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aburton1

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New rider, new Savage owner, new member
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

Grin

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Jon Ex Member	Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member Reply #1 - 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.
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Daemon Ex Member	Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member Reply #2 - 09/25/04 at 21:23:42 Congratulations on the bike Anne and happy early 50th by 6 months or so! - Daemon
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member Reply #3 - 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!
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member Reply #4 - 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 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.
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aburton1 Ex Member	Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member Reply #5 - 09/26/04 at 06:04:47 Jon wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09: 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...
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aburton1

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Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member
Reply #6 - 09/26/04 at 06:12:31

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

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 Tongue

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.

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!

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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: New rider, new Savage owner, new member Reply #7 - 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.
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