When did the Suzuki Intruder 800 come out?
The Suzuki Intruder is a line of cruiser motorcycles that was manufactured from 1996 until 2004, when it was replaced with the Suzuki Boulevard line. The Intruder 800 represents the entry-level model. Due to the bike’s relatively large engine displacement, however, it is still best suited to those with previous experience on motorcycles.
What kind of engine does a Suzuki Intruder have?
The engine is fueled by a single carburetor and is controlled by a shaft-drive five-speed manual transmission. The front of the steel frame is fitted with a 19-inch aluminum wheel, a 100/90 HR19 tire, disc brakes a caliper piston and telescopic fork suspension.
What does it mean when your motorcycle engine is making strange noises?
Locating the precise source of some engine noises can be tricky, but very helpful in sorting out what needs to be done. A mechanic’s stethoscope can be helpful in doing that. It works and looks much like a medical stethoscope, but with a metal probe replacing the diaphragm head.
Why does my motorcycle make a grinding noise when I brake?
An intermittent grinding noise, very often inconsistent in occurrence and sometimes accompanied by a new vibration in the handlebars under braking may be pretty easy to track down; front or rear brake pads in need of replacement. This can also arise from a caliper sticking causing a brake pad to drag.
The Intruder 800 could be considered the original modern Japanese cruiser. Introduced in 1985 as a 700, it was the first machine to successfully combine clean cruiser styling and Japanese technology.
What’s the difference between the Suzuki Intruder and Marauder?
In its 13-year production span, the price has doubled, which probably encouraged Suzuki to introduce an additional model which features not only completely revised styling, but a lower price as well. The new Marauder commands $500 less than the Intruder, but sacrifices its clean, quiet, fiddle-free shaft final drive, and beautiful detailing.
How big is the front wheel on a Suzuki Marauder?
Though cast wheels were once available, it currently comes in just one configuration. The 21-inch wire-spoke front wheel which replaced the 19-incher in 1988 is now standard.
The Intruder 800 could be considered the original modern Japanese cruiser. Introduced in 1985 as a 700, it was the first machine to successfully combine clean cruiser styling and Japanese technology.
How many miles does a Suzuki Intruder have?
I BOUGHT THIS BIKE (VS800 2003 SUZUKI) USED WITH 2600 MILES ON IT AND SO FAR I PUT 500 MILES ON IT. THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND IN THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS IT HAS BEEN A AWESOME BIKE.
What’s the difference between the intruder and the Marauder?
An inverted 41mm fork with a fat 16-inch tire cast wheel graces the VZ’s front end, which rakes out slightly more than the VS fork. The Marauder is about four inches longer than the Intruder and, despite the weight of the Intruder’s driveshaft, the Marauder weighs over 10 pounds more before fuel is added.