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Message started by aburton1 on 09/25/04 at 15:29:13

Title: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by aburton1 on 09/25/04 at 15:29:13

Hi All -

Just bought my used 2003 Suzuki Savage (green) today, have ridden it maybe 20 miles or so, having a blast! Took the MSF 3 day course last weekend, got licensed this week, narrowed the choice down to Savage this week, after trying a Blast and sitting on a Honda 250.

Was surprised and thrilled to find that I could handle the Savage after only 3 days riding ever, and thrilled that the weight is ok for me. I'm 5' 2", so weight and handling are an issue for me as a new rider.

This is my 6-month-early 50th birthday present to myself -- midlife motorcycle mania!

Any riders in the Portland Maine area? Anyone know of a good sissy bar bag that could hold a padded laptop computer (on the commute to work)? Anyone know if an after-market tachometer can be put on the Savage?

Thanks for this forum - have learned a lot from it as I have been researching my options!

Anne

;D

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by Jon on 09/25/04 at 20:14:49

Fwiw, the vibes on motorcycles can disassemble a laptop (or camera, etc), even with bubble wrap or foam. Better to carry that in a backpack.

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by Daemon on 09/25/04 at 21:23:42

Congratulations on the bike Anne and happy early 50th by 6 months or so!
-
Daemon

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/26/04 at 03:12:03

8)Congrats on the green '03 ... zactly the same as my Bike! You're gonna love it ... they really are great Bikes.
Portland, Maine eh? ... you're just "around the corner" from me here in St. John's, Newfoundland!
Ride Safe and ENJOY!

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by Greg_650 on 09/26/04 at 03:48:27

The BIG 5 0 is coming and I understand....I bought my 2000 right before that particular benchmark in my life too. Gotta feed the crisis :P

Here is a picture of my tach. I don't know the brand name because I bought it used and it has no labels. But this lets you know that it can be done.

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/215/215131/folders/156030/1246237Tach01web.jpg

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by aburton1 on 09/26/04 at 06:04:47

Jon wrote:

Fwiw, the vibes on motorcycles can disassemble a laptop (or camera, etc), even with bubble wrap or foam. Better to carry that in a backpack.

Thanks Jon for the tip -- I didn't think of that! Good to know...

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by aburton1 on 09/26/04 at 06:12:31

Greg_650 wrote:

Great! Thanks for the picture -- now I know it can be done and can start pestering the dealer.

Thanks for the nice welcome, guys....It's another beautiful day here - time to go ride!

Title: Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Post by Susan on 09/26/04 at 13:04:44

Welcome Anne! There is at least one other rider from Maine that I know about, BlueJeanz, but I am not sure where she lives in Maine. Glad to hear you are enjoying your bike. Have fun and ride safe.