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Title: One special thing... Post by CeliaMarie on 07/25/10 at 17:59:03 If you had to choose one thing you liked best about the Savage, what would it be? I have nothing to compare it to as it's my first time riding and my first bike.. but I'm 5'1" at 110 lbs and I can't believe how perfect in size it is for me. Until I saw it, I thought I'd never find a bike bigger than a 250 that would work for me. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by bill67 on 07/25/10 at 18:15:38 The light weight. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by james may on 07/25/10 at 18:16:29 Yeah its great for smaller riders, not as good for bigger ones. But it is also a classically styled cruiser that is very light weight and has a low center of gravity making it effortless to ride and handles good in the twisties. It's also got good low end torque which makes for smooth and easy throttle response without jerkiness. Great lightweight cruiser loads of fun. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Serowbot on 07/25/10 at 18:17:03 I think it's kinda' cool to reach down under the seat to turn on the ignition.... so maybe that's my favorite part... :-?... |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by verslagen1 on 07/25/10 at 18:20:36 it's mine all paid for and i don't have to share it with no one |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by bill67 on 07/25/10 at 18:37:58 James May she said name one thing go back and change yours and do it like the women says. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Skid Mark on 07/25/10 at 18:42:53 Best bike for the buck. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by kimchris1 on 07/25/10 at 20:17:41 The color ;) |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by LS-Rich on 07/25/10 at 21:33:54 Very cheap and easy to modify to something that's eye catching, and a blast to ride. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by RC on 07/25/10 at 22:05:54 "Everything" it's the closest thing to a perfect, one up, street bike as I have every seen much less owned. And I'm 5" 9" and 210. It's a purest bike. Is that one thing I hope so. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by gerald.hughes on 07/25/10 at 22:22:37 I have been a licensed motorcycle rider for over 50 years. I have owned both old and new Triumphs, Harleys from Sprotster to Dresser, BMW's from K bikes to RTs, Guzzis, and oh so many more. Right now, I am retired, and have both the money to buy any bike I want, and the time to ride it. By choice, I have a Savage. I guess that says it all, at least as far as I am concerned. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Hashbrown on 07/25/10 at 22:29:35 its like a giant LEGO set. can make it into what u want :D |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by BurnPgh on 07/25/10 at 22:53:23 Suzuki did a perfect balancing act on this bike and as such it makes a good all around bike with the potential to become anything with limited investment in comparison to other manufcaturers machines. Lightweight Powerful enough for the experienced, weak enough for beginners Affordable in any way you choose to frame the word Reliable Easily maintainable Fuel efficient Stylish in stock form, infinitly mod-able. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Edgar on 07/25/10 at 23:28:35 3A2C3B263E2B263D490 wrote:
Also my favorite 8-) |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by DeepPurple on 07/25/10 at 23:56:35 I'm tall but love the size and the look. I prefer the old school style. Also just the build quality, color, everything! And I agree, the key below the seat is sick. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by LANCER on 07/26/10 at 02:07:56 A LOT OF FOLKS LISTED MORE THAN "ONE" THING THEY LIKED.. YEP ME TOO, I LIKE A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT IT BUT THE FIRST AND FOREMOST IS THE POWER CHARACTERISTICS; THAT IS THE PRIMARY REASON I LIKE IT...IT IS A BIG SINGLE AND I LOVE THE POWER CHARACTERISTICS OF THAT TYPE OF ENGINE. ALL THOSE OTHER REASONS ARE JUST ICING ON THE CAKE |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by GOF on 07/26/10 at 03:14:34 It was my fathers last bike. I sure do miss him. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by lastchancevegas13 on 07/26/10 at 03:17:48 you can do just about anything with one, mines super ;loud, fast and very classy nostalgic/ vintage metalflafe, my new one is gonna be a knuckle dragger sitting almost on the ground stretched 6inches back dropped completely. rebuilt rear section of the frame, wont even know what it is when its done, but alas! its still a savage! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Fuschia on 07/26/10 at 03:59:51 it's all mine! ;D |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by alcoa on 07/26/10 at 05:16:37 Very low maint. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by spacepirates on 07/26/10 at 07:02:29 it is mine. no payments, no sharing, no bike looks like it, no bike sounds like it, no bike feels like it. every time i sit down on her it is like being with an old familiar lover. she just feels right. