Even "Newbie" is busy with bike. Wx much better here so doing a lot.
Did seat mod, and then redid it after stealer undid it during 700 mile check up. Added sissy bar, second stop light (vertical led array); changed stop light bulb to brighter one; changed headlight to xenon white then back to 80/100 halogen. Added fog lights/running lights, then found that they overwork electrical system so they stay off. Added stock bug screen; replaced horn with matched 110db set; Added two fork bags to seat instead of big bags (I do have two oversized Savage bags I will get the local saddle maker to shrink this spring). Have the bag standoffs to add. And rebuilt floor of golf cart trailer, getting it ready to make it into two cycle trailer.
Want to change shocks but sticker price keeping it on back burner.
Also have the super brace on "want" list. Also on want list is "turn Alert" (duh keeps forgetting to turn it off in the daytime), also led gauges to show battery condition, and mud flaps. (Last two are budgeted this month).
Added bracket on back of sissy bar for ham radio vhf/uhf antenna. Makes the S40 look like one of the PD bikes, so folk see this heavy weight on bike with antenna and pay attention.

And am finding out that my motorcycle riding 40 years ago was not much better than a bicycle and the new motorcycles are so much better built and fun to ride. And I wonder how I missed this excitement back then.
And I'm busy reading all the posts, and how-to's and where to ride, and ride experiences. This group has so much knowledge that it really should be catalogued for newbies to read.
Tnx for group
Bill
San Angelo, TX
white S40/LS650 2005

Bone stock '05 S40. Bought her in Sept.
The closest thing to a mod would be the skull magnet that I put on the rear fender.
She's just so pretty, what would I change about her?
Scoping out deals on some new pipes, when I get them, I'll do all the carb work and let her run free.
In the future, I see her looking much like sluggo's, but that's a few years off yet. Checked out the bike show in Toronto, Ontario last weekend and seen alot of skull accessories (footpeg, levers, light visors, etc), but everything was just too expensive.

This fall/winter I've put on Progressive 412 shocks, the Turn Signal Conversion Kit and the Amal Mk 2 carb.  The carb is ballpark tuned but I need to do a better job.  I also picked up one of those magnetic drain plugs and plan to install it at the next oil change.

I've done most of what I want to do to KLX.
Only thing I can think of is to take off the left crank case cover and file the mounting holes of the ignition pickup to advance the timing a little.

Clive W  

Hello from Australia,

Things I have replaced, or modified in the last 6 months on my 1986 Savage.

Starter motor

Side stand relay

Resprayed the tank

New tyres front and back

High way bar and pegs

Floor boards for the wife (anything to keep her happy



New header pipe

Front and rear brakes

Hope all is well over there in the States

Cheers Gary

Present, Sir!  No big mods on our matching pair of his & hers '06 "Scavengers" yet.  When my wife quickly glanced at my Clymer Savage manual she misread it as Scavenger and that seemed cool so that's what we call 'em      Richened up the main and pilot jets and air screw on both for better running.  Curiously mine still backfires occasionally but hers doesn't, go figure.  Did the breakin service on mine and hers is due soon.  

I am still contemplating the Progressive 418 shocks, despite the manufacturers disclaimer, and a better sounding muffler.  I don't want much louder but more of a deeper rumble instead of that lame "putt-putt".  Leaning to the Harley Dyna with a turnout and will browse the local Harley dealer this weekend.  Other than that, I think I'll leave well enough alone.  It's a lovely bike and I appreciate its character more and more every day.

I'm here - I'll be posting some of my experiences later, but mostly over the past few weeks for my '06 S40:
--152.5 main jet + replace those bowl screws with SS alan heads.
--Sportster muffler install with 10 degree bent pipe method - looks great!
--working on new rear turn signals.

Great thing about SoCal is I can take a test ride every day!