Printed in Japan 99500-38029-03E

F G H J K L M N P R S T V W X Y K1 K2 K3 K4

No. 1131 VS700GL/750GL/800GL 99500-38029-03E 2004.4.8 Cover_14 for PS (17.5 mm) DIC335
No. 1131 VS700GL/750GL//800GL 99500-38029-03E 2004.4.8 Cover_14 for PS (17.5 mm) Black
 GROUP INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES 2
ENGINE 3
SHAFT DRIVE 4
COOLING SYSTEM 5
FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 6
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONS 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
CHASSIS 9
SERVICING INFORMATION 10
VS700GLE 11
VS700GLH (’87-MODEL) 12
VS750GLJ (’88-MODEL) 13
VS750GLK (’89-MODEL) 14
VS750GLFL/GLPL (’90-MODEL)
VS750GLFM/GLPM (’91-MODEL) 15
VS800GLN (’92-MODEL) 16
VS800GLP/R (’93/’94-MODEL) 17
VS800GLS (’95-MODEL) 18
VS800GLT/V (’96/’97-MODEL) 19
VS800GLW/X (’98/’99-MODEL) 20
VS800GLY/K1/K2/K3 (’00/’01/’02/’03-MODEL) 21
VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22
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This section describes service data and service specifications which differ from those of the
VS800GLX (‘99-MODEL).

CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 21- 1
SERVICE DATA .................................................................................. 21- 2
STEERING STEM .............................................................................. 21- 13
CABLE ROUTING.............................................................................. 21- 14

Y-MODEL E-02, 03, 04, 17, 18, 22, 25, 28, 33, 34, 37, P-22, 37
K1-MODEL E-03, 17, 22, 25, 28, 33, 34
K2-MODEL E-03, 17, 22, 25, 28, 33, 34
K3-MODEL E-03, 17, 22, 25, 28, 33

