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Miscellaneous VS1400 Intruder Info
Suzuki
Intruder 1400 Specifications
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Standard warranty:
12 mo., unlimited miles
Recommended service interval: 7500 miles
ENGINE
& DRIVETRAIN
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Air-cooled 45-degree
tandem V-twin
SOHC, 2 intake, 1 exhaust valve, operated by rockers, threaded adjusters
Displacement, bore x stroke: 1360cc, 94mm x 98mm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Carburetion: 2, 36mm Mikuni CV
Lubrication: Wet sump, 5.3 qt
Transmission: Wet, multiplate clutch; 4/5 speeds
Final drive: Shaft, 2.666:1
Chassis
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Wet weight: 572 lb
GVWR: 1035 lb
Wheelbase: 63.8 in.
Overall length: 91.9 in.
Rake/trail: 36 degress / 6.54 in.
Seat height: 27.75 in.
Wheels: Wire-spoke, 19 x 2.15 front, 15 x 4.00 rear
Front tire: 110/90-19 tube-type
Rear tire: 170/80-15 tube-type
Front brake: Double-action caliper, 11.6-in. disc
Rear brake: Double-action caliper, 11.0-in. disc
Front suspension: 41mm stanchions, 6.3 in. travel
Rear suspension: Dual dampers, 4.1 in. travel, adjustable for preload
Fuel capacity: 3.4 gal. (0.8. gal. reserve)
Electrical
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Charging output: 300
watts
Battery: 12v, 14AH
Forward lighting: 55/60-watt 5.5-in. headlight, position lights
Taillight: Single bulb
Speedometer, odometer, tripmeter;
warning lights:high beam, turn signals, neutral, oil pressure
Performance
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Fuel mileage: 39 to
46 mpg, 42.6 mpg average
Average range: 145 miles
RPM at 60 mph, top gear: 3100
HP rating 60hp @ 5000rpm,
200 yard, top-gear acceleration from 50 mph, terminal speed: 82.2 mph
Quarter-mile acceleration: 13.71 sec. @ 93.2 mph
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1.)
Replacement battery
VS 1400 YUASA, PN# YTX16-BS-1 (auto
parts store) &
Sears Or Purchase ES14BS (Wal-Mart)
Westco Battery
# 12v16-B $69.95
Identical battery to the OEM Suzuki charged & ready for duty.
VS 1400 Intruder GLP '87-'01
Specifications
Volts: 12
Amp/Hr: 14
C.C.A.: 230
Dimensions: 6"L x3-7/16"W x 6-3/8"H
Oem Ref. YTX16-BS-1 Weight: 13 lbs.
Note Interstate
Batteries Are the same
Part # as the Yuasa & Cheaper
Battery
Stuff & Battery
Mart Replacement
2.) Oil
filters Check Here I use FRAM
brand
3.) Passenger footpeg lowers
Highway Hawk Passenger
Peg Extensions
PN# 04-07011250 Waynesville
Cycle (may not be available)
4.) Squealing
brakes
Kevlar brake pads EBC FA-103
PN# WP/15-103 (dealer) also goto Mocc’s
Place
SBS Adhesive Shims Dennis
Kirk Part# 19-1268.
5.)
Speed Bleeders Here
M7 X 1.0 front and rear SB7100
Clutch SB8125,or SB8125L
6.) ¼ mile times 13.64 @ 94.7mph,
7.) Tachometer – Mini Tach PN# DS-243910
Drag Specialties
(No Retail Sales)
& Accessory
International
8.) VS1400
Petcock
You may run out of gas when petcock is set on main.
If the main and reserve lines were switched during
assembly at the dealers.
9.) Air Filters
A:)
K&N Air Filters:
Part # SU-1487 Drop in Type
Part # RC-1820 or RU-1820 ( Requires Airbox Modifications
)
B:)
Suzuki OEM# 13780-38a00 (front)
Suzuki OEM# 13780-38a50 (rear)
C.) Unifilter Part # NU2477
10.a)
Ignition Keys VS 1400 Key replacement –
Ignition is Taylor #X117 for Yamaha.
ilco brand Yamaha key fit perfectly. Part #YH49 . .it also has X118
10b:) Fork Lock Keys VS
1400 (typically junk & not worth using IMNSHO)
Blanks for a BMW or a Taylor blank #V77 for Volvo
ILCO Blanks V06
Proper Key Blanks can be found Here
11.) Cruise Control: Universal
Vista Cruise
Accessory International
& Rider Wharehouse
Poor Mans Cruise Control can be found HERE
Breakaway Motorcycle Cruise Control
12.) Taller back rest (sissy
bar)
Highway Hawk (2 pieces needed) Backrest & Brackets
Or Accessory
International
13.)
