SuzukiSavage.com - A really really new guy here.

Cloudyday

YaBB Newbies

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 7

A really really new guy here.
07/28/11 at 12:15:21

Hey all, been lurking for a few weeks. This is a great forum. Just got an '06 S40 about 2 weeks ago, love it. Not only is my bike new to me, but I'm new to riding. The MSF course and 2 weeks on the S40 is the sum total of my experience so far. Here are my questions:

1) What do you suggest as the "no rider should be without" accessories for a newbie?

2) What should be the first things I should think about getting for the bike itself to make the riding experience better?

I realize this is very subjective, everyone is going to have their own opinions, but that's what I want to hear - what do you think?

Thanks to all in advance, and I hope that one day I might be able to contribute something worthwhile to the forum.

Back to top

IP Logged

ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #1 - 07/28/11 at 12:48:25 Two words....... Fork Brace. Either a SuperBrace or a TKat Brace. Doesn't matter which one. One looks nicer but the other one is cheaper. Your choice. AL
Back to top	2006 Harley Electra Glide 2014-Present 2009 Suzuki C50 2010-2014 2005 Suzuki S40 2006-2013 IP Logged

Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28649 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #2 - 07/28/11 at 13:06:04 I'd check out the seat lift mod in the Tech section... for comfort... Welcome, ride safe, Serow
Back to top	Ludicrous Speed !... ... ... IP Logged

Gyrobob

Serious Thumper

Offline

Posers ain't
motorcyclists

Posts: 2571
Newnan, GA
Gender: male

Re: A really really new guy here.
Reply #3 - 07/28/11 at 13:09:59

Cloudyday wrote on 07/28/11 at 12:15:21:

Hey all, been lurking for a few weeks. This is a great forum. Just got an '06 S40 about 2 weeks ago, love it. Not only is my bike new to me, but I'm new to riding. The MSF course and 2 weeks on the S40 is the sum total of my experience so far. Here are my questions:

1) What do you suggest as the "no rider should be without" accessories for a newbie?

2) What should be the first things I should think about getting for the bike itself to make the riding experience better?

I realize this is very subjective, everyone is going to have their own opinions, but that's what I want to hear - what do you think?

Thanks to all in advance, and I hope that one day I might be able to contribute something worthwhile to the forum.

1. Full face helmet

2. Earplugs

Back to top

If you think there's good in everyone, you haven't met everyone.

IP Logged

babyhog

Serious Thumper

Offline

Find a Cure for
Breast Cancer!
NOW!!

Posts: 3802
WV
Gender: female

Re: A really really new guy here.
Reply #4 - 07/28/11 at 13:18:06

That's tough, not knowing your riding habits and such. But the first thing that came to my mind was something for WHEN (not if) you get caught out in the rain. Whether it be actual rain gear, or just a towel to dry off LOL.

But I guess before that... do you have saddlebags or any kind of way to carry stuff? Saddlebags was one of my first additions.

Back to top

~ 2006 Black, Big Crank battery, HD Softail muffler, engine guard/o-ring pegs, Spitfite windshield, custom mounted Saddlemen bags, Mustang seat! ~ oh, and Hairdo by Helmet! ~

IP Logged

Sunchasers Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks the Rockies! Posts: 232 Northern Colorado Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #5 - 07/28/11 at 13:32:25 Depending on your height and leg length, I would go for the forward control extensions (either Ed L's or Routy's). They are reasonably priced, easy to install and you would not believe the difference in the comfort!
Back to top	1987 LS650P, Blue/Purple, stock w/ white spacer mod, 2-1/4 turns, Raptor petcock, seat ht. mod, Verslavy, Routys F.C., 8300 mi IP Logged

EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #6 - 07/28/11 at 14:12:28 Check out the Tech section Table of Contents personally check out things like Road Spares and such that you should have with you at all times. Welcome
Back to top	05 S40 15" Memphis Slim, FXDWG Bars, Moved Rear Signals, Saddlebags, Fork Bag, Mini-Tach, Raptor, Cone Filter, Fishtail Muffler, Mix Screw Out 2.5 Turns, 4" Fwd Controls, 147.5 Main/55 Pilot @ 4500 IP Logged

arteacher Serious Thumper Offline Ride as if your naked and invisable! Posts: 2581 London ontario Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #7 - 07/28/11 at 14:18:03 A china marker to write on the tank or mirror the mileage at which you will need to get gas.
Back to top	white '07, Raask exh, Corbin seat, slipstreamer shie, Raptor, Routy's fwd controls, Baron tach, Frisco bars, Isogrips, Headlight and taillight modulators, Dial-a- jet, AME 9 deg chop kit, K&N air flt IP Logged

bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #8 - 07/28/11 at 14:18:17 A big windshield so your not being blown of the bike.
Back to top	william h krumpen IP Logged

splash07

Serious Thumper

Offline

Posts: 911
Charleston, SC
Gender: male

Re: A really really new guy here.
Reply #9 - 07/28/11 at 15:05:53

Never leave home without your license and registration.

As far as the accessories I agree with piglet, saddlebags are great for taking whatever you need. I Once traveled 800 miles with a tent, sleeping bag, ground pad, one litre water bottle, two cans of beans, sleeve of crackers, camp stove, MSR fuel bottle, jacket, tool pouch with many hand tools, and one extra change of clothes all stuffed into a set of small saddlebags.

Back to top

IP Logged

Cloudyday

YaBB Newbies

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 7

Re: A really really new guy here.
Reply #10 - 07/28/11 at 16:06:41

Thanks for the feedback. Good ideas. I have a full-face helmet already. And the bike came with set of saddlebags, but they are kind of beat up and definitely not my style, so I will be looking to replace them. In the meantime, they are functional at least.

Good idea to check the Tech section and the Road Spares thread, I guess I missed that when I was perusing the different pages on the forum

ALfromNH, I guess I haven't ridden enough yet to know that fork braces are advisable on this bike. Do they really make that much of a difference?

Are there any little gizmos or gadgets you all have discovered that make riding more enjoyable or fun?

Thanks all for the ideas!

Back to top

IP Logged

Trippah Serious Thumper Offline I ride, therefore I am. Posts: 2517 central Mass Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #11 - 07/28/11 at 16:48:10 +1 on the fork braces..best money spent on the bike. I also like a windshield in Spring and Autumn (I don't use the f___ word!) when on a motorcycle forumn.
Back to top	IP Logged

lukeduck Full Member Offline "Come to terms with the ass that bears you" Posts: 166 Ontario, Ca. Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #12 - 07/28/11 at 17:20:20 Helmet-Armored jacket-Good, tough pants, Good boots. Put gasoline credit card in pocket. Start riding. Keep riding.
Back to top	IP Logged

cafdad

YaBB Newbies

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 9
Northern IL
Gender: male

Re: A really really new guy here.
Reply #13 - 07/28/11 at 17:26:28

Personally, full face helmet, proper motorcycle gloves, jacket with armor, pants with protection from road rash, possibly a high vis vest.

For the bike, I like the suzuki oem windshield. It blocks just enough wind that the higher speeds no longer make you feel like you are going to get blown off but it is small enough that you look over it and barely notice it is there.

Just my two cents.

Back to top

IP Logged

Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: A really really new guy here. Reply #14 - 07/28/11 at 17:31:34 You should not be without your full wits and dexterity. No drugs or alcohol. Safety equipment as you can tolerate. As much of the other stuff mentioned before as you can use and enjoy. And a grain of salt to take with my advice. Welcome, and ride safe.
Back to top	2001 Black, Spitfire windshield, Headlight upgrade, Sissy rack, Tool bag, Fork bag, Harley muffler, Memory foam seat, Crash bars. Hwy pegs, Raptor. IP Logged