Intruder riders

[gman]

have you looked at trademe?? theres a nice blue one with after market pipes and aircleaner.looks real nice.

[sheddy]

I'm around 6'1 and have had a look at the 800's. They look a bit small to me and for some reason I have this thing about the air cooled bikes. I suppose its just like the rest of us we all have prefferences. there is a mint vs800 on trademe currently but I haven't got passed the fact its water cooled. More things to maintain maybe. Air cooled bikes seem to last as long if not longer before rebuilds. Eg Virago 1100 and the good old vs 1400. I've noted a few Kwaka Vulcans seem to get rebuilt before 60k.
Thanks for the help, keep it coming.
realistically my budget is up to about 8K.
I am also chasing some good nick leathers, jacket about a 42 and pants about 36/38 waist.

In a perfect world I'd like a seeger or AME 14 degree chopper kitted bike. They look awesome. as long as it handles in a straight line I'll be happy.

[vs04]

Hi sheddy.I hear what you,re saying,the only thing that i did,nt like about the 800s was that ugly radiator IMO it spoilt the look of the bike somewhat.I dont know much about the vulcans or viragos but i know the 1400s are almost bullet proof,regular oil changes[i use amsoil 10w-40] and services and you,ll get 100.000 +miles not k,s out of them easily,maybe the clutch and the obvious things like tires etc but highly unlikely you,ll need to touch the motor, not bad for an air/ oil cooled engine.

[Macktheknife]

I am on my third Intruder, I love them.Have owned a 700, 800 and 1400, I have never had a problem with any of them, water cooled or not. I am currently in the process of 'choppering' my 1400, would be keen for another bunch to ride with next year, keep me in mind.

[vs04]

I am on my third Intruder, I love them.Have owned a 700, 800 and 1400, I have never had a problem with any of them, water cooled or not. I am currently in the process of 'choppering' my 1400, would be keen for another bunch to ride with next year, keep me in mind.

Gidday mate.I,m keen to try and get some sort of club going for jap cruisers etc,nothing financial justa group of people who enjoy riding cruisers.Not sure how to get it started,bit difficult with everyone so spread out but there,s a few here that are interested.If you,re interested or have any ideas let me know, would like to do something in the new year.

[Waylander]

I am on my third Intruder, I love them.Have owned a 700, 800 and 1400, I have never had a problem with any of them, water cooled or not. I am currently in the process of 'choppering' my 1400, would be keen for another bunch to ride with next year, keep me in mind.

Very interested in seeing some pics of the work in progress as it develops mate.

And VS04, I'de be keen on that.

[vs04]

Very interested in seeing some pics of the work in progress as it develops mate.

And VS04, I'de be keen on that.

Awesome, the list is getting bigger

[Thumper]

Hey if this gets off the ground, count me in!!!

[rudolph]

I got a Intruder front end on my Honda dose that count?

[gman]

mines a water cooled vs 750 never had a problem with the water.the guy at phil turnbills said he had a guy in with a leaking radiator and he rode it from auckland with no water in it.had no probs with over heating.my thermo fan come on the other day but only because i was playing in the traffic on the way home.

[vs04]

Hey if this gets off the ground, count me in!!!

If we all start throwing ideas around on how to get started it should,nt be a problem.

[vs04]

I got a Intruder front end on my Honda dose that count?

Yep,if your,e keen why not.

[mcphod]

I have just brought a VL800 Voluisa.
2003 with 8000km on clock. It is one fantastic bike to ride.

[sheddy]

what was the wallet damage on the volouisa, I have read good reports on them. Not as quick as the vs800 intruder but more comfortable for longer rides. Did it come with saddle bags?. did you ride a 1500 as well before buying. Cheers

[rfc85]

my vl800 is great,did 450 ks today 2 up and it just"purred" need to get some louder pipes for it-just too quiet-went to taihape and back,awsome weather and shit loads of bikes going to wanganui,going wellies to coromandel on wed if anyone is going north ???