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The Yankee Intruder Work Shop

By;
C. Gustave Sandberg (Sandy)

The term Yankee is by no means trying to be offensive of derogatory towards anyone, anywhere. It is just a term used to indicate frugality (read; cheap) and yes it might not be as easy as spending hundreds more on after market parts, the results are similar. I wish to show that with average abilities and little money, you can make a significant improvement on your ride.
These modifications refer to my '90 Intruder 1400. They are typically done 'on the bike' without the need to take off the parts.

Yankee Pipes
Modify the stock pipes

Yankee Jet Kit
Adjusting the carburetor pilot screw

Yankee Seat mods
Resculp, and lower the Riders seat, Soften the passenger's seat.

Yankee Bike Lift
Constucting a Bike Lift to work on the 'Truda.

Yankee License Plate Mod
Moving that Dangling Plate up under the Brake light.

Yankee Signal Light Mod
Reduce the Pontoon or Wing look to the front signals.

Yankee Signal Light Replacement
Reduce the Pontoon or Wing look and add running lights to the rear signals.
Add Brake Lights to the rear Running/Signal lights.

Yankee Light Bar
Add more light, keeping that long lean look.

Intruder Wiring
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Typical wiring diagram for the Suzuki Intruders

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