by Paladin on 11/01/07 at 16:11:08

Yeah.... Makes my 2700 miles LA-OKC-LA in 9 days look mild.

But what counts is that both Savages preformed flawlessly on the highway. I was getting about 60 mpg at 65-70 on the superslabs, and hit 70 mpg doing 45-50 on CA-62 across the Mojave. It is a rather amazing little bike.

Title: Re: Looking to get a Savage!
Post by vtail on 11/01/07 at 16:20:00

Hey Paladin. I know you have a MAC pipe like me but what jetting and needle setting are you running? (Thinking about taking the 1/2 spacer out too with 152.5 main) :)