Suzuki 2004 VL800 Manuel utilisateur

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VL800 ii

OWNER'S MANUAL

This owner's manual contains

important safety information.

Plef3se read it carefully.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

A WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com-

ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Caliornia

to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the

motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold

or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The

manual contains important safety information and instructions

which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.

IMPORTANT

W ARNING/CAUTION/NOTE ,

Please read this manual and fol-

low its instructions carefully. To

emphasize special information,

the symbol A. and the words

WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE

have special meanings. Pay spe-

cial attention to the messages

highlighted by these signal words:

AWARNING

Indicates a potential hazard

that could result in death or

injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard

that could result in motorcycle

damage.

NOTE: Indicates special informa-

tion to make maintenance easier

or instructions clearer.

WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are

arranged like this:

A W ARNING-or-CAUTION

The first part wil describe a

POTENTIAL HAZARD and

WHAT CAN HAPPEN if you

ignore the WARNING or CAU-

TION.

The second part will describe

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD.

FOREWORD

Motorcycling is one of the most

exhilarating sports and to ensure

your riding enjoyment, you should

become thoroughly familiar with

the information presented in this

Owner's Manual before riding the

motorcycle.

The proper care and maintenance

that your motorcycle requires is

outlined in this manuaL. By follow-

ing these instructions explicitly

you will ensure a long trouble-free

operating life for your motorcyCle.

This motorcycle also conforms to

the U.S Environmental Protection

Agency emission regulations

which apply to new motorcycles.

The proper adjustment of engine

components is necessary for this

motorcycle to comply with the

EPA regulations. Therefore,

please follow the maintenance

instructions closely to ensure

emission compliance. Your autho-

rized Suzuki dealer has experi-

enced technicians that are trained

to provide your machine with the

best possible service with the

right tools and equipment.

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

All information, illustrations, and

specifications contained in this

manual are based on the latest

product information available at

the time of publication. Due to

improvements or other changes,

there may be some discrepancies

in this manuaL. Suzuki reserves

the right to make production

changes at any time, without

notice and without incurring any

obligation to make the same or

similar changes to vehicles previ-

ously built or sold.

Suzuki Motor Corporation

believes in conservation and pro-

tection of Earth's Natural

resources. To that end, we

encourage every vehicle owner to

recycle, trade in, or properly dis-

pose of, as appropriate, used

motor oil, engine coolant, and

other fluids, batteries, and tires.

(Ç COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR

CORPORATION 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SPORT OF

MOTORCYCLING ........................4

FUEL, OIL AND COOLANT

RECOMMENDATION ..................9

FUEL ................................................9

ENGINE OIL ...............................10

GEAR OIL ..................................10

ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION ......11

LOCATION OF LABELS ............12

LOCATION OF PARTS ...............13

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT.

AN ADmSTMENTS .................16

KEY' .........................................16

IGNITION SWITCH ......................16

INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................18

LEFT HANDLEBAR .....................22

RIGHT HANDLEBAR ....................23

FUEL TANK CAP .........'...............25

CHOKE KNOB ..............................26

GEARSHIFT LEVER ........................26

REAR BRAKE PEDAL .................27

HELMET HOLDER .....................27

SIDE STAND ..............................28

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ........29

BREAK-IN ....................................30

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 32

RIDING TIPS ...............................33

STARTING THE ENGINE ..............33

STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING ....35

USING THE TRANSMISSION .........36

RIDING ON HILLS .........................37

STOPPING AND PARKING ...........37

CARRYING A PASSENGER ..........38

ACCESSORY USE AN

MOTORCYCLE LOADING ........39

MODIFICATION ..........................40

INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE .........................41

NOTICE .........................................41

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .........41

TOOLS ...........................................44

GENERAL LUBRICATION .............44

BATTERY .....................................45

AIR CLEANER ..........................46

SPARK PLUG ................................49

ENGINE OIL ...............................52

CARBURETOR ..............................56

FUEL HOSE .................................57

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ..............58

ENGINE COOLANT ......................58

FINAL GEAR OIL ........................59

BRAKES .......................................60

TIRES ..........................................65

SIDE STAND/IGNITION

INTERLOCK SYSTEM ..................68

FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL ............69

REAR WHEEL REMOVAL .............70

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ......72

FUSES ......................................... 75

TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 77

STORAGE PROCEDURE ...........80

APPEARANCE CARE ................ 82

CORROSION PREVENTION .........82

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING .............83

INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING ..84

CONSUMER INORMATION ...85

EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY ..................................85

