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Message started by jsa3mm on 06/02/09 at 18:20:08

Title: Hello and question...
Post by jsa3mm on 06/02/09 at 18:20:08

Hello everyone. My name is Jason. I am a 26 year old Louisiana resident. I really like the Suzuki s40, but I am afraid it may not be built for a guy like me. I am 5'7" and I weigh 280lbs. I want a bike that can take me around town and down some state highways, but I'd also like to do some interstate riding. Is the s40 capable of these things? If not are their mods I can do to the s40 to get it closer to the type of bike I am looking for, or should I look elsewhere? Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Hello and question...
Post by alcoa on 06/02/09 at 19:53:27

Hi there. Read the posts there must be a dozen question just like yours. All you want to know about our beloved savage is right here. ;)

Title: Re: Hello and question...
Post by PTRider on 06/02/09 at 20:00:05

Don't buy anything that needs mods...modify it to make it better, not to make it possible. Unless...unless you're a tinkerer and modify everything as your hobby. The factory setting on the rear shocks is in the #2 slot...you should use the #5 slot and max pressure in both tires according to the sticker on the bike. Everybody re-jets the carburetor. That plus a windshield and fork braces is about it.

The S40 is the right size for you, but you might do one modification of fabricating a mount for a Harley seat. The power is limited, but it'll pull you, no passenger, OK, but not with great acceleration. How much acceleration do you need to safely get on the highways and interstates there?

Are you open to an off-topic suggestion?...read this book (http://www.michaelpollan.com/indefense.php).

Title: Re: Hello and question...
Post by SmilinLDR on 06/02/09 at 20:23:16

I am 5'8" 240 and completed 1000 mile trip, Denver to Las Vegas via Albuquerque, in one day. The S40 did well despite 20-30 mph headwinds, kept in the 70-75 MPH range but it was out of it's power range and fuel economy suffered. When not runing into a headwind the bike easily goes to 85 MPH on the highway and averages mid 50 mpg. I think the S40 will do what you need and is a blast most of the time. 8-)

Title: Re: Hello and question...
Post by diamond jim on 06/02/09 at 20:32:41

Another option is a Yamaha Virago 535. It's about the same size but has 25% more horsepower.