Hi Slyfox,  I live on Long Island and just picked up an 03 Savage. I had to replace the rear turn signals and picked up a pair on E-Bay motors from JAG Motorcycle  Store. (19.95 ea)
I'm out in Manorville (Exit 69 LIE) Let me know how you make out. Enjoy. I've been out of biking for 30 years but I love this machine. It's easy to handle and fun to drive.     Tom

Just got myself a 98 Savage - haven't ridden since high school - 20 years (gulp!) - but figured this thing is just a fraction of the air cooled VWs I am used to, so no problem right? Waiting on a dyna exhaust and a jets et kit to tune it a bit and then going to add some saddle bags and thats the extent of it.  Real happy with the bike so far, it is a lot like my Kawasaki csr305 ltd I had in back in high school.

I'm sure I'll be posting some dumb questions soon!

Hi all, from the newest member!

I am COMPLETELY new to riding, so apologies in advance for any elementary questions I might later ask.  A few months ago, my wife and I set a limit as to what we'd consider an acceptable gas price.  As we grew closer and closer to our limit of $4.50/gallon, we had to start weighing options.  I drive an Explorer, and she's got a Jeep Liberty, so we use our share of gas!  I've got a 26 mile commute each direction, so I needed to improve my 17 mpg consumption, and a bike seemed the perfect solution.

After looking at hundreds online, and a few in person, I'd just about given up on finding a reasonably priced used bike - everyone knows that there's a huge demand right now, and they're horribly overpricing.  

Then, over the weekend, my father in law (who rides a 1500 Valkyrie) spotted this slick little '99 LS650 in remarkable condition and eagerly called me.  I was able to get it for about $400 under book, and he included a helmet, a jacket, and the cover.  I'll be picking her up tonight.  I'd like to take the MSF course, but the next opening isn't until the end of August.  So for now I'm sticking with my permit to get some experience.  From there I'll take the road test and then take the MSF course for safety reasons instead of licensing reasons.

Anyway, that's me in a nutshell - looking forward to talking to you all as I get some mileage behind me!

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Because it doesn't chaff as much as the underwear!

Purchased 2005 s40 approx 2 months ago. It had 693 miles on it. It now has 2300 miles, love it.

Just ordered jetset from Lancer on ebay

Didn't read posts about that other guy until after I ordered muffler from him      Keeping fingers crossed now.

Also getting K&N air filter.

Hope to have pics up soon.

I don't own a SAVAGE yet.  But I m workintg on a Suzuki GN-400 single and a Suzuki SP-500 Single.  So, if y'all don't mind a nonsavge asking questions, thanks.  P.S.  I have owned my share of Thumpers in the past from Ducati Singles, Yamaha SR-500, and the 1955 Norton 500 that would kick back and throw you over the handlebars.
P.S. for you Enduro type people , you might look for the SP-500 and 600's for different forks, etc.  

Congratulations on getting a Savage. My ex-girlfriend is also a below the left knee amputee and she had no trouble riding either.