Awesome,getting an Intruder 1400 this Monday July 12 I changed from my A2 license to the full A license this spring,sold my Dragstar 650 couple weeks ago and now getting this sick customized Intruder,greetings from Romania
3:30.. where I live the prices to ride a bike is this. Motorcycle Written test: $16 Motorcycle skills test with bike rental: $70. Annual insurance: $175 Plate and registration w/park pass: $38. And I did it in less than 30 days from start to finish , making all the appointments was the most difficult from Covid 19. Everything is backed up and new systems are in place to speed life bike up.
Hi there, I really enjoy your videos. I’m considering buying a 1992 Suzuki vs 800 Intruder. Similar to your vs1400?? In your opinion, are these bikes reliable or a nightmare (or somewhere in between)?? I’d really appreciate your imput, I am in the UK also. Many thanks Marcus
Did a suspension service on the forks of a vs800 two weeks ago and some other things... after the work was done, I screwed everything together, sat on it and did a larger and FAST testride on it. When I came back my friend and owner of the bike also did a testride, came back and we noticed that the forks were leaking, so we went and started to take them out again to re-do the service and check everything. That was the moment I saw that the Friggn bolts that clamps the forktubes in the (Don't know how it's called in englisch) Forkholder (where the handlebar is mounted on.. :D ) were missing. So nothing was actually holding the tubes thight and if we had to brake a little harder on the front, the tubes simply would've jumped out in our directions! The thought of what've could go wrong scared the shit out of me. Also it is a bolt with a 1.25 thread and not one shop in our area got one like that on stock. The bolts on the Brakecaliper are the same btw... So.. nice videos! I also changed my last bike (XV 535) for a VS1400 Highway Edition last week and I am REALLY happy with it. Already consumed most of your videos to see how suzuki built the engine or installed the carburators and what not.. this is always a good start before you work the first time for yourself on the bike. Greetings from germany!
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WOW! That is a scary thought brother! The one saving grace you have with the TRIPLE TREE (Fork Holder ;) on the 1400 is that the top tree has a ridge, so if god forbid the bolts on the lower tree were to come loose, the forks would not come up through the top of the tree/yoke ;) - Hope the videos are serving their purpose for you brother! Lots more on the way. Thank you for the support!
I had the exact same problem last year with my 1400 Intruder (1996). The "Click" sounded familiar and it was the same bolt missing on the front brake caliper. Don´t know how this happened, luckily I had a friend in the next city and we could fix it (more or less improvised, the bolt we took didn´t really fit at all but was good enough to drive back home, but now its fixed with a fitting bolt). But I still love my Intruder 1400. Great Bike. Looking forward to this summer. Greetings from Germany!
Hi, in your experience, what is the top speed I can get on a 1400 Intruder 1995? No modifications original stuff, it has 32000 miles. Also, do you have any video to remove the original exhaust? Thanks
I have a 96 with a 4 speed gearbox and I've got it to 110 American mph on a straightaway. Probably could have got to the top of the speedo at 120 but I wasn't comfortable on the suspension
On my way back from work early hours of the morning and the wing mirror landed on my lap completely snapped. Day four waiting for my front fork covers to arrive from Germany has no dispatch confirmation yet
Just found your channel. Love your style and the humour. Little bit older than you, but I gotta follow anyway. Partly cos I know exactly where you are. It's my home area. Thanks.
Damns, sure is expensive to get a license to ride in the UK! The course I took cost $250, plus the less than $100 for the license, I was riding the bike legally that same day. Cool story! It's my dream to get a VTX 1800, like the one I almost bought before deciding on my neighbor's 2007 S83 with only 9500 mi.
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It really is so expensive here, the UK keep changing the laws in regards to what age you have to be aswell it's ridiculous in so many ways. BUT, it's done now, no restrictions on what I can ride anymore which was always the goal :)
@@Logitsshit! it is $17 in Indiana for the written test, which gives you a 1-year learners permit. The limitations of the permit are: no passenger, must wear a helmet, cannot ride in the night. When you feel ready, you pay another $50 for the riding test (they are being run by some companies), and you get the license.