Rear
Rack (Should Fit but NOT 100% sure)
14.a) Driver
back rests – Protac
or Lazyrider
14.b)
Big Sky Biker Bag (DIY)
15.) Windshields – Looks
and quality are words used to
describe the Memphis
Shades. & National
Cycle Brands
16.a) Replacement shocks - shocks
lower than 11.5"s are @ risk of rubbing underside of fender
Progressive Suspension
412-4228C (12") Standard
412-4238C (12") Heavy Duty
412-4201C (11.5") Standard
412-4236C (11.5") Heavy Duty
16.b)
Front Fork Springs: stock springs are woefully undersprung
(Purchase based on YOUR weight)
Sonic
Springs & Race
Tech
Progressive Suspension
10-1551 Fork Lowering Kit
11-1127 Fork Springs
17.) Tires Avon
& Metzler Most Recommended
OEM Rims Front 110/90/19
Rear 170/80/15 up
to 200/80/15
18.) Online Parts Look-up
19.) Headlight/Taillight Kisan
Tech halogen modulator for higher visibility
20.) Speedometer Cables
VS1400/S83 All Model Years Braided Stainless
Part # 193652
From The Suzuki GS750 as it uses the same speedo and hub set up
Longer Speedo Cables Part # K28-0364
Motion Pro
Highway Hawk Speedo Cables +6"
, +16"
21.) Throttle Cable Part
#01ZX1831W from JP
Cycles
Highway Hawk Throttle Cables +6"
, +10"
, +16"
22.a)
Spark Plugs:
VS1400 (Most
Years) IX24B
Gap .035 (Iridium)
VS1400 (1990)
IX22B Gap .028
22.b)
Spark Plug Gap
All VS Intruder/S83 Boulevard Models .031"
to .035",
23.) Dyna
Ignitions Pay ATTENTION 3 DIFFERENT
Versions
VS 1400 (1987 - 1989) ????-? Part
# Needed
VS 1400 (1990
- 1995)
D3K3-1
VS 1400 (1996
- 2009)
D3K3-2
24.)
Common Bolt Sizes:
Seat 10mm
Ignitor 10mm
Side Covers #2 Phillips
Clutch cover 8mm
Alternator Cover 8mm
Oil Drain 17mm
Differential Drain 21mm
Differential Fill 17mm
Kickstand Yoke 6mm Allen
25.) Bike value from the Kelly Blue Book
26.)
Aftermarket exhausts systems
Lots of choices… which one do you pick?
Marco Muffler Mod &
Auto Zone are 2 DIY "Options"
27.) Regulator & Rectifier
28.) Fuel Air Mixture Screws Left , Right , A removed, B removed
29.) Fork Diameter 41mm
30.)
Steering Head Bearings
Part #s: Timken 32005X-92KA1 (top) and Timken 32006X-92KA1 (bottom)
31.) Saddlebag
supports
32.a)
Winter's Machining
(All Products)
32.b) Clutch
Springs Heavy Duty
32.c)
Front Brake Adapter
32.d) Billet
Frame Caps
33.) 7 Degree Raked Triple Tree (Best price I have seen)
34.a)
Oil – this always brings up some interesting discussion
(important
but… big yawn)
Don’t change it regularly and
see what happens. Make up your own mind but you probably should follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation donchathink?
34b.)
I use Shell Rotella T4 (15W40)
in ALL but one of my motorcycles.
The Suzuki VS Motors (in particular) were designed
for & run BEST on
Regular "Dino" oil. Semi-Synthetic & Synthetic Oils can (in
MOST cases)
cause the Clutch to SLIP
There
is a lot of useful information on this site, but errors are possible
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Helpful
answers are $1.00 each
dumb looks are still FREE
These Tips come from many people,
on the various
motorcycle forums I frequent.
Note:
"VS" Intruders & "S" series Boulevards
I started gathering this information in 2002
Some of it has been collected since 1985
Some information (parts & part numbers/suppliers etc...)
are no longer
available or have Changed. The Information contained in these pages,
should be considered to be a
GUIDE, on where to start YOUR search if
information has Changed
If You Attempt Modifications & Ruin Your Motorcycle
It Is Your Problem.
If You Are Not Mechanically Inclined,
Get Help From Someone Who Is
I Am Not Responsible For Use/Misuse Of These Tips &
Tricks
Use @ Your Discretion
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