1986-1987 Suzuki VS700GL, VS750GL, VS800GL Service Manual

Suzuki VS700GL/VS750GL/VS800GL Technical Documentation

• Covers 1986–2004 Suzuki VS700GL, VS750GL, and VS800GL Intruder motorcycles, documenting factory service, engine assembly, and chassis maintenance requirements
• Official Suzuki Motor Corporation publication P/N 99500-38029-03E, 1990 edition
• Contains 22 detailed group index sections including specialized coverage for engine overhaul, shaft drive, and emission control components
• Delivers 242 pages of technical data, exploded-view schematics, and torque specifications for professional shop use
• Accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed
• Suitable for printing individual sections for shop-floor use
• This specific edition provides the foundational service data for the long-running Intruder V-twin series, including transitional mechanical notes for GLF and GLP configurations

Manual Scope and Structure

This factory service publication provides technical documentation for the Suzuki VS700GL, VS750GL, and VS800GL Intruder series. Coverage spans fundamental maintenance for V-twin engine internals, shaft drive mechanisms, and liquid cooling systems. Maintenance procedures are organized into logical groups, detailing routine inspection intervals for fluid systems, electrical components, and chassis adjustments. The text incorporates specific tolerances for valve clearance, compression check values, and piston ring end-gap data to support high-precision work.

Specification and Reference Data

Engine compression for the Suzuki VS700GL is documented at 1300–1600 kPa (184–227 psi) in the diagnostic tables. Intake and exhaust valve clearance is specified at 0.08–0.13 mm for cold engines. The front brake system requires DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid as noted in the service safety sections. Cylinder head cover bolt torque is listed at 21–25 N.m for 140 mm bolts in the engine assembly section. Refer to what an OEM service publication covers for additional information on documentation standards. Note: All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work. This factory manual provides the definitive service and maintenance specifications for the 1986–2004 Suzuki VS700GL, VS750GL, and VS800GL Intruder series, featuring detailed mechanical breakdowns for all engine, electrical, and chassis systems across the entire model production span.