Don't wish to appear picky however licence rules are a bit more complex than you say... it depends on age ie AM is 50 cc if you are 16 or older, A1 a 125 if you're 17 or over, A2 limits you to 35kw if you're 19 or over, A is any bike if you're 24 or over. There are other rules like if you've been riding since you were 16 you can ride any bike at age 21 if you've progressed correctly instead of waiting until you are 24. Nice bike btw😇
Imagine living in a country that tells you what you can and can’t ride, screw that!! 125 that’s not even worth messing with. Glad you’re finally allowed on a real bike, safe travels
I bought a 2004 intruder here in Montana in Sept. It was my first bike ever. I've learned so much from my Suzuki. I absolutely love my bike. Thanks for posting this video.
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@@BallisticSuperiority No problem at all, glad you love it as much as I do. New videos are coming this week, the Intruder is being stripped and rebuilt!!!
It shouldnt really blow my mind that the Uk has stupid ass laws with the cmt or whatevr then having to get a unrestricted licenses. But here in America we have out road classes with 200s. We have hundred and hundreds of videos saying dont get a 250 its to small. Tons of videos sayin get a liter bike for a first bike. And your price to get a full license what the actual fuckkkkk. Road course is 300 American. The test if you dont do a course is under 50 bucks. And thats it I feel soo sorry for you guys honestly.
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It is insane brother, the actual test is ironically the cheapest part, but without at least 3 days of training, for new riders with limited experience it is almost impossible to pass the theory and practical tests, hence the training courses.
With the harley you're basically paying for the brand. That suzuki you have is a better bike in every way.
I agree 100% I have a 95 Suzuki intruder vs800 and it will outperform any Harley I come across at a fraction of the cost
I need to time my motorcyle
Awesome,getting an Intruder 1400 this Monday July 12
I changed from my A2 license to the full A license this spring,sold my Dragstar 650 couple weeks ago and now getting this sick customized Intruder,greetings from Romania
Started in 2018 on a Virago 250 then had the Dragstar and now time for the Intruder !
New friend here in the US. Great video you did bud. Great tips on the intruder and glad you found the little hiccup on the break cal.
Thanks TR, Yeah definitely glad I caught that before hitting the highway!
Had the same thing happen to me on my van a few months back. Quiet terrifying when you’re doing 70 down the interstate and they bolt flys out!
Don't feel so bad. I had exactly the same thing happen to me. My bolt was still in there by a couple of threads. Hope you are enjoying the bike now.
3:30.. where I live the prices to ride a bike is this.
Motorcycle Written test: $16
Motorcycle skills test with bike rental: $70.
Annual insurance: $175
Plate and registration w/park pass: $38. And I did it in less than 30 days from start to finish , making all the appointments was the most difficult from Covid 19. Everything is backed up and new systems are in place to speed life bike up.
Hi there,
I really enjoy your videos.
I’m considering buying a 1992 Suzuki vs 800 Intruder.
Similar to your vs1400??
In your opinion, are these bikes reliable or a nightmare (or somewhere in between)??
I’d really appreciate your imput, I am in the UK also.
Many thanks
Marcus
Did a suspension service on the forks of a vs800 two weeks ago and some other things... after the work was done, I screwed everything together, sat on it and did a larger and FAST testride on it. When I came back my friend and owner of the bike also did a testride, came back and we noticed that the forks were leaking, so we went and started to take them out again to re-do the service and check everything. That was the moment I saw that the Friggn bolts that clamps the forktubes in the (Don't know how it's called in englisch) Forkholder (where the handlebar is mounted on.. :D ) were missing. So nothing was actually holding the tubes thight and if we had to brake a little harder on the front, the tubes simply would've jumped out in our directions! The thought of what've could go wrong scared the shit out of me. Also it is a bolt with a 1.25 thread and not one shop in our area got one like that on stock. The bolts on the Brakecaliper are the same btw...
So.. nice videos! I also changed my last bike (XV 535) for a VS1400 Highway Edition last week and I am REALLY happy with it. Already consumed most of your videos to see how suzuki built the engine or installed the carburators and what not.. this is always a good start before you work the first time for yourself on the bike.
Greetings from germany!
WOW! That is a scary thought brother! The one saving grace you have with the TRIPLE TREE (Fork Holder ;) on the 1400 is that the top tree has a ridge, so if god forbid the bolts on the lower tree were to come loose, the forks would not come up through the top of the tree/yoke ;) - Hope the videos are serving their purpose for you brother! Lots more on the way. Thank you for the support!
