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
TK
K9 Printed in Japan
300 TAKATSUKA, MINAMI, HAMAMATSU, JAPAN
99011-40H50-03AVZ1500
VZ1500
Part No. 99011-40H50-03A
July, 2008 EN
TK
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.
© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR
CORPORATION 2008