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Dog Folks · 02-16-2007, 08:22 AM

Greetings,
We are new to this forum. Retired and full time in an RV. Just two old folks enjoying the ride!!

We retired with two HD loaded in the back of our Dodge one ton pickup. After loading and un-loading them every two weeks for the past 7 months, we decided that we needed lighter bikes.

Bought a Honda Rebel and a GZ250. Nice bikes, but needed more power.

Found two new Suzuki S-40's. Bought them both on Valentines day. My wife of 34 years said that she would rather have a bike than diamonds!!

She wouldn't let me "give" her the new GZ 250 and buy an S-40. As we sat in the finace office, she said: "It is not going to work. You can't buy the S-40 and give me the GZ250, even if it is new. I want a S-40 too" I guess we have be married too long. She can read my feeeble mind like a open book. Sooo, we bought two!! One blue, one white.

Am really impressed with them. The are large enough powerwise, to ride the faster speeds. (For us, that is 60 MPH-LOL)

Yet they are so light and nimble!!! Oh, and EASY to load!!

We are really enjoying the lighter bikes.

Count your blessings, and ride safe !!!!

**Clint** · 02-16-2007, 08:43 AM

Welcome, Folks! Glad you found a good fit.

Rockhead · 02-16-2007, 09:20 AM

Howdy Guys

geoffsimpson · 02-16-2007, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the group. Interesting downsizing. I hope you enjoy it here

robertc729 · 02-16-2007, 06:17 PM

scrimmer · 02-16-2007, 09:11 PM

...oh to be retired someday...

SNAFU · 02-16-2007, 09:42 PM

Uncle B · 02-17-2007, 10:15 PM

HOWDY "

" NEIGHBOR

AZBoulevardc50t · 02-18-2007, 08:36 AM

S83 · 02-18-2007, 08:42 AM

Sounds like the S40 will fit your needs just fine! They are great bikes. Ohhh to retire and ride......... still dreaming.

02-16-2007, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dog Folks Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 S-40 Location: Whever we park it. Posts: 3	New to Suzuki- Ex Harley Riders Greetings, We are new to this forum. Retired and full time in an RV. Just two old folks enjoying the ride!! We retired with two HD loaded in the back of our Dodge one ton pickup. After loading and un-loading them every two weeks for the past 7 months, we decided that we needed lighter bikes. Bought a Honda Rebel and a GZ250. Nice bikes, but needed more power. Found two new Suzuki S-40's. Bought them both on Valentines day. My wife of 34 years said that she would rather have a bike than diamonds!! She wouldn't let me "give" her the new GZ 250 and buy an S-40. As we sat in the finace office, she said: "It is not going to work. You can't buy the S-40 and give me the GZ250, even if it is new. I want a S-40 too" I guess we have be married too long. She can read my feeeble mind like a open book. Sooo, we bought two!! One blue, one white. Am really impressed with them. The are large enough powerwise, to ride the faster speeds. (For us, that is 60 MPH-LOL) Yet they are so light and nimble!!! Oh, and EASY to load!! We are really enjoying the lighter bikes. Count your blessings, and ride safe !!!! __________________ Full time in an RV. Just riding around, looking at the USA His- 2007 S40- Blue Hers- 2007 S40- White Ex-Harley owners---- Know what? The wind is the same!!

02-16-2007, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2,933	Welcome to the group. Interesting downsizing. I hope you enjoy it here __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

02-16-2007, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
scrimmer Fender Buffer Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Grey Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 423	...oh to be retired someday... __________________ *I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.*

02-16-2007, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Thundercat Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,715	__________________

02-17-2007, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Uncle B M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 3,957	HOWDY " " NEIGHBOR __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

02-16-2007, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,754	Howdy Guys

02-16-2007, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,922

02-18-2007, 08:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
AZBoulevardc50t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: suzuki C50T Boulevard Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 33

02-18-2007, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	Sounds like the S40 will fit your needs just fine! They are great bikes. Ohhh to retire and ride......... still dreaming.

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