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Forum tips before you post a Technical thread

Last post by Jolsen « Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:39 pm
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by 98VS1400 » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:22 am

It was more detailed than this, but this is what I hacked out in a few minutes...

Before you post a tech thread asking for help, please help us...
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Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:39 pm
Looking for 110 / 90-19 whitewall tires

Last post by FallenAngel « Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:28 pm
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by Chad Malette » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:31 pm

Hi guy's, I'm looking for a whitewall front tire 110 / 90-19. Anyone know where I could find one I looked online and can't seem to find any.

Thanks,

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Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:28 pm
86 VS700 Speedo Ratio

Last post by old time rider « Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:26 pm
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by BaggO » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:14 pm

Good day! Been scouring around and for the life of me, I can't find what the speedo ratio is for an 86 Intruder 700. Unfortunately, don't have a lift...

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Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:26 pm
Old domain has been purchased.

Last post by Herb « Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:01 pm
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by Joe A » Sat Jul 29, 2017 6:32 am

Accidentally clicked on my bookmark and saw that the domain has been purchased. Anyone here?

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Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:01 pm
Ohm Meter Question

Last post by jeffcoslacker « Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:40 pm
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by Rick » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:17 am

Hi Guys,

I'm checking out my fuel cut relay. Here's my question - I'm on the 2K scale but when I touch the leads together they don't zero out. The...

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Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:40 pm
Tank rust removal

Last post by jeffcoslacker « Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:28 pm
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by ClassicfnRD » Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:40 pm

Ok, so I've been cleaning out the tanks for both of my bikes.

What I used:
*Rust-Oleum rust dissolver (fast working chemical I've tried so far)...

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Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:28 pm
air pilot jets

Last post by Fred « Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:26 am
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by jimcox145 » Tue Mar 21, 2017 2:16 pm

I am rebuilding both carbs 97 1400 intruder. someone tinkered with it and had main jets reversed. so I checked all jets and found the rear air pilot...

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Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:26 am
GS1100 carb problem

Last post by Herb « Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:58 pm
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by Herb » Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:50 am

I have a 1983 GS1100GK It has spent most of its life parked, it only has 18,000 miles on it and I have put over 12,000 of those miles on it.

I...

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Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:58 pm
Tire question

Last post by Bobbersrule « Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:45 am
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by Bobbersrule » Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:37 pm

Ok, friday had a flat, cant get it to air up, dunno what i hit, but n e ways, going to just get a new tire....my question is this....bike has an Avon...

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Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:45 am
Must Have Tools for Bike Wrenching

Last post by HARRIS « Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:41 am
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by 98VS1400 » Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:09 pm

If you're reading the tech board, you either do, or want to, wrench on your bike. So, tell everyone about the tools you feel are...
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Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:41 am
Ghost fuel line exorcised

Last post by 1sttightwad « Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:31 am

by 1sttightwad » Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:31 am

I took some disclosure oil and put into the fuel lines to see where all the gas was coming from and think the oil ( mineral oil based UV fluid)...

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Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:31 am
Ghost fuel line?

Last post by 1sttightwad « Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:10 am
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by 1sttightwad » Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:04 am

Discovered a fuel leak dripping on the frame member behind the rear cylinder that holds the muffler bracket.. Ran my hand up inside, kinda like doing...

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Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:10 am
Removing a Base Military Sticker

Last post by 1sttightwad « Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:39 pm
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by MadCow » Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:55 am

I have a base sticker on my VROD on the fork. Used to be a requirement, they dropped that requirement a few years ago and now I have a sticker that...

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Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:39 pm
Carb sync all Intruder models

Last post by Lechy « Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:50 pm
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by Lechy » Mon May 02, 2016 8:23 pm

New wrenchers keep asking about carb synch procedures, here is a Youtube video (not mine) of the procedure, it is the same for all models.
The guy...

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Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:50 pm
How to replace a speedo?

Last post by Herb « Mon May 08, 2017 10:03 am
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by DannyAl » Fri May 05, 2017 8:49 pm

Hey guys I'm new here and have a 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS 1400 and I want to replace the original speedo that she has but it's busted. The cable is...

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Mon May 08, 2017 10:03 am
Who makes Cyclear windshields?

Last post by 98VS1400 « Sun May 07, 2017 10:18 am
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by Joe A » Sat May 06, 2017 11:16 pm

So... I hate windshields, but am leaving on a trip next week in the middle of a predicted thunderstorm so am starting to see the appeal.

