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alcoa Full Member Offline never let the bastards wear you down Posts: 155	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #15 - 06/12/09 at 18:44:41 fretman i also have a white 07 i live at the very top of the state in norwood. you are really going to love this bike as its my first one also. my son lives in yokers. read all the postes you will get alot of good info. great looking bike
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Reply #16 - 06/13/09 at 00:17:11

fretman wrote on 06/12/09 at 14:42:04:

PhilM wrote on 06/12/09 at 10:36:34:

Welcome!...

...One thing I really need and want to add asap is the passenger backrest.

You may know this already but... To add the backrest you will need to swap the side rails for the "sissy-bar compatible" versions . You might find someone here who is removing their sissy bar and is willing to swap side rails with you - try asking in the Marketplace.

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JohnBoy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 825 Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #17 - 06/13/09 at 16:19:43 Welcome Brooklyn! Nice bike! Glad you didn't pick the "pink" one
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Reply #18 - 06/13/09 at 18:23:58

JohnBoy wrote on 06/13/09 at 16:19:43:

Welcome Brooklyn!
Nice bike!
Glad you didn't pick the "pink" one

Yeah - I actually really liked the way the "pink" one looked, when I thought it was red, from the pix on the Suzuki site. After reading the "pink" thread though, not so much Wink

The white/silver one looks great though. The all white one I got, probably would have been my last choice, but now that I have it, I'm really loving it - it's beautiful, and, pretty uncommon. At least here in NY, where black is the new black

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Reply #19 - 06/13/09 at 18:38:04

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You may know this already but... To add the backrest you will need to swap the side rails for the "sissy-bar compatible" versions . You might find someone here who is removing their sissy bar and is willing to swap side rails with you - try asking in the Marketplace.

I didn't know that - hadn't researched it that far - thanks for the tip! Actually I'm not positive what side rails you're talking about, without looking at the bike directly, but I'm sure it will become apparent when I check it out (at least I hope so). Thanks again!

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fretman

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Reply #20 - 06/13/09 at 18:42:47

alcoa wrote on 06/12/09 at 18:44:41:

fretman i also have a white 07 i live at the very top of the state in norwood. you are really going to love this bike as its my first one also. my son lives in yokers. read all the postes you will get alot of good info. great looking bike

Thanks Alcoa - as I noted, white wouldn't have been a first choice, but man do I like it now that I have it - absolutely beautiful! I do love the bike already. Today I found a big open lot at the end of my street, and just went nuts, practicing all kinds of maneuvers, really getting a feel for it. Had a blast, what fun!

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Reply #21 - 06/14/09 at 00:14:01

fretman wrote on 06/13/09 at 18:38:04:

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You may know this already but... To add the backrest you will need to swap the side rails for the "sissy-bar compatible" versions . You might find someone here who is removing their sissy bar and is willing to swap side rails with you - try asking in the Marketplace.

I didn't know that - hadn't researched it that far - thanks for the tip! Actually I'm not positive what side rails you're talking about, without looking at the bike directly, but I'm sure it will become apparent when I check it out (at least I hope so). Thanks again!

Those chrome rails on the sides of the rear fender, that the rear turn signals mount in.

I'm wanting to get the sissy bars too, eventually. Cool

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Reply #22 - 06/15/09 at 07:14:33

John_D FSO wrote on 06/14/09 at 00:14:01:

fretman wrote on 06/13/09 at 18:38:04:

Quote:

You may know this already but... To add the backrest you will need to swap the side rails for the "sissy-bar compatible" versions . You might find someone here who is removing their sissy bar and is willing to swap side rails with you - try asking in the Marketplace.

I didn't know that - hadn't researched it that far - thanks for the tip! Actually I'm not positive what side rails you're talking about, without looking at the bike directly, but I'm sure it will become apparent when I check it out (at least I hope so). Thanks again!

Those chrome rails on the sides of the rear fender, that the rear turn signals mount in.

I'm wanting to get the sissy bars too, eventually. Cool

So is there an aftermarket Suzuki or OEM solution, or do you have to get the rails off an older model?

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Reply #23 - 06/15/09 at 07:40:19

I have an 08 and got the after market solution rack and back rest. The rack has long arms that fit between the stock rails & fender. The back rest bolts to the rack. They provide slightly longer bolts to accomadate the extra thickness. It fits well and works great. But its pricy. I think it cost me around $300 for the kit. I ordered it thru the dealer parts dept.

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fretman Junior Member Offline '07 S40 Posts: 62 Brooklyn, NYC Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #24 - 06/15/09 at 08:08:33 Skid Mark wrote on 06/15/09 at 07:40:19: I have an 08 and got the after market solution rack and back rest ... I ordered it thru the dealer parts dept. That sounds good to me - ordered it on line, or from a brick and mortar dealer?
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Skid Mark Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 1216 Calgary, Alberta Gender:	Re: Greetings from new forum member/s40 owner Reply #25 - 06/15/09 at 09:05:39 It was the Brick & Mortar dealer where I bought the bike. I can't remember the name of the after market outfit that supplied the kit. If it comes to me, I'll post it.
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Reply #26 - 06/15/09 at 12:07:54

Welcome fretman. This is an amazing resource for information. If you plan on doing any maintenance yourself, get a manual and the savage companion cd(from the Savage Store). I spend so much time reading the tips and step by step instructions here, I've only had time for a few posts. This bike floats like a Bigsby tremolo and stings like a '55 stratocaster. Ride safe, stratman

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Reply #27 - 06/15/09 at 13:29:22

Skid Mark wrote on 06/15/09 at 09:05:39:

It was the Brick & Mortar dealer where I bought the bike. I can't remember the name of the after market outfit that supplied the kit. If it comes to me, I'll post it.

Thanks, that would be helpful. I'll check with the local Suzuki dealers. All I found new online, was some stuff by "Cobra", but it didn't turn uo the bars, just the padded rests...

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Reply #28 - 06/15/09 at 13:38:45

stratman wrote on 06/15/09 at 12:07:54:

Welcome fretman. This is an amazing resource for information. If you plan on doing any maintenance yourself, get a manual and the savage companion cd(from the Savage Store). I spend so much time reading the tips and step by step instructions here, I've only had time for a few posts. This bike floats like a Bigsby tremolo and stings like a '55 stratocaster. Ride safe, stratman

Thanks - I know absolutely ZILCH about mechanics, but I would eventually like to be able to do routine stuff myself. I have the owners manual, but not the service manual - I'd like to pick that up, and the cd as well. I'll get into it after a little more time in the saddle, right now I'm just having way too much fun riding

Stratman, eh? I don't have a Strat, but I have two Mustangs. and I'm shopping for a Tele. My main axes now are a Les Paul, and a custom "Blake". Cheers, and thanks again!

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Reply #29 - 06/17/09 at 18:20:22

Skid Mark wrote on 06/15/09 at 07:40:19:

I have an 08 and got the after market solution rack and back rest. The rack has long arms that fit between the stock rails & fender. The back rest bolts to the rack. They provide slightly longer bolts to accomadate the extra thickness. It fits well and works great. But its pricy. I think it cost me around $300 for the kit. I ordered it thru the dealer parts dept.

I just ordered what looks like the same deal, from a Suzuki Dealer in Manhattan, came in at just about $300. I'll have it in 5 days, I'm psyched! Broke, but psyched

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