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iontrap · 07-28-2006, 04:29 PM

I'm considering getting a 1994 vs1400, it has 25,000 miles. Are there any reliability issues with this bike? Is there anything that I should be particularly concerned about?

Thanks,
David

jkersh · 07-28-2006, 04:35 PM

My dad has one. It is a pretty good bike. Only downfall I think is that is is cooolld natured. Other than that he really likes it. He is planning to add different bars. As far as reliability goes he has never ha a hitch with it knock on wood.

DrBob · 07-28-2006, 08:41 PM

They are great bikes. You need to cange the clutch fluid every year or two, or the hydraulic clutch can act funny. The rear brake pads wear out somewhat quickly, but aftermarket pads help this. Tighten the battery connections once a year.

Other than that, they are problem free. I know plenty of folks who got 75,000-85,000 miles out of an Intruder 1400 without any mechanical problems.

johbren · 07-21-2007, 11:06 PM

I had a 95 1400 intruder and rode it from Los Angeles to ohio. It ran great but the seat was horrible for long trips.

AirRideFanatic · 07-27-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by johbren

I had a 95 1400 intruder and rode it from Los Angeles to ohio. It ran great but the seat was horrible for long trips.

Agreed... But NICE BIKE overall!
I put a CORBIN seat on my VS1400... awesome. VERY comfortable- at least for the DRIVER (passenger-wise, these bikes aren't the best for riders (or hot ladies ; ) over about 5' 5".
We had mine jetted and added a Cobra exhaust(sounds FABULOUS) but the gas milage went down for sure. RUNS GREAT - only gets 28-31mpg... not so good.

07-28-2006, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
iontrap Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Volusia 800 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 25	1994 vs1400 I'm considering getting a 1994 vs1400, it has 25,000 miles. Are there any reliability issues with this bike? Is there anything that I should be particularly concerned about? Thanks, David

07-28-2006, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
jkersh TurtleWax Taster Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 567	My dad has one. It is a pretty good bike. Only downfall I think is that is is cooolld natured. Other than that he really likes it. He is planning to add different bars. As far as reliability goes he has never ha a hitch with it knock on wood. __________________ There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch.

07-28-2006, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,703	They are great bikes. You need to cange the clutch fluid every year or two, or the hydraulic clutch can act funny. The rear brake pads wear out somewhat quickly, but aftermarket pads help this. Tighten the battery connections once a year. Other than that, they are problem free. I know plenty of folks who got 75,000-85,000 miles out of an Intruder 1400 without any mechanical problems. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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