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Re: How fast can you go?
Reply #15 - 08/30/06 at 13:51:35

She does 75 on the freeway (just keeping pace with traffic) on a fairly regular basis without a second thought. I've had her close to 90 once or twice without realizing the speed had crept up that far and she still had more to give but I backed her down once I realized it. I really prefer somewhere around 60-65, both for comfort and fuel efficiency. My mileage really drops off at speeds above 65 MPH.

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savagealan Ex Member	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #16 - 08/30/06 at 14:38:56 ok ive managed to push my 88 up to 104 but id never do it again it was too scarey & the savage was built to cruize & brakes are not ment for stoping at that speed ive got a kwak GPZ 305B (belt drive) thats quicker but i still prefere tha savage
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papi_ocho Full Member Offline super stock thumper Posts: 136 Oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #17 - 08/30/06 at 15:19:18 keep in mind i wear work boots. i had it at about 85ish and it felt like it still had some left in it but my feet were literly lifting off the pegs from the wind so i brought it back down to a nice 60ish. The wife maxes and cruz's at about 70
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Brewbrother Serious Thumper Offline Just lending a helping hand. Posts: 953 Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #18 - 08/30/06 at 17:30:58 long haul, super slab, WOT with some down hill help, right at 100. It requires a hug of the tank.
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SavageDude Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Posts: 561 OC_California Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #19 - 08/30/06 at 20:27:51 Got her up to 85 but ran out of nerve and still have half way to full throttle.
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #20 - 08/31/06 at 02:31:47 If you are looking for speed even a std Savage could stand a 10% hike in gearing. Has anyone found pulleys that will do this ? Clive W
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azjay Serious Thumper Offline aridzona... its a dry heat Posts: 816 Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #21 - 08/31/06 at 06:25:29 test ride last night, 90mph in a cross wind and still pulling when i backed down.
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Jim_R Ex Member	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #22 - 08/31/06 at 13:05:27 Hmmm my new bike (2006 yamaha fz6) will go 62 mph in 1st gear stock(hit redline). Anyways good luck. I think with a rocket booster u might get 120. MOOOO HAHAHAHAHA hehe
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10661 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #23 - 08/31/06 at 14:01:01 Let's don't forget that old saying ... he who laughs last ... there is truth to that ... Jim_R wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08: Hmmm my new bike (2006 yamaha fz6) will go 62 mph in 1st gear stock(hit redline). Anyways good luck. I think with a rocket booster u might get 120. MOOOO HAHAHAHAHA hehe
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Re: How fast can you go?
Reply #24 - 08/31/06 at 14:21:31

I've had my Savage up to 70. Which is also known as the speed limit. Call me crazy, but I don't get any thrills from going faster.

In any case, I've never thought of the Savage as a "fast" bike. I've not had any interest in going faster. Like WD, if you want to go faster, you've got the wrong bike.

Which is why I'm happy with what I have, and so saved money with NOT buying a Yamaha fz6. I have more in my pocket and I'm happier than I would be with that particular bike! So ha! Wink

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Jim_R

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Reply #25 - 09/01/06 at 02:51:54

Any new bike is going to cost money(only 2 k more than a new S40), and if u buy one used u can get a pretty good deal on it. I still think it has the most bang for the buck. Imagine having over 90 hp insted of 25-30.

When u hit 7k rpm it opens up a can of whoop ass. Then scream it until it hits the rev limitor at 14.5k. I definitely enjoyed not having a bike payment but that will end soon. Only been 3 months and I got her 45% paid off already. Can u believe I sold my 95 Savage for 2k? I still look at the pics of Torques paintjob and smile. She was a great bike and still a great choice.

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Savage Librarian Serious Thumper Offline One Hoopy Frood Posts: 524 Houston area Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #26 - 09/01/06 at 08:41:22 Jim_R wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09: Imagine having over 90 hp insted of 25-30. Man, I can't begin to imagine that. My other bike is around 50hp, and it's as much as I need/can deal with. My hat is off to you for managing thing. Ride safe!
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Reply #27 - 09/01/06 at 10:17:37

You don't have to go WOT to off or ride around at screaming rpm's all the time, but if you have the notion it's fun to have it at the crack of a throttle. My Concours is actually easier to ride than the Savage was at anything above walking speed. It's also nice to sail along at 90+ mph for 500+ miles a day for a week and be able to get off the MC and walk straight. Kiss

Gotta love the loss of Monkey butt.

Savage Librarian wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

Man, I can't begin to imagine that. My other bike is around 50hp, and it's as much as I need/can deal with. My hat is off to you for managing thing.

Ride safe!

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guitar52 Ex Member	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #28 - 09/01/06 at 13:50:04 My Savage done 80 all day from Nashville to St Louis,300 miles with no fuel stop. Oh.......... did I mention, it was on a trailer.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: How fast can you go? Reply #29 - 09/01/06 at 14:34:13 guitar52 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09: My Savage done 80 all day from Nashville to St Louis,300 miles with no fuel stop. Oh.......... did I mention, it was on a trailer. Trailers are for boats - not bikes.
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