Hello,

My name is Scott, I am 48 yrs old, great bride of 26 years, two daughters and a grandfather to a 5 yr old boy. Just bought a 2007 S40 with a 1100 miles. Finally to the point in life where I can ride her back and forth to work daily.  

Been 20 yrs since I have ridden, and this bike is perfect for what I am going to use it for.  Also live about 15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

I lend money to folks to buy cars at franchise dealerships during the day, and in my spare time love to bowhunt ( a real passion), spend time with my family, teach a couples bible study class on sunday morning, love music, love fishing, and swim enough laps at the Y to keep some of the weight off. I also enjoy training my blood tracking blue heeler that is used in the recovery of wounded deer for myself and others.

Love this site and all the great info and help provided here. Hope to be a contributing member and not a hitchhiker.

Safe riding to everyone.
 

Tons of new members this spring, welcome all.  

Iowegian, be sure to check out the list of Clymers errors in the tech section, go through and correct your manual.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1119775997

Hello!
Just wanted to introduce myself as I have been a visitor of the site for a while and just recently became a member. My name is Tony and I bought my '97 Savage 4 years ago. It's my first bike and I've had a great time riding it and customizing it to make it my own.

Most recently, I changed out the taillight and relocated the rear turn signals. I used Sax Man's rear signal mod posting (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1265238686) which helped immensely. I plan on doing a lot more customizing in the future, specifically a new paint job (by Mikey, stay tuned) and new handlebars (mini-ape or pullback style?)

Anyway, thanks for all of the help so far! Take care and ride safe.

-TonyP

Hey everyone,
I'm Steve. I always loved riding. My mom had an old TS she would bring me to elementary school on. When I graduated high school in 01 her gift to me was offering to finance a bike. I was still living at home so I could swing payments, I had always wanted a bike, and a friend of hers who was going through a midlife crisis had just bought a bike and didn't want it anymore. That's how I ended up with my black '99. It was great for me at the time and suited me and my driving style very well. Didn't do too bad with the ladies either   I rode everywhere, anywhere, sun, rain and once in the snow. Fast forward a bit, I started riding less and less. Two years ago I participated in the Miracle Ride (charity fund raiser for the children's hospital here) and since then I started riding more and more.
Last year I was down right sick and tired of the bike. The last time I did a search for any Savage mods was probably in 2003 and there was a rumor an HD carb could be put on and one picture circulating the net of a guy who put a turbo on his Savage. I figured I was condemned to a life of slowness and had accepted my fate. I was actually tuning it up to get it ready for sale this year. I lost my Clymer's manual and did a google search for how to do the valve lash adjustment and found this site. You'll all be happy to know I've decided to keep it for at least one more season (which is good 'cause part of me didn't want to sell it - it's my first bike) and try out some of these mods here.

So far all I've done was crash it to remove the front windshield, added some saddlebags, replace the oil plug, gut the stock muffler, and a jet kit. I want to try the VM36, a mild cam, and a new exhaust. I was just going to keep lurking in the background and PM Lancer but the forum requires 10 posts before being allowed to send PMs. Someone will probably be happy this forum convinced me to keep my bike though.


--Steve

Hi y'all,

 49 year old greybeard here...in Arkansas.  Just bought a 2005 S40.  First motorcycle I've ever owned.  I've wanted one since I was 12, but wasn't allowed, then was too dirt poor, then wasn't allowed again.  I've finally begun to enter midlife, in the best way.  

 I'll be asking questions to the point of being a nuisance, probably, and I'm glad you all are here to answer them.  Maybe if I learn enough, I'll be able to give back one day.

 God bless you all!  Here's my new ride!

my Ryca

Hello from the newest newbie,

My name is Beth and I have my engine apart, replaced my tensioner and chain.  I am getting ready to put her back together.  This is my first bike as I have never ridden even a dirt bike.  Nervous much...Yes I am.  I too must apologize for the questions in advance as I am sure they will have logical foundation they will surely prove I am new to the inside of an engine (motorcycle anyway).

 PS
Where is the forum we
have to agree to or be
deleted?  I seem to
have lost it.                            

                                  Beth

Howdy and Greetings:
My name is Phil, the "Silver Stud".
"Silver" as in - greying hair.
"Stud"   as in - the way women now ogle me when I'm sitting on or standing near my S40.

Oops!!! wrong button:
Searching for answers to a problem for my 81 cm400t which I purchased new in 86.
I stumbled onto this website if by accident or was it?, my brief visit here was eye opening.

What happened next ?
I read many posts, viewed the bike section, I found myself wanting the 'big single' Suzuki.
So instead of fixing the Honda I did some looking around and finally purchased an 07 S40.
After taking it for a test ride, I was giddy, riding the Suzuki home was pure exhilaration.
I spent the next week making it road worthy and basically fell in love with my new bike.

What is it like ?
The S40 is great, a low center of gravity, good gas mileage, cruising around is pure joy.
I like the pop pop pop rumble exhaust note when your cruising at a steady speed.
I even enjoy an occasional loud backfire, the big single popper is its own animal for sure.
At 5' 11" 225 lbs the Suzuki fits me like a glove, very nice ergonomics and wide power.
Never been one to nitpick, I couldn't be more happy with my exciting fun motorcycle.

In closing:
Thank you for letting me join in the group, I hope I can contribute something someday.
Best of wishes from your new friend, the "Silver Stud"
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