gerald.hughes
Serious Thumper ModSquad
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I got my Savage about a year and a half ago, along with a recommendation for this site. I have been very pleased with both. It seems to me that there are two groups of riders on this site. One group is made up of relatively new riders, and for them, the Savage is often their first bike. A lot of them think of it as a starter, and are planning to move on to a bigger or faster bike. The second groups is made up of old duffers like me, who have been riding a lot of years, have owned a lot of different bikes, and who have ended up riding and enjoying the Savage. Both groups appreciate the simplicity of the bike.
As for longevity, like most mechanical devices, it will last as long as you care for it, and are willing to make needed repairs and replacements. I have found that my Savage, and I have only put about 20K miles on it so far, is better than average as far as needing repair and replacement. It does require more maintenance, but it is easier to do than on most bikes, and costs a lot less. For my taste, it is a real keeper, not a techno bike, but more of a "Then Came Bronson" bike.
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