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Suzuki VS 800 Intruder won't start unless jumped.
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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.
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2001 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder quits running while riding
Generally with these types of fuel systems the breather hole in the gas cap gets gummed up and not allowing the fuel to flow freely through the lines. Try leaving the gas cap open and see if it runs fine. It so, clean the cap in solvent.
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