GV1200 Madura

[Porkchop]

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

The VFR line also is known to have bad R/R problems. I'm not sure of fit or ease of connection to the Madura, but alot of the VFR community refers to the Yammie R1 R/R as the best option. They have big cooling fins that let it bleed off heat like the stock VFR unit didn't.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by No Worries

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.

I've heard the nickname as well, mostly from elitist v65 owners. Everything I've read from actual owners and vintage reviews have been fairly glowing with exception to fuel range. But at 2k or less I see no downside to trying it out

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Dave

........elitist v65 owners.........

That just made me laugh.

[Dave]

Might have an interested party for the cbr (and the Nsx!) Unfortunately all the gv1200s in the area seem to have dried up :I

[G-Rex]

Wait dammit! You've got the NSX up fo' sale?

What's the price tag? Not that I need yet *another* car, but I've always had a soft spot for the NSX. You can PM me if you prefer.

[Dave]

Around 17.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Dave

Around 17.

$17, SOLD! Will you deliver? I'll make it an even $20.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

$17, SOLD! Will you deliver? I'll make it an even $20.

haha.

SO. when it showed up it had this awful looking touring screen mounted. made that disappear and rolled off to the DMV, got the legal shit straight and printed out some INS cards and went for a ride. Its a V4 so it doesnt really thump, kinda rumbles. Sounds good though. Heavy as she is she handles really nice and the comfort level is unmatched. I have ridden a number of import and domestic cruisers and nothing has ever come close to the madura. Power, well the clutch starts slipping around 3 grand so I didnt really get to feel it. You can tell its there just cant touch it. shes a pussy cat down low though, real easy to get along with and the carbs sound great. Had a weird moment where i was wondering about it wallowing back and forth when I remembered that it is shaft driven So once again its proven true that you cant do better for your money than buying an 80's UJM. Ins is $108 for the year btw. Gotta get Liz back so we can do some two up trips this year

[Dave]

http://altoona.craigslist.org/mcy/2846422297.html

this just showed up this morning, thoughts?

[Dave]

Found a clean black 86 for 1500 south of vineland. In serious talks

If I get this and get my girl back I might still have a great summer