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Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP
Reply #15 - 06/15/08 at 15:57:41

First Id like to say thanks for all the replies - keep them coming... I was really starting to sway towards the 500 LTD, or even a s50.... but you guys are really turning me back around.... The bike just seems such a logical choice as a 'get back into biking' bike.....
I amglad to hear about all the warm climate riders.......

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Reply #16 - 06/15/08 at 15:57:55

(the following post is PURE DRIPPING SARCHASM)

No, you'll hate it!

The bike is assembled with bubble-gum and good intentions. The motor is so anemic you'll have to get off and push it over a curb. You'll own it for a week and then trade it in on an ElectraGlide. The bike is garbage! All of the people here that say they're 'happy' with the S40 are a bunch of deluded wanna-bes. The bike sucks...

Ok, now that thats out of the way....

Almost everyone I've run into that have run-down my Savage have never sat on one, let alone ridden one. If you ask a Harley guy, he'll tell you there are no bikes other than Harley. Ask a Yamaha guy about a V-star and he'll tell you they can ride on water. Ask any of them about a Savage and they'll tell you the bike sucks......

If you have a chance, take one for a test ride. Hopefully, you can find dealers that also sells Yammies and Hondas. Ride the S40, then ride a VLX 600, then a Shadow 750 and finally the V-Star 650. Each bike has its strengths and each has its weaknesses. I settled on the Savage (S40) and haven't looked back since. I'll be topping 40,000 miles on mine before the end of summer. Never once had a mechanical failure and never once had any trouble keeping up with bigger bikes.

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP Reply #17 - 06/15/08 at 17:34:27 jrm8486 is from Fl. somewhere.I don't recall him ever saying he had any such problems. I'm 6'3" about 260,It's small for me,but I love both of them.Dallas,Tx.101 today.Coming up route 75 today,going about 75 I think I had vaporlock.Pulled onto the service road,then it seemed ok.
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Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP
Reply #18 - 06/15/08 at 18:19:45

My wife and I were out yesterday on a short cruise and need to pass a slower vehicle (probably running around 45) ... was running in third or fourth and when I popped open the throttle, plenty of power! The S-40 is certainly not a bad little bike and one you should feel pretty comfortable on after being away from riding for several years. It does have plenty of low-end torque so be aware of that!

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Ed L. Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline "We All go a Little Crazy Sometimes" Norman Bates Posts: 2808 Sunny Florida Gender:	Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP Reply #19 - 06/15/08 at 19:11:11 Been here in Daytona for three years and ride in 95+ heat during the summer with no problems. A rejet and carb tune up helps a lot keeping the engine cool beside that the big single is a tough bike.
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Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP
Reply #20 - 06/15/08 at 19:55:25

Ed L. wrote on 06/15/08 at 19:11:11:

Been here in Daytona for three years and ride in 95+ heat during the summer with no problems. A rejet and carb tune up helps a lot keeping the engine cool beside that the big single is a tough bike.

How do you stay cool?? It's in the 90's here and scorching hot.

Would like some tips on how to stay cool....but I'm not sure if this is on topic or not...is it? Undecided

Sorry,havent read all the posts here Embarrassed

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Reply #21 - 06/15/08 at 20:07:09

Sorry I did go back and read the first posts.

I know when I bought my Savage alot of people tried to talk me into a bigger bike....but my conclusion was,after listening to all their comments ....most just didnt like the one cyclinder!! And not that there was a problem with the one clyinder! Wink

Some even tried to talk me into a smaller 2 cyclinder. Wink

That's my experience,but I havent had any problem with the Savage,at all. And,its HOT here Wink

Were'nt originally all or most bikes a one cylinder? Undecided

For a long time?

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Reply #22 - 06/15/08 at 20:12:25

FreeSpirit wrote on 06/15/08 at 19:55:25:

Ed L. wrote on 06/15/08 at 19:11:11:

Been here in Daytona for three years and ride in 95+ heat during the summer with no problems. A rejet and carb tune up helps a lot keeping the engine cool beside that the big single is a tough bike.

