Keith55 wrote on 07/04/08 at 12:23:37:

Not the only one I'm sure; but at 52 you are old enough to not care what others think.  Hell, riding a Savage shows that!  If you cared about looking funny you'ld be on a Harley like all the posers, with do-rag and leather vest, probably even get yourself a tattoo or two -- then you'ld look 'cool'.

Does the bike do what you ask it to do?  Are you comfortable riding it?  If so, be happy.  If not, modify or replace the bike.

Ok I just got back ,went for a long ride up in the hills here. It was great the Savage pulls up them hills like a tractor. I love the thing ok.
Lots of bikers here ,passed about 15 others. they all gave me that little sign. so I guess I was cool with them. and yes the Savage dose everything that I want from it.

how old is the niece,  that would determine what  smart arsed remark to use.

now i'm only 5'6"  with 28.5 inseam  thumper fits like a well worn glove.    i quess that's the advantage of bobbing it.  i was able to place seat, flatbars all to my riding position not vicea versa. it actually feels more like a mid contol setup.

i had occasion to meet with bike fixer, he's a big guy and standing next to the rig  it looked small, untill he mounted up.  then it all fell into place. he's got a big ole sprung solo setup moved way back on the fender that fits him well.   i could never reach the controls.

so boys and girls, don't be worried about how it "looks" make it "fit" properly, and ride  ride  ride....  

Hi guys. New to the forum, but wanted to mention that I'm 6'3" and had the same thoughts initially. I was able to pick up an '03 for $1500 and had the nerve to second guess myself. No longer the case. I've put almost 200 miles in a week and a half and love it. I'll need some forward controls and a seat mod or two, but overall, despite my size, I'm ecstatic. I point and laugh at them now. I spent 10% of the harley budget and I'm riding the same roads they are.

Don't worry about what others think, most of the time its wrong anyway.

Skid Mark wrote on 07/05/08 at 09:26:59:



And you'll be happy to tell them that the tail's too long, the string is too thick, and the reel they're using for the string is entirely the wrong color for that kite!