I've had a lot of different makes and sizes of motorcycles over the years but I really like these. This is getting back to what motorcycles are really about.
I’m similar and agree to a point. It’s almost like Suzuki tried too hard and over-complicated a few things while aiming for simplicity. I honestly prefer the solidity of the Sporty but both are fully capable bikes.
@@someguitarguy. Enjoy the Sporty. The Sportster 883 was my gateway to Harley-Davidson. Unfortunately the bigger Harleys have not proven to be as reliable or economical as the Sportster. I now have a twin cam 88 and it's been a money pit compared to the Sportster. Not to mention the weight of the bigger bikes becomes cumbersome. I hope to make my way back to an 883 or something else light and simple like a Suzuki S40.
I have the same Savage 650 1998 since 2002... 185 thousand kilometers through Brazil and the south of South America. Simple, basic and amazing motorcycle.
Such a beautiful bike ! I ride a "sister bike" a V-Strom DL650 but my how different they are ! I need to clear room in my budget & garage for one of these babies. I like that rear tire what model IRC & how effective is it on gravel or dirt ? Taken any long tours on it ? (Overnight +) Thoughts on S40 vs S50 for touring ? Thx & ride safe my friend !
Thanks tons. No idea how the IRC is off road as I ride on asphalt. The S40 saddle isn’t the best so I’d consider an upgrade for touring. It’s also very light so the S50 might be a better option.
@@someguitarguy. Right on, solid take. "Road hugging weight" is a thing ! I DID tour a lightish (440#) Suzuki Burgman 400 1700 miles from East Texas to San Diego - but it was dicey here & there - small 13" tires, light weight & inability to sustain 75-80mph cruise speed, all made it challenging. It could do 70 all day but on Interstate Slab the unrestricted Semis will play "havoc tag" with a light bike. Do you think it's fair statement the S40 would suffer that, but the larger V-twin S50 wouldn't - can either bike sustain 75+ loaded touring ?
Ok question are there different size front or rear "pulley sprockets" for this S40 if you wanna change gearing higher / lower ? As on chain bikes: I added a front tooth on my V-Strom from like 15 to 16 for relaxed cruising...
Congrats. Solid bikes. I'd read up on Suzukisavage.com. Lots of information and ideas there. One guy did a full blown build which included porting, polishing, boring, cams, etc., complete with dyno runs. Sadly, he only got about 38 HP. That's about a 20% increase, which is great. But...that's a LOT of time and money, too. Best advice I can give is to run pure gas only. Ever in life. And tune the idle mix. TWD
Like bruno already posted. Without a muffler your running your bike lean. You lose power and can burn up your exhaust valve. And another point is this. Why are you changing your cam chain tensioner at 5k. My S40 has 21 k miles on it and it's got a long way to go before it runs out of adjustment. If you change your oil and use the proper oil you shouldn't need to ever change that tensioner until like 40k. And then it's time to change the cam chain, sprockets and tensioner. Hacks that weld an extention on the tentioner are hack mechanics trying to save 5 cents. Have a great ride brother.
You basically lose power (torque) running anything but stock. Any gains (HP) are only at or near redline at the expense of low-end torque. Which is why the bike now has an OEM muffler. Quiet but pulls better. Might wanna research the cam chain tensioner thing. If yours makes it to 40k, I’m sure that’ll be a world record so I’d let Suzuki know. Maybe they’ll replace everything for free. TWD.
www.suzukipartsnation.com/oemcatalogs/p/suzuki_motorcycle_street_2006_s40_boulevard/suzuki_accessories-body/563a644f87a8660b6c83fd39/chrome-engine-guards I also have the signal visors but don't remember where I found them. The crash bar looks good but not very functional.
I found it on the Suzuki Savage forums and ordered it as a precaution. I never installed it. I can’t remember the guys name who sells them. Should be easy to find on the forums. TWD
Without looking up the spec, I don’t know. Although a tach would be nice, and I’ve seen people add them, the heart of the engine’s power band is down low. At WOT, you’ll easily know when to shift. It’s happiest and performs best with low to mid rpm range shifts.
ALOT peeps say piston breaks but truth.. they need faster style bike! they trying red line it always.. need realize this a human bike/ not speed demon idiot! will last.. get a tac.. keep it in good - or change your gears to match speed u like / maximize gas mileage! poof done!
It’s definitely not a sport bike nor fast by any standard. Best to enjoy this bike (or really anything) for what it is. If you want fast, buy a Gixxer.
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I've had a lot of different makes and sizes of motorcycles over the years but I really like these. This is getting back to what motorcycles are really about.
I’m similar and agree to a point. It’s almost like Suzuki tried too hard and over-complicated a few things while aiming for simplicity. I honestly prefer the solidity of the Sporty but both are fully capable bikes.
@@someguitarguy. Enjoy the Sporty.
The Sportster 883 was my gateway to Harley-Davidson. Unfortunately the bigger Harleys have not proven to be as reliable or economical as the Sportster. I now have a twin cam 88 and it's been a money pit compared to the Sportster. Not to mention the weight of the bigger bikes becomes cumbersome. I hope to make my way back to an 883 or something else light and simple like a Suzuki S40.
I have the same Savage 650 1998 since 2002... 185 thousand kilometers through Brazil and the south of South America. Simple, basic and amazing motorcycle.
That sounds like some amazing riding. They are good bikes and the torque is great fun.
Super fun, flickable little cruiser. Riding mine daily :)
They are. Surprisingly capable in the mountains, even with a (small) pillion.
