Put The Intruder Into Service Today

Sport Rider · 08-31-2023, 11:31 AM

Today was the day to insert the Intruder into the rotation for riding to work. That was really the only thing good about it. :(

The seating position was worse than I thought it would be. My back couldn't take it. Admittedly, my back is bad to begin with (L4-L5-S1), but this one can't stay in the stable very long.

Vibrations at interstate speeds were a bit much. my hands were tingling after 45 minutes on the bike riding it in.

My arms got a workout with the wind at speed. A small screen of some sort would help a lot.

On the positive side, other than vibes, the engine was very comfortable at highway speeds given that it's only a 5 speed. I don't think this one is going to make an iron butt trip though.

08-31-2023, 11:31 AM	#1
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	Put The Intruder Into Service Today Today was the day to insert the Intruder into the rotation for riding to work. That was really the only thing good about it. :( The seating position was worse than I thought it would be. My back couldn't take it. Admittedly, my back is bad to begin with (L4-L5-S1), but this one can't stay in the stable very long. Vibrations at interstate speeds were a bit much. my hands were tingling after 45 minutes on the bike riding it in. My arms got a workout with the wind at speed. A small screen of some sort would help a lot. On the positive side, other than vibes, the engine was very comfortable at highway speeds given that it's only a 5 speed. I don't think this one is going to make an iron butt trip though. __________________ Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC.
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