Suzuki VL800 User Manual

7-5
NOTE: I= Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary;
R= Replace; T= Tighten
NOTE: (California model only) and (CA. only) means that the item or
the maintenance interval is to be applied only for the California model.
Element
Intervalmonths2 12243648
km 1000 6000 12000 18000 24000
miles 600 4000 7500 11000 14500
*Brakes ( 7-29) IIIII
Brake hose ( 7-29)
–IIII
* Replace every 4 years
Brake fluid ( 7-29)
–IIII
* Replace every 2 years
Tires ( 7-35) – I I I I
*Steering I–I–I
*Front forks ––I–I
* Rear suspension ( 3-21) – – I – I
*Chassis bolts and nuts TTTTT
Lubrication ( 7-6) Lubricate every 1000 km (600 miles)

Suzuki VL800 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 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
Front Brakes	Disc brake
Rear Brakes	Drum brake
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm (65.2 in)
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Front Tire	130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H
Overall Height	1, 110 mm (43.7 in)