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**Miscellaneous Intruder VS800 Info**
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Suzuki
Intruder VS800 Specifications
Standard warranty: 12 mos., unlimited miles
Recommended service interval: 7500 miles
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
liquid-cooled 45-degree tandem V-twin
SOHC; 2 intake, 2 exhaust valves; operated by rockers, threaded adjusters
Displacement, bore x stroke: 805cc, 83 x 74.4mm
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Carburetion: 2, 36mm Mikuni CV
Lubrication: wet sump, 3.5 qt., spin-on filter
Minimum fuel grade: 87 octane
Transmission: wet multiplate clutch; 5 speeds
Final drive: shaft, 3.2:1
CHASSIS
Wet weight: 477 lb., 52% rear wheel
GVWR: 950 lb.
Wheelbase: 61.4 in.
Overall length: 88.8 in.
Rake/trail: 33.25 degrees / 5.71 in.
Seat height: 27.6 in.
** wire-spoke; 21 x 2.15 front, 15 x 3.00 rear**
**Front tire: 80/90-21 tube-type**
**Rear tire: 140/90-15 tube-type**
Front brake: double-action caliper, 11.6-in. disc
Rear brake: drum, rod-operated
Front suspension: 39mm stanchions, 5.1 in, travel
Rear suspension: dual dampers, 3.5 in. travel, adjustment for preload
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal., Calif. 2.9 gal. (.8 gal reserve)
Inseam equivalent: 31.5 in.
ELECTRICAL
& INSTRUMENTATION
Charging output: 252 watts
Battery: 12v, 16AH
Lighting: 55/60-watt 5.7-in. headlight, position lights
Taillight: 1 bulb
Speedometer, odometer, tripmeter;
Warning lights: neutral, high beam, coolant temperature, oil pressure
PERFORMANCE
Fuel mileage: 37 to 50 mpg, 44.6 mpg average
Average range: 143 miles
RPM at 60 mph, top gear: 4080
200 yard, top-gear acceleration from 50 mph, terminal speed: 84.8 mph
Quarter-mile acceleration: 13.31 sec., 97.2 mph
Colour
Codes
Here
Paint
Color-Rite
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1.
Replacement battery
YUASA, PN# YTX16-BS-1 (auto parts store) &
Sears Or Purchase ES14BS (Wal-Mart)
Replacement battery -YB16B-A1
Better
Battery Group IA Member Socrates
Note: Interstate Batteries Are the same Part
# as the
Yuasa & Cheaper.
If the above Yuasa will work on the
800 Intruder it's logical to assume the other brands
will too.
Westco
Battery # 12v16-B $69.95
Identical battery to the OEM Suzuki charged & ready for duty.
Battery
Stuff
2. Oil filters Check Here
3. Larger Tanks Available From MCD
4a. Passenger footpeg lowers
PN# 04-07011250
Waynesville
Cycle Or Custom World International
4b.
Floorboards & Heel/Toe Shifter
Pics Here
Part No. 300-21 from MC
Enterprises
5a. Squealing brakes
Kevlar brake pads EBC FA-103
PN# WP/15-103 (dealer) also goto Mocc’s
Place
SBS Adhesive Shims Dennis
Kirk Part# 19-1268.
5b. Speed
Bleeders Here
M7 X 1.0 front and rear SB7100
Clutch SB8125,or SB8125L
6. ¼ mile times
VS 800 13.31 @ 97.2 mph
7. HP rating
VS800 53hp @ 6500rpm
8.Tachometer – Mini Tach PN# DS-243910
Drag Specialties
(No Retail Sales),
Aeromach, & Accessory
International
9. Petcock
You may run out of gas when petcock is set on main.
If the main and reserve lines were switched during
assembly at the dealers.
10. Air Filters
From JC
Whitney
Front part# agd12062x
R ear part# agdo12063n
11.A: Ignition Keys Key replacement –
Ignition is Taylor #X117 for Yamaha.
ilco brand Yamaha key fit perfectly. Part #YH49 . .it also has X118
B: Fork Lock Keys
Blanks for a BMW or a Taylor blank #V77 for Volvo
ILCO Blanks V06
Proper Key Blanks can be found Here
12.Cruise
Control: Universal Vista Cruise
Accessory International
& Rider Wharehouse
(All Intruders Use 1" version or Adapter)
Poor Mans Cruise Control can be found HERE
Breakaway Motorcycle Cruise Control
13. Taller
back rest (sissy bar)
Jardine Or Accessory
International
14. Driver back rests – Protac
or Lazyrider
15. Windshields – Looks and quality
are words used to
describe the Memphis
Shades.
16. Replacement shocks – Progressive
Suspension
412-4228C (12") Standard
412-4238C (12") Heavy Duty
412-4201C (11.5")Standard
412-4236C (11.5")Heavy Duty
11-1127 Fork Springs
10-1551 Fork Lowering Kit
17. **Tires
Avon & Metzler
Most Recommended**
VS700 (85-87)
Front 100/90/19 Rear 140/90/15
VS750 (85-88) Front
100/90/19 Rear 140/90/15
VS750 (89-91) Front
80/90/21 Rear 140/90/15
VS800 (92-99)
Front 80/90/21
Rear 140/90/15
VS800 (99-03) Front
100/90/19 Rear 140/90/15
18. Blue exhausts? This works… Blue
Job
19.A
Parts Manual On CD Here
B. Online Parts Look-up
20. Headlight/Taillight Kisan
Tech halogen modulator for higher visibility
21. Speedometer Cables
VS 700,VS 750, VS800
All Years Inclusive Pt.#C2138 Dennis
Kirk
22. Throttle Cable JC Whitney
23A.
Spark Plugs:
VS 800 NGK DPR9EA-9s (cooler)
or NGK DPR8EA-9 (hotter)
B.
Spark Plug Gap
All Models .031" to .035",
25. Dyna Ignitions
26.
Common Bolt Sizes:
Seat 10mm
Ignitor 10mm
Side Covers #2 Phillips
Clutch cover 8mm
Alternator Cover 8mm
Oil Drain 17mm
Differential Drain 21mm
Differential Fill 17mm
Kickstand Yoke 6mm Allen
27.Bike value from the Kelly Blue Book
28.
Aftermarket exhausts systems
Lots of choices… which one do you pick?
Marco Muffler Mod is located Here
I had Jardine Slipons & Loved them
29. Regulator & Rectifier Here
30. Fork
Diameter(s)
VS700 & VS750
(Canada) 37MM
VS 750 (USA) &
VS800 39MM
31.
Oil – this always brings up some interesting discussion
(important but… big yawn) Don’t change
it regularly and
see what happens. Read this Article
and this Article
and make up your own mind but you probably should follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation donchathink?
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There is a lot of useful information
at the Intruder Alert Café
for the Suzuki Intruder Cruisers and the people who frequent
this site are both knowledgeable and helpful.
Where do you think I found (ripped off) most of the stuff posted above?
All other helpful answers are $1.00 each; dumb looks are still free.
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Info as noted above is
good for the
VS 800,
VS750, VS700
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