Suzuki Intruder VL800 User manual

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NOTICE /NOTE
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FOREWORD
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
Owner’s Manual before riding the
motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in this manual. By follow-
ing these instructions explicitly
you will ensure a long trouble-free
operating life for your motorcycle.
This motorcycle also conforms to
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and California Air
Resource Board (CARB) emis-
sion regulations which apply to
new motorcycles. The proper
adjustment of engine components
is necessary for this motorcycle to
comply with the EPA and CARB
regulations. Therefore, please fol-
low the maintenance instructions
closely to ensure emission com-
pliance. Your authorized Suzuki
dealer has experienced techni-
cians that are trained to provide
your machine with the best possi-
ble service with the right tools and
equipment.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in vehicle or
equipment damage.

All information, illustrations, and
specifications contained in this
manual are based on the latest
product information available at
the time of publication. Due to
improvements or other changes,
there may be some discrepan-
cies between information in this
manual and your motorcycle.
Suzuki reserves the right to make
production changes at any time,
without notice and without incur-
ring any obligation to make the
same or similar changes to vehi-
cles previously built or sold.
Suzuki Motor Corporation
believes in conservation and pro-
tection of Earth’s Natural
resources. To that end, we
encourage every vehicle owner to
recycle, trade in, or properly dis-
pose of, as appropriate, used
motor oil, engine coolant, and
other fluids, batteries, and tires.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING
FUEL, OIL AND COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS
CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS
BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
RIDING TIPS
ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE PROCEDURE AND MOTORCYCLE CLEANING
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX