Keith55 wrote on 07/04/08 at 12:23:37:now tell me the truth.. am I the only one out there that has wondered if I looked funny on the Savage....
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.