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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
Overall length ................................................................................ * 2 250 mm (88.6 in)
Overall width ................................................................................. * 0 885 mm (34.8 in)
Overall height ................................................................................ * 1 180 mm (46.5 in)
Wheelbase .................................................................................... 1 560 mm (61.4 in)
Ground clearance ......................................................................... 125 mm ( 4.9 in)
Seat height ................................................................................... 700 mm (27.6 in)
Dry mass ...................................................................................... * 202 kg (445 lbs) ..... E-33
* 201 kg (443 lbs) ..... Others
ENGINE
Type .............................................................................................. Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, TSCC, 45° V-twin
Valve clearance (IN & EX) ............................................................ 0.08 – 0.13 mm (0.003 – 0.005 in)
Number of cylinders ..................................................................... 2
Bore .............................................................................................. 83.0 mm (3.268 in)
Stroke ............................................................................................ 74.4 mm (2.929 in)
Displacement ................................................................................ 805 cm3 (49.1 cu. in)
Compression ratio ........................................................................ 10.0 : 1
Carburetor, Front ........................................................................... MIKUNI BDS36SS, single
Rear ........................................................................... MIKUNI BS36SS, single
Air cleaner ..................................................................................... Non-woven fabric element
Starter system .............................................................................. Electric starter motor
Lubrication system ....................................................................... Wet sump
TRANSMISSION
Clutch ............................................................................................ Wet multi-plate type
Transmission ................................................................................. 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern ........................................................................... 1-down, 4-up
Primary reduction ratio ................................................................. 1.690 (71/42)
Gear ratios, Low .................................................................... 2.285 (32/14)
2nd ..................................................................... 1.631 (31/19)
3rd ...................................................................... 1.227 (27/22)
4th ...................................................................... 1.000 (25/25)
Top ..................................................................... 0.851 (23/27)
Secondary reduction ratio ............................................................ 1.133 (30/30 × 17/15)
Final reduction ratio ...................................................................... 3.090 (34/11)
Drive system ................................................................................. Shaft drive
CHASSIS
Front suspension .......................................................................... Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension ........................................................................... Swingarm, coil spring, oil dampad, spring preload
5-way adjustable
Front fork stroke ........................................................................... 130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear wheel travel .......................................................................... 90 mm (3.5 in)
Caster ........................................................................................... * 32° 40’
Trail ............................................................................................... * 138 mm (5.43 in)
Steering angle .............................................................................. 40° (right & left)
Turning radius ............................................................................... 2.9 m (9.5 ft)
Front brake .................................................................................... Disk brake
Rear brake .................................................................................... Drum brake
Front tire size ................................................................................ * 100/90-19 57H, tube type
Rear tire size ................................................................................ 140/90-15 M/C 70H, tube type
ELECTRICAL
Ignition type .................................................................................. Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Ignition timing ............................................................................... 5° B.T.D.C. at 1 200 r/min
Spark plug .................................................................................... NGK DPR8EA-9 or DENSO X24EPR-U9
Battery .......................................................................................... 12V 57.6 kC (16 Ah)/10HR
Generator ...................................................................................... Three-phase A.C. generator
Fuse .............................................................................................. 25/10/10/10/10A
Headlight ....................................................................................... 12V 60/55W
Parking or city light ....................................................................... 12V 3.4W ..... E-02
12V 4W ..... Others (except E-03, 28, 33)
Turn signal light ............................................................................. 12V 21W
Running light (in front turn signal) ................................................ 12V 5W ..... E-03, 28, 33
Brake light/Taillight ........................................................................ 12V 21/5W
License plate light ......................................................................... 12V 8W ..... E-03, 28, 33
12V 5W ..... Others
Neutral indicator light .................................................................... 12V 1.7W
High beam indicator light .............................................................. 12V 1.7W
Turn signal indicator light .............................................................. 12V 3W
Oil pressure indicator light ............................................................ 12V 1.7W
Coolant temperature check light .................................................. 12V 1.7W
Speedometer light ........................................................................ 12V 3W
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank, including reserve ......................................................... 11.0 L (2.9/2.4 US/Imp gal) .......................... E-33
12.0 L (3.2/2.6 US/lmp gal) .......................... Others
Reserve ....................................................................... 3.0 L (0.8/0.7 US/Imp gal)
Engine oil, change ....................................................................... 2 400 ml (2.5/2.1 US/Imp qt)
with filter change ........................................................ 2 800 ml (3.0/2.5 US/Imp qt)
overhaul ...................................................................... 3 300 ml (3.5/2.9 US/Imp qt)
Final gear oil ................................................................................. 200 – 220 ml (6.8/7.0 – 7.4/7.7 US/Imp oz)
Coolant (including reserve) .......................................................... 1 700 ml (1.8/1.5 US/Imp qt)
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SERVICE DATA
VALVE + GUIDE Unit: mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Valve diam. 30 ———
IN. (1.18)
26 ———
EX. (1.02)
Valve lift 8.5 ———
IN. (0.33)
8.5 ———
EX. (0.33)
Valve clearance 0.08 – 0.13 ———
(when cold) IN. & EX. (0.003 – 0.005)
Valve guide to valve stem 0.010 – 0.037 ———
IN. (0.0004 – 0.0015)
clearance
0.036 – 0.057 ———
EX. (0.0012 – 0.0022)
Valve stem deflection 0.35
IN. & EX. ——— (0.014)
Valve guide I.D. 5.500 – 5.512 ———
IN. & EX. (0.2165 – 0.2170)
Valve stem O.D. 5.475 – 5.490 ———
IN. (0.2156 – 0.2161)
5.455 – 5.470 ———
EX. (0.2148 – 0.2154)
Valve stem runout 0.05
IN. & EX. ——— (0.002)
Valve head thickness 0.5
IN. & EX. ——— (0.02)
Valve stem end length 4.0
IN. & EX. ——— (0.16)
Valve seat width 0.9 – 1.1 ———
IN. & EX. (0.035 – 0.043)
Valve head radial runout 0.03
IN. & EX. ——— (0.001)
Valve spring free length 38.3
INNER ——— (1.51)
40.1
OUTER ——— (1.58)
Valve spring tension 6.51 – 7.49 kg
INNER (14.35 – 16.51 lbs) ———
at length 32.5 mm (1.28 in)
12.09 – 13.91 kg
OUTER (26.65 – 30.67 lbs) ———
at length 36.0 mm (1.42 in)

CAMSHAFT + CYLINDER HEAD Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Cam height 35.954-35.994 35.660
IN. (1.4155-1.4171) (1.4039)
36.919-36.959 36.620
EX. (1.4535-1.4551) (1.4417)
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ITEM STANDARD LIMIT

Camshaft journal oil clearance 0.032 – 0.066 0.150
(0.0013-0.0026) (0.0059)
Camshaft journal holder I.D. No.1 Left side 20.012 – 20.025 ———
No.2 Right side (0.7879-0.7884)
No.1 Right side 25.012 – 25.025 ———
No.2 Left side (0.9847-0.9852)
Camshaft journal O.D. No.1 Left side 19.959 – 19.980 ———
No.2 Right side (0.7858-0.7866)
No.1 Right side 24.959 – 24.980 ———
No.2 Left side (0.9826-0.9835)
Camshaft runout 0.10
——— (0.004)
Rocker arm I.D. 12.000 – 12.018 ———
IN. & EX. (0.4724-0.4731)
Rocker arm shaft O.D. 11.966 – 11.984 ———
IN. & EX. (0.4711-0.4718)
Cylinder head distortion 0.05
——— (0.002)
Cylinder head cover distortion 0.05
——— (0.002)

