Suzuki Intruder VZ1500 User manual

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8 mm8 mmNo.346 VZ1500 99011-40H50-03A 2/1No.346 VZ1500 99011-40H50-03A 2/1 DIC184(TDP006) DIC157

99011-40H50-03AVZ1500

VZ1500

Part No. 99011-40H50-03A

July, 2008 EN

K9 Printed in Japan

300 TAKATSUKA, MINAMI, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN

99011-40H50-03AVZ1500

VZ1500

Part No. 99011-40H50-03A

July, 2008 EN

K9 Printed in Japan

300 TAKATSUKA, MINAMI, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN

WARNING

Failure to follow these safety

precautions may increase your

risk of injury:

Wear a helmet, eye protec-

tion, and bright protective

clothing.

Don’t ride after consuming

alcohol or other drugs.

Slow down on slippery sur-

faces, unfamiliar terrain, or

when visibility is reduced.

Read owner’s manual care-

fully.

WARNING

Failure to follow these safety

precautions may increase your

risk of injury:

Wear a helmet, eye protec-

tion, and bright protective

clothing.

Don’t ride after consuming

alcohol or other drugs.

Slow down on slippery sur-

faces, unfamiliar terrain, or

when visibility is reduced.

Read owner’s manual care-

fully.

OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual contains

important safety information.

Please read it carefully.

OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual contains

important safety information.

Please read it carefully.

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8 mmNo.346 VZ1500 99011-40H50-03A 2/1 Black

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

motorcycle 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.

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

motorcycle 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 spe-

cial 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

arranged 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.

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.

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

between information in this manual and

your motorcycle. Suzuki reserves the

right to make production changes at

any time, without notice and without

incurring 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.

CORPORATION 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1-1

THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING

MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED .................................................................................................... 1-3

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET - BUY A HELMET, AND WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE ............. 1-3

IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT, DO SOMETHING! ................................................................................... 1-4

SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE ................................................................................. 1-5

KNOW YOUR LIMITS ................................................................................................................................. 1-5

BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS ON BAD WEATHER DAYS ............................................................... 1-6

PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC .......................................................................................................... 1-7

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ................................................................................................................. 1-7

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING ................................................................................................................ 1-8

CARRYING A PASSENGER ...................................................................................................................... 1-8

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S

“RIDING TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE” HANDBOOK

(FOR OWNERS IN USA) ............................................................................................................................ 1-9

BE STREET SMART ................................................................................................................................... 1-9

CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................................................... 1-10