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Beatduck

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New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New!
06/21/07 at 23:15:09

Hi everyone!
I'm a new rider, I just finished the MSF course this past weekend, got my endorsement Monday and have been riding nonstop all week!!
300 miles since Mon!! Sweet!

I'm a proud new owner of a 2005 S40 (Though I wish it still had the Savage moniker, I'll explain later). I actually got the bike a week before the class.
That was agonizing!! Having the bike staring at me for a week!
Once everything was in order we were off. Short trips around the neighborhood, then back roads around town, smaller less busy roads outside of town, even a few highway exits at slow times. Still avoiding the main drag here in town during peak times, lots of traffic. As they say, "I'm crazy, but, I'm not stupid!"
Having a great time with the bike. I love it! I fits me so well (not a tall person), and perfect for the type of riding I'm looking to do.

I normally drive a large van and was looking for something to get around in that was more economical. I kicked around the idea of getting a scooter, and, after looking more into it, I said "Just get a bike! You know you wanna!".
After that it was bikes on the brain!
I researched as much as I could about it and came across the Suzuki, and well, you probably know the rest of the story. I saw it in white and it was all over!
Ain't love grand!
(I REALLY lucked out that there was one so new (2005, 2400 mi.) in the town just north of me!)
Plus we have 2! Suzuki dealers in town, and a independent repair shop that stocks Suzuki parts.

I wanted to especially thank this forum which I came across before I got the bike.
You all have been a wonderful resource in not only helping me decide on getting the bike, but, to feel really comfortable with it. Like I already know it so well!
In fact, the first time it back-fired I smiled really big! "Yup! She'll do that".
I'll be getting to those mods (carb, exhaust) sometime soon, I was a mechanic for many years, so, should be no problem. but for now, stock is just fine!

Again, Thank you so much for the information and the dedication you have to this bike.
I don't think I could have made a better choice!

When people ask me what that bike is I say it's "Half a Harley"
Half the motor,
Half the weight,
Half the TROUBLE,
and Half (more than) the PRICE!!

-Duckie

OK like I said here's me and my bike (note the name of the street I live on! NO KIDDING!):

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Reply #1 - 06/22/07 at 00:46:02

Welcome Beatduck,

As you have discovered, this is a great site with lots of resources. The members are friendly and willing to help with any advice or problem solving. Price and the simplicity of design were big factors in my decision to buy a Savage. Most of my riding buddies are Harley owners and I often use the 'Half a Harley' expression myself. Ride safe. 8)

BCman

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Kropatchek Serious Thumper Offline Why more than 1 cylinder? Posts: 1457 Alphen a/d Rijn Netherlands Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #2 - 06/22/07 at 02:34:23 Beatduck wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06: When people ask me what that bike is I say it's "Half a Harley" Half the motor, Half the weight, Half the TROUBLE, and Half (more than) the PRICE!! Dont't forget: Twice the fun. Welcome to THE Savage forum
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #3 - 06/22/07 at 05:47:32 Welcome to the site and congratulations on your new bike!
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vroom1776 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2110 Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #4 - 06/22/07 at 05:51:20 Right on!
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justin_o_guy

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Reply #5 - 06/22/07 at 07:20:00

The folks at the clothing stores rarely have anything stylish that fits me. The guys at the Suzuki shopp did. That bike fits you very well. The seat height is right & you look comfortable.

I hope those nickers arent your riding clothes. Scraped paint & dented tanks are unfun, but scraped bodies & dented flesh really suck. I ride in leather chaps, regardless of heat, & an old( like 17 years?) winter jacket, leather & insulated & lined, because Ive seen what happens when the unexpected happens.When I have the $$ I will get some how weather gear that breathes. People get hurt in a major way.

Welcome aboard. I see why you wanted the Savage lable. I imagine you could knock the Boulevard off the tank & apply some decals from another year. Some yeras had neat designs.
You REALLY just walked by & looked at that thing while you took the course? You have much more restraint than I. But, then, I have no license & havent taken the course.I guess I am a scofflaw.

