Suzuki Intruder VZ800 User Manual

8-54 CHASSIS
• Remove the brake pads. (8-52)
• Remove the insulator 3.
• Remove the brake caliper holder 4.
• Remove the spring 5.
• Place a rag over the brake caliper pistons to prevent them
from popping out, and then force out the pistons using com-
pressed air.
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• Remove the dust seals 6 and piston seals 7.
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BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION
BRAKE CALIPER
Inspect each brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or
other damage. If any damages are found, replace the brake cal-
iper with a new one.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS
Inspect the brake caliper pistons for any scratches or other dam-
age. If any damages are found, replace the piston with a new
one.
Do not use extremely high pressure to remove the
brake caliper pistons, otherwise damage to the pis-
tons will result.
Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent fluid 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)