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Message started by Dennis on 05/08/08 at 20:32:37

Title: New Rider, New s40 owner
Post by Dennis on 05/08/08 at 20:32:37

Hello everyone!

Here is my introduction post.

I'm 32, live in Poulsbo, Washington (kinda near Seattle).

Just passed my MSF course last week, and bought a 2007 s40(white!). I haven't ridden before (aside from a little mini-bike our family had when I was a kid).

Just got back from my first real ride on the road, (after a few hours getting the feel of the bike around my neighborhood) and it was amazing. This bike is very friendly to a novice, and I look forward to riding it for many years to come.

I looked and sat on quite a few different bikes, but the information and folks on this forum is what pushed it into the number one spot, and I'm glad I bought it.

I ordered the CD, and have the Clymer service manual, so I also look forward to getting my hands dirty when the time comes.

I want to thank the folks on the forum in advance, this is a great community with a ton of great information!

- Dennis

Title: Re: New Rider, New s40 owner
Post by J Mac on 05/08/08 at 21:19:40

Welcome, Dennis. This is a great forum, and I'm thankful to John H. for providing it. You should probably pay attention to your break-in, if you bought the bike new. Enjoy your new hobby, and take it easy. Never underestimate the power of cars/trucks to ruin your day. Keep aware of what's going on on all sides of you, and assume they cannot see you. Be aware of the "cell phone fog". It's like drunk driving used to be. The people happily chatting on their phones can make you very UNHAPPY.

I have a 2003 Savage, and it's a lot of fun. Some people on here build them into different bikes, and others leave them stock. I've only made one modification to mine (half-spacer), but I may add the Dyna Muffler. It's a cool bike, and you're going to enjoy it.

Title: Re: New Rider, New s40 owner
Post by mornhm on 05/09/08 at 05:23:09

Enjoy and welcome. It sounds like you are starting out what I consider the easy way. MSF followed by a good cruiser that you plan to maintain yourself. Enjoy your Savage and the forum. Lots of good information here.

Title: Re: New Rider, New s40 owner
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 05/09/08 at 08:03:00

Welcome Dennis! For a moment, I thought you were my co-worker who I just found out owns a Savage too. :)

Tomorrow is the last day of my MSP. I've been riding for about 2 weeks now with my new 07 S40. :) I love it.

Title: Re: New Rider, New s40 owner
Post by Toymaker on 05/09/08 at 08:15:59

[size=12][/size]Howdies and Welcome, Dennis

Man, you picked a great bike...I love my 97. Have done the spacer mod and a new muffler, plus raised the seat 1 1/2 inches in the front.

great bike to work on...so

Again, welcome, enjoy and if you have questions, ask 'em...

cheers

Toymaker :) :) :)

Title: Re: New Rider, New s40 owner
Post by ALittlebird on 05/09/08 at 12:03:17

I love mine! And this forum is full of extremely knowledgeable people. Just reading the old posts has really helped to understand this bike.

This weekend is my MSF course - been looking forward to it since I got the bike. Tonight is the 4 hour classroom - and I'm already tired from teaching American Indian history at the local high school. 5 classes of freshmen. Hope I stay awake!