2002 Suzuki Intruder 1500VE - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Gorluik · 03-09-2008, 04:04 PM

I have a chance to purchase a 2002 Suzuki Intruder from a friend of mine, I believe it's the VE series, (Saddlebags & Screen came with it). Has about 10,000km, near mint shape, well maintained. My questions are is this a good bike, does it have any vices, and what would be a reasonable price for it be? I understand it has a smaller gas tank which limits rides to under 200KM per tank. Thanks in advance for your comments.

TFee3 · 03-09-2008, 04:23 PM

I have lots of friends on another forum who have them, and they're excellent bikes! I bought an '07 Boulevard, which is same bike but fuel injected, and I love it. If it's well maintained, I doubt that you can go wrong getting it. But, I have no idea what the prices are.

robertc729 · 03-09-2008, 05:03 PM

frostbitevinnie · 03-09-2008, 06:30 PM

$7k

Uncle B · 03-09-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluik

I have a chance to purchase a 2002 Suzuki Intruder from a friend of mine, I believe it's the VE series, (Saddlebags & Screen came with it). Has about 10,000km, near mint shape, well maintained. My questions are is this a good bike, does it have any vices, and what would be a reasonable price for it be? I understand it has a smaller gas tank which limits rides to under 200KM per tank. Thanks in advance for your comments.

Is this to be your first bike/motorcycle? then I think too big a CC displacement.

That being said.

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Oh what a great trip!!!

4dtvman · 03-22-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluik

I have a chance to purchase a 2002 Suzuki Intruder from a friend of mine, I believe it's the VE series, (Saddlebags & Screen came with it). Has about 10,000km, near mint shape, well maintained. My questions are is this a good bike, does it have any vices, and what would be a reasonable price for it be? I understand it has a smaller gas tank which limits rides to under 200KM per tank. Thanks in advance for your comments.

I have a 99 and I love it. Me and the misses that's what we use when we go out 2 up. It's not top heavy and very smooth doing 65MPH about 110 KPH at 2500 RPM. I only get 100 miles per tank full. I carry a lot of weight and my windsheild is 28 inch wide. 4 inches wider than OEM. But the bad about it is it eats front brakes. But I change my own so twice a year I just replace them, $30 and 15 min.

But for a first bike i think it might be a little to big. But if you got it for a good price. Put itaway for a couple of months and buy something small for a while.

frostbitevinnie · 03-22-2008, 09:33 PM

For more fuel go to G-man. It will bump it up to 6.2 gal.

4dtvman · 03-22-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

For more fuel go to G-man. It will bump it up to 6.2 gal.

I thought of that but for the money. Huh.

I like to stop after 2 hours of riding.

hammersfan · 03-22-2008, 10:56 PM

Good bike, strong and reliable . Can't go wrong except for the possibility that it may be a tad large for a first time rider, but if you feel confident enough then go for it. Best if you take the course first and if possible get a bit of practice in on a smaller bike.
Good luck

frostbitevinnie · 03-22-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dtvman

I thought of that but for the money. Huh.

I like to stop after 2 hours of riding.

Yeah, I hear you but when I am riding alone I don't like to stop except for fuel. When riding with friends stops are more frequent. As far as $$, is there anything inexpensive for bikes?

4dtvman · 03-23-2008, 07:33 AM

I still have that bad habit of smoking and I can't wait to stop.

Yesterday was the first day I went out with it. I wanted to try the new Mustang seat. Well I have some mixed feeling. It keeps you in one place. I haven't gone on long trip so I'll see.

It's a major jobe to install that tank.

frostbitevinnie · 03-23-2008, 09:23 AM

I didn't think it was a major job at all. The instructions were very clear and easy to understand. It did take about 1.5 hrs to install the tank itself. I had to stop the electrical install because I had no wire harness for the timer. Hopefully they will send me a new one ASAP. I checked my work area thoroughly but it just was not there.

henc90t · 03-23-2008, 08:24 PM

Question, do you have a bladder that will go more than 200 km?
I love my C90 and enjoy a stop to smell the roses.

frostbitevinnie · 03-23-2008, 08:36 PM

Yes, I do. Last summer the wife and I drove to Kentucky. Our first stop was after 7 hours straight driving and 460 miles. She did not need to go, I did not need to go and we had plenty of goodies. I did need a stretch after that long however. Last summer on long rides I simply kept going until gas was very low, about 130 miles. I know I can easily make it 200+ without a stop.

