Suzuki 2004 VL800 User Manual

FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Place the motorcycle
side stand.
2. Loosen the axle holder bolt CD.
Loosen the axle (2 tempo-
rarily.
3. Place an accessory service
stand or equivalent under the
swing arm to help stabilize the
rear end. Carefully position a
jack under the engine or chas-
sis tubes and raise until the
front wheel is slightly off the
ground.
CAUTION
Improper jacking may cause
damage to the oil filter.
Do not apply the jack head to
the oil filter when jacking up
the motorcycle.
5. Slide the front wheel forward.
NOTE: Never squeeze the front
brake lever with the wheel
removed. It is vel) difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
assembly.
6. To reinstall the wheel assem-
bly, reverse the sequence as
described.
7. After installing the wheel,
apply the brake several times
to restore the proper lever
stroke.
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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