2001 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

unhook all the brake linkages and rods,axle nut,pull the axle out,and shift the entire wheel to the right and it should pull out,its really easy,although i know it sounds a little overwelming

Check the start solenoid, start side. shoud be no voltage unless you press the start switch. With start switch pressed, you should jump from no volts to 12 volts. Check with 12 volt light or volt/ohm meter to ground.

You may also have safety interlocks ... engine in neutral? kick stand up? KILL switch is in the RUN position?

Up shifting CLUNK on a shaft drive motorcycle is caused by all the drive line slop. Don't tap the shifter with your foot when you shift. Try putting gentle pressure on the lever with your foot, then pull the clutch and shift the gear. This technique should eliminate the CLUNK.

ur speedo is probly like an ol computer-time for new-call a dealer tech and ask a few ? Im oldschool when things were mechical and cud be fixed

According the my manual it says to tighten them to 17 ft/lbs. But be aware. They also recommend that a thread locking compound be used as well. At only 17 ft/lbs I sure as heck would use the stuff.

Look for a screw on the side of the bucket just behind the headlight ring. It may be between the side and bottom, and there may be one on each side. I can't give you a positive placement to it because I have a 2006 model and it looks to have a slightly different set up on it. But my manual is for all the model years.

Once you get the ring off pull the bulb out carefully as it will be still attached buy it's plug. Undo the plug and remove the boot from the back of the bulb housing.
There should be some kind of retaining system such as a wire spring or screws, or even a plastic locking ring to hold the bulb in place in the housing. Pull this off and the bulb should slid right out through the back of the housing.
This bike (both mine AND yours) uses a quartz halogen bulb insert (like most cars do now a days) so please be careful handling the bulb. If you get grease, or oil (even the natural oil from your fingers) on it it will blow your new bulb in a very short time. So if you get any kind of oil on it, or accidentally touch it, wipe the bulb off good with alcohol.

If you went to a less restrictive exhaust and didnt rejet and the bike is popping its running to lean. Need to rejet the carbs when you open up the exhaust.

THE TRANSMISSION MORE THAN LIKELY HAS A BENT SHIFT FORK WHICH WILL REQUIRE COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENG. AND TRANS. BUT FIRST MAKE SURE THE LINKAGE ISN'T WORN ENOUGH DISALLOWING THE FULL STROKE OF THE SHIFTER.

if you go on carlsalter.com there is proberly a manual for free download on the site

what year is it buddy

change the spark plugs sounds like a clinder is miss firing replace plugs then get back to me

Yes, Buy a long drill bit and drill holes in rear baffels, I used 3/8 and started with 3 in each then drilled more as needed. But if you want it a lot louder you will have to drill from the front too. The drill bit I have is 18" long. If you can't find one like that you may need to use a drill bit extension.

have you tried bump startin it ?

chec carburetor ,carburetor synchronization,valve clerance

3.9 l when you also replace the oil filter

sounds like the clutch plate is gone needs to b replaced

you probably have either bent shifting forks in the transmission ..or a gear with bad teeth either is expensive and will have to be done by a experianced person ...you should check with the dealer and see if there is any adjustment on them to be safe

check battery, seems like not enough juice for starter and coil at the same time

If you air not getting spark,Check the CDI and stator for power

low beam may be blown globe remove headlight cover & check it