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Title: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/15/10 at 15:26:38 hopefully on Saturday, it it's still there http://www.columbuscycleshop.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0576687X12K15K2010J5I20I36JPMQ2224R0&veh=13040&pov=1950887 I need to stop buying stuff like this . . . |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by mick on 12/15/10 at 16:48:18 53706C6B5E6D6B766C6B1F0 wrote:
yes you must stop before it's to late, My Opinion for what it's worth. the bike you are looking at is just so ordinary looking. Sorry,just being honest. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/15/10 at 17:01:53 it is ordinary, I can fit on it though, and hey, I've had a S-40, now I have and S-50 so why not round it out with an S-83 :P |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by Boofer on 12/15/10 at 17:40:10 Looks similar to a Kawa Vulcan. I like it. If you like it and can afford it without tearing up the household, go for it. 8-) |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by buttgoat1 on 12/15/10 at 19:09:42 looks like good deal go for it if you can swing it. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by mick on 12/15/10 at 19:22:10 2F0C10172211170A1017630 wrote:
why don't they have a S 60 ? |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by jef.savage on 12/15/10 at 20:12:56 I like it. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by jef.savage on 12/15/10 at 20:18:02 0C08020A1509040D080C0418610 wrote:
why don't they have a S 60 ?[/quote] S40 = 40 cubic inches (approx) = 652cc S50 = 50 cubic inches (approx) = 805cc S83 = 83 cubic inches (approx) = 1360cc |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/15/10 at 22:13:43 I cant remember if thats one of the bikes that needs a lot of stuff taken off or loose to change oil. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/16/10 at 00:23:38 No it isn't ... changing oil/filer on the S50 & 83's is slightly easier than doing same on the LS650 (spin-on filter on the 2 V-twin Bikes) ... getting the battery in/out is another matter ::) ... adjusting valves or changing the air filters is a PITA! The LS is MUCH easier in those regards! Fans of the VS1400/S83 seem to love it unconditionally though for it's Old Skool, No Frills look to its abundant, pull-your-arms-out-of-their-sockets torque! |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by buttgoat1 on 12/16/10 at 09:24:38 122730303B2623112334232527420 wrote:
Nuff Said! |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by JohnBoy on 12/16/10 at 09:56:46 I got to go with Mick. two words: UGH- LEE |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/16/10 at 10:24:05 the values on the S-83 have hydrualic lifters so I don't have to adjust them right? but yeah, the battery on the S-50 and S-83 is a PITA, I think the battery door on my S-50 is stuck, I tried to get it out one time and it didn't drop open . . . but the battery was new when I bought it. and the S- styling has kinda grown on me, so I like it more and more now. and the damaged tank means I get to find a used one and paint it :) |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LANCER on 12/17/10 at 08:08:40 I did not see the milage listed but perhaps just missed it. but $2900 ... ? ? dang, that pert cheap for 2 Savage cylinders on one bike ! I like the S83 because it has the cubes and weighs way less than any HD of the same size. For that size engine, it is compact, light, and runs like a bat outta hell. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/17/10 at 10:55:38 1734282F1A292F32282F5B0 wrote:
You could be right about that, I've never owned an S83 ... did briefly own an S50 and I know that there are some similarities and some differences (besides displacement) between the 2 models ... you do have to adjust the valves on the VS800 though. The S83 is air/oil cooled whereas the S50 is liquid cooled, which is one of the differences ... |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/17/10 at 11:42:53 4E434C4147501015220 wrote:
yup it has about 10000 miles on it they also have it on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300504626449&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_13193wt_1158 |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/17/10 at 12:36:21 so now they are saying their liability insurance doesn't allow test rides, so, now I"m not sure I'm interested, which pisses me off cause I just spent 40 mins putting on the corbin seat to up the value of my trade in. . . . |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by verslagen1 on 12/17/10 at 12:43:13 Call your insurance agent. Mine told me I'm covered for similar bikes. Might be a jump for a savage to a S83, but worth a try. Check the increased value for the corbin. I would think you'd get more for it in the flea market. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/17/10 at 12:52:51 4D5E4948575A5C5E550A3B0 wrote:
I currently ride an s-50, thanks, the insurance thing might be worth looking into, yeah I'd definitely like to sell the corbin seat, was hoping to get longish ride in on the stock seat to see how it felt before selling the corbin, but the corbin is very supportive but not much padding, the stock is the opposite, I like the padding . . . |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by mick on 12/17/10 at 21:34:45 03203C3B0E3D3B263C3B4F0 wrote:
I don't think the corbin seat will ad to the value,if you have the origional that would work better. There are very few dealers who give test rides ,when I got my Savage the guy took me for a ride, and the ninja was brand new nothing much wrong with a new bike. Do you have a Lemon law were you live ? Are you financing ? if so you can buy it and if you don't like it,take it back,I think you have 36 hours,make sure you get that in writting,he he doesn't want to do that,tell him to put the bike where the sun don't shine. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by kimchris1 on 12/17/10 at 21:43:56 Myself I won't buy a bike if I can't test ride it first. When I bought Genie they checked for insurance and said being I had riding experience I could test ride her. I had called ahead of time though to make sure. As long as your insurance will cover the bike should their be any mishaps then their shouldn't be any problems. Then again different dealerships have different policies. Best of luck.. :) kim |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by BurnPgh on 12/18/10 at 10:29:59 Nearest dealership to me does it like this....you sign the papers, get FULL insurance, and make the first months payment for the bike. If you decide you dont like it before the next monthly payment is due(30 days) you just bring it back and get your first months payment refunded or transfered to a different bike which you then have an additional 30 days to test ride. IIRC they'll let you do this 3 times before youre just SOL and stuck with a bike you may not like. |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by Boofer on 12/18/10 at 19:04:45 What's the worst that could happen? It's not like you're trying out a unicycle. ;D |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by LostArtist on 12/20/10 at 10:15:14 couldn't get myself to do it, too much money for me to spend right now. . . and I have a perfectly good S-50, runs well, no dents, and I trust it. don't wanna trade that away feels like a missed opportunity though |
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Title: Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Post by mick on 12/20/10 at 12:25:11 72514D4A7F4C4A574D4A3E0 wrote:
or you could say "you were just not meant to have it" everything happened to steer you away from that bike,it just wasn't meant to be. Look at it thatway and you will feel better. |
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