Smelling the roses is nice unless I am in a hurry. Around here there is not too much to see anyway. Ohhh look, a tree. Look, another tree. Oh wow, another tree.

N.D. Look flat land. Ohh look, more flat land, etc....

Same for S.D.

Iowa is solid corn fields, not much exciting there.

4dtvman · 03-23-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Yes, I do. Last summer the wife and I drove to Kentucky. Our first stop was after 7 hours straight driving and 460 miles. She did not need to go, I did not need to go and we had plenty of goodies. I did need a stretch after that long however. Last summer on long rides I simply kept going until gas was very low, about 130 miles. I know I can easily make it 200+ without a stop.

Smelling the roses is nice unless I am in a hurry. Around here there is not too much to see anyway. Ohhh look, a tree. Look, another tree. Oh wow, another tree.

N.D. Look flat land. Ohh look, more flat land, etc....

Same for S.D.

Iowa is solid corn fields, not much exciting there.

I live in New England and there tons of things to see. Plymouth Ma. is only 35 miles away. We go there alot on Sundays. Eat seafood and ride back thru Cape Cod and then home. About 120 miles.

I don't enjoy riding long distances with out stopping. My wife loves the ocean so we plan our trip with ocean view most of the time.

Last year we went to Canada which was 600 miles. We stopped over night in New Hamphire and next day took our time on the next 300 miles.

This year i'm planning 2 longer trips . One to Lake George for the 4th of July. A 6 hour ride which we'll stop4 time to sight see and eat. And in August we're planning to Nova Socita for 7 to9 days. With a lot of stops. And the high speed ferry being one of them for 5.5 hours

03-09-2008, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gorluik Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	2002 Suzuki Intruder 1500VE I have a chance to purchase a 2002 Suzuki Intruder from a friend of mine, I believe it's the VE series, (Saddlebags & Screen came with it). Has about 10,000km, near mint shape, well maintained. My questions are is this a good bike, does it have any vices, and what would be a reasonable price for it be? I understand it has a smaller gas tank which limits rides to under 200KM per tank. Thanks in advance for your comments.

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frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	$7k __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

03-22-2008, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	For more fuel go to G-man. It will bump it up to 6.2 gal. __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

03-22-2008, 10:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	Good bike, strong and reliable . Can't go wrong except for the possibility that it may be a tad large for a first time rider, but if you feel confident enough then go for it. Best if you take the course first and if possible get a bit of practice in on a smaller bike. Good luck __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

03-23-2008, 07:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	I still have that bad habit of smoking and I can't wait to stop. Yesterday was the first day I went out with it. I wanted to try the new Mustang seat. Well I have some mixed feeling. It keeps you in one place. I haven't gone on long trip so I'll see. It's a major jobe to install that tank. __________________ Back in the saddle again

03-09-2008, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
TFee3 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T Location: Gravois Mills MO Posts: 200	I have lots of friends on another forum who have them, and they're excellent bikes! I bought an '07 Boulevard, which is same bike but fuel injected, and I love it. If it's well maintained, I doubt that you can go wrong getting it. But, I have no idea what the prices are.

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03-23-2008, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	I didn't think it was a major job at all. The instructions were very clear and easy to understand. It did take about 1.5 hrs to install the tank itself. I had to stop the electrical install because I had no wire harness for the timer. Hopefully they will send me a new one ASAP. I checked my work area thoroughly but it just was not there. __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

03-23-2008, 08:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
henc90t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 C90T Black (because black is faster) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 41	Question, do you have a bladder that will go more than 200 km? I love my C90 and enjoy a stop to smell the roses.

03-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	Yes, I do. Last summer the wife and I drove to Kentucky. Our first stop was after 7 hours straight driving and 460 miles. She did not need to go, I did not need to go and we had plenty of goodies. I did need a stretch after that long however. Last summer on long rides I simply kept going until gas was very low, about 130 miles. I know I can easily make it 200+ without a stop. Smelling the roses is nice unless I am in a hurry. Around here there is not too much to see anyway. Ohhh look, a tree. Look, another tree. Oh wow, another tree. N.D. Look flat land. Ohh look, more flat land, etc.... Same for S.D. Iowa is solid corn fields, not much exciting there. __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

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