Suzuki Intruder VL800 User Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-11
Check the starter relay.
(! 8-13)
Incorrect • Faulty starter relay
Correct
• Poor contact of the starter relay
The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run when the transmission is in
any position other than neutral, with the side-stand up.
Check the side-stand switch.
(! 8-14)
Incorrect • Fau ty side-stand switch
Correct
• Open circuit in wire harness
• Poor contact of connector
Others
Engine does not turn though • Faulty starter clutch
the starter motor runs.
STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Drain engine coolant. (!2-13)
• Remove the muffler (No.1) 1. (!3-5)
• Remove the engine coolant pipe 2. (!3-13)
• Remove the starter motor cover 3.
• Remove the engine coolant inlet 4.
• Remove the starter motor. (!3-14)
• Disassemble the starter motor as shown in the illustration.
1 O-ring
2 Housing end (inside)
3 Starter motor case
4 Armature
5 Brush holder
6 Housing end (outside)

Suzuki Intruder VL800 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 45-degree V-twin
Displacement	805cc
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc brake
Rear Brakes	Drum brake
Front Tire	130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H
Overall Height	1, 105mm (43.5 inches)
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm
Ground Clearance	140mm (5.5 inches)
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)