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sinn · 04-08-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GregR1

honda = linked brakes = bad

pity that they insist on doing that, though...

I don't have linked brakes on my Honda

Ext1jdh · 04-08-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Nadeau

I do believe that we are missing the point here...NEW RIDER!!! Has he taken any training etc?....what no gear lecture. Boy are we slipping or what. MSF was never mentioned once....I think that we are all getting a little stir crazy here and SHOULD be out riding.

an 800 CC cruiser is significantly more forgiving than an 800 CC sportbike.

wildwolf · 04-09-2007, 09:18 AM

The Suzuki S83 is a 1400 bike...which you likely won't outgrow and should fit you pretty well. I sit well on one and am only 5' 8" tall. The S50 is quicker, though. The 1400 makes up for that in less vibration at highway speeds (75+ mph)...although to hear it, the 800 & 1400 also vibrate more than most. Mine doesn't seem to vibrate too much to me...but maybe I've just never ridden a nice smooth bike?

THROTTLEJUNKIEDAVE · 04-13-2007, 03:09 PM

My Wife Has A Honda Aero 750 And I Just Lowered It . She Sits Nice And Low And The Kit To Lower It Was Pretty Cheap. Its A Real Nice Bike To Consider.
I Have The Volusia And Also Lowered It, But Its A Bit Too Wide For Her. 2 Great Choices To Think About.
Thanks
Dave

04-09-2007, 09:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
wildwolf Wants Better Weather Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder, wife has a 1994 vs800 Location: Meridianville, AL Posts: 682	The Suzuki S83 is a 1400 bike...which you likely won't outgrow and should fit you pretty well. I sit well on one and am only 5' 8" tall. The S50 is quicker, though. The 1400 makes up for that in less vibration at highway speeds (75+ mph)...although to hear it, the 800 & 1400 also vibrate more than most. Mine doesn't seem to vibrate too much to me...but maybe I've just never ridden a nice smooth bike? __________________

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04-13-2007, 03:09 PM	#24 (permalink)
THROTTLEJUNKIEDAVE Newbie Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: VOLUSIA OF COURSE Location: FLORIDA Posts: 20	My Wife Has A Honda Aero 750 And I Just Lowered It . She Sits Nice And Low And The Kit To Lower It Was Pretty Cheap. Its A Real Nice Bike To Consider. I Have The Volusia And Also Lowered It, But Its A Bit Too Wide For Her. 2 Great Choices To Think About. Thanks Dave

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