SuzukiSavage.com - Print Page

SuzukiSavage.com
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl
General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> completely new
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1285126217

Message started by B1-66er on 09/21/10 at 20:30:17

Title: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/21/10 at 20:30:17

Hi all, new here and new to motorcycles. Just bought an 88, should be here Saturday. I've never ridden before except for a friends dirtbike when I was 13(popped the clutch and went straight down a hill abs into traffic, Haha).

I do have a few questions. I plan on bobbing the bike and was wondering how wide of a front tire it will fit. And is there any easy way to shorten the forks and bring the front tire a bit closer to the frame?

Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Title: Re: completely new
Post by Lupo on 09/21/10 at 22:47:30

5A29352E2E7D6A180 wrote:

Don't take this wrong. My tip is meant to bring you into motorcycling. You asked so here it is: slow down a bit on the mods for now and take time to learn about riding and servicing your bike. After you have a feel for the bike then you can think about mods. Quite honestly the stock setup is pretty good with only minor tweaks needed for weight, height or riding style. Suzuki engineers have been at this awhile. Enjoy your new bike and get to know it.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 05:21:10

I didn't plan on doing it til next spring or summer, I'm just big on planning stuff.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by Lupo on 09/22/10 at 07:42:59

Understandable, me too. Enjoy the new scoot.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by Arnold on 09/22/10 at 08:17:52

If you're over 6', your first mod should be forward controls.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 08:28:32

I'm only 5'9", Haha

Title: Re: completely new
Post by Arnold on 09/22/10 at 08:37:13

Barely make the cut :)

Some guy on eBay selling some good forward controls, easy install and cheap, not it's not me but I can find more info if you are interested.

Mod that can be done easily after that is muffler.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 08:48:41

I wanna ride a bit first before I go moving controls around

And the guy I'm gettin it from already put a different muffler on it, so I'll see how I like that

Title: Re: completely new
Post by Arnold on 09/22/10 at 08:55:38

And post pictures when you get it please.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 09:37:53

Here's a picture from the guy I'm gettin it from
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/deathroll76/Mobile%20Uploads/Savage.jpg

Title: Re: completely new
Post by BarneyBWilde on 09/22/10 at 10:05:43

Nice bike, I am in the same boat you are. I have only had my bike for a week, and have never ridden prior to that. Just take it easy learn at your own pace.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 10:24:58

I think I'll be good. The car ive been drivin the last two years is a manual. I know its different, but I think it'll help. I've also been reading and researching non- stop for several weeks. Gonna go get my permit Friday.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by babyhog on 09/22/10 at 10:37:07

I'm just a female, so no offense meant, but I've always liked the rake of this bike... can I ask why you'd want to lessen it? I would think it would mess up the handling, and plenty of things that I wouldn't even think of. Shortening the forks would make the whole bike sit crooked/off-level, wouldn't it?

Best of luck to you. This is an easy bike to bob, we have plenty of members who can help you with lots of modifications. There's even one in my garage:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/S40/PIC-1175.jpg

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 10:43:43

I just think there is too much space there, maybe when I black the bike out and put a different tire on the front, I'll like it more. But believe me, its not a deal-breaker, Haha

Title: Re: completely new
Post by Charon on 09/22/10 at 13:40:32

It would be a good idea for you to sign up for the Motorcycle Safety Course, as well.

Title: Re: completely new
Post by B1-66er on 09/22/10 at 14:00:27

Planned on doing that this spring. It's five Saturdays in a row and I just started a new job. So I'm gonna have to wait and use vacation time. They might not even be having anymore here til spring.