Suzuki S83

[JimK]

Just got an 07 Suzuki S83 , anyone else ride this cycle? So far I`m liking it , it`s got a different feel than my C-50 .

[whogasak47]

If so .Good looking ride. Good Luck and Ride Safe:thumbsup:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-Suzuki-S83-Boulevard-14000-360-miles-No-reserve_W0QQitemZ140147994969QQihZ004QQcategoryZ140678QQcmdZViewItem

[JimK]

Yep thats the one. Cept mines an 07 and no bags(hate bags) . Blue in color with the stock megaphone pipes .

[Super Trucker]

Congrats on the new ride. Very nice bike. I am a sport bike guy myself, but I do like those also.

[JimK]

Originally posted by Super Trucker
Congrats on the new ride. Very nice bike. I am a sport bike guy myself, but I do like those also. Thanks, I`m not into sport bikes this thing is fast enough for me. Those sport bikes are just scary fast!

[bdhawk]

i have a '05 S83, and i like it a lot.

it has plenty of go.
handles well except at slow speeds.
very fun
it has been very reliable so far.



downsides....
tank too small
passenger seat could be considered a torture device. driver's seat is OK, though
brakes have short life. i ride very consertative and still got only 'bout 6000 on the rear set.
mirrors are very nice if you like lookin' at your own shoulders

BTW try out www.intruderalert.com/cafe/index.cfm
good folks there

[JimK]

Originally posted by bdhawk
i have a '05 S83, and i like it a lot.

it has plenty of go.
handles well except at slow speeds.
very fun
it has been very reliable so far.



downsides....
tank too small
passenger seat could be considered a torture device. driver's seat is OK, though
brakes have short life. i ride very consertative and still got only 'bout 6000 on the rear set.
mirrors are very nice if you like lookin' at your own shoulders

BTW try out www.intruderalert.com/cafe/index.cfm
good folks there Noticed all the above except I really don`t notice a problem with slow speed handling. I only have a 1000 miles so far so the brakes issue of lasting hasn`t come up yet, but i have heard that . I also hear the brake replacement is a pretty easy do it youself job . I do belong to Intruderalert.com . , a good place to be especiaaly if you ride Intruders or S83 , S50 . Thanks Jim

[bdhawk]

the S83 and the other 1400s have a longer than normal front end rake. this will cause a bit of instability at slow, i mean parking lot slow. speeds.

look at pics of the bikes known for their excellent handling manners. most if not all will have a much smaller rake. some even look like they are straght up and down.

[lukepennell]

I just bought (today as a matter of fact) a '96 1400 with 17k miles for $1200. So far (somewhere around 150 miles), I love it. It's considerably smaller than the Vulcan 1500 Classic I used to own, but this bike is a blast to ride.

I couldn't turn down the deal...

I'll post better pics after I detail it tomorrow!