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Heavy Rider Question
04/17/12 at 04:19:41

I have searched and read this and other forums and didn't see this explicitly addressed. I am in love with the sexiness of the Savage. I sat on one and it fits me well. My concern is how well it will move me. I am 5'10" and 320lbs. I have a short (29") inseam which is probably why it fit so well. I found one I like and would want to do the exhaust, air filter, and jet mods right away. I understand that helps with top speed and higher speed power. My questions are what happens to the bottom end with a guy my size? Will the bike move me with or without the mods? I don't plan on doing much highway driving, only when needed. Most of my riding will be in the suburbs and on 2 lane roads with a 45-55mph speed limit.

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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #1 - 04/17/12 at 04:49:44 I would assume normal sized people riding 2 up would have similar weight on the bike. How does that work out?
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prechermike Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Kalashna Kitty, from Skat Posts: 1190 Ponzer, NC Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #2 - 04/17/12 at 05:12:36 I was 298 this morning and my bike hauls me around just fine. I am about 6 foot, and I added forward controls, which helps with my longer legs. I have no complaints. Get on and ride.
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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #3 - 04/17/12 at 05:21:49 Thank you for that info! I figured it would be fine. It's just the dealer and the mechanic both asked the same question as soon as they saw me; "Is this for YOU?" Just got me wondering is all.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6044 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #4 - 04/17/12 at 08:03:21 wifey and i combined are close to same weight 1 notch stiffer on the shocks takes care of us
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28631 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #5 - 04/17/12 at 08:15:59 It's actually better than a lot of bigger bikes... because of the strong low end torque... No problem hauling you around at any legal speeds... We have quite few 300lb+ members that have been riding here for years... ...
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Re: Heavy Rider Question
Reply #6 - 04/17/12 at 08:40:53

Granted I'm at around 180#, but when I add over 100# of camping gear, clothes, computer and lots of water I still rolled down the road with all the acceleration and top end I would ever need. Could keep up with traffic (including the Sturgis crowd till I couldn't take the noise) and pass when I wanted to. The Sav is a stable and responsive bike no matter what we throw at it.

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gerald.hughes Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline FSO Posts: 1100 Tucson, Az Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #7 - 04/17/12 at 09:42:24 I am 5'6", weigh 304 lbs, and have a 26' inseam. The odometer on my three year old Savage just turned 40,000 (It had 3,000 on it when I got it.). That should tell you something.
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Dj12midnit Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline If you'r here and I'm here isn't this our time? Posts: 1036 Lynden Wa. Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #8 - 04/17/12 at 09:44:16 Ok here it is I am 295 naked add gear for the weekend and the wife. We can do 80Mph no problem. She got tired of riding pregnant dog though so now she rides the s40 and I ride a c50.
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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #9 - 04/17/12 at 09:55:59 Awesome! As soon as it is inspected I will probably own it! Thank you all for the information!
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prechermike Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Kalashna Kitty, from Skat Posts: 1190 Ponzer, NC Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #10 - 04/17/12 at 17:09:52 thumperclone wrote on 04/17/12 at 08:03:21: wifey and i combined are close to same weight 1 notch stiffer on the shocks takes care of us Yep, Stiffen up the shocks, wich I had thought of that.
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223fan YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 45 Crawley WV Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #11 - 04/17/12 at 17:16:41 Me and my wife are about 340 together and it hauls us up and down these West Virginia hills fine.
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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: Heavy Rider Question Reply #12 - 04/19/12 at 13:30:06 Well, you all have made me feel comfortable with my decision. The problem is someone beat me to the dealer with a check. I am still searching for my Savage!
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Re: Heavy Rider Question
Reply #13 - 04/19/12 at 18:55:11

I am 6-1 was 450 my savage toted me just fine same application as you mentioned 45-55 commuter bike - now i am 350 and dropping and the bike is definitely peppier - but I just sold it and moved up to a Honda Shadow 750. I miss Suzi she never laid down on me or gave me any real problems - the Honda is very cold natured - just have to find the right coke settings and have patience with the warm up process.

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Re: Heavy Rider Question
Reply #14 - 04/19/12 at 19:00:44

Greg wrote on 04/19/12 at 13:30:06:

Well, you all have made me feel comfortable with my decision. The problem is someone beat me to the dealer with a check. I am still searching for my Savage!

Fear not! These bikes have been made for a long long time, and most have been ridden really gently, so there are lots of used ones around, often at great prices! (I got mine for $250!) I've seen lots of totally ridable Savages for under $1,000... It won't take you long!

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