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Message started by LANCER on 03/22/10 at 09:07:16

Title: Newly adopted S40
Post by LANCER on 03/22/10 at 09:07:16

My son and I just picked up Diamond Jim's (Russ) bike this weekend.
This was my sons purchase. 2006 S40 with just 2300+ miles. Looks and runs better than a brand new stock bike. Dyno test confirmed 33 hp with 36 lb torque.
It is a strickingly beautiful bike and for my taste is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SAVAGE or S40 I have ever seen. The lines of the bike flow like a piece of art and is exceptional in its look of simplicity. Every mod done is with virtual perfection; totally professional quality. It does have a straight pipe but it is a bit longer than most which adds volume to the pipe (ie muffler volume) and it also has a baffle in the end of the pipe. The baffle design chosen was done so after numerous tests for the right sound and performance. I do not know the exact form of the baffle but I am sure he would be happy to bring it up for folks to see. The sound of the exhaust is just right. It is low, mellow and strong without any harshness at all. It does not backfire, hesitate or surge. Jetting/tuning are spot on.
This was the first time Jim and I met face to face but we have known each other here for a couple years at least I believe.
You can not meet a nicer guy. He was most gracious and generous with assorted parts not on the bike or even from a LS650...just extra stuff.
We had a great visit with him while loading the bike, maybe 2-3 hours is all we had, but it was time well spent.
Thank you Russ.

My son is in his garage today with Mcguires polish/wax & chrome cleaner to clean it up from the torrential rain we went through on the way home last night.

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by jmw0582 on 03/22/10 at 09:34:50

pics?

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by Skid Mark on 03/22/10 at 17:06:41

Congrats!!! Sounds like a sweetheart of a bike. Ditto on the pics (I'm sure they will be done after the polishing/caressing ;))

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by LANCER on 03/22/10 at 17:17:47

These are the photo's that Russ posted when he put it for sale.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/6b.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/6-6.jpg

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by verslagen1 on 03/22/10 at 19:32:18

Adopted dogs are the best.
I know this one has gone to a good home.

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by miker on 03/22/10 at 19:56:41

nice ride!

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/23/10 at 09:53:37

Im glad you guys got such a sweet machine, but whats Diamond Jim doing now? Is he a FSO or is he gonna hang around?

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by Kirk on 03/23/10 at 10:32:28

That is a GORGEOUS Bike!! Im drooooling over here! What type of seat is that? I need to switch my stock seat out soon cause the pancakes can only take so much on the stock.

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by LANCER on 03/23/10 at 10:54:14

Russ, aka Diamond Jim, is unfortunately no longer able to ride due to medical issues, thus the sale. (If you are a praying person then put him in your prayers for healing)
The seat is the stock S40 seat pan but with the foam trimmed down to about 1" and the stock cover replaced. That's it.

Later when I can, I will get close up photos of the details he did on the bike.

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by serenity3743 on 03/24/10 at 04:50:49

737E717C7A6D2D281F0 wrote:

The seat is the stock S40 seat pan but with the foam trimmed down to about 1" and the stock cover replaced.

Actually, DJ removed the original foam, used spray foam (e.g. Great Stuff sealant) to build the seat pan up some, and then trimmed it back down to the pleasing profile you see in the pics. He's got a thread somewhere, probably in the Tech section.

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by Stimpy on 03/24/10 at 12:26:54

Oh wow, that IS nice.

That engine & speedo job makes it look like a classic 1930's ride.

The T-bars, front belt guard cut and tail light are also very special
features, I'm sure you can look at it for days and keep finding new
mods all the time, but where is the battery? is it in one of the side
packs? gel? congrats lance!

Title: Re: Newly adopted S40
Post by Rockin_John on 03/24/10 at 12:35:31

Extremely clean look on the bike and it's mods... nothing to gripe about there... Congrats to you and the son Lancer.

And a big "get better" to Diamond Jim/Russ!

Regards,

John