September 11th, 2001

Never to forgive,
Never to forget!

Wanna hear the Black Mamba song?
Click the logo above ! (mp3 format)

She drives me crazy, gets inside my brain
She spend my money down a drain auh
So I roll over for my reward 'How much can I afford?'
And she says 'Just a little more'

You know she got a mean streak
Black Mamba don't compete
She got a mean streak
Temptation, bitter sweet

-- Deep Purple, "Mean Streak"
 Perfect Strangers album, 1984

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In August of 2001 I purchased a new Suzuki Intruder LC1500
 (the LC stands for "Legendary Classic" or, some say, "Lounge Chair" ;).
These pages are devoted to news/pix/etc about it, lovingly named
 "Black Mamba".



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to see recent pix !

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Click HERE
for older pix !

Below is a list of modifications/additions I've made to my LC.

Yes, I caught Crowitis

 and there is no cure !

Mods completed : Shortened the foot-brake pedal width to allow more footboard room for my "MotoMan" cycle boots (from Wicked Road Warrior). -- Wired in a couple Piezo buzzers to the turn-signal indicators for safety reasons. --  Completely studded all the seat covers & pads on the bike, using red jewel studs from J&P Cycles. -- Wired in a battery/electrical LED monitor from Kuryakyn. --  Removed the "pair valve" and cough drop assembly  -- Removed the Suzuki tank badges for a "cleaner" look to the faux tank panels...custom paint added afterwards.  --  Cut down a wooden beaded seat-cushion from CheckerAuto to fit over the stock Zuke seats for a cooler & more comfy ride on those hot days. -- Gold-flake glitter-glue applied on conchos and elsewhere to accent the custom paint -- Chopped the included aftermarket V&H baffles to 7.5" for a better sound, then added smaller custom baffle inserts to drop the pitch and the volume to a more "conversation friendly" decibel level. Have since replaced those with BCT Monster baffles. -- Replaced the aftermarket V&H Stage 1 jetkit needles in the carbs with OEM needles from MotorcycleCarbs to prevent premature wear of the emulsion tubes. Ripped the scoop off the stock airbox for better air intake. Set the mix screws to 3F & 2 7/8R turns. -- Moved the helmet lock from the left rear to the left-siderail above the passenger floorboard. Replaced the stock ignition switch with a Harley-style dash panel flip switch with Inferno cover using instructions from Mocc's place. Blacked-out (using enamel spray paint) the formerly red-tinted windshield and added a snakey decal...lined the windshield inside and added accents in various areas using matching snakeskin pattern leather from Corbin ....used (seat) matching snakeskin material from Corbin for accents in various places elsewhere on the LC. Replaced the Stage 1 with a Stage 3 kit from Ramster for more mid-range power.