VX800 FAQ

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <center><a href="vx800_FAQ-01.html"><img src="vxnext.gif" Alt="Next Page"border="0"></a></center> <hr> <center><h1>The VX800 FAQ</h1> <h2>EDITOR: <a href="mailto:MotoTom800@gmail.com">Tom Balaban</a></h2> <b>ID:</b> VX800_FAQ.html, v2.05, 31 December 2008</center> </center> <hr> <p>This document summarizes some common answers to questions about the Suzuki VX800 motorcycle. Originally developed by <a href="mailto:pgf@foxharp.boston.ma.us">Paul Fox</a>, editorial responsibility was assumed by Tom Balaban on 1 January 2000. The editor extends the thanks of the entire VX800 community to Paul for the creation of this invaluable resource. Any party interest in assuming the editorial responsibility for this document should contact <a href="mailto:MotoTom800@gmail.com">Tom</a>.</p> <p>The HTML version of the FAQ is available at <code><a href="http://vx-faq.thevuelta.com/">http://vx-FAQ.thevuelta.com/</a></code>.</p> A Text version can be downloaded at <code><a href="http://vx-faq.thevuelta.com/vx800_FAQ.txt">http://vx-faq.thevuelta.com/vx800_FAQ.txt</a></code> <p>To see a list of changes made to the FAQ, see the last section.</p> <hr> <h2><a name="toc1">1.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-01.html">Introduction/Meta-info</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-01.html#ss1.1">1.1 The Question</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc2">2.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-02.html">The VX800</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-02.html#ss2.1">2.1 Overview</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-02.html#ss2.2">2.2 The History and Design of the VX800</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc3">3.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-03.html">Variations</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-03.html#ss3.1">3.1 Models</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-03.html#ss3.2">3.2 Colors (US-only?)</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc4">4.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-04.html">Specifications</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-04.html#ss4.1">4.1 Engine</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-04.html#ss4.2">4.2 Electrical</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-04.html#ss4.3">4.3 Chassis</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-04.html#ss4.4">4.4 Performance</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc5">5.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html">Engine</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.1">5.1 Carburetion/Cold-bloodedness</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.2">5.2 Valve adjustments</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.3">5.3 Air filters</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.4">5.4 Sparkplugs</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.5">5.5 Motor oil</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.6">5.6 Coolant</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.7">5.7 Swapping with Intruder</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-05.html#ss5.8">5.8 Power/torque</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc6">6.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html">Electrical</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.1">6.1 Problems</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.2">6.2 Lights</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.3">6.3 Turn Signals</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.4">6.4 Instrument lights</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.5">6.5 Battery</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.6">6.6 Odd Switch</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-06.html#ss6.7">6.7 Horn</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc7">7.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-07.html">Suspension</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-07.html#ss7.1">7.1 Fork Springs</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-07.html#ss7.2">7.2 Shocks</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-07.html#ss7.3">7.3 Fork seals</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc8">8.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html">Chassis</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.1">8.1 Fuel petcock</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.2">8.2 Brakes</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.3">8.3 Tires</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.4">8.4 Clutch</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.5">8.5 Gearing</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.6">8.6 Exhaust</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-08.html#ss8.7">8.7 Speedometer Cable</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc9">9.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html">Comfort</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.1">9.1 Fairings/Windshields</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.2">9.2 Handlebars</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.3">9.3 Seats</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.4">9.4 Luggage</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.5">9.5 Racks</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.6">9.6 Throttle Locks</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.7">9.7 Heated Grips</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.8">9.8 Other accessories</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-09.html#ss9.9">9.9 Body Repairs</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc10">10.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html">Maintenance Procedures</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.1">10.1 Front wheel removal/replacement</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.2">10.2 Rear wheel removal/replacement</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.3">10.3 Installing Progressive Fork Springs</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.4">10.4 Replacing Fork Seals</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.5">10.5 Carburetor synchronization</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.6">10.6 Footpeg removal</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.7">10.7 Headlight replacement</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.8">10.8 Lubing the swingarm bearings</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.9">10.9 Brake rebuilding</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.10">10.10 Steering head bearing adjustment</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.11">10.11 Rear shaft oil seal replacement</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.12">10.12 Carburetor removal</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.13">10.13 Float valve/needle replacement</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.14">10.14 Rear spline inspection/lubrication</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-10.html#ss10.15">10.15 Fuel tank removal</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc11">11.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-11.html">Torque Specifications</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-11.html#ss11.1">11.1 Chassis</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-11.html#ss11.2">11.2 Engine</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-11.html#ss11.3">11.3 Cooling Components</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-11.html#ss11.4">11.4 Shaft Drive</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-11.html#ss11.5">11.5 Other</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc12">12.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html">Other Resources</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html#ss12.1">12.1 The Shop Manual</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html#ss12.2">12.2 Net-based and Owner Web Sites</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html#ss12.3">12.3 Reviews</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html#ss12.4">12.4 Owners club</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html#ss12.5">12.5 Suzuki itself</a></li> <li><a href="vx800_FAQ-12.html#ss12.6">12.6 Suzuki Marketing</a></li> </ul> <h2><a name="toc13">13.</a> <a href="vx800_FAQ-13.html">FAQ Changes</a></h2> <hr> <center><a href="vx800_FAQ-01.html"><img src="vxnext.gif" Alt="Next Page"border="0"></a></center>