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by dinsdale on 07/26/10 at 07:58:44 The way it Putts. Have grown to love big singles. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by babyhog on 07/26/10 at 09:03:51 Celia, you and I are about the same size.... I guess the fit is the best thing about it for me too. I was gonna say the way it makes the wind blow through my hair!! But that's not always a good thing... tangles, tangles, tangles.... |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by klx650sm2002 on 07/26/10 at 09:36:38 +1 on the tangles. I like the sound on the overrun. Clive W :) |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by kimchris1 on 07/26/10 at 09:45:02 The Vibration ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Serowbot on 07/26/10 at 09:50:48 2624202E253F243E7C4D0 wrote:
I'm gonna' pretend I didn't read that... ... and that it isn't etched in brain... :-?... |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by CeliaMarie on 07/26/10 at 10:00:48 686B7A787E6B72697A6F7E681B0 wrote:
nicely put! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by CeliaMarie on 07/26/10 at 10:01:10 51535759524853490B3A0 wrote:
ha! :) |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Routy on 07/26/10 at 10:10:52 If I had to name only one thing, it would be weight....LCG, but I can't :'( |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by babyhog on 07/26/10 at 10:28:33 3634303E352F342E6C5D0 wrote:
Yours must vibrate more than mine ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Hashbrown on 07/26/10 at 10:33:11 6E6D6C616379000 wrote:
Yours must vibrate more than mine ;) ;D[/quote] thinner pants and no baffles in the exhaust and your guy is pretty much obsolete. wish i could provide as much pleasure as a savage! ;) this convo is going down the gutter and i love it! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by bill67 on 07/26/10 at 10:55:07 Women don't call me rabbit for nothing :) |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by CeliaMarie on 07/26/10 at 11:19:59 agree with the tangles.. so I stuff all my hair up into the helmet. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the direction in which this thread is headed! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by kimchris1 on 07/26/10 at 11:30:03 Piglet, remember mine is a newer model and has not had any modifications. That could explain the better vibration.. ;) Kim |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by babyhog on 07/26/10 at 11:30:09 Oh boy, wait till Lancer shows up... |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by babyhog on 07/26/10 at 11:32:39 7C7E7A747F657E6426170 wrote:
True... I guess my seat modification cut out some of the good vibrations.... dangit. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Hashbrown on 07/26/10 at 12:15:01 yeah piglet (cute name) just do alot of downshifting and that should put a smile on your face. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by weracerc on 07/26/10 at 12:15:03 my 96 vibrates with the Jardine pipe on it but it does ME absolutely no good and i cant carry anyone who might benefit from the "vibes".....old saying why do women love Harleys - answer, it is the worlds largest vibrator.....Savage second largest.....what is my number one attraction about the Ole Bike, hummmmm? IT looks good toting my fat a$$.......and sounds awesome doing it...toting me that is. :o |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by jsarsfield on 07/26/10 at 13:11:32 I just love the power pulses that a big single delivers. It gives great feedback when powering out of turns and I can turn on a dime with the thing because its small and light. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by james may on 07/26/10 at 16:07:35 Oh yeah love the way my jardine exhaust can set off every vibration sensitive car alarm on my street! Everyone knows it when I come home. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Tiefighterpilot on 07/26/10 at 16:48:15 I love the big question mark on top of peoples head when they see my bike... Love the mod-ability of this bike. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Digger on 07/28/10 at 21:40:59 Mine is my daily rider and I don't own a cage. It sees almost no miles outside the city limits. So, I'd have to say that the number one feature for me is the belt. Much cleaner and quieter than a chain and practically zero maintenance for me and the way I ride this bike. Makes the Savage pretty much unique nowadays. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by LANCER on 07/29/10 at 03:08:58 4546474A48522B0 wrote:
Oh Babyhog, you're thinking of me ? ? BIG HUG ! This is entertaining conversation.....yep, there's nothing quite like watching a woman vibrate !! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by babyhog on 07/29/10 at 05:21:55 202D222F293E7E7B4C0 wrote:
