Suzuki S83 Boulovard, good/bad whatdaya know?

**s8306** · 31st July 2012, 06:48

Holy shit look what i've started.

**Robert Taylor** · 31st July 2012, 07:38

Originally Posted by s8306

Holy shit look what i've started.

Indeed, but aside from a challenge to what Ive stated about offshore purchases( positives and negatives) maybe it has got you thinking about the suspension.

**shellfish** · 31st July 2012, 12:56

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Indeed, but aside from a challenge to what Ive stated about offshore purchases( positives and negatives) maybe it has got you thinking about the suspension.

Somehow i doubt it. Not many readers would get this far....

Shellfish

**Robert Taylor** · 31st July 2012, 13:50

Originally Posted by shellfish

Somehow i doubt it. Not many readers would get this far....

Shellfish

It started with suspension and then I ''dared'' to challenge the whys and wherefores of private importation of components. But if you read through the suspension issues have been explained, regardless.

**s8306** · 31st July 2012, 17:06

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Indeed, but aside from a challenge to what Ive stated about offshore purchases( positives and negatives) maybe it has got you thinking about the suspension.

Not really mate,i only put progressive springs in my forks,i got the result i was after and i'm happy with it.I have no doubt about the quality and the improvements gained by what you deal with but i'd rather put that sort of money towards another trip around the South Island.Cheers.

**Robert Taylor** · 31st July 2012, 18:11

Originally Posted by s8306

Not really mate,i only put progressive springs in my forks,i got the result i was after and i'm happy with it.I have no doubt about the quality and the improvements gained by what you deal with but i'd rather put that sort of money towards another trip around the South Island.Cheers.

You'd best not try our stuff then! The best analogy would be that its like the difference between Sue Bradford and Claudia Schiffer!

**The Lone Rider** · 31st July 2012, 18:20

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

You'd best not try our stuff then!

Sounds like you're lost.

Head here. Glad to have helped you.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/fo...-amp-Discounts

**Robert Taylor** · 31st July 2012, 19:36

Originally Posted by The Lone Rider

Sounds like you're lost.

Head here. Glad to have helped you.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/fo...-amp-Discounts

Thanks for that, BUT, if mediocrity is fed often enough we will all believe that it is normal and is as good as it gets....

**SVboy** · 31st July 2012, 20:45

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Thanks for that, BUT, if mediocrity is fed often enough we will all believe that it is normal and is as good as it gets....

Now that reply earns green bling!

**gammaguy** · 31st July 2012, 23:34

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Handles fine? What planet are you on?

this just proves that everything is relative

If you ride one of these you are likely someones elderly relative

**gammaguy** · 31st July 2012, 23:39

Originally Posted by The Lone Rider

This has turned into an awesome conversation on the S83

which proves how awesome it was

**Dangsta** · 25th September 2012, 22:25

Originally Posted by s8306

Yep agree with that.Changed the front springs with progressive springs from the states,makes a big difference in the cornering,bike does'nt drift like it use to,changing the tires also helps,the bridgestones these bikes come out with are crap,went to Pirelli's which suit it nicely.Handlebars are a joke,to narrow,26 inches wide,stuff all leverage,have a set being made at the moment,32 inches wide which should improve things.These are nice bikes but can be made to be a lot better with a few upgrades.

Earlier in the thread I posted that my S83 "handles fine". I'd only recently got the bike and didn't find the stock bars a massive issue and still don't. However, after seeing your bike and riding with you, I can 100% see how much difference shaving the seat a bit (so you can stretch out more) and putting some wider bars simply makes the bike better. Now I'm more used to the bike I'd say that handlebars being so narrow is my biggest gripe. It rides and handles "fine" but wider bars, a cheap tweak to the existing seat and some decent Pirelli's turn it into something special.

**s8306** · 27th September 2012, 06:11

Originally Posted by Dangsta

Earlier in the thread I posted that my S83 "handles fine". I'd only recently got the bike and didn't find the stock bars a massive issue and still don't. However, after seeing your bike and riding with you, I can 100% see how much difference shaving the seat a bit (so you can stretch out more) and putting some wider bars simply makes the bike better. Now I'm more used to the bike I'd say that handlebars being so narrow is my biggest gripe. It rides and handles "fine" but wider bars, a cheap tweak to the existing seat and some decent Pirelli's turn it into something special.

Yep it's certainly a lot more comfortable.Turns out i had a fuel leak,hose had come loose,it was a five minute fix apparantly.Cheers.

**Dangsta** · 27th September 2012, 07:09

Originally Posted by s8306

Yep it's certainly a lot more comfortable.Turns out i had a fuel leak,hose had come loose,it was a five minute fix apparantly.Cheers.

That's good. Must be a relief. I had a fuel leak from the petcock on my old Shadow. The guy who looked at it said it was nothing and I could still ride if I wanted. Thought I'd get it fixed though seeing that I parked next to the smoko shelter.