Suzuki Intruder VZ800 User Manual

CHASSIS 8-53
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bar straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Remove as much old brake fluid as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
 Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
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BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the reflex reflector 1. (For E-03, 28, 33)
• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt 2 and allow the brake fluid to
drain into a suitable receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts.
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Bleed air from the brake system. (2-22)
* Do not reuse the brake fluid left over from the last
servicing or which has been stored for a long period
of time, otherwise serious damage to the brake sys-
tem will result.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
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)