Suzuki Intruder VZ800 User Manual

COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-13
• Keep on heating the water to raise its temperature.
• Just when the water temperature reaches specified value, the
thermostat valve should have lifted by at least 6.0 mm (0.24
in).
 Thermostat valve lift A
Standard: 6.0 mm and over at 90 °C
(0.24 in and over at 194 °F)
• A thermostat failing to satisfy either of the two requirements
(start-to-open temperature and valve lift) must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
Install the thermostat in the revers order of removal. Pay atten-
tion to the following points:
• Apply engine coolant to the O-ring and install the water pump
cover.
• Tighten the water pump cover bolts.
NOTE:
Fit the clamp to the bolt A.
• Bleed air from the cooling circuit. (2-18)
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)