dutton wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:Thanks, thats all I needed to hear. It seems a lot of manufacturers want to say there stuff will not work on the S40, and since it is plain to see not much has changed, I guess they are taking the easy way out. I will keep everyone posted as to what we come up with.
The "Savage40" is a unique bike. It has many great attributes and is fun to ride. What is sometimes dissappointing is that most of the the motorcycling community is stuck in a "bigger is better" frame of mind. And therefore it is commonly just looked upon as a beginner bike without being given any serious consideration with regard to customizing or performance.
That was very much the case when we bought ours 4 years ago, however I have seen a change in the last few years with various manufacturers that are now beginning to add "Savage items" to their product lines. Quite often these items were actually designed for other Suzuki models, but because of common parts between different models (Intruder, for example) they also fit the Savage...it's just that no one thought about it, or thought there was a market (K&N is a prime example), or the part numbers just weren't in the catalog.
Anyway, this whole situation has caused the "Savage40" enthusiast to become more resourceful. On many larger bikes for the average rider, it is a "no brainer" (and no challenge). They go to the dealer, point at a part and they install it. They then ride away, feeling so proud of themselves. But for the Savage rider it sometimes takes thought and ingenuity, and therein lies some real Savage pride.
You can customize a Savage (just ask Max about his "Bagger"), but you sometimes have to work for it. Many people in this group (and others) have a wealth of information on customizing tips and tricks that even the dealers don't know.
So, now you have the bike. Now the adventure begins. Just read on 8)
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