Suzuki 2004 VL800 User Manual

-AWARNING
Failure to perform break-in of
the tires could cause tire slip
and loss of control.
Use extra care when riding on
new tires. Perform proper
break-in of the tires referring to
the BREAK-IN section and
avoid hard acceleration, hard
cornering, and hard braking for
the first 160 km (100 miles).
Tire Pressure and Loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of motorcycle
control.
Check
tire pressure each day
before you ride, accÖrding to the
table below. Tire pressure should
only be checked and adjusted
before riding since riding wil heat
up the tires and lead to higher
inflation pressure readings.
LOAD SOLO RIDING
WITH LIGHT
OR LITTLE
CARGO LOAD
TWO-UP
RIDING OR
SOLO RIDING
WITH HEAVY
CARGO LOAD
200 kPa
2.00 kgf/cm'
29 psi
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm'
36 psi
TIRE
FRONT
200 kPa
2.00 kgf/cm'
29
psi
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm'
36
psi
REAR
Under~inflated tires make smooth
cornering difficult, and can result
in rapid tire wear. Over-inflated
tires have a smaller amount of tire
in contact with the road, which
can contribute to skidding and
loss of control.
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Suzuki 2004 VL800 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Model	VL800
Year	2004
Displacement	805 cc
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Single disc brake
Rear Brakes	Drum brake
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	170/80-15
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 45° V-twin
Rear Suspension	oil damped
Overall Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm
Curb Weight	246 kg
Category	Cruiser