INTRUDER!
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INTRUDER!
I never thought I would see the day when a Harley visited the Man Cave!
This "thing" belongs to a mate of mine. 10 years old and corroded to the Shithouse. Travelled a mere 3000Klms it's like new but all the chrome is pitted.
I have only ever ridden one other Harley and this bike after a short ride confirms why I like my VTR soo much.
Take a look!
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The whole bike is corroded, however I think it can come back.
This bike was a Demonstrator way back when and is fitted with the full catalogue of accessories!
Everything is chrome
When it's all done and present and correct for a Harley of it's period I will organise a ride with some of my mates that are used to seeing me on the VTR and turn up on the Harley.
Any suggestions from the brethren on here who own Harley's or have experience with them will be appreciated!
This "thing" belongs to a mate of mine. 10 years old and corroded to the Shithouse. Travelled a mere 3000Klms it's like new but all the chrome is pitted.
I have only ever ridden one other Harley and this bike after a short ride confirms why I like my VTR soo much.
Take a look!
[URL=http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/kbarr2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/18BEEF6A-A8A8-4B3D-88D6-7755C1B87FFB_zpsoomw2okk.jpg.html][/URL
The whole bike is corroded, however I think it can come back.
This bike was a Demonstrator way back when and is fitted with the full catalogue of accessories!
Everything is chrome
When it's all done and present and correct for a Harley of it's period I will organise a ride with some of my mates that are used to seeing me on the VTR and turn up on the Harley.
Any suggestions from the brethren on here who own Harley's or have experience with them will be appreciated!
#2
And I though I was going to read a cool post about Suzuki Intruders.
What's the cause of all the corrosion? Is it always parked at the beach in the sea spray?
What is that - a Fat Boy? Looks like a Fat Boy.
What's the cause of all the corrosion? Is it always parked at the beach in the sea spray?
What is that - a Fat Boy? Looks like a Fat Boy.
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Sat in a wharehouse for years without being ridden.
The front tyre had 7lbs air in it !
Need to change all fluids including fork oil !
Back in the 90s I had a 750 intruder as a runaround !
The front tyre had 7lbs air in it !
Need to change all fluids including fork oil !
Back in the 90s I had a 750 intruder as a runaround !
#5
A Harley big bore Sportster got me into V-twins from UJMs after riding a friend's - thouroughly enjoyed the grunt out of corners but not so impressed when he rode it and I was following and I had to dodge & swerve to avoid all the bits that were falling off it (indicators etc) due to the vibration.
VTR best of both worlds!
VTR best of both worlds!
#8
Speaking of chrome, get yourself a bag of four ought (number "0000") steel wool to get that rust off there. Once you use it and see how easy it comes off, you will end up using it on everything chrome! Seriously, that steel wool makes a world of difference. Just remember to polish the chrome afterwards.
That is definitely a Fat Boy.
That is definitely a Fat Boy.
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Yes,
It is a Fat Boy and all the corrosion is gone.
Basically all that's left to do is the rear wheel and then a full service.
My photobucket is shot, will post pics when I get a chance.
It is a Fat Boy and all the corrosion is gone.
Basically all that's left to do is the rear wheel and then a full service.
My photobucket is shot, will post pics when I get a chance.
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How were they able to grab such a big market share and become such an iconic brand worldwide ? Innovative ideas like selling a "lifestyle" and all the clothing and doo-dads that went along with it, not to mention the bikes themselves.
I'm no Harley fan-boy , and after riding most of their offerings in the last 20 years remain unimpressed by the bikes themselves , but as a professional in the motorcycle industry I do have to give them credit, where credit is due.
Side note : I also though this thread might be about the Suzuki Intruder... which literally translates to "unwelcome visitor" , lol. Horrific bikes, especially the big-bore 1400 & 1500 versions. If you want to experience the adrenaline rush of a near death experience , hit a mild radius, long sweeper on a VS1400 Intruder at say .....45 mph . If you come out alive , you'll probably pull over and kiss the ground while thanking God for sparing your life. The smaller Intruders (700cc-800cc) aren't nearly as bad from a handling standpoint, but have a power to weight ratio comparable to a Geo Metro.
Suzuki makes some great bikes , but the Intruder line isn't one of them.
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#11
Harley's marketing strategy and brand management has shown much innovation over the years...especially considering the fact that up until fairly recently, their bikes were substandard from both a reliability and a performance standpoint, at least until the "new" EVO motors came along and didn't need to be rebuilt after the first oil change.
How were they able to grab such a big market share and become such an iconic brand worldwide ? Innovative ideas like selling a "lifestyle" and all the clothing and doo-dads that went along with it, not to mention the bikes themselves.
I'm no Harley fan-boy , and after riding most of their offerings in the last 20 years remain unimpressed by the bikes themselves , but as a professional in the motorcycle industry I do have to give them credit, where credit is due.
Side note : I also though this thread might be about the Suzuki Intruder... which literally translates to "unwelcome visitor" , lol. Horrific bikes, especially the big-bore 1400 & 1500 versions. If you want to experience the adrenaline rush of a near death experience , hit a mild radius, long sweeper on a VS1400 Intruder at say .....45 mph . If you come out alive , you'll probably pull over and kiss the ground while thanking God for sparing your life. The smaller Intruders (700cc-800cc) aren't nearly as bad from a handling standpoint, but have a power to weight ratio comparable to a Geo Metro.
Suzuki makes some great bikes , but the Intruder line isn't one of them.
How were they able to grab such a big market share and become such an iconic brand worldwide ? Innovative ideas like selling a "lifestyle" and all the clothing and doo-dads that went along with it, not to mention the bikes themselves.
I'm no Harley fan-boy , and after riding most of their offerings in the last 20 years remain unimpressed by the bikes themselves , but as a professional in the motorcycle industry I do have to give them credit, where credit is due.
Side note : I also though this thread might be about the Suzuki Intruder... which literally translates to "unwelcome visitor" , lol. Horrific bikes, especially the big-bore 1400 & 1500 versions. If you want to experience the adrenaline rush of a near death experience , hit a mild radius, long sweeper on a VS1400 Intruder at say .....45 mph . If you come out alive , you'll probably pull over and kiss the ground while thanking God for sparing your life. The smaller Intruders (700cc-800cc) aren't nearly as bad from a handling standpoint, but have a power to weight ratio comparable to a Geo Metro.
Suzuki makes some great bikes , but the Intruder line isn't one of them.
Suzuki made a few good bikes back in the day... Now a days they have the GSXR's that's good... The rest is just as much crap as the Intruder really... (Not that Honda is doing great... Their current bikes is best aimed at the geriatric crowd...)
#12
My mom got rid of her V star for a harley because shes short. HAHA. She said she noticed a big drop in power. Shes got a brand spanking new 1300 some odd cc monster with the pipes and fueling done by harley. I am not a fan.