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Message started by Realbtl on 08/09/13 at 16:21:29

Title: So long and thanks ...
Post by Realbtl on 08/09/13 at 16:21:29

for all the fish. Seriously I wanted to thank everybody here for the wealth of info not to mention pure enjoyment. I could never get my S40 comfortable for me so I sold it to a fellow old fart today. He's about 5" shorter and loved it, I filled the cruiser slot in the stable with a 2009 Honda Shadow Aero.http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gLSFGmzbbGI/UgLBRzigM9I/AAAAAAAAAV4/yIRDIaualJc/s1024/DSCN0050.JPG
And yes I've already removed the leather fringe thingies. Ride safe, realbtl.

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by mscepu101 on 08/09/13 at 16:31:42

Wait a minute... you are the second member to move to a Honda shadow. Tell me ...which do you think rides better - the savage or shadow?

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by Realbtl on 08/09/13 at 17:01:06

I don't think there is a set answer to that. It really depends on the individual. Performance wise they are similar though the S40 seems a bit quicker. The Shadow is about 200 lbs heavier and much longer. For me at 6'1", 250 lbs, 65 years old the Shadow is more comfortable to ride though I'm sure there will be times I curse the added weight.

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by mscepu101 on 08/09/13 at 17:09:17

Thanks for the honest answer!

I can say with certainty that I enjoy my 1999 Savage more than my early 80’s GS850E. Enjoy the Shadow!

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by ylwf3vr on 08/10/13 at 08:47:37

497E7A77796F771B0 wrote:

Bike looks great! Like I savage is my first crusier type bike. I've been debating it because cruisers just LOOK heavier.. I'm only 5'9 145 lbs. For my size it fits.. And I'm wondering if that is the norm.. Taller folks out there quickly "outgrow" savages

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by Serowbot on 08/10/13 at 09:29:13

Real,...Yer' not going to get fish like this anywhere else ya' know?...

Ride safe, ;)...
Serow

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by mscepu101 on 08/10/13 at 16:23:44

I am 5' 8" on a good day ;) and 145 lb with a 30" inseam and I find the savage a good fit. I would like a more standard position but I know that it becoming harder to find.

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by old_rider on 08/10/13 at 21:23:07

Looks like a lot of us are 5' 5-10" and 140-170-ish lbs. I fit that category
and my wife's savage fits me well, except for the foot position. When I get mine I will get the 6" forward controls and try for a different seat setup. I do have a couple of old Honda vtx seats, maybe I will rig one of those up.

Title: Re: So long and thanks ...
Post by Afan on 08/11/13 at 07:53:29

Ride hard and ride safe, Realbtl!

I'm 5'10" & 240lbs. I'm happy owner of the 2006 S40 for a little bit over 3 months and 2,500 miles. And more I ride more I'm happy.
The ONLY thing I'm concerned about and it could force me to buy something bigger is I really can't ride with my wife on S40. First, comfort-wise. Second, I have a feeling I'm torturing my bike with us two on top of it (even though my wife is "normal" weight :) ) It's just not made for. And she can't ride by herself. :(

Sorry for hijacking your post Realbtl :)