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fretman

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Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
06/10/09 at 12:37:10

Greetings all - just introducing myself. I sealed the deal today on a white '07 s40. This is my first motorcycle, and I'm pretty excited about it. I take possession of it tomorrow morning, and hopefully will have it plated, and a maiden voyage underway, by afternoon.

I started lurking here last night, and this looks like a great forum - enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. I'm sure it will be my home away from home in the months to come, as I get acquainted with my new ride!

Cheers.

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John_D FSO

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Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
Reply #1 - 06/10/09 at 13:50:29

Welcome! You've found a very helpful and friendly bunch of folks, as I've found out first hand. Smiley

If this is your first bike, is this also your first time riding? If so, I strongly recommend taking a MSF course, if you haven't already. My Savage was my first ride, and I'd hate to think where I'd be now without the course.

Again, welcome, and ride safe! Cool

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fretman

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Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
Reply #2 - 06/10/09 at 14:17:55

John_D FSO wrote on 06/10/09 at 13:50:29:

...If this is your first bike, is this also your first time riding? If so, I strongly recommend taking a MSF course, if you haven't already....

I've got a few hours of lessons in at a driving school, taught by a former MSF instructor, so I'm getting some good guidance. I'm gonna continue with a couple lessons on my own bike, and I'll definitely take the 3 day course when I can - I know everyone raves about it. I've also been riding a scooter for 8 or 9 months, so I've developed some two wheel street-smarts... Thanks for the warm welcome! Looking forward to it.

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False Illusion Full Member Offline Two digits down as we're passin'! Posts: 202 Dayton/Southwest Ohio Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #3 - 06/10/09 at 14:29:11 Welcome, Fretman! Sport your gear and ride safe!
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fretman Junior Member Offline '07 S40 Posts: 62 Brooklyn, NYC Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #4 - 06/11/09 at 14:16:03 Update: got her plated today and out for a spin, despite some drizzle here in NY - what a beautiful ride! Very easy to handle, looks great, sounds great, I think this is the start of a beautiful relationship
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Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
Reply #5 - 06/11/09 at 14:29:13

WoOT freah meat Cheesy

j/k welcome. Please remember to use the search function first to answer questions you might have. I along with many others have made the noob mistake of asking questions that have been answered a millions times. Don't get me wrong the people on this site will regurgitate it again and again cause they are awsome but in the effort of being a good neighbor try to check if it's been discussed before. If not, or if you have a new viewpoint, just shoot. Most here are more than happy to help in a way possible, including myself.

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Jay Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1445 Fort Worth, Texas Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #6 - 06/11/09 at 15:00:27 Definately, welcome. Also make use of the Technical section, which has been sorted according to subject.
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John_D FSO

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Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
Reply #7 - 06/11/09 at 15:27:44

fretman wrote on 06/11/09 at 14:16:03:

Update: got her plated today and out for a spin, despite some drizzle here in NY - what a beautiful ride!
Very easy to handle, looks great, sounds great, I think this is the start of a beautiful relationship

Good for you! I never let a little rain stop me from going for a spin, since I live in the lovely (wet!) Northwest. Now a lot of rain is a different story! Grin

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Skid Mark Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 1216 Calgary, Alberta Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #8 - 06/11/09 at 17:08:08 Welcome to the site. Ride safe!!
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fretman

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Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
Reply #9 - 06/11/09 at 19:21:03

Thanks all for the welcome and well wishes!

Btw, I just realized there's a topic dedicated to introductions in the "cafe" section - I don't know how heavily modded this forum is, but this thread probably could/should be moved there?

Again, thanks - more storms tomorrow in NY, but I'll be ridin'! At the vey least, I gotta go gas up...

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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10661 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #10 - 06/11/09 at 19:26:48 Welcome to THE place for all things Savage or S40. You will find stuff here that is not available anywhere else in the English speaking world.
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PhilM Full Member Offline Posts: 127 England (Twyford) Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #11 - 06/12/09 at 10:36:34 Welcome! That white looks sharp with those bags. It's a classic look. Are those risers/bars a standard option?
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Rocco Serious Thumper Offline addicted 2 riding TcB Posts: 1049 south florida Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #12 - 06/12/09 at 11:40:24 welcome! you'll be on here pretty much constantly except when riding! lol
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John_D FSO Serious Thumper Offline Ridin' and smilin' Posts: 1658 Vancouver, WA Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #13 - 06/12/09 at 12:38:19 PhilM wrote on 06/12/09 at 10:36:34: Welcome! That white looks sharp with those bags. It's a classic look. Are those risers/bars a standard option? They look like the stock drag bars that are on my '08.
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fretman

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Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner
Reply #14 - 06/12/09 at 14:42:04

PhilM wrote on 06/12/09 at 10:36:34:

Welcome! That white looks sharp with those bags. It's a classic look. Are those risers/bars a standard option?

Thanks, yes I'm quite sure it's a totally stock '07. Previous owner added the bags and the windshield, which I like a lot. One thing I really need and want to add asap is the passenger backrest.

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