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Message started by S40Geezer on 03/11/09 at 16:16:11

Title: Intro - Newish S40 Rider
Post by S40Geezer on 03/11/09 at 16:16:11

I've lurked here for quite a while. What a great community!

I started riding again after a 32 year hiatus last June, when I bought a 1982 Yamaha SECA 400. After having spent too much for the bike plus dumping in almost $1000 for brake repairs, I decided that it was time to put miles on a bike riding somewhere other than back and forth to the repair shop.

I sold the SECA and bought a new 2008 S40 in September, and despite only having put 1200 miles on it so far I am delighted. I debated between the S40 and a Kawasaki 500 twin, but I'm 55 and old school enough to appreciate a thumper.

Most of my riding is back road cruising in the Mid-Atlantic area, with some interstate spins thrown in as well. I have no problem maintaining speed on the interstate, but the light weight of the S40 and my 180 lbs. mean paying some attention when passing a truck, or being passed by one.

I ride solo 99% of the time, but have taken both my wife and one of my sons for rides. I see little difference in performance due to weight consideration between my solo rides and those with a passenger, which has been a really pleasant surprise.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank the contributors here for all of the great info you've presented!

Title: Re: Intro - Newish S40 Rider
Post by Skid Mark on 03/11/09 at 17:26:50

Welcome!!! It really is a great site. If you have the time and inclination, there's enough info here to do a complete tear down and rebuild, with a gazillion modifications also. :)

Title: Re: Intro - Newish S40 Rider
Post by Savage Eddie on 03/11/09 at 21:13:03

i agree, im still kinda new but have been a guest for almost a year. TONS of info!!

Welcome to the site!

Title: Re: Intro - Newish S40 Rider
Post by Jay on 03/12/09 at 02:55:25

Welcome back! You're gonna love the Savage.

Title: Re: Intro - Newish S40 Rider
Post by Jimmer on 03/12/09 at 03:19:55

Welcome to the group. Your going to enjoy the S40 and the people at this site. Never a dull moment. Ride Strong, Ride Proud,and Ride Safe.

Title: Re: Intro - Newish S40 Rider
Post by 2nd savage on 03/13/09 at 19:48:38

Welcome back to the world of motorcycles and you could not have picked a better bike to ride. Thanks to Suzuki for keeping a time proven bike around for all of us to enjoy for so many years. 8-)