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Message started by bobo383 on 04/25/05 at 19:11:58

Title: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by bobo383 on 04/25/05 at 19:11:58

This 2000 Shadow VLX600 has been stored in a ratty house in our neighborhood for 3 years. The front tire was flat and the battery was dead. Took 6 hours, change of fuel, carb cleaning, and a new battery. The bike is now tip-top. It looks brand new.

1,631 miles. $750. Still pinching myself. Sorry for the dim garage pics, but time I got to photoing the bike it was dark outside.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/bobo383/PICT0005.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/bobo383/PICT0006.jpg

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Reelthing on 04/25/05 at 19:17:20

D@MN - give you $756? - you make a profit!

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by bobo383 on 04/25/05 at 19:24:37

Now did I mess up or what. You can't see the Savage in the background! Best you can see is the handlebar sticking up behind the VLX. DARN this might get me kicked off the site...

At least you also can't see the HD.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Reelthing on 04/25/05 at 19:32:40

Well maybe you can ride the savage again - didn't you wife take it over? - see it's savage related

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by savagethumper on 04/25/05 at 20:33:50

I rode my friends 600 Shadow before I bought the Savage. I wanted that bike so bad, I offered him $3500. That was in 2003. His is a 2000 model as well. He turned it down. I bought the Savage, and a week later, he sold the Shadow for $3000. Needless to say, I haven't talked to him too much.n Bobo, When my financial situation gets better, I'll offer you some real money for that bike. I'd like to have one, and give the Savage to the wife.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by gitarzan on 04/25/05 at 20:34:41

Dang! The ratty houses around here ain't got nuttin' but white trash and crack ho's.

(I fit in the former category. )

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by sluggo on 04/25/05 at 20:41:20

gitarzan wrote:

Dang! The ratty houses around here ain't got nuttin' but white trash and crack ho's.

(I fit in the former category. )

that's your story, and i'm sure your sticking to it.
you've been gone, standing at the corner of walk and don't walk no doubt. :o

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by bobo383 on 04/25/05 at 20:51:45

Just went out for a ride with the wife. The bike is extremely comfortable for both rider and passenger, but it's a little underpowered riding two up.

One up, plenty of power but not a slingshot like the Savage.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by gitarzan on 04/25/05 at 20:55:13

I was put in a round room and told to pee in the corner. After 2 weeks I couldn't hold it in no more. So they sent me back here.

Same thing.

:-[

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by sluggo on 04/25/05 at 21:05:37

[quote author=gitarzan link=board=RubberSideDown;num=1114481518;start=0#8 date=04/25/05 at 20:55:13]I was put in a round room and told to pee in the corner. After 2 weeks I couldn't hold it in no more. So they sent me back here.

Same thing.

:-[/quote]

well wherever you were at, we're glad to see your back.
especially after seeing your front. :o

fyi i became a god in your absense

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by WD on 04/26/05 at 00:44:18

$750 for a near new VLX?!? I almost bought one, but figured 4 gears weren't enough. Sure wish we still had the wife's old 450 Rebel, 6 gears was almost sufficient. ;D Shadow suspension still putting the Savage suspension to shame?
-WD

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by bobo383 on 04/26/05 at 04:21:41

Suspension is first class. I need to search this site to see if anyone has tried different Savage spring options.

Of course the bike feels 500 pounds or better, and it could use a lower first gear.

He also had a little 4 wheel drive mitsu-dodgy that my friend bought for $250 - everything worked on it.

The man's health had degenerated to where he could not wrench on anything anymore, so the stuff was just sitting and he decided to clean up. Right place at the right time.

He saw all my cars and bikes by my house and figured I would take good care of his bike.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 04/26/05 at 05:03:32

bobo383 wrote:

Suspension is first class. I need to search this site to see if anyone has tried different Savage spring options.

Of course the bike feels 500 pounds or better, and it could use a lower first gear.

He also had a little 4 wheel drive mitsu-dodgy that my friend bought for $250 - everything worked on it.

you lucky sob I need a couple of deals like that!! 8)

The man's health had degenerated to where he could not wrench on anything anymore, so the stuff was just sitting and he decided to clean up. Right place at the right time.

He saw all my cars and bikes by my house and figured I would take good care of his bike.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/26/05 at 05:34:41

Well that's one sweet deal. Congratulations!

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Red_Wine on 04/26/05 at 08:17:12

bobo383 wrote:

This 2000 Shadow VLX600... 1,631 miles. $750. Still pinching myself.

