I apologize as I'm sure all these questions have been answered a million times...
I just picked up a 2001 Savage on Saturday as a step up from my 250 Rebel (I just started riding last September). Over the weekend we rode approx. 200 miles and the bike was great! I love the additional power and can actually come close to keeping up with my husband's Harley.
There were a couple of things that I did notice. First, the seat. I wouldn't have called the Rebel's seat luxurious by any means, but this one just has to go. This badonkadonk needs a little more contouring or something.
From what I can tell it seems that the Corbin is the way to go, but I would love to hear other suggestions if they're out there. I'm 5'3", with a 30" inseam, so the height isn't too much of an issue.
Second, one of my major complaints about the Rebel was that it sounded like a lawn mower. I was really looking forward to something with a little more ummpphh. Boy, was I surprised to learn that this one sounds like a go-kart. Not much of a move up. It also tends to backfire. Are there any recommendations for the exhaust?
Again, sorry for the dumb questions, but hey, what are Newbies for?