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Pine

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Howdy, new Savage owner
05/07/12 at 06:46:40

Greetings all, from Muggy Mississippi!

I bought a new to me 2002 Savage 650 with 475 miles on it. This is my first bike in well over 25 years, and is actually my "biggest" bike. First bike was a Yamaha DT 175 and then a Yamaha 550 Maxim ( loved that bike).

Anyway, wholly molly, put a 100 or so miles on her today, and my booty is soo sore, its gonna take a week heal!

Don't think I can stay off the bike for a week though.... Grin

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Re: Howdy, new Savage owner
Reply #1 - 05/07/12 at 07:13:30

Welcome Pine! I just recently purchased a 2002 as well! Mine has a bit more miles on it though. I know what you mean about the sore butt. I am going to lift the front of the seat as most say that is a huge improvement. Until then, what I found that kinda works is to push my butt all the way back until it hits the pillion and lean back slightly. It helps both my butt and my back.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Howdy, new Savage owner Reply #2 - 05/07/12 at 08:28:11 Well,, If you got 100 miles on it, it sounds like its not all gunked up from sitting,.Be careful of those tires,, have a good look at them. You changed the oil, right?
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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: Howdy, new Savage owner Reply #3 - 05/07/12 at 09:22:35 My first longer ride of the year was yesterday at about 85 miles. I've got the stock seat on mine, but done a front lift of about 1" and added 4" forward controls. I have to say my backside isn't bothering me at all from that. On the other hand, I did my first spin class at the gym today and now my arse really hurts
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Re: Howdy, new Savage owner
Reply #4 - 05/07/12 at 10:00:13

I think spinning is great exercise, I used to do it a lot. 30 years ago, I was doing it more days than not. My thighs got big, 28 inches, & on a 5'6 guy with a 30 inch waist, thats big,,
I approached that "spinning" thing a little differently. I used toe traps, so I could work the muscle groups, front & back & I used a different kind of equipment, I had a complete bicycle, so I got to go around corners & keep my mind occupied with things other than how bad my legs, lungs & bum were burning.

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