I am a new member and started this thread as an answer to Gus who asked me why my went from a Savage to a V-Star 650 then back to a Savage. My wife absolutely loved her 2003 Savage she purchased new in 2003. She kept looking at various bkes and after sittng a 650 VSstar custom decided to purchase one in 2014. After riding it a few thousand miles she began to feel she did not have complete control over the bike.
She had ridden thousands of miles on her Savage. We live in Baltimore Md. and she rode to Quebec in the north to Tennessee in the south, while I followed her on my Sportster. On the V-Star she rode less and less. She said she let the hype of having a v- twin go to her head and she also preferred the big singles torque factor. She is 5 feet zero and will be 68 years old on June 1. I think the size and weight of the V-Star intimidaated her so, she traded up to the like new 2014 Savage she recently purchased 2 weeks ago. She has already put over 1000 miles on it. She says it's like coming home again and is glad to be back in the saddle.

sweet story ...

I have had many V-Twins and what they may lack in torque they usually make up with horsepower.

As far as a smooth ride, with minimal vibration, all the Jap V-Twins excel on the Interstates.

Harley sells to people that want a Harley and nothing else. Sales have been dismal on the Street 500 & 750 and the V-rod has never sold in any great numbers, because to a Harley rider liquid cooled engines are not Harley.

Most of us eventually settle on a motorcycle that suits our specific needs. If I was still trying to pick up girls at The Little Pig Diner System I would definitely have a Harley, probably a soft tail. If I was touring I would want a Gold Wing...

Kenny G

Thanks Kenny. That's what I thought.

JOG, I've heard that a lot about the V-Stars.

Interesting story mem, thanks for the reply

Mem,

I am 78 years old and my legs are no longer strong enough to back up anything much over 400 pounds. So I chose to go with lighter bikes rather than a trike or a Spyder.

One buddy of mine bought a SlingShot and it is cool, but it is not a motorcycle.

I always liked the big Thumpers, and now I have a good reason to have a couple of them.

Ride Safe

Kenny G

She is 5 feet zero and will be 68 years old on June 1.


Just be THRILLED that she is healthy and gutsy enough To ride.

Art Webb wrote on 05/26/16 at 07:57:11:


Very true. My son had a Ninja 500 for a while. I refused to ride it knowing that I would only get myself in trouble with it.

Mem, sounds like the best choice was made for your wife. The S40 is way easier to handle at slow speed compared to the V Star.