I had the exact same problem last year with my 1400 Intruder (1996). The "Click" sounded familiar and it was the same bolt missing on the front brake caliper. Don´t know how this happened, luckily I had a friend in the next city and we could fix it (more or less improvised, the bolt we took didn´t really fit at all but was good enough to drive back home, but now its fixed with a fitting bolt).
But I still love my Intruder 1400. Great Bike. Looking forward to this summer. Greetings from Germany!
Hi, in your experience, what is the top speed I can get on a 1400 Intruder 1995? No modifications original stuff, it has 32000 miles. Also, do you have any video to remove the original exhaust?
Thanks
I've pinned my speedometer before in a really bad lightning storm, trying to put the lightning behind me. It worked.
I have a 96 with a 4 speed gearbox and I've got it to 110 American mph on a straightaway.
Probably could have got to the top of the speedo at 120 but I wasn't comfortable on the suspension
Here's a good tip..always go over your bike periodically and re-tighten all the nuts and bolts.
On my way back from work early hours of the morning and the wing mirror landed on my lap completely snapped. Day four waiting for my front fork covers to arrive from Germany has no dispatch confirmation yet
Just found your channel. Love your style and the humour. Little bit older than you, but I gotta follow anyway. Partly cos I know exactly where you are. It's my home area. Thanks.
Awesome, thank you!
@ Maybe I should also say I've got an 1998 Suzuki VL1500 LC Intruder. Not quite concours but I still love it.
U mean stock callipher need to change?
Damns, sure is expensive to get a license to ride in the UK! The course I took cost $250, plus the less than $100 for the license, I was riding the bike legally that same day. Cool story! It's my dream to get a VTX 1800, like the one I almost bought before deciding on my neighbor's 2007 S83 with only 9500 mi.
It really is so expensive here, the UK keep changing the laws in regards to what age you have to be aswell it's ridiculous in so many ways. BUT, it's done now, no restrictions on what I can ride anymore which was always the goal :)
A license in Norway was 2000$ 💸💸
Lol dont come in Quebec Canada guys...😅
@@Logitsshit! it is $17 in Indiana for the written test, which gives you a 1-year learners permit. The limitations of the permit are: no passenger, must wear a helmet, cannot ride in the night. When you feel ready, you pay another $50 for the riding test (they are being run by some companies), and you get the license.
I once had a marauder 125 too!
They are brilliant little bikes, im thinking of getting another one to tear down and build out into a hard tail custom
Don't wish to appear picky however licence rules are a bit more complex than you say... it depends on age ie AM is 50 cc if you are 16 or older, A1 a 125 if you're 17 or over, A2 limits you to 35kw if you're 19 or over, A is any bike if you're 24 or over. There are other rules like if you've been riding since you were 16 you can ride any bike at age 21 if you've progressed correctly instead of waiting until you are 24. Nice bike btw😇
Great video. Thanks 🙏
Thanks dodger I'll check your channel out :)
Imagine living in a country that tells you what you can and can’t ride, screw that!! 125 that’s not even worth messing with. Glad you’re finally allowed on a real bike, safe travels
Please do more videos! That is my dream bike here in the states.
Thanks for you're kind words, I will be making more vert soon! Work has got in the way recently, but subscribe and I'll upload soon I promise!
I bought a 2004 intruder here in Montana in Sept. It was my first bike ever. I've learned so much from my Suzuki. I absolutely love my bike. Thanks for posting this video.
@@BallisticSuperiority No problem at all, glad you love it as much as I do. New videos are coming this week, the Intruder is being stripped and rebuilt!!!
@@BallisticSuperiority you bought the 1400 or 800? And how’s it running now?
@@susdad 1400... it runs like a top.
Wow ,highway robbery mate for a license literally! I had a 1994 now I just picked up a 1996 with 4000 original miles !
It shouldnt really blow my mind that the Uk has stupid ass laws with the cmt or whatevr then having to get a unrestricted licenses.
But here in America we have out road classes with 200s.
We have hundred and hundreds of videos saying dont get a 250 its to small.
Tons of videos sayin get a liter bike for a first bike.
And your price to get a full license what the actual fuckkkkk.
Road course is 300 American.
The test if you dont do a course is under 50 bucks. And thats it
I feel soo sorry for you guys honestly.
It is insane brother, the actual test is ironically the cheapest part, but without at least 3 days of training, for new riders with limited experience it is almost impossible to pass the theory and practical tests, hence the training courses.
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nice motor knock