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I want one!
08/15/12 at 14:25:48

Hi everyone,

I'm planning on buying a savage/s40. Most likely used to save some cash. I'm not new to bikes and I've always wanted this particular model from when I was a teen. So pushing 30 now and it's time to pull the trigger.

I've done a lot of reading on this forum already and there is lots of amazing info. Thanks for that!

Anyways, Im curious if there are any model years to avoid??
Aside from the gearbox and that starter clutch thingy, I'm assuming not as they seem to be pretty similar through the years but just curious.

Thanks and cheers!
Andrew

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28387 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: I want one! Reply #1 - 08/15/12 at 15:40:33 AKing wrote on 08/15/12 at 14:25:48: I want one! Doesn't everyone?... ... Welcome, Andrew... I'd look for a 95' or newer... to get past the 4spd. starter problem... $1200 to $1800 should get you a decent, low mile bike... Best luck.. ...
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zippythezip YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 38 Springhill,Nova Scotia, Canada Gender:	Re: I want one! Reply #3 - 08/15/12 at 19:34:14 Yea what they all said only expect to pay a lot more than our American friends to the south.
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Reply #4 - 08/15/12 at 23:36:00

I just bought a "new" 2007 S40 with 60 miles on it for $2000.
The seller bought it new for his wife but she soon lost interest.
It sat in the garage for five years so they put it on Craig's list
and I was the first to show up with cash and a trailer to haul it.
So my first bike is a new thumper and I'm learning to ride at the
tender young age of 65.
We've been getting some rain and slightly cooler weather here in
North Central Ohio and I'm seeing more scoots with For Sale signs
in front yards. There should be some bargains for careful shoppers.

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Reply #5 - 08/16/12 at 02:42:46

Serowbot wrote on 08/15/12 at 15:40:33:

AKing wrote on 08/15/12 at 14:25:48:

I want one!

Doesn't everyone?... Grin

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Welcome, Andrew...
I'd look for a 95' or newer... to get past the 4spd. starter problem...
$1200 to $1800 should get you a decent, low mile bike...
Best luck.. Wink

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Hey guys, 96 or newer is when Suzuki started using the part# 12600-24B11 LIMITER ASSY, STARTER IDLE GEAR.
86-87 and 95 used the old style. Andrew if you find an awesome deal on one of the older ones you can convert it to the newer limiter assembly. I own an 87 and that's what I did. You would need the limiter assembly, the 2 washers and a 96 or newer side cover. Takes about an hour and a half. I got the limiter assembly and cover on ebay. Good luck in your search. Cheesy

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JIMBO YaBB Newbies Offline Luvin my 1996 LS650 Posts: 10 New Jersey Gender:	Re: I want one! Reply #6 - 08/16/12 at 05:55:56 I purchased my 1996 LS650 last month in PA for $1,800. It has 4,400 miles on it and is completely stock. I was looking for a good starter bike and found this one at a great price on craigslist.
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Reply #7 - 08/16/12 at 06:38:35

AKing, Good luck in your search and welcome to the forum.

Todd, Welcome to you also. I followed the same path as you in April of this year. Decided I wanted to learn to ride at 62 and bought a 2007 with 3600 miles. Took the MSF riders course and have logged about 2500 miles to date. Preparing the bike and planning the route for a 1600 mile round trip in about 3 weeks. Wish me luck.

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Reply #8 - 08/16/12 at 09:17:35

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Hey guys, 96 or newer is when Suzuki started using the part# 12600-24B11 LIMITER ASSY, STARTER IDLE GEAR.
86-87 and 95 used the old style. Andrew if you find an awesome deal on one of the older ones you can convert it to the newer limiter assembly. I own an 87 and that's what I did. You would need the limiter assembly, the 2 washers and a 96 or newer side cover. Takes about an hour and a half. I got the limiter assembly and cover on ebay. Good luck in your search.

do you have a thread on this i have an 88 would that be good to do?

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Reply #9 - 08/16/12 at 09:21:42

renegade1 wrote on 08/16/12 at 09:17:35:

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Hey guys, 96 or newer is when Suzuki started using the part# 12600-24B11 LIMITER ASSY, STARTER IDLE GEAR.
86-87 and 95 used the old style. Andrew if you find an awesome deal on one of the older ones you can convert it to the newer limiter assembly. I own an 87 and that's what I did. You would need the limiter assembly, the 2 washers and a 96 or newer side cover. Takes about an hour and a half. I got the limiter assembly and cover on ebay. Good luck in your search.

do you have a thread on this i have an 88 would that be good to do?

Try this thread... Starter gear upgrade for 4speeds ...I think that's what you're looking for.

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AKing YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2 Burlington, ON Gender:	Re: I want one! Reply #10 - 08/16/12 at 14:17:24 Thanks for all the replies! I'm still shopping. zippythezip wrote on 08/15/12 at 19:34:14: expect to pay a lot more than our American friends to the south. That seems true. Bikes in the lower price range seem to be very few and far between around here. I have yet to spot anything under 2g's. Thanks everyone Cheers Andrew
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Smokestack Full Member Offline The Devil made me do it! Posts: 244 The Hammer, Canada Gender:	Re: I want one! Reply #11 - 08/16/12 at 14:27:00 If you can do the work yourself, go for one with a few more K on the clock. If not, just keep your eyes peeled. I'll check on occasion as well, and keep ya posted if I find something good, seein' as ya just live down the way from me...
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Reply #12 - 08/16/12 at 16:19:57

renegade1 wrote on 08/16/12 at 09:17:35:

do you have a thread on this i have an 88 would that be good to do?

Renegade1; oops sorry about the confusion, meant to put 86-88. Roll Eyes

The post that EJID posted for you is the one that inspired me to make the change.
Also part# 12600-24B10 which was superceeded by 12600-24B11 is used from 96 to 2009. Hope that helps.

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Reply #13 - 08/16/12 at 21:02:40

I have an 87 with the 4 speed. I actually like it really well. I find that with the thumper's torque, I do very little shifting. It accelerates very well from 40 mph without downshifting. The ratio of top gear is only slightly different than a 5 speed. I do appreciate the info on the starter gear upgrade. I bought mine with 3800 miles for $900, but I had to do a couple of things before I could ride it.

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renegade1 Full Member Offline SAVAGE Posts: 212 Abbotsford B.C. Gender:	Re: I want one! Reply #14 - 08/17/12 at 00:17:50 what did this mod do for you if you dont mind me asking?
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