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Message started by babyhog on 03/28/12 at 08:52:51

Title: Almost sold my S40
Post by babyhog on 03/28/12 at 08:52:51

Have been considering selling the Piglet, and went so far as to list on Craigslist, but after several texts and calls, and one guy came to look at it, I decided I can't part with it.

Looks like you guys are stuck with me for a while! :)

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by lukeduck on 03/28/12 at 09:45:59

Hmmmm, considering selling, does this mean giving up riding? Maby you are looking at a new Bonneville? HD? C50? Gold Wing? We need more info here. This could be an exciting adventure.

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by ALfromN.H. on 03/28/12 at 10:28:11

I was thinking the same thing. Didn't go as far as listing it on CL. I prolly won't get as much for it as I'd like. So maybe I'll keep it. I can't decide. I like the C50 alot so the S40 won't get used as much as it should. I hate to see it just sitting there. Maybe after the tail of the dragon trip. We'll see. Glad you kept yours though.

AL

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by Boule’tard on 03/28/12 at 10:57:51

Nothing wrong with selling a savage. Shoot.. I think I have hung around here longer as an FSO than as a real live savage owner, LOL.

Agree with lukeduck that we'll be curious to see the direction you're headed.

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by LostArtist on 03/28/12 at 11:22:27

new Bonneville!!! Bonneville!!! yup, that's what I would do, . . . yeah 8-)

Triumph means WIN!! ;D

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by drharveys on 03/28/12 at 11:45:05

Yup, a Bonnie for the "serious" rides

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Triumph/DSC02275.jpg

... and a thumper for just messing around

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/DSC01878.jpg

Sounds good to me! 8-)

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by kimchris1 on 03/28/12 at 12:14:02

I agree, keep thumper if you can.
I never plan to get rid of Genie, even
if I do get a different bike.
And even if I do get a different bike,
you guys are stuck with me... ;D ;D kim

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by youzguyz on 03/28/12 at 12:26:07

A savage for commuting.. and.. a savage for serious riding.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2011%5C02%5C21%5Cbikepics-2156258-800.jpg

They trade off..

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/28/12 at 13:09:13

WEll Darn the luck,, stuck with Piglet... well,, I spose it Could be worser,,

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by gerald.hughes on 03/28/12 at 15:14:25

I have had all of the other bikes, and I think that I will stick with the Savage. Well, at least for another 100,000 miles or so. Who knows what will be out there by then? Maybe even an updated Savage.

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 03/28/12 at 18:04:05

Wow, I forgot just how clean a stock Savage/S40 looks. :)

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by babyhog on 03/29/12 at 05:17:02

Well, I still dream of a Triumph America, dig the Bonnies too, would consider an M50 too. But here's the real story...

I need a 4-wheeler or side by side. And I can't seem to get hubby to ride with me anymore! I ride to and from work, and jaunt around some, but with the camp we are working on, I doubt we will be making any bike trips in the near future. We got that Samurai, but I understand my limitations (he doesn't so much) and I know I won't drive the Samurai out all the trails and stuff. Its gonna have to be a 4-wheeler or side by side. Can't really afford to go buy one, so I considered trading my beloved Piglet. But I'll just have to find another way.... on that note, he is dozing the trails wider and clearer for me, so something will work out.

Thanks for all the encouragement to keep her!

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by bill67 on 03/29/12 at 05:24:04

Whats a side by side?

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by babyhog on 03/29/12 at 05:45:20

707B7E7E2425120 wrote:

Whats a side by side?

Four-wheel vehicle with seats, more like a little truck I guess. Probably called different things in different parts of the country? Some call them UTV's...

this kind of thing:
http://www.powersports1.com/pages/PublicMedia/GetMedia/100022732

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by prechermike on 03/29/12 at 06:25:41

3B383934362C550 wrote:

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by babyhog on 03/29/12 at 06:33:48

444651575C5146595D5F51340 wrote:

[quote author=3B383934362C550 link=1332949971/0#11 date=1333023422]Well, I still dream of a Triumph America, dig the Bonnies too, would consider an M50 too. But here's the real story...

I need a 4-wheeler or side by side. And I can't seem to get hubby to ride with me anymore! I ride to and from work, and jaunt around some, but with the camp we are working on, I doubt we will be making any bike trips in the near future. We got that Samurai, but I understand my limitations (he doesn't so much) and I know I won't drive the Samurai out all the trails and stuff. Its gonna have to be a 4-wheeler or side by side. Can't really afford to go buy one, so I considered trading my beloved Piglet. But I'll just have to find another way.... on that note, he is dozing the trails wider and clearer for me, so something will work out.

Thanks for all the encouragement to keep her!

Babyhog, my $0.02 worth and that is probably overpaying.

Don't sell anything you enjoy, ride to work is enough reason for me to keep her. I bought a used artic cat 300 4x4 a couple of years ago cheap. I am a big guy and that is plenty of machine for going through the woods and hauling out a deer. the side by sides are more versitale, you can really do alot with them, but they are not near as fun as the 4 wheeler.

I decided what i wanted and watched craigslist, it finally came up. Be sure to buy from an old man, they have nto abused the bike! If you see snorkels and such, just keep on going. But I am sure you know all of this.

I like all my toys![/quote]

Wholeheartedly agree with all that, Mike. A guy wanted to trade an arctic cat 400 4x4 but of course my bike is worth more. He is somewhat interested in the old '81 Yamaha Maxim we have, so we might still work something out there. He said he got it from an old man, he has only had the 4-wheeler a couple months, but I haven't seen it yet. We first thought side by side would do more for us, but with the Samurai, I think you are right about the 4-wheeler being plenty for me, and more fun!

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by prechermike on 03/29/12 at 07:59:35

Again, just my $0.02.

I am a big guy and the 300's are plenty of bike (ATV) for me. they will go abotu anywhere and do about anything I want to do. They may not be as fast as the bigger bikes, but where I am riding is not about speed, through the mud, across the ditch, up the canal bank, etc, speed is not the issue. The fact they are smaller means they can go between things and under things that bigger bikes can't. that is a real plus for me. They are easier to get to the woods as well.

The side by sides are more like a truck, can haul more, maybe more confortable, that is debateable, but a 300 or so atv is hard to beat, in my book.

Get whatever you want, tell your hubby I said it was OK!

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by SuperSavage on 03/29/12 at 10:29:49

I still have my s40 even though I have a larger, faster vulcan. There's something beautiful and elemental about a simple Thumper. I was on the fence a few months back, but once I put Routy's forward controls and new Bars on her , she's going no where.(Now if I can install that dang tach)

JohnnyCat

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by Savage_Rob on 03/29/12 at 11:26:57

Have you guys seen the Steve McQueen Commemorative Edition of the Bonneville?

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/xlarge/Triumph-Steve-McQueen.jpg

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/30/12 at 17:26:21

I LOVE so-called "Standard" motorcycles for their comfort and handling ... but as a "shorter" person not all Standards "fit" quite right ... that said, best fitting Bike for me has been the LS650 ... have owned 2 of 'em and reget ever sellin'em ... BUT, I have discovered that there are other Bikes out there that I have ridden and loved ( TU250X, Bonneville SE, Sportster XL883L, Honda GT650, Ninja 400R) and those that I wish I could (Honda GB500TT, Kawi W650, Honda VTR250 ...)

Title: Re: Almost sold my S40
Post by SuperSavage on 03/30/12 at 21:07:36

I am tempted to pull the trigger on a 1984 Honda Nighthawk s 700. It is one of my al ltime favorite bikes. Only 19,000 miles, which is nothing for that bike. Vroom Vroom.