What do you use your S40 for — does anyone else have an S40 as their only vehicle? I use mine for commuting, urban cruising, scratching (well not so much of that, but only because I'm old), touring, supermarket shopping and transporting awkward loads as needed (eg my banjo).

I have a Ventura rack with either a single, or double as required, 44 litre Ventura luggage bag. For touring I carry a 5 litre jerrycan to compensate for the small tank (and I no longer need to carry chain lube or chain adjusting tools; love that belt drive!). And I always have a few occy straps with me for dealing with short distance odd loads.

I ride daily, all year round. I live in Canberra, Australia where it can get up to 40° C at midday in summer and down to -8° C overnight in winter. I realise a lot of forum members live in much colder places than this, and I do struggle in winter. But being retired I no longer have to ride early in the morning, and I admit to having heated grips on the bike.

My S40 does it all! (Well almost. Disclaimer— although I don't have a car, my wife does, and on very rare occasions I'm allowed to borrow it)

Jasbee

One review I've read and to a fair extent support is that they don't handle particularly well on gravel, or metal roads as we call them here. I'm inclined to think they wouldn't like the real Aussie outback that much given they are a low bike. Other than that yes they will handle most things and as well as the Ventura pack you could get saddle bags and a front mounted roll thingy. See what Gizzo says if he reads this.

I use mine mostly as a commuter. I DO cruise weekends with it as well. I am currently in the middle of a project where I've removed the B-pad and putting an old Harley rack right behind the saddle to clamp a 18" square by 10" high aluminum military surplus box. This I'll use to put my lunch bucket, gloves, rain gear & what not in for commuting.

I live in Bungendore near Canberra in Australia. I ride most days. My S40 only has 2500km on it and I have only had it for one month. I will expect this bike to fulfill the role of commuter, tourer and general purpose fun. It is the easiest bike I have ever ridden and has more than sufficient power to keep up with the traffic and will cruise at the freeway speed limit of 110km here in Australia. I was attracted to this bike by the low seat height and low weight (66 YO with bad knees) and did not expect the easy torque and brisk acceleration up to its practical limit of around 120kph. It replaces a Royal Enfield Bullet and feels very similar in power delivery but on steroids!
I think we are going to have a very long and fruitful relationship.  

I use my for daily commuting on highway and it dose the job  

I have to admit; there were things I didn't like about the Savage and mainly bought it because of the performance od the single cylinder engine. Some of the things I've grown used too; others not so much. I'd still like a wider bar for one. I think the furthest I've ridden it in an afternoon is 160-180 miles; not far.
I've recently taken off the B-pad and installed a rack from a. 70's era HD. It fit nicely and looks good. I have a crate mounted on it now but it will be replaced by a 15" square by 10" hi Military Surplus water tight box.

Nice bike youzguyz, I too ride many back roads here in South Dakota. I'm sure you've ridden many more on the Savage as I've only had mine since last fall. I really like the way it behaves on the gravel. I've actually found myself riding way to fast at times it handles so well.

jcstokes wrote on 05/19/16 at 15:42:21:



The backrest is already in the works. Gonna try to make it from the material from the pinion cover so it matches the seat.