Oh, BTW, mine is a white, 05 S40.

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ladyonasavage Ex Member	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #6 - 06/22/07 at 07:39:46 Sweet! I like your helmet too, matches the bike perfectly. I just got a new windshield with more coverage, so now I can use a smaller helmet too
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Beatduck

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Reply #7 - 06/22/07 at 08:21:50

Thanks everyone!
I'm sure I'll get to it all eventually, but, feel free to direct me to any good posts or outside articles that I might like.

OK, so I snuck it around the block a couple times...... and that actually helped me with the couse as far as getting a feel for the bike and low speed and clutch work. I trained on a GZ250. Not to brag, but......OK I aced it! 100% on both written and riding! Of course, after the class I ran through everything I had learned again with my own bike.

I ride in jeans usually, or army pants. I do have chaps, but....Florida is brutal, and we are in our 11 month season of summer. Excuding one month that we like to call RAIN. Nightime is not so bad. quite nice actually.
Helmet and gloves always, earplugs, and, I have a nitro mesh jacket.
Full helmet soon.

I do have a windshield and bags for it but I like how it looks without.
I put them on soon to get a feel for how it is with them on.

Any thoughts about how to get a feel for passengers?
I'm not in any rush, but I should look to learn.
I figure I'll find someone light and durable, pad them up real nice and go! Grin

Much later though.

Lots more to come, I'm sure!
Thanks!
-Duckie

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mornhm - FSO Serious Thumper Offline HMMM Posts: 1105 Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #8 - 06/22/07 at 10:48:48 Before you get a rider get some miles under your wheels solo (I think a couple of thousand at least). Then learn how to ride as pillion so you can explain it to someone else. Enjoy your new MC.
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Reply #9 - 06/22/07 at 12:22:12

check here for some
Motorcycle Passenger Rules

http://www.chuckhawks.com/motorcycle_passenger_tips.htm

http://will.mylanders.com/mc/notes/read.pl?file=103

also you can google "Motorcycle Passenger Rules"
thats how I found the two above

I waited till I had several thousand miles before I took my wife along,
got her a full helmet and armored jacket.

The main differences that I noticed are:
Balance - especially turning, starting, stopping.
Acceleration - takes a bit longer, and I try not to frighten her. Grin

Brakes - takes longer to stop, be careful.

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Beatduck Full Member Alliance Member Offline Spleen tingling fun! Posts: 154 Sarasota, FL Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #10 - 06/22/07 at 12:54:31 Yeah. Not going to attempt it in quite a while. No worries.
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Starlifter Serious Thumper Offline It only snows seven months of the year here. Posts: 3746 Eastern Michigan Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #11 - 06/22/07 at 20:06:34 Wow, you have my bike! A 2005 S40 pearl white. Love this color! The Boulevard logo will grow on you. It starts to look kind of classy after a while. Welcome aboard, ride safe, and enjoy. PS Move up here to Michigan. It's going to 49 tonight. We are in the 11th month of winter here.
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SpeedyG YaBB Newbies Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 36 Virginia Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #12 - 06/23/07 at 09:34:05 Congratulations! I'm a new S40 owner too. I almost bought the white, but at the last mintue decided to go with the blue. I've been getting tons of info here. Colleen
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viper Junior Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 75	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #13 - 06/23/07 at 17:53:15 Welcome this site is great . I'm 1st time owner of a one lunger love it 2006 s40 move north if you don'tt care for lotsa heat here in Pa we have 4 seasons Almost winter Winter Still winter And Road const. Enjoy you ride Viper
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sluggo Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline big singles lead, twins follow the pack Posts: 4744 moses lake washington Gender:	Re: New Rider, New Bike! New! New! New! Reply #14 - 06/23/07 at 22:15:30 no matter what suzuki calls it, it will always be a savage.
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