I just can't believe it!!!! :o

Next time you find such a deal, please ask if they would ship overseas (to Chile) ;)

You are a seriously lucky "%¡* .... ;D

RW

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Nightrain on 04/26/05 at 12:16:23

I'v never driven a VLX but I had a 2000 Shadow Aero and was the best bike I've ever owned. The savage is its own breed but Honda really does put it together. ;)
congrats on the sweet deal!

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by RadarORiley on 04/26/05 at 15:55:38

Hey Bobo, if you have too many bikes over there in Arlington, I'll babysit your Savage for you, I'd like to have one to take to Lake Fork to ride while hubby fishes. I hate hauling mine in the back of the pickup from Weatherford.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by savagethumper on 04/26/05 at 17:32:16

If I rememeber clearly, the Shadow 600 is around 450 pounds. That would explain a better ride. We rode our bikes onto the shipping scales at work, and I remember his being 100 pounds heavier. Are you going to part with the bike, Bobo? Or are you gonna part with your Savage? I rode it, and I want it.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by bobo383 on 04/26/05 at 18:00:37

Everything is for sale, feel free to make an offer - use ebay for a pricing guide, that's what I do.

Don't know what we are going to do right now. I have somebody coming over to look at the 65 Buick (other post:http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=Market;action=display;num=1114317220)

Wife and I talked about selling the Savage today, but she's really attached to it. She also likes the Shadow but does not want a heavy bike yet. I'm not happy with the Shadow's power but other than that it's a great bike. The jetting is stock, and it takes a long time to warm up enough to run right with no choke. I believe jetting and mixture screw adjustment may perk the Shadow up on the low end.

Going richer sure woke up my Savage.

We'll keep you posted.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by sluggo on 04/26/05 at 18:22:35

bobo383 wrote:

as far as the wife's concerned, never sell the savage.

and keep the ls650 too. ;D

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Red_Wine on 04/27/05 at 09:23:38

sluggo wrote:

as far as the wife's concerned, never sell the savage.

and keep the ls650 too. ;D

Sluggo at his best!!!! ;D

What a guy!!!

RW

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by savagethumper on 04/27/05 at 19:04:48

your right about the long warm up cycle. I always had to wait for my buddy when we left work. His always took 3-5 minutes longer to run without choke. My Savage will generally run fine after a minute. Even when it's cool out.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by shawn_b on 04/27/05 at 19:11:09

i work with a lady that has a 1200 sportster
she was blow away by how fast my savage warms up
shes there for 3-5 min :P
another reson why suzuki are the best

shawn

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by sluggo on 04/27/05 at 19:18:01

shawn_b wrote:

i work with a lady that has a 1200 sportster
she was blow away by how fast my savage warms up
shes there for 3-5 min :P
another reson why suzuki are the best

shawn

two cylinders, twice as long to warm up.

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by bobo383 on 04/27/05 at 20:31:23

I've noticed the Honda Shadow also takes a while. No problem, I just take off with the choke on and shut it off later, usually when the bike chokes at a red light, I check the petc0ck position, and then I remember...

If the Savage had a better ride, it would be the best thing available.

Any aftermarket springs for the Sav?

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Reelthing on 04/27/05 at 21:13:03

Looks like the 11 inch progressive 412's - i'm still trying to decide on 90/130 or 115/155 rate springs - best I can tell via measurements the stock '95 spings are between 90 and 100 lbs/in - in the front forks I'd bet some some progressive rates in there would help out as well - reduce some of the dive on hard brakeing - ceramic pads hanging on the wall - i'm trying to wear out the current pads first - and maybe a 2 1/2 inch hole in the filter cover with a 160 main.... be ready to go!

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by savagethumper on 04/28/05 at 15:39:23

there are some aftermarket springs and shcks for the Savage, but I can't remember the brand name at this moment. I'll post it as soon as I find it.

Title: STUPID, sooooo stupid
Post by bobo383 on 04/28/05 at 17:45:26

I thought the Shadow 600 was a little sluggish just off the line. Rear tire only had 10psi. No wonder.

Bike runs like it should now that I have 36 psi. Now it will chirp the rear tire if you quick-foot the clutch, like the Savage will. Don't think it will catch the Savage though.

Wife and I might race after the kids go night-night. ;D

Take that ever how you want. ;D

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by shawn_b on 04/28/05 at 21:50:27

;D :o
that all i can say

shawn

Title: Re: STUPID, sooooo stupid
Post by Reelthing on 04/29/05 at 05:55:17

bobo383 wrote:

Wife and I might race after the kids go night-night. ;D

Could lead to some interesting wagers

Title: Re: Bought it for $750 YES, $750
Post by Paladin on 04/29/05 at 06:05:28

I would bet on the Savage with it's lighter weight to take initial lead but the higher HP/tune of the Shadow pulling ahead as the speed/distance increases.

So tell us who won!