So, after having 3 different Savages/S40's I thought I would never betray the trusty Savage.
A few weeks ago, on a whim I bought a 1986 Yamaha Virago XV700 from a friend's husband for $500. It has 17k miles on it, but had been sitting in a garage for 3 years. It's been said there's nothing more expensive than a free motorcycle, so it's a good thing this one was $500
Changed all the fuel and vacuum lines, cleaned the carbs, cleaned the gas tank, changed oil and filter, new battery...
...and VROOM VROOM...synced the carbs
Took it for the first drive, and fell in love.
With my Savage, anything over 75mph and she was really struggling.
With my Virago, keeping it under 75 is a struggle
The extra power is certainly intoxicating, having a tach, trip odometer and self cancelling turn signals is a plus too.
With that, I only like keeping one bike around, so sadly, the S40 is going on the block for sale.
Near Mint Condition Black 2007 S40, 8k miles, new tires (less than one year old), new AGM battery (less than one year old). Oil changed about 3 months ago. I think I'm gonna be asking in the $2600 range. If any of you are in the DFW area and might be interested, lemme know.