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LawDawg77

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06/02/09 at 02:48:33

Lets see, where to start? I own a 2001 LS650 that my husband bought for me two years ago. I sat on it a couple of times at first but was timid when it came to learning to ride. My husband rode it because I wouldn't.. but recently he purchased a Yamaha Virago so it freed up the Savage for me.

After it had sat for a few months, my hubby took it to the Suzuki repair shop for a thorough going over. Last week we took it to a large parking lot, after studying the shifter,clutch,brakes ect, I hopped on. I fired it up and was nervous!! I slowly released the clutch to the friction zone and walked it around twice.. After that I released the clutch and away I went. WHAT A RUSH!!! After several days of the parking lot lessons I took it out yesterday. It was so fun!!

I still am working on the corners and learning to lean more. I still feel when I corner or give it gas to turn from a stop, that it is going to fly out from under me, but I'm getting better. Going for permit today.. I have no idea why I was so terrified of the bike.. I'm still a bit nervous but feel confident it will lessen as time goes by.

Sorry for the long post but, I have been bitten by the bike bug!!! Cheesy

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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #1 - 06/02/09 at 03:19:31 Welcome aboard! As a Newbie, an MSF Course would help with ironing out most of the trepidation you might be experiencing executing certain manoeuvers ...
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LawDawg77 YaBB Newbies Offline Thumpin' tha Thumper! Posts: 15 Mississippi Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #2 - 06/02/09 at 03:27:38 I do plan on taking the course when it comes up again in my town. Also have a really newbie question... I have ordered an owners manual but it is a few days away, at best.. How do I check the oil on my bike and when do I know I have enough? Thanks!
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John_D FSO

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Reply #3 - 06/02/09 at 05:11:25

LawDawg77 wrote on 06/02/09 at 03:27:38:

I do plan on taking the course when it comes up again in my town. Also have a really newbie question... I have ordered an owners manual but it is a few days away, at best.. How do I check the oil on my bike and when do I know I have enough?

Thanks!

Welcome! Hopefully this picture will be good enough for you to have some idea what I'm talking about. Grin

On the right hand side of the engine (if you were sitting on it, near your right foot) toward the lower rear of the engine, is a small round sight glass. This shows you the level of the oil in the engine. There are two lines etched into the metal of the engine case. The oil level should be between the upper and lower lines. In the pic, you can see part of the sight glass just below the bulge in the engine case, and above and to the right of the exhaust splice. If you need to add oil, the fill plug is on the same side of the engine, toward the front of the bike.
Hope this makes sense, and helps! Cheesy

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serenity3743 Serious Thumper Offline Striving to better, oft we mar what's well Posts: 778 Black Mountain, NC Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #4 - 06/02/09 at 05:15:13 Welcome aboard!
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Joshua YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 33	Re: Hello all! Reply #5 - 06/02/09 at 06:53:37 Welcome.
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Rocco

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Reply #6 - 06/02/09 at 09:29:40

i know exactly what u mean! i wanted a bike, then my friend took me for a ride and i HAD TO HAVE ONE!!!

the course is awesome, u'll love it! and i learned that cornering is like everything else physical...do it, do it, do it again and again and before u know it IT JUST DOES!! yeah i quoted joe dirt! lol

and you'll find everything u need 2 know on this site, trust me! Grin

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Rogue_Cheddar Serious Thumper Offline Hang up the phone and drive! Posts: 725 Haverhill, Massachusetts Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #7 - 06/02/09 at 09:51:56 Huzzah and welcome! That little window down there on the rightside case ain't just for hanging curtains!
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Yonuh Adisi FSO

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Reply #8 - 06/02/09 at 12:33:17

John_D FSO wrote on 06/02/09 at 05:11:25:

LawDawg77 wrote on 06/02/09 at 03:27:38:

I do plan on taking the course when it comes up again in my town. Also have a really newbie question... I have ordered an owners manual but it is a few days away, at best.. How do I check the oil on my bike and when do I know I have enough?

Thanks!

Welcome! Hopefully this picture will be good enough for you to have some idea what I'm talking about. Grin

On the right hand side of the engine (if you were sitting on it, near your right foot) toward the lower rear of the engine, is a small round sight glass. This shows you the level of the oil in the engine. There are two lines etched into the metal of the engine case. The oil level should be between the upper and lower lines. In the pic, you can see part of the sight glass just below the bulge in the engine case, and above and to the right of the exhaust splice. If you need to add oil, the fill plug is on the same side of the engine, toward the front of the bike.
Hope this makes sense, and helps! Cheesy

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/redneck72102/Bike%20Pics/Bike%20Mods...

When checking the oil, be sure to have the bike standing upright, not on the stand or you will get a false reading and you will end up adding too much oil.

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Check out Flight of Destiny http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9130XC

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PTRider Senior Member Offline Posts: 397	Re: Hello all! Reply #9 - 06/02/09 at 13:44:49 Here are three resources that are very valuable to a new rider...and many not so new. Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well Motorcycle Tips & Techniques The Boomer Bike
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LawDawg77 YaBB Newbies Offline Thumpin' tha Thumper! Posts: 15 Mississippi Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #10 - 06/02/09 at 14:14:04 Thanks for the pic John_D. I found the little window and the level is fine. I went riding today, I passed my permit test with 100! I'm getting better and can't wait for my class. It looks like storms so I guess it's garage time for the bike.. :'( Thanks for all the welcomes and tips!
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DavetheDog YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 37 Richmond, VA Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #11 - 06/02/09 at 14:20:04 Welcome!
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Skid Mark Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 1216 Calgary, Alberta Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #12 - 06/02/09 at 15:04:14 Welcome Lawdawg77. Congrats on passing!!!
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Phelonius Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1897	Re: Hello all! Reply #13 - 06/02/09 at 15:10:56 Pretty soon she will be bragging about wheelies and stoppies and such. I always like to see ladies that ride their own. Phelonius
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John_D FSO Serious Thumper Offline Ridin' and smilin' Posts: 1658 Vancouver, WA Gender:	Re: Hello all! Reply #14 - 06/02/09 at 22:03:04 Congrats on the great grade, and you're welcome for the pic. And thanks Yonuh for pointing out the need to have the bike up off the stand. Like so many things I do out of habit, when I try to explain it to someone, I forget about half the steps!
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