1985-1997 Suzuki VS700/VS800 Intruder Workshop Manual (Clymer)
450 Pages • 9.66 MB • Instant, Printable PDF
Suzuki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Suzuki VS700 Intruder, Suzuki VS800 Intruder
Sub-models / Variants: U.S. models, U.K. models
Model Years: 1985–1997
Technical Data:
- Engine type: V-twin, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder
- Engine displacement: 699–805 cc
- Compression pressure: 1,300–1,600 kPa (185–228 psi)
- Engine oil capacity (change and filter): 2.8 L (3.0 U.S. qt.)
- Coolant capacity: 1.7 L (1.8 U.S. qt.)
- Final drive oil capacity: 2.0–2.2 ml
Suzuki Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 1985–1997 Suzuki VS700 and VS800 Intruder V-twins, documenting both U.S. and U.K. variants (699–805 cc)
- Official Clymer publication featuring comprehensive maintenance and overhaul reference data
- Includes 121 technical illustrations, fluid specification tables, and indexed troubleshooting charts
Engine and Maintenance Documentation
This manual outlines the complete teardown and rebuild procedures for the Suzuki VS700 and VS800 Intruder series. It guides you through essential maintenance tasks—from routine inspections to valve clearance adjustments and carburetor synchronization—ensuring the V-twin engine operates smoothly. The documentation details top-end and bottom-end engine service, transmission components, and fuel delivery systems, explicitly noting the structural variations between U.S. and U.K. market configurations.
Specification Highlights
Inside, you will find quick-reference tables for critical specs, including the 2.8-liter engine oil capacity (with filter change), 1.7-liter coolant capacity, and compression pressure ratings (1,300–1,600 kPa). Proper torque settings and fluid specifications are clearly mapped out, giving you an inside look at how factory workshop documentation is structured across various engine assemblies. As with any major mechanical work, always observe standard shop safety practices and ensure your motorcycle is securely supported before beginning any teardown. This comprehensive 450-page technical reference serves as the definitive source for engine, chassis, and electrical specifications across the entire V-twin production run.
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