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Miscellaneous VS1400 Intruder Info
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Suzuki Intruder 1400 Specifications

Standard warranty: 12 mo., unlimited miles
Recommended service interval: 7500 miles

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN

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

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

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

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

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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
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