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Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:05 pm
by Weezyrider
Just acquired an 01 Vs1400 Intruder in a trade deal. Has 35k and slash cut mufflers and nothing else as far as I know so far. Had to replace all fuel lines and put in a new front air box and replace filters, but it's running great. Got out for a decent ride last night and I'm sold. Never owned a true cruiser before, and after much previous research I think I chose well. This is about my 45ish street bike, and 1st with self adjusting valves, big plus! Just need to mount up my saddlebags and ive got my local runabout bike. Looking for some highway bars if anyone has a set lying around. Looking fwd to racking up some miles and maybe a few mods. Thanks to all who've contributed to this forum, it's already been a big help!
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:21 pm
by sgtcall
Weezyrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:05 pm
Just acquired an 01 Vs1400 Intruder in a trade deal. Has 35k and slash cut mufflers and nothing else as far as I know so far. Had to replace all fuel lines and put in a new front air box and replace filters, but it's running great. Got out for a decent ride last night and I'm sold. Never owned a true cruiser before, and after much previous research I think I chose well. This is about my 45ish street bike, and 1st with self adjusting valves, big plus! Just need to mount up my saddlebags and ive got my local runabout bike. Looking for some highway bars if anyone has a set lying around. Looking fwd to racking up some miles and maybe a few mods. Thanks to all who've contributed to this forum, it's already been a big help!
Welcome!
Here are a couple of things to check out.
POSTING PICTURES ON INTRUDERS ALERT (Please post pictures of your ride)
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13992
INTRUDER MANUALS AND INFORMATION
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=14168
Instead of highway bars you may want to consider going with forward controls. Refined Cycles make nice ones at a good price.
https://refinedcycle.com/product/fc4-fo ... evard-s83/
They make highway bars also.
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:11 pm
by Herb
Always glad to have another 1400 rider aboard...
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:40 pm
by sgtcall
Herb wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:11 pm
Always glad to have another 1400 rider aboard...
Anything ever happen with that RE you were looking at?
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:17 pm
by Weezyrider
Thanks for for the replies, and the links sgtcall
I'm not sure if I already have forward controls, but they are more so than on any bike I've owned and wouldn't feel comfortable with anything further. And I hope I'm not being threadjacked on my 1st one haha
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:05 pm
by sgtcall
Weezyrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:17 pm
Thanks for for the replies, and the links sgtcall
I'm not sure if I already have forward controls, but they are more so than on any bike I've owned and wouldn't feel comfortable with anything further. And I hope I'm not being threadjacked on my 1st one haha
We are known for getting off topic on occasion.
Still waiting on a picture of your bike.
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:54 pm
by Herb
sgtcall wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:40 pm
Herb wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:11 pm
Always glad to have another 1400 rider aboard...
Anything ever happen with that RE you were looking at?
I apologize for jacking thre thread but we will stick to the basic subject, 1400 Intruders..
I test rode a RE, compared to the 1400 it is a gutless wonder... Kind of looking for another 1400... About 250K on the 99 and it is a rat. I would like to find a 88-94 4 speed I know they have more power and won't have the trans problem I had with the first engine in the 99.
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:34 am
by Weezyrider
sgtcall wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:05 pm
Weezyrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:17 pm
Thanks for for the replies, and the links sgtcall
I'm not sure if I already have forward controls, but they are more so than on any bike I've owned and wouldn't feel comfortable with anything further. And I hope I'm not being threadjacked on my 1st one haha
We are known for getting off topic on occasion.
Still waiting on a picture of your bike.
I tried. Too complicated. I'm a simple caveman with a carbderated bike. (2 actually.)
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:24 am
by tabasco
Weezyrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:05 pm
Just acquired an 01 Vs1400 Intruder in a trade deal. Has 35k and slash cut mufflers and nothing else as far as I know so far. Had to replace all fuel lines and put in a new front air box and replace filters, but it's running great. Got out for a decent ride last night and I'm sold. Never owned a true cruiser before, and after much previous research I think I chose well. This is about my 45ish street bike, and 1st with self adjusting valves, big plus! Just need to mount up my saddlebags and ive got my local runabout bike. Looking for some highway bars if anyone has a set lying around. Looking fwd to racking up some miles and maybe a few mods. Thanks to all who've contributed to this forum, it's already been a big help!
WELCOME
Re: Hello from Tucson
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:19 pm
by Suzuki Johnny
Welcome to the board
I'm not sure if I already have forward controls, but they are more so than on any bike I've owned and wouldn't feel comfortable with anything further. And I hope I'm not being threadjacked on my 1st one haha
