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Message started by hexnut on 12/01/12 at 11:50:27

Title: Observations and questions
Post by hexnut on 12/01/12 at 11:50:27

gone fishing

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by verslagen1 on 12/01/12 at 12:06:57

656D727564766073753130010 wrote:

How accurate is the speedometer, I haven't checked it yet. I was riding in town for a while and it gets pretty hot. Much hotter than my scooter. If you touch the clutch cover it will burn you. Is that about right?

speedo is a little faster than you're usually.

oil flows thru the clutch cover so 150° F and above is normal.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Doug B on 12/01/12 at 12:08:21

hexnut - I went 30 years without a bike, and had forgotten how much fun it was, too. On 8-21-12 I bought a brand new 2011 S40. Now I'm in Hog Heaven(or at least Suzuki Heaven). Temp seems normal on mine. Handling is great(its so light 352lbs dry). The speedometer reading is fast. Showing 40mph - is actually 37mph on mine. I would complain, but at $3,999 I feel great ! :)

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Oldfeller on 12/01/12 at 15:58:52

Hexnut, I highlighted all the various questions you posed in your first post.

Please try in the future to limit yourself to one (1) question per thread and try to only have one (1) open active thread in RSD at a time.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1354385243

Also, please title your threads clearly to match your question. This helps our search engine find information better later on.

Oldfeller

See, I was kinder and gentler, kinder and gentler -- I didn't actually shoot him, I just showed him the shotgun. I reworded it, see if this version reads any better to you.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by hexnut on 12/04/12 at 12:26:21

gone fishing

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Demin on 12/04/12 at 13:17:02

hexnut
I think there is a miss communication here.Oldfeller wasn't yelling at you.He is trying to make it so the next guy that has the same questions you have can be answered by doing a search with key words.
I've been on this site for about 6 years now.And have seen alot of changes...usually for the better.Don't give up on us yet.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by runwyrlph on 12/04/12 at 13:57:21

don't get offended hex!
Take Oldfeller at face value here; I don't think there was any implied scorn from O.F.

this is a friendly and fun forum!
check out some of serowbot's posts - he tries to make us think the back of his bike is the front! - what's up with that?!?!! ;D
:)

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Gyrobob on 12/04/12 at 14:47:44

676F707766746271773332030 wrote:

Please disregard the questions in my post. And don't worry about me violating any more rules as I have no need to post in this section again.

Forgive me for mistaking this as a friendly and fun forum for enthusiast who owned Suzuki Savage/S40 motorcycles to share experiences and knowledge about their bikes. :o

I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused any one. :(

hexnut.

My my,.. we do get our feelings hurt needlessly, eh?

If you read what OF posted literally, instead of trying to find something nasty in it, it reads quite normally:

Please try in the future to limit yourself to one (1) question per thread and try to only have one (1) open active thread in RSD at a time. this is a very reasonable request, worded respectfully and, especially for OF, quite mildly.

...

Also, please title your threads clearly to match your question. This helps our search engine find information better later on. This touches on one of my pet peeves!!
-- Each of us owes it to all the others of us to carefully word the titles of threads as decriptively as possible.
-- Some of us here don't have near enough time to open up every stinkin' thread to see what is in it.
-- A descriptive and accurate title will not only save time for the masses, it will get much better responses to your issue.
-- Folks naturally tend to skip over titles like "a problem" or "how to fix this" or "a question."
-- Wouldn't you be much more inclined to click on a thread with titles like these?:
--- How do I reduce the blister size on my GF's behind after a 4 hr ride?
--- My cylinder head blew off. How do I fix the leak in the tank?
--- My bike slows down when I step on the right pedal.
--- Where do I put the gas?
--- The trailer hitch won't fit
--- My friends make fun of me for only having one piston

It is really easy to assume some sort of tone in cybercommunications. Don't do that. When you see something you are about to interpret as nasty, pretend you are having a beer with that guy, and he is saying whatever is saying with a twinkle in his eye. ;)

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by hexnut on 12/04/12 at 14:57:09

gone fishing

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by arteacher on 12/04/12 at 15:51:43

6B4840424148484156240 wrote:

I would have liked to have seen your original reply so I could make a judgement on it's appropriateness.
Also many many times I have seen multiple questions posted in a single thread. I can see no harm in it as long as the questions don't require a diagnosis, just basic information.
Even your "watered down" post seems a little heavy handed to me.
I'm sorry, I have to side with Hexnut on this one.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Serowbot on 12/04/12 at 16:20:03

4E45454C404F4E5455210 wrote:

I'm sorry, I have to side with Hexnut on this one.

