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Rear carburetor

Last post by WintrSol « Thu May 18, 2017 9:25 am
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by 97vs800 » Thu May 18, 2017 8:54 am

Ok. So I tried everything to get around removing my rear carburetor to no avail.I removed it and sure enough, it was nasty looking and the pilot jet...

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Thu May 18, 2017 9:25 am
Service Manual VS700-800 (all yrs.)

Last post by 98VS1400 « Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:59 am

by 98VS1400 » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:59 am

Download now for free!

Service Manual 86-08 VS700, VS750, VS800.pdf

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Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:59 am
Charcoal Canister removal

Last post by Herb « Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:57 pm
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by 87vs700 » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:10 pm

Can the charcoal Canister from a California vs750 be removed? And will any Adjustments need to be made to the Carburetor?

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Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:57 pm
Starting Problems after Carb Cleaning

Last post by Herb « Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:20 pm
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by rocksandhammers » Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:49 am

Hey everyone. So I'm having some issues getting the ride started now that the weather is warming up. Over the last couple months I took the carbs out...

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Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:20 pm
Dies a couple minutes after start.

Last post by panamaniac « Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:16 pm
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by panamaniac » Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:09 am

Hi all,

So my '93 intruder ran well for the past 2-3 years, but last summer/fall I used it a lot less, and by the time I was trying to ride again in...

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Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:16 pm
bolt size question

Last post by HeisseScheisse « Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:34 am
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by HeisseScheisse » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:38 pm

Hey everyone. Does anyone know what size the two bolts are for the battery door flap? I've misplaced mine. Thanks.

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Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:34 am
motor swap

Last post by Slinky0512 « Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:21 pm
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by 87vs700 » Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:17 pm

Does anyone know if an 88 vs750 motor will fit in an 87 vs700 frame ?

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Last post by Slinky0512 View the latest post
Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:21 pm
vs700 & vs800 parts swapable??

Last post by Slinky0512 « Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:30 pm
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by BRONX INTRUDER » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:04 pm

I know the sissybars aren't the same.

I believe all the tins are the same and can swap..
Can anyone verify?
Also; how about the radiator and cooling...

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Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:30 pm
Seat Thoughts

Last post by Lechy « Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:53 am
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by Baysideintruder » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:50 am

Thinking of a new seat for my 92. I cant really say the stock one is horrible but I could use more back support.
I was looking at the Mustang dual...

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Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:53 am
Clutch issue / Help?

Last post by Scotty « Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:19 am
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by Scotty » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:48 pm

Basic info on the bike:
2001 VS800
16,500 Miles.
K&N Drop in filters
Aftermarket exhaust

Yesterday Was one of our nicer days. Naturally I took...
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Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:19 am
PVC for Fork Seals

Last post by Leckbass « Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:21 am
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by Cj5hardy » Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:00 am

Hello,
What diameter pvc pipe should I use as a fork seal driver and how long should I cut it? Thanks!

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Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:21 am
Wanting to go tubeless

Last post by Scotty « Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:56 am
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by Taker73044 » Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:28 pm

Looking for a cheap mag wheel that will fit my bike. I found that some of the m50s had mag wheels and drum brakes and also shaft drive. Does anyone...

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Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:56 am
Fuel Pump

Last post by 87vs700 « Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:16 pm
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by 87vs700 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:54 pm

Is there a way to rebuild the fuel pump on a vs800? the pump seems to click when I hit the start button. I have taken the outlet off and hit the...

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Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:16 pm
Backrest removal and tool kit location?

Last post by MJM « Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:14 pm
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by Brizzman » Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:19 am

I recently bought an '88 Intruder 750. I figured out how to remove the side covers and then the seat, but the side covers have scratched up the frame...

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Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:14 pm
Spinning frame Nuts

Last post by MJM « Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:09 pm
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by Grandpa C » Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:03 pm

The newest problem, the nuts on the frame that you bolt the gas tank to have come loose.

The threading is good still but they spin when you try to...

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Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:09 pm
Flasher Buzzing

Last post by MJM « Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:00 pm
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by MJM » Sat Mar 03, 2018 6:57 am

Hi everyone.

Hoping to get some insight into an issue I'm having.

I installed new LED signals all around + new tail light
+ EP34 flasher (ground...

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Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:00 pm
I have an electronic version of the clymer manual

Last post by lonerider « Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:08 pm
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by Brettmm92 » Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:41 pm

Hey,

I see there is a service manual posted but I find myself referring to the clymer manual instead. I'm happy to share it but I don't know how...

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Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:08 pm
Calibrating Speedo

Last post by navigator « Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:46 pm
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by Miller6323 » Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:09 pm

My Speedo is quit a bit off around 70 and was wondering if there was a way I could calibrate it.

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Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:46 pm
Levers

Last post by Scotty « Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:10 pm
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by Scotty » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:18 pm

Hello all! New to the forum. (I've been looking around for sometime).

I have an 01 vs800. I'm wanting to change my factory levers with one that can...

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Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:10 pm
Fuel tank bolt

Last post by Hubbardguitar « Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:55 pm
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by Hubbardguitar » Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:40 pm

I have a '94 VS800 I picked up used. The bracket that holds the front of the front seat and the back of the fuel tank broke, and I have a new OEM...

