The Bat eventually reopened on May 21, 1983 after a year of being closed. Arrow Huss made some modifications to the ride. These modifications included reducing the cars to six, increasing the horsepower of the lift hills and adding more support structure. Each car now had six shock absorbers. The coaster operated without significant issues for the first half of the season. It was closed in mid-July for repairs, but reopened later that month on July 23. The Bat would operate until August when it was closed for the rest of the year.