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Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC Home Page

SOLUTIONS PAGE

INTRODUCTION

Complaints have been heard here and there on the net concerning our beloved Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC. Understandably some people are bitter about some things, however, we must consider that this bike is only around 2 years old!!! It didn't even exist in 1997! (If my info is correct). Although a comparison to a beta testing is inevitable, some feel that Suzuki should have ironed out some of the problems at the factory level. Surely they tested the bike until they were blue in the face, before releasing it on the market (?).

On this page you will find solutions to some of the "problems" people have been reporting. Obviously every problem has a solution. It's just a question of the rider's willingness to undertake the necessary changes / adjustments. Some are covered under warranty, and we suggest that you consult your dealer before doing ANYTHING... Please note: Some of the solutions presented cannot be undone once you make the changes.

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Note: The solutions presented here should only be regarded as
suggestions and aim to inform the rider of what is possible.

Once again: The solutions presented here should only be regarded as
suggestions and aim to inform the rider of what is possible. -

- Ok... you get the point -

THE FIXES:

• Ron Kerlin - LIGHTS

• Greg Love - BREAK Replacement Page

• Chuch Adams - NEUTRAL between gears

• Thor's (icelandknight)
  • Louder sound from stock pipes
  • Even louder sound from stock pipes <<< April 2000 update!
  • Emblem /tank Logo removal <<< 3July2000

• Tracy Koerner - Complete baffle removal

• Fuel tank too small? - This is not really a "solution" to enlargen the fuel tank, but it will help out those who find they can't go all the way on one tank - No sense wasting a whole page for this tip: Pop a plastic fuel container into the left saddlebag (which is NOT above the exhaust pipes). - As usual, please don't do this if it violates any laws in your area... This is why I wanted the bigger bags! More fuel space - You have to stop somewhere to strech your legs anyway, right? So why not use the time to refuel too! - (I go about 200 kms before the fuel light starts blinking). (Note: I chatted with a mechanic friend of mine one time about using some of the space in the fake "tank" area to store gas, he advised against it, as it can get pretty hot in there. The triangle was out, too. That gets even hotter! Well, I did ask! - Another thing that came to mind was a round bag, on the optional rack, at the back, with fuel leads down into the fuel tank itself. He said this could be done... I decided just to use the container in the saddlebag for now, though.)

WARNING SECTION

Sometimes we all need reminding about certain things. So, here you go:

• Leaving the bike? ALWAYS leave your bike in GEAR if you leave it somewhere. This is so it doesn't roll off the stand if someone accidentally nudges it, or it's on even the gentlest of slopes!
• Idle: If you find the engine running TOO FAST when in idle, remember the little knob under the left side of the fake tank (engine cover), you can even adjust it while sitting on the bike at traffic lights!
• Soft Leather Saddlebags: If you get yourself soft saddlebags, make sure you get yourself the brackets to keep them away from the following:
  1. The rear wheel (important if they have long tassles (fringe)).
  2. The rear fender!
  • (I didn't think I needed the bracket and now the bags have rubbed their way through the paint into the metal! - I got the bracket now, but, alas, too late! Now I need to prime, then spray the fender wounds, if I don't want it to start rusting prematurely. A shame on a new bike!)

Got any hot tips for us LC owners?

• I'll also try to transfer other important tips from the NEWS page. So please post there, or here (Please make the eMail subject: "For CUSTOM Page"! Thanks.)

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