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cincykz
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First Cruiser

Post by cincykz »

Hey all,

Just picked up a 2004 VS1400 in very nice shape. Turned 9,000 miles on the ride home. Maybe not mint but pretty close - the paint and chrome appear perfect, and I've never seen cleaner mechanical nooks and crannies. New brakes and tires too.

Had quite a few bikes over the years, mostly enduros and dual sports. Made the mistake of selling my V-strom last year. Only 1 day of riding on the intruder, but so far I love it. Very different, but a nice way to take in the sights.

Does the clutch engage very far out on all of them? Mine grabs about 90% out, and "grabs" indeed.

I also lack an owners manual and shop manual - any good links?

Anyway,
Glad to join.

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MadCow
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Re: First Cruiser

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Welcome aboard!


Shop Manual:

http://www.intruders-alert.com/download/file.php?id=15

Thanks, Blaine!
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Blaine
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Re: First Cruiser

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Welcome......Yep the clutch takes a bit getting used too.....Mine is the same.
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Re: First Cruiser

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MadCow wrote:Welcome aboard!


Shop Manual:

https://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php ... l-download
there is a mau'nual here for free.
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Re: First Cruiser

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Welcome aboard! I too am new to the cruiser scene,but not to riding. The clutched on mine is also far out but from what I've been seeing here, that's the norm. Ride safe.
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cincykz
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Re: First Cruiser

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Thanks for the welcome, and the service book is gold. Looking forward to racking some miles on her. Ordered a new r/r turn signal and a couple new tiny chrome caps for the controls to make it perfect, and two new air filters as I hear they turn to dust with time.

I would attach a picture of her but can't seem to find the link.

Ride safe,
Pat.

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Re: First Cruiser

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WELCOME TO THE BOARD


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cincykz
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Re: First Cruiser

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Re: First Cruiser

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Welcome :cheers: Lots of us had 1400s and a few still do. :cheers: Enjoy and post often. :putput:

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