TAMPERING WITH NOISE

CONTROL SYSTEM

PROHIBITED ................................85

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ......86

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ....87

SPECIFCATIONS .......................88

THE SPORT OF

MOTORCYCLING

Your motorcycle and this owner's

manual have been designed by

people like you who enjoy motor-

cycling. People become motorcy-

clists for many reasons. For

starters, street riding is fun and

invigorating. But no matter why

you became a motorcyclist, ~r

how experienced you are, you will

eventually face some challenging

situations.

In preparing for these challenges,

you will be fine-tuning your coo~-

dination, concentration, and atti-

tude. Learning the skills and

strategies associated with motor-

cycling is the basis for safely par-

ticipating in this sport. Many

motorcyclists find that as they

become better riders, they also

get more enjoyment fro~ the free-

dom unique to motorcycling.

Please remember:

Most accidents can be avoided.

The most common type of motor-

cycle accident in the U.S. occurs

when a car traveling toward a

motorcycle turns left in front of the

motorcycle. Is that because other

drivers are out to get motorcy-

clists? No. Other drivers simply

don't always notice motorcyclists.

Ride defensively. Wise motorcy-

clists use a strategy of assuming

they are invisible to other drivers,

even in broad daylight. Pay care-

ful attention to other motorists,

especially at intersectio~s,

because they may not be paying

attention to you. Select a lane

position that gives you the best

view of others, and other motor-

ists the best view of you. Wear

bright, reflective clothing. Put

reflective strips on your helmet.

If you don't have a helmet: buy

a helmet, and wear it EVERY

TIME YOU RIDE.

Most accidents occur within a few

miles of home, and almost half

occur at speeds of less than 30

mph. So even if you're just going

on a quick errand, be prepared-

strap on your helmet before you

take off.

Helmets do not reduce essential

vision or hearing. Generally, hel-

mets do not cause or intensify

injury if you crash. Helmets simply

help your skull protect your intell-

gence, your memory, your per-

sonality, and your life.

Your eyesight is equally valuable.

Wearing suitable eye protection

can help keep your vision

unblurred by the wind and save

your eyes from airborne hazards

like bugs, dirt, or pebbles kicked

up by tires.

If a collsion is imminent, DO

SOMETHING!

Many riders fear locking up their

brakes or haven't learned to

. swerve to avoid an accident.

Many inexperienced riders (and

too many seasoned riders) use

only their rear brake in an emer-

gency, resulting in unnecessary

impacts in some cases and

unnecessarily high impact speeds

in other cases. Your rear brake

can only provide about 30% of

your motorcycle's potential stop-

ping power. The front and rear

brakes can and should be used

together to maximize braking

effectiveness.

Experienced motorcyclists learn

to "covet' the front brake lever by

lightly resting a couple of fingers

over the lever when riding in traf-

fic and near intersections to give

their reaction time a head start.

Emergency stopping and swerv-

ing are techniques that you

should practice and master before

you find yourself in an emergency

situation. The best place to prac-

tice such techniques is in a con-

trolled environment such as the

Motorcycle Safety Foundation's

(MSF) rider training courses. The

MSF's Motorcycle RiderCourses

(fundamental techniques) and

Experienced RiderCourses

(advanced strategies) present

hands-on instruction of the basic

principles of motorcycling and a

variety of accident avoidance

maneuvers. Even a seasoned

motorcyclist can improve his or

her riding skills, and pick up a few

new skills, through these courses.

Some insuranCe companies even

offer discounts to course gradu-

ates.

Special situations require

special care.

Of course, there are some times

when full-force braking is not the

correct technique. When the road

surface is wet, loose, or rough,

you should brake with care. When

you're leaned over in a corner,

avoid braking. Straighten up

before braking. Better yet, slow

down before entering the corner.

In these situations, the traction

available between your tires and

the road surface is limited. Over-

braking when traction is limited

will cause your tires to skid, possi-

bly resulting in loss of directional

control or causing you and your

motorcycle to fall over.

Know your limits.