CYLINDER + PISTON + PISTON RING Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Compression pressure 1 300 – 1 600 kPa 1 100 kPa
13 – 16 kg/cm2 11 kg/cm2
(
185 – 228 psi ) (156 psi )
Compression pressure difference 200 kPa
——— 2 kg/cm2
( 28 psi )
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.045 – 0.055 0.120
(0.0018 – 0.0022) (0.0047)
Cylinder bore 83.000 – 83.015 83.085
(3.2677 – 3.2683) (3.2711)
Piston diam. 82.950 – 82.965 82.880
(3.2657 – 3.2663) (3.2630)
Measure at 15 mm (0.6 in) from the skirt end.
Cylinder distortion 0.05
——— (0.002)
Piston ring free end gap 10.5 8.4
1st R Approx. (0.413) (0.331)
11.8 9.4
2nd R Approx. (0.465) (0.370)
Piston ring end gap 0.20 – 0.35 0.70
1st (0.008 – 0.014) (0.028)
0.20 – 0.35 0.70
2nd (0.008 – 0.014) (0.028)
Piston ring groove clearance 0.180
1st ——— (0.007)
0.150
2nd ——— (0.006)
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ITEM STANDARD LIMIT

Piston ring groove width 1.01 – 1.03
1st (0.0398 – 0.0406) ———
1.21 – 1.23
2nd (0.0476 – 0.0484) ———
2.51 – 2.53
Oil (0.0988-0.0996) ———
Piston ring thickness 0.970 – 0.990
1st (0.0382 – 0.0390) ———
1.170 – 1.190
2nd (0.0461 – 0.0469) ———
Piston pin bore 20.002 – 20.008 20.030
(0.7875 – 0.7877) (0.7886)
Piston pin O.D. 19.996 – 20.000 19.980
(0.7827 – 0.7874) (0.7866)

CONROD + CRANKSHAFT Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Conrod small end I.D. 20.010 – 20.018 20.040
(0.7878 – 0.7881) (0.7890)
Conrod big end side clearance 0.10 – 0.20 0.30
(0.004 – 0.008) (0.012)
Conrod big end width 21.95 – 22.00
(0.864 – 0.866) ———
Crank pin width 22.10 – 22.15
(0.870 – 0.872) ———
Conrod big end oil clearance 0.024 – 0.042 0.080
(0.0009 – 0.0017) (0.0031)
Crank pin O.D. 40.982 – 41.000
(1.6135 – 1.6142) ———
Crankshaft journal oil clearance 0.020 – 0.050 0.080
(0.0008 – 0.0020) (0.0031)
Crankshaft journal O.D. 47.965 – 47.980
(1.8884 – 1.8890) ———
Crankshaft thrust bearing 1.925 – 2.175
(0.0758 – 0.0856) ———
thickness
Crankshaft thrust clearance 0.05 – 0.10
(0.002 – 0.004) ———
Crankshaft runout 0.05
——— (0.002)

OIL PUMP
ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Oil pump reduction ratio 1.859 (71/42 × 32/29) ———
Oil pressure (at 60°C,140°F) Above 350 kPa (3.5 kg/cm2, 50 psi)
Below 650 kPa (6.5 kg/cm2, 92 psi) ———
at 3 000 r/min.
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CLUTCH Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Drive plate thickness 2.92 – 3.08 2.62
No.1 (0.115 – 0.121) (0.103)
3.45 – 3.55 3.15
No.2 (0.136 – 0.140) (0.124)
Drive plate claw width 15.8 – 16.0 15.0
(0.622 – 0.630) (0.591)
Driven plate distortion 0.10
——— (0.004)
Clutch spring free length 34.0
——— (1.34)
Clutch master cylinder bore 14.000 – 14.043
(0.5512 – 0.5529) ———
Clutch master cylinder piston 13.957 – 13.984
diam. (0.5495 – 0.5506) ———
Clutch release cylinder bore 38.100 – 38.162
(1.5000 – 1.5024) ———
Clutch release cylinder piston 38.042 – 38.075
diam. (1.4977 – 1.4990) ———

TRANSMISSION Unit: mm (in) Except ratio

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Primary reduction ratio 1.690 (71/42) ———
Secondary reduction ratio 1.133 (30/30 × 17/15) ———
Final reduction ratio 3.090 (34/11) ———
Gear ratios Low 2.285 (32/14) ———
2nd 1.631 (31/19) ———
3rd 1.227 (27/22) ———
4th 1.000 (25/25) ———
Top 0.851 (23/27) ———
Shift fork to groove clearance 0.10 – 0.30 0.50
No.1 (0.004 – 0.012) (0.020)
0.10 – 0.30 0.50
No.2 (0.004 – 0.012) (0.020)
Shift fork groove width 5.50 – 5.60
No.1 (0.217 – 0.220) ———
4.50 – 4.60
No.2 (0.177 – 0.181) ———
Shift fork thickness 5.30 – 5.40
No.1 (0.209 – 0.213) ———
4.30 – 4.40
No.2 (0.169 – 0.173) ———
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SHAFT DRIVE Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Secondary bevel gear backlash 0.05 – 0.32
(0.002 – 0.013) ———
Final bevel gear backlash 0.03 – 0.064
Drive side (0.001 – 0.025) ———