I agree,.. we Mods need to work to make this place more friendly, and more helpful,...

Serow ;)...

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Gyrobob on 12/04/12 at 16:36:47

I’m with OF on this one. None of his comments in this thread were at all nasty. They simply addressed the subject(s) directly, which is the way it is supposed to be.

I also firmly support the idea that each thread should have but one subject. When an original post is submitted to start a thread, it should deal with only one subject, and the title should be descriptive, accurate, and clear. If this is not the case, a moderator should help the submitter tidy things up, or, if necessary, tidy them up.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by hexnut on 12/04/12 at 16:48:22

gone fishing

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Doug B on 12/04/12 at 17:09:02

hexnut - consider taking a break and staying with us - it's a great forum to learn and have fun with I don't think Oldfeller was trying to be malicious it's just his interpretation of the way things should be in fact, a few days ago I responded to a post about "riding with the choke out" because it reminded me of the time I did Oldfeller stated that I was confused and hijacked this other guy's post I didn't think either was the case - but I respected his opinion and his status as an elder(moderator) and will try to adapt to the suggested methods take a look at your post it's you and me(1-star newbies) and a bunch of 5-star Generals who have been around a long while step back for a while and hang in there - it's a good site with a bunch of good people - including OF

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by paulmarshall on 12/04/12 at 17:37:54

48405F58495B4D5E581C1D2C0 wrote:

Please disregard these questions as they are no longer relevant.

Been out riding my 2011 S40 I got yesterday. I had forgotten how much fun a motorcycle is. I have been riding a water cooled 250 scooter for the last two years.

How accurate is the speedometer, I haven't checked it yet. I was riding in town for a while and it gets pretty hot. Much hotter than my scooter. If you touch the clutch cover it will burn you. Is that about right,

The mirrors vibrate a lot at any thing over moderate RPM.. I guess the Harleys I used to ride did too.

I had no backfiring or popping. Just the usual noises a big single will make.

I am going out now to mount the saddle bags.

Oh yeah did I mention how much fun it is to ride. The bike handles great and is very stable. I think I am going to like it a lot.

hexnut

Hi Hexnut, My Savage gets really hot too. Great in the winter ;D
I have bar end mounted mirrors and dont notice any vibration.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Gyrobob on 12/04/12 at 18:08:49

2E26393E2F3D2B383E7A7B4A0 wrote:

OK guys, this one should be put to bed before it gets worse. There is nothing else to see here. I am moving on and every one else should as well. There is much bigger fish to fry.

hexnut.

I thought only the moderators could tell us what to do.

And,.. yes,... there ARE much bigger fish to fry.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Blinky on 12/04/12 at 18:11:22

hexnut,

I for one would appreciate it if you would stay. The moderators have a hard job and, in this case, may have not put out the welcome mat as they should. Just my opinion.

Plus, if you rode for 50 years and restored vintage British roadsters made of nothing but canvas and rust and kept Lucas electrical systems from glowing like a Christmas tree, then you have something to add. (First car in 1966 was a 1958 TR3A)

Good hunting

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Gyrobob on 12/04/12 at 18:14:14

"in this case, may have not put out the welcome mat as they should."

Disagree.

Title: Re: Observations and questions
Post by Serowbot on 12/04/12 at 18:21:01

If this thread don't die of natural causes,.. I'm gonna' kill it...

Hex is done with it,.. we should be done with it... ;)...

Hex,.. go over to the Cafe section, and have some fun... ;)...
Anybody got anything else to say,.. start a new thread, and call it,..
"Rubberside bickering"... ;D...

:-?...