Suzuki Intruder VZ800 User Manual

COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-9
COOLING FAN THERMO-SWITCH
REMOVAL
• Drain the engine coolant. (2-17)
• Disconnect the cooling fan thermo-switch coupler 1.
• Remove the cooling fan thermo-switch 2.
INSPECTION
• Check the thermo-switch closing or opening temperatures by
testing it at the bench as shown in the figure. Connect the
thermo-switch to a circuit tester and place it in the oil con-
tained in a pan, which is placed on a stove.
• Heat the oil to raise its temperature slowly, and read the col-
umn thermometer when the switch closes or opens.
 09900-25008: Multi circuit tester set
 Tester knob indication: Continuity test ()
 Cooling fan thermo-switch operating temperature:
Standard (OFF→ON): Approx. 105 °C (221 °F)
(ON→OFF): Approx. 100 °C (212 °F)

INSTALLATION
• Install the O-ring 1.
• Tighten the cooling fan thermo-switch to the specified torque.
 Cooling fan thermo-switch:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 lb-ft)
• Bleed air from the cooling circuit. (2-18)
* Take special care when handling the thermo-switch.
It may cause damage if it gets a sharp impact.
* Do not contact the cooling fan thermo-switch 1 and
the column thermometer 2 with a pan.
Oil
SAMPLE

Suzuki Intruder VZ800 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 45-degree V-twin
Displacement	805 cc
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Brake	Drum brake
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 L (4.1 US gallons)