GV1200 Madura

Dave · 02-07-2012, 11:46 PM

Got my blade up for sale locally and I'm semi officially looking for the rarest and least popular of the 80's v4 muscle bikes. If you are aware of one in rideable condition with clean title on the east coast in the next few months here would be a good spot to gab. Market seems to be around $1500 so lets keep it under 2.

TIA

derf · 02-08-2012, 09:12 AM

How much for the cbr?

G-Rex · 02-08-2012, 09:27 AM

A Madura would be totally cool! Met a guy with one in Rhode Island in 2004 on my trip to Maine.

Nice, well taken care of bike. I approve of this idea.

Dave · 02-08-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

A Madura would be totally cool! Met a guy with one in Rhode Island in 2004 on my trip to Maine.

Nice, well taken care of bike. I approve of this idea.

Nice! At least someone knows what the heck I'm talking about. An inexpensive, smooth couch with hydraulic lash adjusters, shaft drive, and runs low low 11s. My only real concern was tank range but that can be offset with a trip tank. Hoping the blade moves soon, there's a promising 86

In ny for 1200 that supposedly just needs a clutch and some tlc

tommymac · 02-08-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Nice! At least someone knows what the heck I'm talking about. An inexpensive, smooth couch with hydraulic lash adjusters, shaft drive, and runs low low 11s. My only real concern was tank range but that can be offset with a trip tank. Hoping the blade moves soon, there's a promising 86

In ny for 1200 that supposedly just needs a clutch and some tlc

Where in NY?

Dave · 02-08-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Where in NY?

Post was deleted this morning.

Dave · 02-08-2012, 09:28 AM

Asking 3300

pauldun170 · 02-08-2012, 11:18 AM

Never heard of them before.

Just in case you don't have it...known issues and service manual

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Technical Issues : GV1200 Madura (85-86)

BRAND : SUZUKI
MODEL : GV1200 Madura (85-86)
CATEGORY : Street Bikes

TECHNICAL ISSUE DETAILS

These models all have a permanent magnet battery charging system, consisting of a stator with three output wires, which feed into a regulator/rectifier. This unit rectifies the AC into DC and regulates this DC to 14.5V to ensure proper battery charging. The output from the regulator/rectifier connects to the battery through a main fuse. Common faults in this system: 1) Regulator/rectifier failure. The OEM regulator/rectifier is a commonly failing part. 2) Stator failure. The stator fails regularly. Causes are age, heat and vibration. Test and replace when it tests bad. We recommend using the fault finding chart. This guide will help you diagnose the charging system quickly.

http://www.suzukimadura.no/Norway/im...nersManual.pdf
http://www.suzukimadura.no/Norway/im...viceManual.pdf

Dave · 02-08-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Never heard of them before.

Just in case you don't have it...known issues and service manual

http://www.suzukimadura.no/Norway/im...nersManual.pdf
http://www.suzukimadura.no/Norway/im...viceManual.pdf

Links seem bad

Sweet. Ill check it out

No Worries · 02-09-2012, 01:55 AM

I've had a running Suzuki since 1976. Except when they're not running because of an electrical problem. The R/R can be replaced with an Electrolux model. The stator only lasts 15 years. But the most problems are in the connections. To each other and to ground. But they can be cleaned and/or replaced.

As for the Madura, I could look through some old magazines for a test, but I remember some Suzuki riders calling it the Manure. Suzuki also used that V-4 engine in a touring bike called the Cavalcade. I think it got good reviews.

02-07-2012, 11:46 PM	#1
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	GV1200 Madura Got my blade up for sale locally and I'm semi officially looking for the rarest and least popular of the 80's v4 muscle bikes. If you are aware of one in rideable condition with clean title on the east coast in the next few months here would be a good spot to gab. Market seems to be around $1500 so lets keep it under 2. TIA __________________ TWF Post whore #6

02-08-2012, 09:27 AM	#3
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	A Madura would be totally cool! Met a guy with one in Rhode Island in 2004 on my trip to Maine. Nice, well taken care of bike. I approve of this idea. __________________

02-08-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	How much for the cbr?

02-08-2012, 09:28 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Asking 3300

02-09-2012, 01:55 AM	#10
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I've had a running Suzuki since 1976. Except when they're not running because of an electrical problem. The R/R can be replaced with an Electrolux model. The stator only lasts 15 years. But the most problems are in the connections. To each other and to ground. But they can be cleaned and/or replaced. As for the Madura, I could look through some old magazines for a test, but I remember some Suzuki riders calling it the Manure. Suzuki also used that V-4 engine in a touring bike called the Cavalcade. I think it got good reviews.