Every bike...

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Sun May 07, 2017 10:18 am
Rocker arm covers

Last post by Fred « Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:00 pm
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by renehede » Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:47 pm

Hi there guys,

New on the forum (From Denmark) so sorry for the bad "engrish" sometimes

I recently had a misfire on my VS750 and it...

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Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:00 pm
05 s83 pops

Last post by Herb « Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:27 pm
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by pmhearns12 » Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:22 pm

Just bought an 05 s83 GORGEOUS condition. Not a sxratch, no corrosion or rust. Needs tires but bike looks showroom. Only 4600 miles, got it for...
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Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:27 pm
Paint codes

Last post by navigator « Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:36 am
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by wj_hurd » Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:01 am

Hello gents!
Yea long time no posting! Well if ya aint got nothin good to say, ya keep your trap shut! :lmao:

Any hoooo :Umm:

I'm wanting to...

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Last post by navigator View the latest post
Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:36 am
OIL Filter Information

Last post by WearySoldier « Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:47 pm
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by WearySoldier » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:21 am

I have found the following link useful for info on Oil Filters. It's a bummer that we cannot use an auto filter (cheaper and better). The Purolator...

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Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:47 pm
Taking off side panels and seat

Last post by Herb « Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:38 am
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by billval70 » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:23 pm

I bought a 94 Suzuki Intruder VS1400, I love it so far but cannot figure out how to take the side plates and seat off.... something I've never had a...

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Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:38 am
Thanks Yo

Last post by Lechy « Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:02 pm
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by Lechy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:38 am

Just saying.

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Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:02 pm
My new website

Last post by Lechy « Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:55 am
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by scootermcq » Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:27 am

Leechy??? Did you get a new user name?

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Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:55 am
Step 1 in trouble shooting...

Last post by NE_FL « Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:21 pm
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by NE_FL » Thu Jul 07, 2016 1:50 pm

If you are having a problem with your bike

and it has been sitting for awhile

or you just bought a used bike

and don't know when it has been tuned...

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Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:21 pm
PURPLE SLICE

Last post by YoDude « Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:13 am
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by YoDude » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:15 pm

An all time cleaner for your bike and car available here: Purple Slice!

Check it out, a buddy of mine swears by it. I'm going to try it out!

Yo-

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Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:13 am
Fork Seals, Delboy's Garage

Last post by jonnycando « Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:37 pm
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by sgtcall » Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:50 pm

I found this site, Delboy's garage, he has several good classes for those of us that need help. He also includes ideas on how to make your own tools...

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Last post by jonnycando View the latest post
Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:37 pm
Uncorking 1997 1400 Intruder

Last post by YoDude « Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:28 pm
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by BuilderBob » Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:38 pm

Hello 1400 Intruder Riders...

Can anyone point me in the right direction? I've got a 97 1400 Intruder I'm uncorking. I have modified the air boxes,...

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Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:28 pm
Blacking out the VS1400 Engine

Last post by Jesserkugelman « Fri May 13, 2016 4:13 pm
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by Night_Wolf » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:33 pm

Blacking out the VS1400 Engine
Will Work as a Touch Up Too

Older VS1400 Intruders Came With A Silver Motor

You will need:
1 can 500deg. Wrinkle...

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Fri May 13, 2016 4:13 pm
Interesting article on road trips

Last post by Leckbass « Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:53 am
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by Herb » Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:08 pm

!

Article has some old standbys, and a couple that make good sense.

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Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:53 am
Fork oil

Last post by MadCow « Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:56 am
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by Leckbass » Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:40 am

Where do you buy fork oil from besides the dealer? Just checked auto zone and advanced, they didn't have it. Ebay?

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Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:56 am
Stebel Nautilus Compact Twin Air Horn Install

Last post by Night_Wolf « Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:42 pm

by Night_Wolf » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:42 pm

Stebel Nautilus Compact Twin Air Horn Install

On Saturday, 4 Feb 2006, I installed my Stebel Nautilus Compact twin air horn in my 2002 Suzuki...

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Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:42 pm
LED Brake / Tail Light Conversion

Last post by Night_Wolf « Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:17 pm

by Night_Wolf » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:17 pm

LED Brake / Tail Light Conversion

Toadsucker’s LED Brake / Tail Light Conversion
for the Suzuki Intruder 1400

After having my tail light bulb burn...

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Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:17 pm

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