GV1200 Madura

pauldun170 · 02-08-2012, 10:18 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, 10:59 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, 12:55 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.

Porkchop · 02-09-2012, 09:04 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

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 · 02-09-2012, 09:38 AM

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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 · 02-09-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

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

That just made me laugh.

Dave · 02-09-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

That just made me laugh.

I know right? Muscle bike forum is crawling with em tho

Amber Lamps · 02-10-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

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?

02-09-2012, 12:55 AM	#3
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.