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Old 02-09-2012, 09:04 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 02-09-2012, 09:38 AM   #12
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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
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:37 AM   #13
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........elitist v65 owners.........
That just made me laugh.
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Old 02-09-2012, 11:59 AM   #14
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That just made me laugh.
I know right? Muscle bike forum is crawling with em tho
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Old 02-10-2012, 12:50 AM   #15
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I know right? Muscle bike forum is crawling with em tho
Which has always surprised me considering the V-Max wiped the floor with the V65..... Oh did I mention that I used to own a V-Max?
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Old 02-10-2012, 01:17 AM   #16
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Which has always surprised me considering the V-Max wiped the floor with the V65..... Oh did I mention that I used to own a V-Max?
Im well aware my friend they are however unsuitable on the grounds of ridiculously inflated market value and being a yamaha in general
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Old 02-10-2012, 07:41 PM   #17
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Might have an interested party for the cbr (and the Nsx!) Unfortunately all the gv1200s in the area seem to have dried up :I
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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.
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Old 02-12-2012, 05:16 AM   #20
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http://altoona.craigslist.org/mcy/2846422297.html

this just showed up this morning, thoughts?
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