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Title: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Kirill Timofeev on 02/06/14 at 20:44:27 Just curious are there any other motorcycles that are similar to savage? Reliable, servicable, fun to ride? What would you ride if savage would not exist today? |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by old_rider on 02/06/14 at 21:09:56 Cleveland Cyclewerks has a neat little 250 bobber and café racer .... might check that out. http://www.clevelandcyclewerks.com/ |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Serowbot on 02/06/14 at 21:59:46 There's bigger, there's smaller There's shorter, there's taller There's heavier, there's lighter but they ain't nuttin' righter... I stole that from Longfellow,... I think... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by verslagen1 on 02/06/14 at 22:48:29 maybe dr suess? |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by gizzo on 02/06/14 at 23:09:06 Yamaha SR500 Honda XBR500 RE Continental GT (we will see how it goes, reliability-wise) Yamaha Virago? That horrible Honda FT500 thing? (I would not ride it) My 2c, YMMVetc |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Trippah on 02/07/14 at 05:29:35 or perhaps the Indian version of the Enfield? How many archaic designs are still on the road beside the enfield and the Savage?? :o Modern would include Rotax motored BMW. The SRX and Honda Ascot were shorter lived attempts at the simple road single of 500-650-cc. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by old_rider on 02/07/14 at 06:25:27 I actually have been thinking lighter and smaller... the 300 ninja is an awesome little machine but the seating position isn't great for longer rides. I did ride it from home (north coast of fl.) to north Carolina, tennesse, Georgia and Kentucky (put about 2,500mi on it) when I was healthy. But now that i'm not in as good shape and thinking about the future, I have been looking around at other bikes and when I purchased the savage for my wife found it to be very close to what I think will be my "final" bike. My final bike will probably be more of a bark o' lounger than a bobber or chopper... low fat wide cushy seat, with a tall semi-wide one seat sissy bar to lean back against... taller bars that reach back to the semi-reclined position I will be in... and of course all the wizzes and bangs I can attach.... heated everything.... ufo blinding front lighting system (for seeing in the dark of course)... quick attach detach system for luggage and traveling (that I will probably only do once a year), and honey-do shopping trips.... OH.. and a horn that will wake the hounds of hell if they are sleeping in the road ahead... :o So, if I can manage to chop a savage down to a useable weight and size that a 89 year old granny can pick up without throwing a disc in her back.... I might actually go for one... if not... I will buy cheap and experiment with smaller bikes... like the ccw bobber... brand new they are only $3,200 and I suppose used they will rival a 2004 and older savage in price range of $1000 to $1800. :) |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by WD on 02/07/14 at 07:34:53 If the Savage didn't exist, I doubt I'd have a bike newer than the mid 1960s. I'd likely still be riding HD or Indian Big Twins. 74 or 80 cubic inch flathead/side valve engines preferred. 74 or 80 inch OHV engines tolerated. Or a pre-unit British parallel twin. Actually trying to decide right now whether to finish the Savage or call Lancer to come get it as a parts roach and wash my hands of it. I've had the thing for 16 years, since it was brand new, and it still isn't "right". NEEDS a springer fork. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Arnold on 02/07/14 at 08:51:53 41424A5C474A4B5C2E0 wrote:
I like the Heist but 250cc, but that tiny cylinder looks lonely, wish they made a bigger top. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Pine on 02/07/14 at 09:10:41 Someone once asked me if I cut a cylinder off a 883 Sportster to make my baby Savage. Not similar but comprable.. Honda 750 |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/07/14 at 12:50:52 Have a look at the Kawasaki W-650. Easy to handle, easy maintenance.,in fact, theyre less maintenance. Get great mileage & run & run & run,, |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Pine on 02/07/14 at 14:00:21 514E484F52556454645C4E42093B0 wrote:
Not commonly available in the US market.. they are an EU bike. That said... I did see one for sale at the dealership... looks like a Triumph America. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/07/14 at 16:21:37 KEEEE Rekt! Not Commonly available,, BUT,, I have one sittin in the shop.. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by MMRanch on 02/07/14 at 19:35:24 I had a 1971 Honda 350 twin that was the same weight and power level as the Savage ... Handled about the same too (except for mid-pegs). That bike felt like an extention of my body kinda like the savage does . :) |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by ToesNose on 02/08/14 at 04:58:25 I'd probably be riding a Royal Enfield Bullet AVL.....and wrenching a lot more due to necessity rather then wanting to LOL 8-) |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Serowbot on 02/08/14 at 08:45:14 I had a Honda CL360 back in the 80's... Sweet engine,... frame felt scary flexy if you pushed it though... Nice cafe' conversions in "Girl w/the Dragon Tattoo"... http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/5e/f5/08/5ef5089ca98b962fda5f8c59317658c3.jpg http://d136nqpz68vrmx.cloudfront.net/Marketing/community/articles/7-most-awesome-tv-and-movie-motorcycles/7-most-awesome-tv-and-movie-motorcycles-girl-dragon-tattoo-riding.jpg |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by WD on 02/08/14 at 10:54:03 Old Gilera would work fine... Can't show the other pics, a bit too "grown up" for this forum... |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by WD on 02/08/14 at 10:56:20 These 2 would fit in perfectly... No girls, get your minds out of the gutter... ;D |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Serowbot on 02/08/14 at 18:02:02 I believe she's demonstrating the the official AMA certified yoga stretch for releasing a cycle wedgie... :-?... http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/gilera_girl_2.jpg |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by ToesNose on 02/08/14 at 18:13:02 Well every time she stretches....something gets released for sure :o |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by WD on 02/08/14 at 22:57:57 655E54427F5E4254310 wrote:
