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Message started by sharp21 on 07/30/08 at 15:00:51

Title: This bike rips!
Post by sharp21 on 07/30/08 at 15:00:51

We traded the wifes honda Rebel for an S40 a few days ago. She wanted something heavier & more powerful for the highway, but still small enough to handle easily, being a pretty tiny girl & all...
darn what a difference! I was doing 130kms & I waved her past, she blew my doors off!
And once she hits second in town forget about it! Where she used to cruise around at 10km under the limit, now she is charging at 20 over!
My bike still holds the edge, but im going to have to start looking at big bore kits...
What is the HP & Tq ratings for the S40? Im having trouble finding them, but being a thumper Ill bet that the torque is high.
S.

Title: Re: This bike rips!
Post by Demin on 07/30/08 at 15:17:48

Look in the tech section.I think the hp is around 33.

Title: Re: This bike rips!
Post by savage2k on 07/30/08 at 16:38:27

6B70796A682A29180 wrote:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

LS650 SavageThe Suzuki LS650 Savage, or LS650, is a lightweight custom cruiser motorcycle.

The Savage utilizes Suzuki's "Big Single" power plant, a ~30 horsepower, 40 cubic inch, four-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, single overhead cam engine. Single cylinder engines like the one used in this motorcycle are sometimes affectionately referred to as as a one-lunger or thumper. This engine is considered to be a geared-for-in-town performance torquer style of motor, delivering good performance at moderate revs compared to most Japanese motorcycle engines.

The Savage was produced by the Suzuki Motor Corporation from 1986 to 1989. Manufacture of the LS650 resumed in 1995 and continues to this day.[1] Apart from some slight cosmetic changes, the LS650 remained unchanged until 2005 when it undertook some modifications and was renamed the Boulevard S40. The LS650 is a good motorcycle for beginners due to its easy handling, but its classic design and ease of maintenance also make it a "preferred choice" for older, more experienced riders. At an overall height of 45 inches, it has been considered a bike for people under 6 feet tall, but riders taller than 6 feet can be equally comfortable with the addition of forward controls. Being a bike targeted at beginning riders, available accessories are limited, even in terms of after market parts.

That pretty much covers it.

Title: Re: This bike rips!
Post by T Mack 1 on 07/31/08 at 07:12:59

I went from Honda 250 to the LS650. Mine was the first year of the 250 twinstar engine, 1982 CM250C Custom.

Yes, the difference rates a "WOW". :o

The next WOW will be when you get to the point of tuning the carb (rejetting & white Spacer Mod). It will wake your S40 up even more..... also help make it run cooler.....

Title: Re: This bike rips!
Post by sharp21 on 07/31/08 at 08:17:45

Ive been reading up on the carb tuning. That will probably happen the next time I get home from work. The backfiring is a lil un-nerving...
Ill be searching for a pipe while stuck out here & have all the stuff waiting for when I get back.
S.

Title: Re: This bike rips!
Post by T Mack 1 on 07/31/08 at 11:24:38

Here's a website that has some of the ratings.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/Savage/LS650-Savage.shtml