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Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION
Reply #2145 - 12/17/16 at 09:13:24

IslandRoad wrote on 12/16/16 at 17:08:45:

philthymike wrote on 12/16/16 at 07:18:47:

I actually think the seats on my commuter train are more comfortable than the S40's seat. Still it's more comfortable than the Vstar's seat. If you get the Corbin I look forward to hearing your opinion on it.

Also should you get tired of looking at the nasty brake light like I did I posted about a good solution for replacing it in the Rubber Side Down section.

Hi Mike, yeah I've come to understand that the S40 is quicker off the mark and a lot more nimble than the V Star. I'm so glad I went with the S40.

As for the rear brake light, it's funny you mention that. When I stood back to check out the turn signals after I moved them, the first thing I thought was 'now, what can I do about that ridiculous looking red box on top of the rear fender'. I'll look up your post in the tech section.

I'll post about the seat once I get it done. That might be a bit later on though.

Funny how that works...
Here you go my friend
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1481314668

Enjoy your new Thumper and be safe out there man. Look forward to your Corbin review Cool

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Rlingo YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1 Virginia	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2146 - 12/24/16 at 05:07:39 Hi, I'm Robert from Stanardsville Va. And this my new to me 2006 S40. Not sure why picture is upside-down
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2147 - 12/24/16 at 17:34:16 Hmmm, but when you open it, it's right side up! Welcome and Merry Christmas!
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 6023 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2148 - 12/24/16 at 19:45:44 Merry Christmas to ya Rlingo That LS looks good in RED !
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Reply #2149 - 12/31/16 at 15:17:55

Hi , I am onetruck on the interweb. Earlier this summer my buddies wife passed away. This made me consider my bucket list because she was the same age as me. The only thing I really wanted to do was get another bike after a thirty year break from them. I really wanted to find another 650 Yamaha but it wasn't happening . Looked at a couple of triumphs but the owners wanted to retire on the sale price so I passed. Years ago a friend owned a savage and I always liked the sound of it so I started to hunt around for one. I eventually grabbed an 07 that one of
the previous owners dropped in the past . It has a new tank but the rest of the sheet metal looks like it was painted by a very drunk amateur. I am in the process of painting it now, dark grey and graphite. I have only rode this bike less than 100 miles and it has some issues, but so do I and I am working on them. The savage's, not mine.
I love the forum, but I am not much of a computer guy so bear with me , and please don't ask for pics. I don't need the aggravation.
Best regards and happy new year to all here. Gerald

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Reply #2150 - 01/01/17 at 07:00:15

Welcome to the forum, Gerald! (And Happy New Year, btw)

A good place to start your "knowledge journey" on the Savage is the right side of the Home page. Topics are broken down into sub-systems (ex, brakes or electrical) and address most of the common questions/ issues of Thumper Maintenance.

Again, welcome! 30 bike-less years is a lonnnggg time@

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Jack0517 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2151 - 01/16/17 at 08:46:06 Hi everyone, I've been riding a 2007 S40 for a year now. I live in Gainesville, VA (outside D.C.) and ride every day. Basically, the only time I'm not riding my bike is when I'm not going anywhere. I'm grateful for all the good information on this site. Thanks. Jack
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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5274 In Transit	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2152 - 01/21/17 at 04:34:21 Jack0517 wrote on 01/16/17 at 08:46:06: Basically, the only time I'm not riding my bike is when I'm not going anywhere. Welcome! Best regards,
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T140V

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Reply #2153 - 02/04/17 at 17:12:04

I just recently retired and this is the second 2008 S40 that I have owned. I bought the bike with less than 5000 miles on it for $1700. The first thing I did was put a tachometer on it and a pair of saddlebags.Then I relocated the rear turn signals. I had to fix the right front foot peg and the right turn signal then tweak the front forks a bit all because the previous owner dropped the bike. Yesterday I wanted to see how fast that little engine could go and somewhere around 6000 RPMs I was at 100 mph. Not bad for a little thumper. I would like to thank all you guys for your help with understanding this bike. I don't have a shop manual but everything I have needed so far I have found here. I've been on other forums before so I take suggestions with a grain of salt. You have to be careful who you pick and listen to. Sometimes the guy with the least mechanical background is giving all the advice on how to fix things. The knowledge base here seems pretty darn good and I really appreciate that. Cool

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Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION
Reply #2154 - 02/04/17 at 18:27:41

T140V wrote on 02/04/17 at 17:12:04:

I just recently retired and this is the second 2008 S40 that I have owned. I bought the bike with less than 5000 miles on it for $1700. The first thing I did was put a tachometer on it and a pair of saddlebags.Then I relocated the rear turn signals. I had to fix the right front foot peg and the right turn signal then tweak the front forks a bit all because the previous owner dropped the bike. Yesterday I wanted to see how fast that little engine could go and somewhere around 6000 RPMs I was at 100 mph. Not bad for a little thumper. I would like to thank all you guys for your help with understanding this bike. I don't have a shop manual but everything I have needed so far I have found here. I've been on other forums before so I take suggestions with a grain of salt. You have to be careful who you pick and listen to. Sometimes the guy with the least mechanical background is giving all the advice on how to fix things. The knowledge base here seems pretty darn good and I really appreciate that. Cool

Welcome to the forum.
Nice shop you have there dude.
That small leather pouch on your hip looks deceptively like a holster I've seen before. 😏

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T140V

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Reply #2155 - 02/06/17 at 02:50:23

LANCER wrote on 02/04/17 at 18:27:41:

T140V wrote on 02/04/17 at 17:12:04:

I just recently retired and this is the second 2008 S40 that I have owned. I bought the bike with less than 5000 miles on it for $1700. The first thing I did was put a tachometer on it and a pair of saddlebags.Then I relocated the rear turn signals. I had to fix the right front foot peg and the right turn signal then tweak the front forks a bit all because the previous owner dropped the bike. Yesterday I wanted to see how fast that little engine could go and somewhere around 6000 RPMs I was at 100 mph. Not bad for a little thumper. I would like to thank all you guys for your help with understanding this bike. I don't have a shop manual but everything I have needed so far I have found here. I've been on other forums before so I take suggestions with a grain of salt. You have to be careful who you pick and listen to. Sometimes the guy with the least mechanical background is giving all the advice on how to fix things. The knowledge base here seems pretty darn good and I really appreciate that. Cool

Welcome to the forum.
Nice shop you have there dude.
That small leather pouch on your hip looks deceptively like a holster I've seen before. 😏

Thanks it's my dream and a cell phone pouch I made Grin

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2156 - 02/06/17 at 17:21:23 T140V wrote on 02/04/17 at 17:12:04: I don't have a shop manual... Welcome aboard! There's a link to a shop manual around here somewhere. Maybe someone will chime in. It's a free download.
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T140V Ex Member	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2157 - 02/07/17 at 04:59:43 Thanks Kris01. I'll look around for that
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Rodger Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 256	Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION Reply #2158 - 02/07/17 at 05:35:58 Go to the HOME page, click on DOCUMENTATION on right side of screen. P.S. Caps aren't intended to be shouting, rather, I just don't know how to do italics.
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Re: Introduce Yourself (NOT THE PLACE FOR QUESTION
Reply #2159 - 02/07/17 at 19:31:48

Three new people !

Welcome :
Jack
Gerald
T140V

Gerald , I used to have a SX-650 too. It was real easy to like that bike !

That's kind of what I was expecting when I got a LS-650 --- but then I got surprised by the better handling , light weight , and all that tork. Sometimes I'd like to have a taller gear --- but we have a fix for that too ! Wink

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