[birdmove]

Yes, I do l like the Savage/S40 also. Drawbacks are 1.2.8 gallon tank is a might small, and 2. the cam chain tensioner is a well known weakness. It's got a real one of a kind design of this tensioner and it's not uncommon to have problems within 10,000 miles. There is a mod that helps a bunch. At least replacing the tensioner and cam chain isn't too tough on the S40. Go to the Savage forum abd search for cam chain tensioner or verslaggen (I think is how its spelled). But the S40 is a good looking bike and again, easy to work on and not too exspensive. I will have to add it to my lsit too. I hear they are pretty torquey too, which makes forn a fun ride.

jon