How do you stay cool?? It's in the 90's here and scorching hot.

Would like some tips on how to stay cool....but I'm not sure if this is on topic or not...is it? Undecided

Sorry,havent read all the posts here Embarrassed

Free Spirit, we already covered that. Remember? You were supposed to soak a do-rag in water and then ride around in a thong to see if it kept you cool. You promised the group that you would run the experiment and then post pictures documenting your conclusions. Tongue

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Reply #23 - 06/15/08 at 20:18:39

Sandy Koocanusa wrote on 06/15/08 at 20:12:25:

FreeSpirit wrote on 06/15/08 at 19:55:25:

Ed L. wrote on 06/15/08 at 19:11:11:

Been here in Daytona for three years and ride in 95+ heat during the summer with no problems. A rejet and carb tune up helps a lot keeping the engine cool beside that the big single is a tough bike.

How do you stay cool?? It's in the 90's here and scorching hot.

Would like some tips on how to stay cool....but I'm not sure if this is on topic or not...is it? Undecided

Sorry,havent read all the posts here Embarrassed

Free Spirit, we already covered that. Remember? You were supposed to soak a do-rag in water and then ride around in a thong to see if it kept you cool. You promised the group that you would run the experiment and then post pictures documenting your conclusions. Tongue

Knowing this area,some have probably already tried that.
I'll just ask around town .....instead of doing it myself Wink

I'll let you know what I find out!

Pics? Of them only..lol.

(I admit I've done some crazy things on MC's in the past as a passenger(clothes or lack of that is) that I wont mention,but I was young and innocent back then....I dont have that kind of nerve that I use to Wink

Maybe that's why I dont remember it being this hot before Wink

(Sorry,you were suppose to win that round Wink

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FreeSpirit Serious Thumper Offline Joy is my Compass ! Posts: 3823 North Georgia Gender:	Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP Reply #24 - 06/15/08 at 22:36:00 But seriously,werent the first MC's one cylinder,air cooled? Did they have problems? I dont think so
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Reply #26 - 06/15/08 at 23:34:40

Staying cool? For a little while, its easy. I spray myself down with the hose before I ride away. The Tee shirt, under the long sleeve is well wetted, the outter shirt, too.I have a pump up spray bottle, with a Mister Nozzle I drilled out, so it squirts more, so I can rewet at a light. Its strapped to the right shock, I should move it to the left, so it wouldnt get the water so hot. I wet it, too, so the ride cools it, but its so close to the muffler, its hot anyway.But, hot water cools off as soon as I ride away from the stop.

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mornhm - FSO Serious Thumper Offline HMMM Posts: 1105 Gender:	Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP Reply #27 - 06/16/08 at 05:23:32 I've put quite a few thousand miles on both a Savage and an LTD500 (Vulcan). There's a whole lot of difference between the two, but your concerns (and your buddies comments) about the Savage overheating are unfounded.
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SimonTuffGuy Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline i like to thump... ;) Posts: 1159 Central PA Gender:	Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP Reply #28 - 06/16/08 at 06:28:31 My first bike is my 2007 S40 that I picked up about... 7 weeks ago. It's been a blast driving it and I'm glad I went with this bike. It's short (perfect for me at 5'6"), it's light, and it's got a good bit of power, certainly enough for me and my jaunts around town. Another big seller? The price tag...
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: S40 ? CANNOT DECIDE - PLEASE HELP Reply #29 - 06/16/08 at 07:32:57 I'm 45 and 171 lbs. I just did 125 miles (much of it at 70-75 MPH) on my 98 Savage yesterday in 101° F heat without a problem. I did the same thing at 230 lbs in 105° F heat without a problem. I use full synthetic oil to hedge my bets but that's about it so far as cooling is concerned.
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