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BornOnFire

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NEWBIE about to buy....
05/26/07 at 12:05:41

I have an opportunity to buy a 2005 Suzuki LS 650 S40 Savage Boulevard for $2950.
It has 475 miles (yes hundred) on her and comes with saddle bags and a windshield. It's very clean and I couldn't find any blemishes at all. It's being sold by a great guy who had some foot issues and can not ride. Any advice on this purchase?
Is it a no-brainer or should I look for other issues?
Any advice for this Noob?

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Re: NEWBIE about to buy....
Reply #1 - 05/26/07 at 12:13:02

Buy it, quick.

I paid $2,700 for an '02 with about the same mileage on it about a year ago and never regretted it for a second.

Read up about your mods that you need to do -- it's a great bike that can be a lot better with some minor tweeks and tricks.

Gotta read your Wikipedia listing too -- got to air all them nasty downsides with you so you will know I am being all fair and impartial and telling you the real story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_LS650_Savage

Roll Eyes

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allan Ex Member	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #2 - 05/26/07 at 12:54:19 yep go for it at that price allan.
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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #3 - 05/26/07 at 13:36:18 Kelly Blue Book (KBB.com) lists it for $3030 with normal milage - this one's very low with some very useful add ons - buy it
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justin_o_guy Ex Member	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #4 - 05/26/07 at 14:54:59 What? You surely aren't stillreading are you? Go Get that Bike man,, What a great deal..
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BornOnFire Ex Member	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #5 - 05/26/07 at 17:04:01 I guess the answer is yes..... Now I just have to convince the wife that it's such a great deal! I'll take any advice there as well.... Thanks all.
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #6 - 05/26/07 at 18:40:02 Mine has turned in a high of 85 mpg...averages in the mid-70s mpg... A little gas goes a long way? Tell her the money you save on gas could buy her somethig nice? Although she'd probably hold you to it... -WD
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BornOnFire

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Re: NEWBIE about to buy....
Reply #7 - 05/26/07 at 18:52:53

Oldfeller2 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

Buy it, quick.

Read up about your mods that you need to do -- it's a great bike that can be a lot better with some minor tweeks and tricks.

Gotta read your Wikipedia listing too -- got to air all them nasty downsides with you so you will know I am being all fair and impartial and telling you the real story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_LS650_Savage

I checked out the Wiki article...didn't say much in the way of what needs to be done. I assume I should be able to use the search featue here and get all the info I need...right? Thanks for the tips.

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BornOnFire

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Re: NEWBIE about to buy....
Reply #8 - 05/26/07 at 18:57:56

WD wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

Although she'd probably hold you to it...
-WD

If she can remember things I said to her in an argument we had six years ago, you can bet She will hold me to it! Wink

Nonetheless, that's a great angle, I think I'll use it...

I spoke to the seller today and he said he will hold the Savage for me until the banks open on Tuesday if I give Him $100.00 deposit. He's a good guy...I rekon i will be at the ATM tomorrow morning and I'll probably be lurking on these boards most of this evening...Mua Ha Ha Ha....

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ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #9 - 05/26/07 at 19:02:05 Welcome to the Savage community. You may have a little explaining to do to your wife when you come home with a big ear-to-ear smile every day. I caught myself doing that on the way to work this morning, riding along smiling from ear to ear. I never smiled on my way to work before I got "Thumper". AL
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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: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #10 - 05/26/07 at 21:41:02 I wouldn't buy the bike if I were you. Once you get a Savage or S40 you'll be trapped. I've been in here for 3 years and I can't get out.
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BornOnFire Ex Member	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #11 - 05/26/07 at 21:50:00 Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05: I wouldn't buy the bike if I were you. Once you get a Savage or S40 you'll be trapped. I've been in here for 3 years and I can't get out. Is there a support group or twelve step program for me in case my life becomes unmanageable?
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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: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #12 - 05/26/07 at 22:12:21 BornOnFire wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05: Is there a support group or twelve step program for me in case my life becomes unmanageable? No. Once you're in you can't get out...including the counselors.
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #13 - 05/27/07 at 02:56:06 Quote: I've been in here for 3 years and I can't get out. My situation as well ... 'cept I've been here for 4 years
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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: NEWBIE about to buy.... Reply #14 - 05/27/07 at 06:28:50 PerrydaSavage wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05: My situation as well ... 'cept I've been here for 4 years Yeah, I spent that additional year trapped in a parallel universe....
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