Suzuki Intruder VS1400 User manual

99011-38B68-03A
VS1400
Part No. 99011-38B68-03A
April, 2004 ÇEN
K5
VS1400
OWNER’S MANUAL
Printed in Japan
300 TAKATSUKA, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN
WARNING
Failure to follow these safety precautions
may increase your risk of injury:
Wear a helmet, eye protection, and bright
protective clothing.
Don’t ride after consuming alcohol or other
drugs.
Slow down on slippery surfaces, unfamiliar
terrain or when visibility is reduced.
Read owner’s manual carefully.
This owner s manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the mo-
torcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or
otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator.The manual
contains important safety information and instructions which
should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.

IMPORTANT
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize
special information, the symbol !and
the words WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTE have special meanings. Pay
special attention to the messages high-
lighted by these signal words:
NOTE: Indicates special information to
make maintenance easier or instruc-
tions clearer.
WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are ar-
ranged like this:
!WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in motorcycle damage.
!
WARNING-or-CAUTION
The first part will describe a POTENTIAL
HAZARD and WHAT CAN HAPPEN if you
ignore the WARNING or CAUTION.
The second part will describe HOW TO
AVOID THE HAZARD.
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FOREWORD
Motorcycling is one of the most exhila-
rating sports and to ensure your riding
enjoyment, you should become thor-
oughly familiar with the information pre-
sented in this Owner’s Manual before
riding the motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance that
your motorcycle requires is outlined in
this manual. By following these instruc-
tions explicitly, you will ensure a long
trouble-free operating life for your
motorcycle. This motorcycle also con-
forms to the U.S Environmental Protec-
tion Agency emission regulations which
apply to new motorcycles. The proper
adjustment of engine components is
necessary for this motorcycle to comply
with the EPA regulations. Therefore,
please follow the maintenance instruc-
tions closely to ensure emission compli-
ance. 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.
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All information, illustrations, and specifi-
cations 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 discrepancies in
this manual. 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 vehicles previously
built or sold.
Suzuki Motor Corporation believes in
conservation and protection of Earth’s
Natural resources. To that end, we
encourage every vehicle owner to recy-
cle, trade in, or properly dispose of, as
appropriate, used motor oil, engine
coolant, and other fluids, batteries, and
tires.
COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR
CORPORATION 2004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING
FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT RECOMMENDATION
CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS
BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
RIDING TIPS
ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE PROCEDURE AND APPEARANCE CARE
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING 1
THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING ....................................................................1-2
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THE SPORT OF MOTORCY-
CLING
THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING
Your motorcycle and this owner’s man-
ual have been designed by people like
you who enjoy motorcycling. People
become motorcyclists for many rea-
sons. For starters, street riding is fun
and invigorating. But no matter why you
be- came a motorcyclist, or how experi-
enced you are, you will eventually face
some challenging situations.
In preparing for these challenges, you
will be fine-tuning your coordination,
concentration, and attitude. Learning
the skills and strategies associated with
motorcycling is the basis for safely par-
ticipating in this sport. Many motorcy-
clists find that as they become better
riders, they also get more enjoyment
from the freedom unique to motorcy-
cling.
Please remember:
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