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Message started by cowboy on 02/13/12 at 19:00:53

Title: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by cowboy on 02/13/12 at 19:00:53

anybody have opion on savage vs yamaha,sr500-srx600's i owned a xt500 and a sr500. so love thumpers that's why i bough the savage650. I also had a rd400f. I raced both in the MRA in colo.(cafe/ road race). I have never had a cruser style bike before. so i wonder about handling? :-/

Title: Re: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by Serowbot on 02/13/12 at 20:46:18

We're in last place,... but, ours is bigger... :-?...

Title: Re: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/13/12 at 23:19:36

Dew two limited eggspeareyunce, I have no opion.

Title: Re: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by LANCER on 02/13/12 at 23:23:32

4157405D45505D46320 wrote:

We're in last place,... but, ours is bigger... :-?...

I had a '78 SR500 and they seem to be equal in performance, but the SR was a little quicker handling since the LS has a bit more rake out front. That can be changed though with taller shocks that raise the rear and effectively quickens steering.
I do like the forward control setup on the LS because it is more comfortable riding. Of course, being older now is a factor too. 8-)

Title: Re: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by cowboy on 02/14/12 at 04:51:05

I may try the shocks later this summer,after I ride it more. I'm going to haul it to grand junction CO. on 3'4'5' of march. i got this bike so i could spot my equip'and have a ride home. i'll haul it with my tractor trailer rig. hope i have enough truck lol. i'll post pics with it on my lowboy. sure love the looks of that yamaha srx600 thats the sexyest bike I've ever seen. love to have one. :)

Title: Re: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by LANCER on 02/14/12 at 06:16:43

727C7B2939322A253F4B0 wrote:

It is a sexy bike to be sure. I had one for about a year but could never get the 2 carb setup to work properly, even after rebuilding 2 complete sets.
There is info out there for doing a single carb conversion but after getting the 1 into 2 manifold for it and checking fitment with a Mikuni VM carb, turns out a more complex setup is required; including moving the oil tank from mid-frame to a side tank position.
The model I had was an early kickstart only version, and that on top of the carb issues made me decide to sell and refocus on the LS650's.

If you do get one be sure it is in PERFECT running condition.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2008/10/27/bikepics-1463753-full.jpg

Title: Re: savage vs yamaha's sr500-srx600
Post by cowboy on 02/14/12 at 20:00:57

thanks Lancer for your input on the srx600 good to know. going to give my savage some time. it's a good looking bike too. :)