I remember those VX800's! lol. The VX800 was a great bike, totally forgot about those. I seen one parked on the side of the road, as I rode by it, had to do a double take.
2005 was the year Suzuki changed over to FI on their cruisers (VL800, M800, VL1500, etc. also known as the C50, M50, C90). Early VL800 had a single downdraft carb, similar to the carbed VL1500, but just the one sitting between the top of cylinder heads attached to a 'Y' shaped intake manifold. Easy to work on, easy to ride and control even at low speeds. Two tips: to extend their engine life change the oil more frequently than it is suggested in the manual (3000 mi / 5000 km max), they often have lubrication issues at high revs. If ridden a lot at high speeds - short gearing so it will rev fairly high - eventually it will start consuming oil and there is no way back but a top end rebuild. Second tip is related to the first - if you intend to get one, try finding a low mileage example and use a good synthetic oil.
Seems like there were a number of Suzuki's burning oil around that time. The GSF1200 Bandit and AN400 Burgman come to mind, where owners were being treated to free top ends from Suzuki. Not sure if that was the same here...
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Nice report! I got a 91 VX800 sport you didnt mention. It has plenty of snap for this old guy! Miss my old 78 Suzie T500 two stroke though..
I remember those VX800's! lol. The VX800 was a great bike, totally forgot about those. I seen one parked on the side of the road, as I rode by it, had to do a double take.
Just came across your channel ...
Love your reviews ... just a simple, honest take on bikes from real world exprience ... thanks ...
Cheers, thx!
2005 was the year Suzuki changed over to FI on their cruisers (VL800, M800, VL1500, etc. also known as the C50, M50, C90).
Early VL800 had a single downdraft carb, similar to the carbed VL1500, but just the one sitting between the top of cylinder heads attached to a 'Y' shaped intake manifold.
Easy to work on, easy to ride and control even at low speeds.
Two tips: to extend their engine life change the oil more frequently than it is suggested in the manual (3000 mi / 5000 km max), they often have lubrication issues at high revs. If ridden a lot at high speeds - short gearing so it will rev fairly high - eventually it will start consuming oil and there is no way back but a top end rebuild. Second tip is related to the first - if you intend to get one, try finding a low mileage example and use a good synthetic oil.
Seems like there were a number of Suzuki's burning oil around that time. The GSF1200 Bandit and AN400 Burgman come to mind, where owners were being treated to free top ends from Suzuki. Not sure if that was the same here...