Suzuki 2004 VL800 User Manual

APPEARACE CARE
CORROSION PREVENTION
It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important Information About
Corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
. Accumulation of road salt dirt
moisture, or chemicals in hard~
to-reach areas.
. Chipping, scratches, and any
damage to treated or painted
metal surfaces resulting from
minor accidents or impacts
from stones and gravel. .
~oad salt, sea air, industrial pollu-
tion, and high humidity wil all con-
tribute to corrosion.
How to Help Prevent Corrosion
. Wash your motorcycle fre-
quently, at least once a month.
Keep your motorcycle as clean
and dry as possible.
. Remove foreign material
deposits. Foreign material such
as road salt, chemicals, road oil
or tar, tree sap, bird droppings
and industrial fall-out may dam-
age your motorcycle's finish.
Remove these types of depos-
its as quickly as possible. If
these deposits are difficult to
wash off, an additional cleaner
may be required. Follow the
manufacturer's directions when
using these special cleaners.
Repair finish damage as soon
as possible. Carefully examine
your motorcycle for damage to
the painted surfaces. Should
you find any chips or scratches
in the paint, touch them up
immediately to prevent corro-
sion from starting. If the chips
or scratches have gone
through to the bare metal
have a Suzuki dealer make th~
repair.
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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