You should see her other pics with that bike, RuPaul would go straight... |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by seedubs1 on 02/12/14 at 00:11:48 I like the old Kawasaki KZ-750 twins. They're good bikes. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by old_rider on 02/12/14 at 09:55:25 4873796F52736F791C0 wrote:
The local " Scooter Store" near me (which does consignment sales and will sell my Harley for me) is supposed to get in a couple Enfield bikes in the next couple of months. He is kinda branching out and selling the small "odd ball" bikes and scooters. He is right on the major road and the local county did a counter test and about 34,000 vehicles a day pass in front of his shop on the four lane road, so I will get the Harley sold and if he gets the Enfield bikes in I will take a look at them too. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by WD on 02/12/14 at 13:00:56 I prefer side valve engines to OHV engines, and definitely prefer side valve to OHC engines... But I'd ride this. Um, there IS a Panhead in the pic, you pervs... ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Serowbot on 02/12/14 at 14:28:41 I doubt she appreciates being called a Panhead... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Cloudy on 02/12/14 at 15:00:40 http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/CloudyTriker/2013004_zps8fa6fff8.jpg (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/CloudyTriker/media/2013004_zps8fa6fff8.jpg.html) Mine!!! :) 8-) |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by MMRanch on 02/13/14 at 10:28:05 That Triumph Speedmaster is one perty bike ! 8-) The chain drive is the main reason I doin't have one . How does the engine behave ? Gas MPG how is that working out ? |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Cloudy on 02/13/14 at 12:23:16 485A485A57444B464D050 wrote:
Depending on how I ride mileage varies between 17-20 km/L. Engine is great scince I removed the air injection and fitted a K&N with pipes and put a Dyno jet kit in the carbs. Will pull top from as low as 1500 rpm. Likes to rev put mileage suffers big time then. Did 1500 k's on it over the weekend riding with a mate on his Victory. He couldn't keep with me in the twistys, was only when we had long straights would he catch and pass me. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by verslagen1 on 02/13/14 at 12:52:28 17-20 km/L is 40-47 mpg |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by MMRanch on 02/13/14 at 21:19:04 Thanks Versey That was my next question ! :P Sounds like an easy bike to like ! :) |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Kirill Timofeev on 02/13/14 at 21:48:17 What do you think of bikes from this article: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/news/newsresults/first-rides-tests/2009/march/mar0609-5-of-the-best-funky-singles/ ? |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Cloudy on 02/13/14 at 21:54:14 There is a belt drive kit for them. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Kirill Timofeev on 02/13/14 at 21:55:04 And here is one more interesting beast: http://www.dinliglobal.com/eng_products_view.asp?Pidno=201111010002 |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by old_rider on 02/13/14 at 22:25:23 39266B6564656B520 wrote:
Wow, fuel injected, water cooled 750 single? neat.... not bad styling either.... |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by Pine on 02/14/14 at 06:06:04 6C6F67716A676671030 wrote:
Wow, fuel injected, water cooled 750 single? neat.... not bad styling either.... [/quote] Just reading the specs.. it would be a Savage killer. I suspect that "in person" maybe not so much. Yah soooo this..... http://www.dinliusa.com/DealerInfo.htm :-[ :-[ |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by pgambr on 02/14/14 at 07:22:06 As long as they keep making the S40 and or parts, that's all I need. I've had mine for 8 years and still really enjoy it. :) |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by gizzo on 02/15/14 at 02:24:42 554A07090809073E0 wrote:
They all look the same to me.... |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/15/14 at 19:38:22 Like so many cars in recent years,, they seem to all look like a used bar of soap, none more so that the Taurus,, |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by old_rider on 02/16/14 at 13:07:53 Well, we had dinner with some friends last eve', and the fella' James still has his moms ol' 2006 blue LS650. He can't seem to keep it running he says..... I get my Harley sold and i'll buy it off you, I says.... sounds like a deal he says.... I'm taking the Harley to the consignment next week! |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by pgambr on 02/16/14 at 13:24:38 That place in Mobile still has a brand new 2012 for $3,600. Hall's Motorsports, no sales tax if possession is taken out of AL. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by gizzo on 03/06/14 at 22:19:27 Picked up my new Continental GT today. First impressions are of an old engine in a new chassis, which is pretty much what it is. Vibrates much more than the Savage and power delivery is pretty soft. Both are fine with me. The fuel injection mapping is pathetic and hopefully someone comes up with a better map that can be flashed in SOON. Brakes, outstanding, suspension, lovely, very comfortable ride position and seat, and looks sensational. I'm thinking I will like this one. |
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Title: Re: Any other motorcycles like savage? Post by ToesNose on 03/07/14 at 04:40:09 Gratz Gizzo! I'm a fan of the C5 myself, but the Gt café look is sweet ;) |
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