Always ride within the boundaries

of your own skills. Knowing these

limits and staying within them will

help you avoid accidents.

A major cause of accidents

involving only a motorcycle (and

no cars) is going too fast through

a turn. Before entering a turn,

select an appropriately low cor-

nering speed.

Even on straight roads, ride at a

speed that is appropriate for the

traffic, visibility and road condi-

tions, your motorcycle, and your

experience.

Riding a motorcycle safely

requires that your mental and

physical skills are fully part of the

experience. You should not

attempt to operate a motor vehi-

cle, especially one with two

wheels, if you are tired or under

the influence of alcohol or other

drugs. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and

even some prescription and over-

the-counter drugs can cause

drowsiness, loss of coordination,

loss of balance, and especially

the loss of good judgment. If you

are tired or under the influence of

alcohol or other drugs, PLEASE

DO NOT RIDE your motorcycle.

Be extra safety-conscious on

bad weather days.

Riding on bad weather days,

especially wet ones, requires

extra caution. Braking distances

increase on a rainy day. Stay off

the painted surface marks, man-

hole covers, and greasyappearing

areas, as they can be especially

slippery. Use extra caution at rail-

way crossings and on metal grat-

ings and bridges. When it starts to

rain, any oil or grease on the road

rises to the surface of the water.

Pull over and wait a few minutes

until this oil film is washed away

before riding. Whenever in doubt

about road conditions, slow down!

Practice away from traffic.

Your riding skill and your mechan-

ical knowledge form the founda-

tion for safe riding practices. We

suggest that you practice riding

your motorcycle in a nontraffc sit-

uation until you are thoroughly

familiar with your machine and its

controls. Again, consider taking

one of the MSF's HiderCourses.

Even experts will be pleased with

the caliber of the information pre-

sented in these courses. As the

MSF says: "The more you know,

the better it gets!"

Inspection before riding.

Review the instructions in the

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

section of this manuaL. Perform

an entire pre-ride inspection

before you head out on the road.

Spending a few minutes prepar-

ing your machine for a ride can

help prevent accidents due to

mechanical failure or costly,

inconvenient breakdowns far from

home.

Accessories and Loading.

The accessories you use with

your motorcycle and the manner

in which you load your gear onto

the bike might create hazards.

Aerodynamics, handling, balance,

and cornering clearance can suf-

fer, and the suspension and tires

can be overloaded. Read the

ACCESSORY USE AND

MOTORCYCLE LOADING sec-

tion.

Carrying a Passenger.

Carrying a passenger, when done

correctly, is a great way to share

the joy of motorcycling. You will

have to alter your riding style

somewhat since the extra weight

of a passenger will affect handling

and braking. You may also need

to adjust tire pressures and sus-

pension; please refer to the Tire

Pressure and Loading section

and the Suspension section for

more details.

A passenger needs the same pro-

tectionthat you do, including a

helmet and proper clothing. The

passenger should not wear long

shoe laces or loose pants that

could get caught in the wheel or

the chain. Passengers must be

tall enough that their feet reach

the footrests.

Motorcycle Safety

Foundation's "Riding Tips and

Practice Guide" Handbook

(for owners in USA).

This special handbook, supplied

with your owner's manual, con-

tains a variety of safety tips, help-

ful hints, and practice exercises.

This manual can increase your

riding enjoyment and safety. You

should read it thoroughly.

Be street smart.

Always heed speed limits, local

laws, and the basic rules of the

road. Set a good example for oth-

ers by demonstrating a courteous

atttude and a responsible riding

style.

Conclusion.

Traffic, road and weather condi-

tions vary. Other motorist's

actions are unpredictable. Your

motorcycle's condition can

change. These factors can best

be dealt with by giving every ride

your full attention.

Circumstances beyond your con-

trol could lead to an accident. You

need to prepare for the unex-

pected by wearing a helmet and

other protective gear, and learn-

ing emergency braking and

swerving techniques to minimize

the damage to you and your

machine.

The best way to learn basic riding

skils and evasive maneuvers or

refresh your own riding skils is to

take one of the courses offered by

the Motorcycle Safety Founda-

tion. Your authorized Suzuki

dealer can help you locate the

fundamental or advanced riding

skills course nearest you, or own-

ers in the USA can call toll-free 1-

800-446-9227.

Good riding on your new Suzuki!

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