2003 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Have you done the basics ... service the engine; spark plugs, check timing, oil and filter change etc.

You have to remove the cover on the lower left side of the motorcycle, then you can observe the coolant level indicator. See the link below. Cooling System - Suzuki VL800 Service Manual [Page 29] ' ManualsLib

Engine and Transmission
The motorcycle is powered by a 805-cc, or 49.12-cubic-inch, two-cylinder, four-stroke engine. The engine's bore and stroke measure 83.0 and 74.4 millimeters, or 3.3 and 2.9 inches, respectively. The compression ratio is 9.4-to-1. The engine is liquid-cooled. Like most other bikes in its class, the 2004 Suzuki Volusia 800 features a five speed transmission,

Suspension, Brakes and Tires
The 2004 Suzuki Volusia 800 comes with an oil-damped telescopic front suspension, and link-type, oil-damped, seven-way adjustable rear suspension with spring preload. The front and rear brakes are single disc. The bike has a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire.

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Hey Rick, due to this possibly being a safety issue.. I would recommend a trip to a QUALIFIED professional! Do not gamble with your - (and a passengers) safety!.... beautiful female passengers do not like road rash..!!

Wendy, Check the starters wiring circuit for a pinched/bare/damaged wire. Check the attached links,instruction and guides,good info. to trouble shoot your problem. Good luck "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance for the VL800 Suzuki Volusia... keep blowing fuses Fixed Blowing ignition fuse Faulty Ignition Switch 2003 Volusia Suzuki

Hi Jack get an oil pressure test done. If its ok replace the oil pressure switch. Regards Jim...

if you cant get to all the bolts,then you will havr to pull it or drop down the front,there is no clearance to do much except maybe change a head gasket

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Simples! . Your timing is out. These days it's wiser to let the professional check it out with their computer gadgets. Save you a packet in the end

Check battery and fuses and there is a fuse on the starter solenoid , follow red positive terminal from battery to solenoid fuse will be on or in solenoid housing or case

Sorry there is no 5th gear!

Depending on how the fuel is delivered will make a difference in how to go about this. If it is a carburetor type engine the fuel might have sat too long in carb and "gummed up" the fuel bowl. If it is fuel injected it could be a bad fuel pump. Either way depending on your level of mechanical ability using "starting fluid" sprayed into the airfilter will help determine if this is a fuel problem or an ignition problem. If you can locate the air filter and feel confident enough to do this...pull the needed panels to exspose the air filter air inlet. Use a small amount of starting fluid sprayed directly into the air inlet of filter housing as you crank engine over....avoid "loading up" the filter meaning do not over saturate filter just a couple quick bursts of spray should be all that is needed. The danger here is a backfire through the intake causing the excess fluid to combust and possibly cause fire damage to you or your motorcycle...so be cautious and use just a couple quick bursts as the engine turns over. If it starts and runs briefly until fluid is gone you now know you have a fuel issue.....if it still spitters and carries on but does not run you could have faulty spark plugs. Now is a point that you should decide if you can continue further or take it to a dealership to have a technician perform more tests.

Check the kick stand sensor. It is set up to kill the engine if it is down. Good luck hope this helps. Gordon

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short in ignition switch- common in these bikes.. check it carefully

Hello. Sounds like a bad fuel fillter.

any good four stoke motor oil will do , repesol , torco , shell

check the fuse of that pump if that is ok then check the relay.

How to check level radiator for a suzuki VL 800 2004?