Oh Babyhog, you're thinking of me ? ? BIG HUG ! This is entertaining conversation.....yep, there's nothing quite like watching a woman vibrate !! [/quote] Yep, for some reason, you were the first one I thought would jump right in! ;D |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by BuckHMCC on 07/29/10 at 05:52:23 I'll agree with Lancer and a couple of others - the best thing about the Savage would be the power characteristics of the engine. Worst thing about the Savage, for me, mind you, is the cruiser styling. Riding position is too passive and backside-biased. A Royal Enfield thumper may be in my future. Take a look at http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2010models/2010-RoyalEnfield-BulletG5DeluxeEFI.htm Now, that's a motorcycle! Note the center stand, fuel injection, mid controls, proper seat, and heritage. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by bill67 on 07/29/10 at 06:04:58 They cost about $1500 more than S40 and weight almost 50 pounds more and you get a 500cc motor,And you don't get Japanese quality. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by BuckHMCC on 07/29/10 at 06:49:15 Hi, Bill. Here's my thinking on comparing the RE (Royal Enfield Bullet 500) to the S40. MSRP difference around here is about 1100$. It would cost me that or more to modify an S40 into a standard (see www.rycamotors.com for a kit price list). A drag race between an S40 and a RE would be interesting (and perhaps a little laughable given the laid-back character of both bikes) -- Suzuki claims: Torque @ RPM: 45.5 Nm @ 3400 rpm. Horse Power @ RPM: 31 hp @ 5400 rpm RE claims: 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm, 27.5 BHP. Advantage S40 by about 10% on both measures. Suzuki says wet weight of the S40 is 381 lbs versus 412 for the RE. Advantage S40 by 31 lbs or 8%. With these figures I suppose the S40 would edge out the RE in the quarter-mile, but not by much. My bet would be that with riders of equivalent skills that the standard RE would leave the crusier S40 behind in the curves. As for build quality, the Indians ditched the old tooling they got from the British and are using the latest methods to make their new unit construction engine. I hear that they are outsourced to make engines for Japanese clients! They back it up with a 2 yr/unlimited miles warranty. That's better than Suzuki's for the S40. Time will tell with the new RE engine. However the S40 still has the cam chain problem it has had since 1986. The new RE engine uses hydraulic lifters (no valve adjustments) with pushrods (no cam chain issues). The RE is fuel injected, while the S40 still has a carb. Both bikes have front disc brakes and electronic ignition and 5-speeds. S40 gets about 50 MPG. RE claims 85 MPG, probably really about 70 MPG. I'm not saying the RE is clearly superior to the S40, but it may be a reasonable alternative offering a standard riding position. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by babyhog on 07/29/10 at 07:06:37 There is an RE down the street from me. Still haven't figured out which model, because I can't catch him! I can tell it is relatively new. And it will scoot! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Bubba on 07/29/10 at 07:20:18 My favorite thing about this bike is the big fat single header coming out of the cylinder. That, and when folks say "Nice Bike!" |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/29/10 at 08:00:32 Besides the light weight, the LS650 reflects the heritage and essence of no-frills motorcycling that Bikes like the Sportster, Bonneville and the Brit singles embodied back in the day ... in fact, the Savage/S40 is the ONLY Japanese motorcycle available here in North America that I can think of that actually has that "character"! |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by bill67 on 07/29/10 at 09:37:03 I read somewhere top speed was around 65mph that would to me be to slow for safety. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by BuckHMCC on 07/29/10 at 17:07:53 I got the Savage to 77.88 mph according to the bicycle speedo I've mounted on it. That was about all it had. I don't think either the Savage/S40 or Royal Enfield Bullet are meant for the freeways. I-95 around here moves at 70-75 mph with a lot of big trucks in the mix. Royal Enfield says their new model will cruise at 70, but I would avoid the superslab with either bike. Neither bike has a good safety margin at those speeds. If it's mandatory freeway for more than a few miles, I'm on my Bandit. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Ed L. on 07/29/10 at 17:35:50 A Big Single with a carb, what else is there in the world that sings a sweeter song? |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by thumperclone on 07/29/10 at 17:58:48 my ed L forward controlls |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by cursal on 07/30/10 at 09:10:37 I put in the verslavy cam adjuster. Now I only have to move the nut or replace the chain when the time comes. |
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Title: Re: One special thing... Post by Melissa Martinez on 07/30/10 at 11:22:51 It's also got good low end torque which makes for smooth and easy throttle response without jerkiness. |
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