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Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:55 pm
21 to 19 rim on same hub

Last post by Lechy « Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:15 am
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by Ksmit144 » Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:30 am

Hello everyone,
I'm looking to drop from the 21" rim on my vs800 to a 19x2.5 in order to move from the 80/90-21 to a 110/90-19. Has anyone done...

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Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:15 am
Front Tire Size

Last post by Fred « Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:32 am
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by Miller6323 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:56 pm

Anyone ever go bigger on their front tire? I'd like to go with a fatter front tire. What size do you think I could safely go up to?

Stock is 80/90...

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Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:32 am
Brake and clutch reservoir covers

Last post by Swcoinguy « Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:40 am
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by Miller6323 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:24 am

Has anyone changed their clutch and brake reservoir covers? I'm looking to change mine to something that looks better but I can't find any websites...

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Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:40 am
Non starting

Last post by Leckbass « Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:25 am
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by Grandpa C » Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:27 am

Ok I have finually gotten the time and money to finish putting my bike back together. She turns over and I have gas fumes coming from the excaust,...

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Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:25 am
VS800 Custom Rear Fender

Last post by MJM « Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:32 am
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by MJM » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:24 pm

Decided to finally chop my rear fender.

I think it came out pretty well - all I needed was a metal grinder and a small hammer (to bang out that...

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Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:32 am
Oem saddlebags

Last post by Swcoinguy « Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:56 pm
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by Miller6323 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:36 pm

Does anyone here have the stock saddlebags that say intruder on them. I'm looking to get rid of mine and I'm wondering if I am going to need...

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Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:56 pm
What size bars

Last post by Miller6323 « Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:36 pm
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by Miller6323 » Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:27 pm

Hey guys I have an 04 vs800 and I'm looking into changing the handlebars. I was wondering how tall I could go without having to extend wiring or...

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Last post by Miller6323 View the latest post
Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:36 pm
2000 vs800 tire question

Last post by WintrSol « Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:03 pm
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by Taker73044 » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:10 pm

I know Factory rear tire size is 140 / 90 - 15 my question is will a 150 / 90 - 15 fit on the rear?

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Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:03 pm
Fork seal change

Last post by Luis_o_98 « Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:56 pm
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by Ophbalance » Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:49 pm

Sadly, with the other site being down, the excellent write up of changing the fork seals/oil has gone down as well. Did anyone happen to scrape a...

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Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:56 pm
stuck throttle cable

Last post by Swcoinguy « Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:42 am
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by 87vs700 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:54 pm

Hi would anyone know what might cause the throttle cable on my 91vs750 to stick? the throttle turns maybe a quarter turn the front carb engages the...

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Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:42 am
:Parting Out: Engine/Trans shot.. Custom parts up for grabs.

Last post by BRONX INTRUDER « Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:00 am
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by BRONX INTRUDER » Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:58 am

So i'm wondering if anyone might know..
Aside from maybe the rear brake shoes fragmenting and wedging in hub to cause lockup... What else might be...
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Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:00 am
Engine lock up

Last post by Swcoinguy « Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:32 am
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by Grandpa C » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:28 pm

I have finished the rebuild again on my 800, and it took so long the engine seems to have locked up.
Turn the key I can hear the starter motor try...

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Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:32 am
please help, 800 clutch bleeding

Last post by navigator « Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:16 am
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by joplin » Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:20 am

Hello, i bought a 1996 intruder 800 back in july and while riding it noticed the clutch slipping. It continually got worse as summer progressed, but...

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Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:16 am
vs 800 a/f mix questions

Last post by WintrSol « Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:45 am
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by ajlm25 » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:53 am

Hey all new member to the board and having some issues with my intruder have a 2004 vs800. Had it taken to a shop about 5 months ago with low power...

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Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:45 am
Vs 750 drag handlebar

Last post by navigator « Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:51 pm
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by truckerjay » Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:00 am

I'm thinking about changing out bars over the winter and need to know what to look for. I miss all the info that was on the old site.

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Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:51 pm
Clutch slipping?

Last post by Fred « Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:34 am
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by Bryced1 » Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:07 pm

Hey all.

Recently got my first bike, a 95 intruder 800. Was riding around and when merging on a highway I've noticed my clutch is starting to slip...

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Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:34 am
Instability at highway speeds

Last post by Forge « Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:32 am
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by Bryced1 » Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:30 am

Got another question on my new (to me) 95 intruder 800.

Bike runs great and feels stable at low speeds (up to 60), but at highway speeds (around...

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Last post by Forge View the latest post
Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:32 am
No Startee, no runnee

Last post by Lechy « Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:52 am
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by Lechy » Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:34 am

I wonder why.

Connector from alternator to rectifier.

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Last post by Lechy View the latest post
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:52 am
OEM riser question-hollow risers

Last post by navigator « Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:30 pm
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by Swcoinguy » Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:15 pm

I need info about the factory risers that allow your hidden wires to pass through. I know that some 1400's had these hollow risers but I'm not sure...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:30 pm
Weight of factory wheels

Last post by Swcoinguy « Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:58 am

by Swcoinguy » Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:58 am

Kind of a pointless bit of info but does anyone know if the spoked wheel are lighter than the alloys? I'm talking about the 19" spoked front and...

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Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:58 am

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