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mrqu1cky
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Hello everyone,
New member here. It looks like I'm about to sell my 2003 Suzuki Intruder Volusia (old version of the C50). I've been thinking about the new bike that I'd like to buy. Here are my requirements:
- cruiser, with or without accessories, I can add and remove.
- not brand new, I hate dealerships, but will endure one if I have to.
- < 10,000 miles
- > 1000 CC
- fuel injected
- liquid cooled
- >= 44 mpg
- >= 4.5 gallon tank.
- the ability to cruise at 90 - 110 for an extended period of time without causing nerve damage to my hands due to highway buzz.
- reasonably low maintenance. I don't mind changing the oil and radiator fluid when needed, but I really don't want to have to spend every weekend working on a motorcycle instead of riding it.
My Suzuki was/is a great bike. I love it and hate to see it go. But the reality is, after taking it to Louisiana and back a couple of times, I realize it's not really cut out to do the kind of riding I want to do. It's a little light on the highway, I tend to get pushed around by gusty winds too much. Too much buzz at high speeds, and while it is liquid cooled, it doesn't seem to want to do 90+ mph for more than 45 minutes to an hour before the temperature warning light comes on. I end up having to slow back down to 70 mph for 10 minutes before the radiator can cool her off. Long story short, I'm looking for a classic type cruiser for a reasonable price that will really move when I need her to, while at least making an attempt to keep the rpm's as low as possible. My list so far is:
- Kawasaki 1500/1600 series. I wish I could afford a 1700 with six gears, but I am too poor.
- Honda VTX 1300 series - last I checked, it wasn't fuel injected.
- Yamaha V-Star 1300 - I was almost sold on this one until I found out you have to re-adjust the valves every 4,000 miles.
I really don't want to spend more than 8 or 9 thousand dollars and I'm pretty sure I can find one of these for that price used. If anyone can recommend another bike or give me some insight to the bikes I've already mentioned, I would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!
New member here. It looks like I'm about to sell my 2003 Suzuki Intruder Volusia (old version of the C50). I've been thinking about the new bike that I'd like to buy. Here are my requirements:
- cruiser, with or without accessories, I can add and remove.
- not brand new, I hate dealerships, but will endure one if I have to.
- < 10,000 miles
- > 1000 CC
- fuel injected
- liquid cooled
- >= 44 mpg
- >= 4.5 gallon tank.
- the ability to cruise at 90 - 110 for an extended period of time without causing nerve damage to my hands due to highway buzz.
- reasonably low maintenance. I don't mind changing the oil and radiator fluid when needed, but I really don't want to have to spend every weekend working on a motorcycle instead of riding it.
My Suzuki was/is a great bike. I love it and hate to see it go. But the reality is, after taking it to Louisiana and back a couple of times, I realize it's not really cut out to do the kind of riding I want to do. It's a little light on the highway, I tend to get pushed around by gusty winds too much. Too much buzz at high speeds, and while it is liquid cooled, it doesn't seem to want to do 90+ mph for more than 45 minutes to an hour before the temperature warning light comes on. I end up having to slow back down to 70 mph for 10 minutes before the radiator can cool her off. Long story short, I'm looking for a classic type cruiser for a reasonable price that will really move when I need her to, while at least making an attempt to keep the rpm's as low as possible. My list so far is:
- Kawasaki 1500/1600 series. I wish I could afford a 1700 with six gears, but I am too poor.
- Honda VTX 1300 series - last I checked, it wasn't fuel injected.
- Yamaha V-Star 1300 - I was almost sold on this one until I found out you have to re-adjust the valves every 4,000 miles.
I really don't want to spend more than 8 or 9 thousand dollars and I'm pretty sure I can find one of these for that price used. If anyone can recommend another bike or give me some insight to the bikes I've already mentioned, I would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!
In actuality, I could probably get away with gel gloves, or what I have been doing is just holding the grips rather loosely. But if someone knows of one, I would love to hear about it.
