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LostArtist Ex Member	going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 12/15/10 at 15:26:38 hopefully on Saturday, it it's still there http://www.columbuscycleshop.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=0576687X12K15K201... I need to stop buying stuff like this . . .
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Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83
Reply #1 - 12/15/10 at 16:48:18

LostArtist wrote 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=0576687X12K15K201...

I need to stop buying stuff like this . . .

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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LostArtist Ex Member	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #2 - 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
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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #3 - 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.
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buttgoat1 Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1042	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #4 - 12/15/10 at 19:09:42 looks like good deal go for it if you can swing it.
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mick Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Hell-bound Posts: 7323 Dayton Oregon Gender:	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #5 - 12/15/10 at 19:22:10 LostArtist wrote 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 why don't they have a S 60 ?
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jef.savage Serious Thumper Offline ridin' n slidin' Posts: 638 Boston, MA Gender:	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #6 - 12/15/10 at 20:12:56 I like it.
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Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83
Reply #7 - 12/15/10 at 20:18:02

mick wrote on 12/15/10 at 19:22:10:

LostArtist wrote 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 Tongue

why don't they have a S 60 ?

S40 = 40 cubic inches (approx) = 652cc
S50 = 50 cubic inches (approx) = 805cc
S83 = 83 cubic inches (approx) = 1360cc

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #8 - 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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Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83
Reply #9 - 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 Roll Eyes

... 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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Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83
Reply #10 - 12/16/10 at 09:24:38

PerrydaSavage wrote 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 Roll Eyes

... 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!

Nuff Said!

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JohnBoy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 825 Gender:	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #11 - 12/16/10 at 09:56:46 I got to go with Mick. two words: UGH- LEE
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Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83
Reply #12 - 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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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10803 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83 Reply #13 - 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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Re: going to test drive a Suzuki S-83
Reply #14 - 12/17/10 at 10:55:38

LostArtist wrote 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?

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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