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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Heavy Rider Question /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1334661581 Message started by Greg on 04/17/12 at 04:19:41 |
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Title: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/17/12 at 04:19:41 I have searched and read this and other forums and didn't see this explicitly addressed. I am in love with the sexiness of the Savage. I sat on one and it fits me well. My concern is how well it will move me. I am 5'10" and 320lbs. I have a short (29") inseam which is probably why it fit so well. I found one I like and would want to do the exhaust, air filter, and jet mods right away. I understand that helps with top speed and higher speed power. My questions are what happens to the bottom end with a guy my size? Will the bike move me with or without the mods? I don't plan on doing much highway driving, only when needed. Most of my riding will be in the suburbs and on 2 lane roads with a 45-55mph speed limit. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/17/12 at 04:49:44 I would assume normal sized people riding 2 up would have similar weight on the bike. How does that work out? |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by prechermike on 04/17/12 at 05:12:36 I was 298 this morning and my bike hauls me around just fine. I am about 6 foot, and I added forward controls, which helps with my longer legs. I have no complaints. Get on and ride. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/17/12 at 05:21:49 Thank you for that info! I figured it would be fine. It's just the dealer and the mechanic both asked the same question as soon as they saw me; "Is this for YOU?" Just got me wondering is all. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by thumperclone on 04/17/12 at 08:03:21 wifey and i combined are close to same weight 1 notch stiffer on the shocks takes care of us |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Serowbot on 04/17/12 at 08:15:59 It's actually better than a lot of bigger bikes... because of the strong low end torque... No problem hauling you around at any legal speeds... We have quite few 300lb+ members that have been riding here for years... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Jack_650 on 04/17/12 at 08:40:53 Granted I'm at around 180#, but when I add over 100# of camping gear, clothes, computer and lots of water I still rolled down the road with all the acceleration and top end I would ever need. Could keep up with traffic (including the Sturgis crowd till I couldn't take the noise) and pass when I wanted to. The Sav is a stable and responsive bike no matter what we throw at it. Jack |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by gerald.hughes on 04/17/12 at 09:42:24 I am 5'6", weigh 304 lbs, and have a 26' inseam. The odometer on my three year old Savage just turned 40,000 (It had 3,000 on it when I got it.). That should tell you something. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Dj12midnit on 04/17/12 at 09:44:16 Ok here it is I am 295 naked add gear for the weekend and the wife. We can do 80Mph no problem. She got tired of riding pregnant dog though so now she rides the s40 and I ride a c50. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/17/12 at 09:55:59 Awesome! As soon as it is inspected I will probably own it! Thank you all for the information! |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by prechermike on 04/17/12 at 17:09:52 7F637E667B6E79686764656E0B0 wrote:
Yep, Stiffen up the shocks, wich I had thought of that. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by 223fan on 04/17/12 at 17:16:41 Me and my wife are about 340 together and it hauls us up and down these West Virginia hills fine. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/19/12 at 13:30:06 Well, you all have made me feel comfortable with my decision. The problem is someone beat me to the dealer with a check. I am still searching for my Savage! |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by weracerc on 04/19/12 at 18:55:11 I am 6-1 was 450 my savage toted me just fine same application as you mentioned 45-55 commuter bike - now i am 350 and dropping and the bike is definitely peppier - but I just sold it and moved up to a Honda Shadow 750. I miss Suzi she never laid down on me or gave me any real problems - the Honda is very cold natured - just have to find the right coke settings and have patience with the warm up process. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by teabowl13 on 04/19/12 at 19:00:44 5451565D5A50330 wrote:
Fear not! These bikes have been made for a long long time, and most have been ridden really gently, so there are lots of used ones around, often at great prices! (I got mine for $250!) I've seen lots of totally ridable Savages for under $1,000... It won't take you long! |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Boofer on 04/19/12 at 20:00:26 Go to Craig's List and type "Savage" in the search space. Faster than searching each post, but I love to search and drool. :D |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/20/12 at 06:50:10 644949404354260 wrote:
I have been living on Craig's List! They did away with the nearby searches so I go into each area and do the search. Currently, there are a couple of interesting options available. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by weracerc on 04/20/12 at 07:41:34 searchtempest.com - it searches all craigslists for given search radius - that is how i found my first savage (in SC 180+ miles away) and my current shadow in western NC 240 miles away......i usually do a 250 mile radius of my zip code search. |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/20/12 at 09:16:19 07084D5F485F595B505D0F3E0 wrote:
Thanks! I will give it a shot! |
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Title: Re: Heavy Rider Question Post by Greg on 04/20/12 at 09:19:16 Searchtempest.com is awesome! ;D |
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