1997 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Wiring diagram in the service manual, Page 633.

Wiring Diagram - Suzuki 1997 VZ800 Service Manual

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Depends on the driving. If you live where it is really cold ( it gets down to O degrees Fahrenheit), you should probably use a 5W-20. If the lowest temperature you drive in is 32 degrees, 5W-30. If you drive in above 50 degrees, you could use 10W-30. These "weights" ( viscosities ) are standard for most gasoline vehicles.

Have you checked the clutch?

Is the engine even overheating? Suzuki V-Twins are notorious for running cool. If the fan motor is working (test by sending power through the leads) then test across the temperature sending switch with an ohmmeter. First measure the resistance cold. Then run the engine until it's completely warmed up and measure again. IT should read a different resistance, +/- 300 ohms. If there's no difference the best way to verify after that would be to set up a rig to hold the switch in a pot of boiling water; it should definitely read a difference at 212 degrees. Of course, with any 18 year old mechanical device your mileage will vary.

small aluminum box ,it gets power and charges the battery

Some bikes also have a clutch switch that operates in the same way as a sidestand switch.

lean at low speed. Open idle jets more

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I personally would buy the Repair Manual. I am a Harley Mechanic and always use the Repair Manual. By using the Manual you will never have to ask any more questions unless really serious. The Repair Manual is a Mechanics best friend. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/al_e83b1941f9c0f302

both cams are timmed of the rear piston at top dead center(make sure valves have a little freeplay, should move alittle, not tight)(timming mark shows r/f t in window)(window front of alternator cover) with the lines even with the head, arrows pointing forward.manual has a good detail if u have one. cam lobs should be down on back and about 10 o'clock on front.

coolant reservoir is behind front air cleaner under tank. u have to remove the tank to get to it, but there is no fill port. it's more of an overflow. if u look above the radiator u should see the back of it, it is black.

ur carbs need cleanin or ajustin-take it apart n soak-the idle jet is dirty n not gitten enuf gas and the choke is compensating-remember that ride is almost 14yrs!

ur bike needs a tuneup its 13 yrs--test the batt for holding a 12v charge--may need new plug wires also--inspect coil and other parts of elec system--chec out carbs jets and float area specially the setting--buy a repair manual!

sounds like the clutch needs to be adjusted, loosen the clutch adjusting jam nut and turn the adj screw clockwise untill the bike bearly starts to creep forward, then back off the screw 1/4 turn, tighten jam nut and you should be good to go

thr rear wheel is removed as normal except u will have to tilt the bike over on the opposite side to the driveshaft. dont forget the brake rod has to be removed as well.

Sound like it's time to get the carbs looked at.

It wouuld seem your float is bad, stuck, or not properly adjusted,; thus causing too much fuel to enter the cylnder Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/sean_54c3a3dc48a7773c

Two wires are shorted together somewhere before the lights Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/sean_54c3a3dc48a7773c

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is is parked a long time? if so the carbs need to be cleaned.

Question edited for full make and model names. Question moved to model category. Could be a bad relay and they are easy enough to rest. The problem with bikes is corrosion. Involved in starting, is the battery, the battery connections, the starter button, the relay, and the starter solenoid and its connections. Break all the connections, clean with a wire brush until shiny, smother them with Vaseline and do them back up. Vaseline stops oxidization and also transmits electricity. Ideas in this link from owners regarding corrosion. https://www.google.com/search?q=Suzuki+VS+800+Intruder+won%27t+start+unless+jumped ..