November 22nd, 2010, 06:37 PM | #1 |
two wheel addict
Name: Kenneth
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556
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Something different
Well I did it, I picked up another bike something a bit different than the norm. I love sport bikes I always will but I wanted something a bit more laid back, easy to work on, and unique. So I picked up a 97 Suzuki Savage with 6300 miles for $850. For those of you who don't know anything about the savage it is a belt driven cruiser introduced by Suzuki in the 80's, air cooled big bore 650 single with 5 speed tranny (4 speed on earlier models). Damn bike sounds like a helicopter going down the road with its drilled out stock exhaust.
Why? Cause I like old school thumpers.
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November 22nd, 2010, 06:45 PM | #2 |
two wheel addict
Name: Kenneth
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556
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I promise not to wear doo rags
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November 22nd, 2010, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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Name: Spooph
Location: Golden, CO
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Those are cool! How 'bout a vid to share this "chopper" sensation? I too like cruisers. I have a Vulcan 1500 that will turn into a bobber eventually...
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June 7th, 2011, 08:59 AM | #4 |
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Name: Brown
Location: Caddo Mills, TX
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja EX250 Posts: 65
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How do you like this? I am looking for one now. Anybody else have good stuff to say about the Savage/S40?
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June 7th, 2011, 10:02 AM | #5 |
Cranky Old Fart
Name: TXJ
Location: TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 DRZ400SM Posts: 189
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Savage / Boulevards are great bikes. Extremely comfortable, nice torque feel and pretty light from what I remember. I rode a LS650 4 speed for a awhile before it got run over at a gas station (small tank, 2 gallons or something) after I went in to grab a drink. lol
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June 7th, 2011, 12:06 PM | #6 |
There's a limit to s2pdty
Name: A.D.
Location: NoVa the burg
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.
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850?? dang I want one
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June 7th, 2011, 12:34 PM | #7 |
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Name: Luke
Location: Sevierville, TN
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577
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Ive had many a cruisers and sport bikes, you got a good deal son. I like the single cylinders as well. Ive had a vstar 1100 and Vulcan 1500. They things were BEASTLY. I hope you like it. If you get tired of it you can always make a bobber <3
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