Suzuki Intruder VS1400 User manual

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VS1400
OWNER'S MANUAL
Part No. 99011·38872-01A
MaY, 2008 [g EN

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the
motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold
or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The
mnnual contains important safety information and instructions
which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.
IMPORTANT
BREAK·IN (RUNNING-IN) INFORMATION
FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE
The first 1600 km (1000 miles) are the most
important
in the life of your motorcycle.
Proper break-in operation during this time
will help ensure maximum life and perform-
ance from your new motorcycle. Suzuki
parts are manufactured of high quality mate-
rials and machined parts are finished to
close tolerances. Proper break-in operation
allows the machined surfaces to polish each
other and mate smoothly.
Motorcycle reliability and performance
depend on special care and restraint exer-
cised during the break-in period. It
is espe-
cially important that you avoid operating the
engine
in a manner which could expose the
engine parts
to excessive heat. Please refer
to the BREAK-IN (RUN-NING-IN) section for
specific break-in recommendations.
WARNING/CAUTIONINOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize speci
al
information the words WARNING, CAU-
TION and NOTE carry special meanings
and should
be carefully reviewed.
The personal safety of the ride r may be
i nvolved. Disregarding this Information could
result In injury to the rider.
CAUTION
These i nstructions point out special service
procedures or precautions that must be fol-
lowed to avoid dama g ing the ma c hine.
NOTE: This provides special information to
make maintenance easier or important
instructions clearer.

FOREWORD
Motorcycling is one of th e most exhilarating
sports and to ensure your' riding
en joyment,
you should become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented
in this Owner's
Manual before riding the motor·cycle.
The proper care and maintenan
ce that your
motorcycle requires is outlined
in this man-
ual. By following these instructions explicitly,.
you will ensure a long trouble-free operating
life for your motorcycle. Your authorized
Suzuki dealer has experienced technicians
that are trained to provide your machine with
the best possible service with the right tools
and equipment.
SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained
in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at
the time of publication. Due to improve-
ments or otller changes, there may be some
discrepancies between information
in this
manual and your motorcycle. Suzuki
reserves the right to make changes at any
time.
Please note that this manual applies
to all
specifications for
all respective destinations
and explains
all equipments. Therefore,
your model may have different standard fea-
tures from those shown in this manual.
© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR
CORPORATION 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
[ CONSUMER INFORMATION ---- -- ---- I
[ CONTROLS
[ FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATION
IBREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
[ RIDING TIPS
[ INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
[ TROUBLESHOOTING [
!MOTORCYCLE CLEANING AND STORAGE PROCEDURE ,
!SPECIFICA nONS I
!INDEX ~
II
II

CONSUMER INFORMATION
A CCESSORY INSTALLATIO NA ND PR ECAUTI ON SA FETY T IP S ... .. ....... ... ... 1-2
SAFE RI DI NG R EC O MM END ATI ON FOR MOTORC YC LER IDE RS ......... ....... . 1-4
1-1

CONSUMER INFORMATION
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND
PRECAUT IO N SA F ETY TIPS
There are a great variety of accessories
available to Suzuki owners. Suzuki can not
have direct control over the quality or suit-
ability
of accessories you may wish to pur-
chase. The addition
of unsuitable accessories
can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It is
not possible for Suzuki to test each acces-
sory
on the market or combinations of all the
available accessories; however, your autho-
rized Suzuki dealer can assist you
in select-
ing quality accessories and installing them
correctly.
Use extreme caution when selecting and
installing the accessories for your Suzuki.
We have developed some general guide-
lines which will aid you when deciding
whether, and how
to equip your motorcycle.
1-2
Impro p er accessories or modific ations can
m ake your m otorcycle un s af e and c an lea d to
an acc ide nt.
Never modify the mo to rcyc le w ith imp r oper or
p oo rl y installe d accessorie s. Fo llow all instruc-
t ions in this owner 's manu al r egardi ng acces so-
r ies and mo di fications . Use genu ine SU Z UKI
ac ce sso rie s or equivale nt tha t have be en
des ign ed an d te sted fo r your mo t or cycle. C on-
sul t you r S UZU KI deale r if you ha ve any ques-
t ion s.
• Never exceed the G.V.W. (Gross Vehicle
Weight) of this motorcycle. The G.
V.w . is
the combined weight of the machine,
accessories, payload and riders. When
selecting your accessories, keep
in mind
the weight
of the riders as well as the
weight of the accessories. The additional
weight of the accessories may not only
create
an unsafe riding condition but may
also affect the
rid ing stability.
G.V.w.: 470
kg (1035 Ibs)
at the tire pressure (cold)
FRONT: 200 kPa (2.00 kgficm2, 29 psi)
REAR: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2,
33 psi)
• At any time that additional weight or aero-
dynamic affecting accessories are
installed, they should be mounted as low
as possible, as close to the motorcycle
and
as near the center of gravity as pos-
sible. The mounting brackets and other
attachment hardware should be carefully
checked to ensure that they provide for a
rigid, non-movable mount. Weak mounts
can allow the shifting of the weight and
create a dangerous, unstable condition.
• Inspect for proper ground clearance and
bank angle.
An improperly mounted
accessories could critically reduce these
two safety factors. Also confirm that the
"accessories" do not interfere with the
operation of the suspension, steering or
other control operations.
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• Accessories fitted to the handlebars or
the front fork area can create serious sta-
bility problems. The extra weight will
cause the motorcycle to
be less respon-
sive to your steering control. The weight
may also cause oscillations
in the front
end and lead to instability problems.
Accessories added to the handlebars or
front fork should
be as light as possible
and kept to a minimum.
• Windshields, fairings, backrests, saddle-
bags, travel trunks etc. may affect the
stability of the motorcycle due to their
aerodynamic effects. The motorcycle
may be affected by a lifting condition or
by
an instability in cross winds or when
being passed by or passing large vehi-
cles. Improperl.y mounted or poorly de-
signed accessories can result
in an
unsafe riding condition therefore caution
should be used when selecting and
installing all accessories.