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Suzuki_Sam

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Hi folks, from a new member!
05/22/05 at 20:52:42

I just recently bought a Savage to ride with my husband. (He has a C50, wants me to ride with him - and I can't stand being a passenger) I am just now learning to ride - it's a bit intimidating for a person who has aways been afraid of motorcycles.....yet strangely fun...... I am glad you all are here. As for the financial help, I hope to contribute next month. Would that be okay?

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Deb Junior Member 2005 No Login Offline 02 silver savage :) In the mountains of East Tenn. Posts: 72 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #1 - 05/22/05 at 21:22:20 Hi , my story is just about like yours. I bought my 2002 yesterday to ride with my husband , go to take my safety class in a few weeks maybe we can keep in touch and see how each other is doing? Where do you live if you don't mine telling? Drop a line.
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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #2 - 05/22/05 at 21:31:34 Welcome folks - fine machines - check out the seat mod tech post keeps you off tank and ride much better.
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WD

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Re: Hi folks, from a new member!
Reply #3 - 05/22/05 at 21:57:18

Congratulations, from me and my wife, WDO. Lisa, AKA, Witch Doctor's Owner... Grin

She says you just made the best decisions of your motorcycling lives, nothing like your own machine to make it enjoyable. She also says "PS, cornstarch works best" ??? She also said y'all will figure that one out soon enough...

MSF course is probably a good idea. Wouldn't know personally, I learned the "old school" way, bought a bike, crashed a few times, improved with mileage. Lisa learned the same way, still has gravel in her knee from her first bike, a 1971 Honda CL100 thumper.

Be careful, the Savage will get under your skin like mold gets on a bathroom window ledge... Grin

-WD

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gazab44 Senior Member 2004 No Login Offline TO OLD TO DIE YOUNG.... Posts: 416 uk Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #4 - 05/23/05 at 03:53:54 [glow=red,2,300]WELCOME [/glow]
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10803 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #5 - 05/23/05 at 05:34:58 Ladies, welcome to the friendliest forum on the internet. This is THE source for all things Savage.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #6 - 05/23/05 at 06:07:49 Hi and welcome!
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Setral Full Member 2005 No Login Offline Ressurection Posts: 114 KC Missouri Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #7 - 05/23/05 at 08:19:12 Welcome to both of you
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Diane

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Re: Hi folks, from a new member!
Reply #8 - 05/23/05 at 08:44:57

We seem to be getting quite a few new ladies to the forum. Welcome to all! One of the main advantages to learning in an MSF course is there's no argument at home later. If you do something stupid you are surrounded by strangers and most of them will end up doing something equally stupid before the class is over. The front seat of any motorcycle is much, much, much more comfortable than the passenger seat. Once you get the hang of it you will never want to ride behind again. But keep cornstarch in mind, I would have never thought of that (thanks WD).

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Oklahoma_Mike Senior Member 2005 No Login Offline With two on the ground love can be found Posts: 426 Tulsa Oklahoma Area Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #9 - 05/24/05 at 15:40:30 diddo on all the above. Greetings to all! 8)
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HawkEye1967 Full Member 2005 No Login Offline L. T. R..R. T. L Ridding for the Son Posts: 170 Gender:	Re: Hi folks, from a new member! Reply #10 - 05/24/05 at 20:43:52 welcome, I myself do not post alot but there is a ton of awesome information to help you on your way
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Susan

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Re: Hi folks, from a new member!
Reply #11 - 05/24/05 at 21:24:28

Suzuki_Sam wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

I just recently bought a Savage to ride with my husband. (He has a C50, wants me to ride with him - and I can't stand being a passenger) I am just now learning to ride - it's a bit intimidating for a person who has aways been afraid of motorcycles.....yet strangely fun...... I am glad you all are here. As for the financial help, I hope to contribute next month. Would that be okay?

Sam, That would be great but don't feel like you have to -- it is totally a voluntary thing. Welcome to the site. Don't hesitate to ask questions and jump into any conversation -- its a friendly bunch.

P.S. to Deb -- Welcome to you too!

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WD

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Re: Hi folks, from a new member!
Reply #12 - 05/24/05 at 23:05:17

Savage is definitely a good choice for a first bike, learner bike, commuter bike, or, if you are less than 6 feet tall, primary bike.

Susan, Lisa says you're welcome.

She also says for the new riders to go to an empty parking lot, go about 5 or so miles an hour, and lock up the back brake. Work up to 30, slowly. You'll need to panic stop eventually, better get in some practice. You won't freak out as much when you KNOW how the bike is likely to respond.
-WD

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