Thanks for the up date. I'm leaving mine stock also. You risk burning valves running without muffler unless you rejet the carb.
It definitely "thumps" with no muffler but just too obnoxious. The HD muffler sounded the best but the bike seems happier with OEM.
Btw always ALWAYS tune the idle mix before rejetting. The idle mix will tell you if another jet is needed AND which way to go.
Such a beautiful bike !
I ride a "sister bike" a V-Strom DL650 but my how different they are !
I need to clear room in my budget & garage for one of these babies.
I like that rear tire what model IRC & how effective is it on gravel or dirt ?
Taken any long tours on it ?
(Overnight +)
Thoughts on S40 vs S50 for touring ?
Thx & ride safe my friend !
Thanks tons. No idea how the IRC is off road as I ride on asphalt. The S40 saddle isn’t the best so I’d consider an upgrade for touring. It’s also very light so the S50 might be a better option.
@@someguitarguy.
Right on, solid take.
"Road hugging weight" is a thing !
I DID tour a lightish (440#) Suzuki Burgman 400 1700 miles from East Texas to San Diego - but it was dicey here & there - small 13" tires, light weight & inability to sustain 75-80mph cruise speed, all made it challenging.
It could do 70 all day but on Interstate Slab the unrestricted Semis will play "havoc tag" with a light bike.
Do you think it's fair statement the S40 would suffer that, but the larger V-twin S50 wouldn't - can either bike sustain 75+ loaded touring ?
Ok question are there different size front or rear "pulley sprockets" for this S40 if you wanna change gearing higher / lower ?
As on chain bikes: I added a front tooth on my V-Strom from like 15 to 16 for relaxed cruising...
Yes I’ve read about people changing pulleys to alter the ratio. There’s a forum (Suzukisavage.com I think) with tons of info.
Just picked up a 2009 S40 and I'm really looking forward to seeing how much I can get out of it.
Congrats. Solid bikes. I'd read up on Suzukisavage.com. Lots of information and ideas there. One guy did a full blown build which included porting, polishing, boring, cams, etc., complete with dyno runs. Sadly, he only got about 38 HP. That's about a 20% increase, which is great. But...that's a LOT of time and money, too. Best advice I can give is to run pure gas only. Ever in life. And tune the idle mix. TWD
Nice bike. Thanks for the review.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed. They’re fun balanced bikes.
Like bruno already posted. Without a muffler your running your bike lean. You lose power and can burn up your exhaust valve. And another point is this. Why are you changing your cam chain tensioner at 5k. My S40 has 21 k miles on it and it's got a long way to go before it runs out of adjustment. If you change your oil and use the proper oil you shouldn't need to ever change that tensioner until like 40k. And then it's time to change the cam chain, sprockets and tensioner. Hacks that weld an extention on the tentioner are hack mechanics trying to save 5 cents. Have a great ride brother.
You basically lose power (torque) running anything but stock. Any gains (HP) are only at or near redline at the expense of low-end torque. Which is why the bike now has an OEM muffler. Quiet but pulls better. Might wanna research the cam chain tensioner thing. If yours makes it to 40k, I’m sure that’ll be a world record so I’d let Suzuki know. Maybe they’ll replace everything for free. TWD.
Very clean compared to my 2006 S40 that I bought used. :)
Thanks. It saw, and still does, a pretty easy life. Hopefully yours cleaned up well.
I broke my left turn signal rear. Bought a replacement part. Looks as if it just acres off and on? Can you confirm that?? Thank you. Just subscribed 🎉
I believe there’s a nut on the inside of the fender to mount the signal. Thanks and TWD.
nice color
Thanks. I do like the two-tone schemes that came out a few years later slightly more.
Bro you are going to burn exhaust valves riding it with open header pipe.
I went with a new OEM muffler. Quiet but seems to pull a tad stronger.
Where did you find chrome crash bar
www.suzukipartsnation.com/oemcatalogs/p/suzuki_motorcycle_street_2006_s40_boulevard/suzuki_accessories-body/563a644f87a8660b6c83fd39/chrome-engine-guards
I also have the signal visors but don't remember where I found them. The crash bar looks good but not very functional.
Can't tell if you're talking at the start cos literally can't hear you over the exhaust
Sorry it was kinda loud then.
Where did you get your modified cam chain tension adjuster?
I found it on the Suzuki Savage forums and ordered it as a precaution. I never installed it. I can’t remember the guys name who sells them. Should be easy to find on the forums. TWD
At what speed does this engine reach red line? Without a tachometer one needs to know that speed.
Without looking up the spec, I don’t know. Although a tach would be nice, and I’ve seen people add them, the heart of the engine’s power band is down low. At WOT, you’ll easily know when to shift. It’s happiest and performs best with low to mid rpm range shifts.
Piękny 💙 savage 👍 ja też mam ✌️
They are fun bikes!
@@someguitarguy. 🖐️👍✌️
60 mpg? No way ,!!!
@@markkrida5990 Mine averages about 63 on highway trips, but MUCH less in town, so much so that I occasionally run out of gas thinking I have plenty.
How tall are you?
5’9.
ALOT peeps say piston breaks but truth.. they need faster style bike! they trying red line it always.. need realize this a human bike/ not speed demon idiot! will last.. get a tac.. keep it in good - or change your gears to match speed u like / maximize gas mileage! poof done!
It’s definitely not a sport bike nor fast by any standard. Best to enjoy this bike (or really anything) for what it is. If you want fast, buy a Gixxer.
I have one I try not to ride it too hard but sometimes I over rev it
Not sure if that's a good or bad reaction. :/