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Bagent · 08-15-2008, 02:08 AM

I have been a lurking member here for a couple of months and have been reading all the sections of this wonderful forum. I am very glad that I found this site.

I have a 2008 Suzuki S83 and have noticed that there isn't much information about this motorcycle on the site. Is the S83 a unpopular style?

I have been searching for info on windshields and other add-ons that will upgrade this lovely bike but I can't seem to find info about my bike

Sorry to rant like this but I am starting to wonder if I made a bad choice.

womper · 08-15-2008, 03:48 AM

bad choice? dunno..

do you like your bike? if the answer is yes, then you didn't make a bad choice

i'm not sure why the s83 doesn't seem popular... maybe due to not having that much demand for parts, they just don't make them...

look around to see if the s83 shares components with other bikes and you may find more aftermarket parts..

womper · 08-15-2008, 03:52 AM

oops... just realized that the s83 is the new name for the VS1400 Intruder.

you might want to try Intruder Alert - Suzuki Intruder and Boulevard Owners Club and see if previous years of the intruder vs1400 shares many components to the s83..

Bagent · 08-15-2008, 04:20 AM

Womper,

Thanks for the reply and the link. Will check into that.

DrBob · 08-15-2008, 11:01 AM

The S83/ intruder 1400 is aq great biek, with very few mechanical problems. But it does not sell well any more- it just isn't the same style as the bikes that are popular today. But that's why I like it- it does not blent in with the crowd. Great performance also, with good acceleration and handling.

Anything listed as fitting the Intruder 1400 or VS1400 will fit your bike. Most companies just did not update their listing when Suzuki changed the name.

rallyingmonkey · 09-05-2008, 03:00 PM

As long as you're happy with it, it's a good bike. You can't believe the problems others are having with their bikes..

Easy Rider · 09-05-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rallyingmonkey

You can't believe the problems others are having with their bikes..

Sure. And also you can't believe people who say you can't believe other people..........

cruznut6 · 09-06-2008, 03:16 PM

I had an '03 Intruder 1400. I loved the styling and it had the most comfortable stock seat of any bike I've ever owned (and I owned quite a few!) The bike is lightning quick and handles well. The problems I had was: too small gas tank, very few choices for after-market parts, not good for longer, 2-up riding. The S83 isn't for everyone, but it's classic styling still makes it unique in this cookie-cutter world of motorcycles.

08-15-2008, 02:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bagent Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki S83 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 9	Is it just me??? I have been a lurking member here for a couple of months and have been reading all the sections of this wonderful forum. I am very glad that I found this site. I have a 2008 Suzuki S83 and have noticed that there isn't much information about this motorcycle on the site. Is the S83 a unpopular style? I have been searching for info on windshields and other add-ons that will upgrade this lovely bike but I can't seem to find info about my bike Sorry to rant like this but I am starting to wonder if I made a bad choice.

08-15-2008, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	The S83/ intruder 1400 is aq great biek, with very few mechanical problems. But it does not sell well any more- it just isn't the same style as the bikes that are popular today. But that's why I like it- it does not blent in with the crowd. Great performance also, with good acceleration and handling. Anything listed as fitting the Intruder 1400 or VS1400 will fit your bike. Most companies just did not update their listing when Suzuki changed the name. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

09-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
cruznut6 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: traded 1600 Classic for 2006 V2K LT! Location: South Jersey Posts: 70	I had an '03 Intruder 1400. I loved the styling and it had the most comfortable stock seat of any bike I've ever owned (and I owned quite a few!) The bike is lightning quick and handles well. The problems I had was: too small gas tank, very few choices for after-market parts, not good for longer, 2-up riding. The S83 isn't for everyone, but it's classic styling still makes it unique in this cookie-cutter world of motorcycles. __________________ Joy & Peace in Christ, Bob SJ Bikers for Christ

08-15-2008, 04:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bagent Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki S83 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 9	Womper, Thanks for the reply and the link. Will check into that.

09-05-2008, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
rallyingmonkey Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 6	As long as you're happy with it, it's a good bike. You can't believe the problems others are having with their bikes..

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