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-02, 04, 25, 34
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E9 ←
Idle r/min. 1 100 ± 100 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) #107.5 #95
Jet needle (J.N.) 5F109-3rd 5C29-3rd
Needle jet (N.J.) P-3 P-4
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #115 ←
Pilot jet (P.J.) #42.5 #40
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) 1¾ turns back (PRE-SET) 1¼ turns back
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-03
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E1 ←
Idle r/min. 1 200 ± 50 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) # #
Jet needle (J.N.) 5D35-1st 5D47-1st
Needle jet (N.J.)
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #125 #110
Pilot jet (P.J.) # #
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) (PRE-SET)
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←
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CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-18
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E2 ←
Idle r/min. 1 200 ± 50 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) #107.5 #97.5
Jet needle (J.N.) 5F107-3rd 5D48-3rd
Needle jet (N.J.) P-5 P-1
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #115 ←
Pilot jet (P.J.) #42.5 #40
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) 1-¼ turns back (PRE-SET) 1-¾ turns back
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-17, 22
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38EA ←
Idle r/min. 1 100 ± 100 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) #107.5 #100
Jet needle (J.N.) 5F109-3rd 5C29-3rd
Needle jet (N.J.) P-3 P-4
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #115 ←
Pilot jet (P.J.) #45 #40
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) 1½ turns back (PRE-SET) 15/8 turns back
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←
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CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-28
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E4 ←
Idle r/min. 1 200 ± 100 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) #132.5 #127.5
Jet needle (J.N.) 5D61-3rd 5D48-3rd
Needle jet (N.J.) P-7 P-2
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #125 #110
Pilot jet (P.J.) #45 #40
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) 1! turns back (PRE-SET) 1¼ turns back
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-33
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E5 ←
Idle r/min. 1 200 ± 50 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) # #
Jet needle (J.N.) 5D35-1st 5D47-1st
Needle jet (N.J.)
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #125 #110
Pilot jet (P.J.) # #
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) (PRE-SET)
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←
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CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-37, P-37
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No.1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No.2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38EB ←
Idle r/min. 1 100 ± 100 r/min. ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) #107.5 #95
Jet needle (J.N.) 5F109-3rd 5C29-3rd
Needle jet (N.J.) P-3 P-4
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #115 ←
Pilot jet (P.J.) #42.5 #40
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) 2.0 turns back (PRE-SET) 1½ turns back
Throttle cable play 2 – 4 mm
(0.08 – 0.16 in) ←

ELECTRICAL Unit: mm (in)

ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE
Ignition timing 5° B.T.D.C. at 1 200 r/min.
Firing order 1.2
Spark plug N.G.K.: DPR8EA-9
Type ND: X24EPR-U9
0.8 – 0.9
Gap (0.031 – 0.035)
Spark performance Over 8 (0.3) at 1 atm.
Signal coil resistance Approx. 50 – 200 Ω (G – Bl)
Ignition coil resistance Primary 2–6Ω + tap – tap
Plug cap –
Secondary 15 – 40 kΩ
+ tap
Generator no-load voltage
(When engine cold) More than 75V (AC) at 5 000 r/min.
Generator Max. output 250 W at 5 000 r/min. ———
Regulated voltage 13.5 – 15.5 V at 5 000 r/min.
Starter motor brush length Limit: 9 (0.35) N.D.
Commutator under-cut Limit: 0.2 (0.008)
Starter relay resistance 2–6Ω
Battery Type designation YB16B-A1
Capacity 12 V 57.6 kC (16Ah)/10HR
Standard
electrolyte S.G. 1.28 at 20°C (68°F)
Fuse size Headlight 10 A
Signal 10 A
Ignition 10 A
Main 25 A
Power source 10 A
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WATTAGE Unit: W
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-02 E-03, 28, 33 The others
Headlight HI 60 ← ←
LO 55 ← ←
Parking light 3.4 4
Brake light/Taillight 21/5 ← ←
Turn signal light 21 21/5 (Front), 21 (Rear) 21
Speedometer light 3.4 ← ←
Water temp. meter light 1.7 ← ←
Turn signal indicator light 3 ← ←
High beam indicator light 1.7 ← ←
Neutral indicator light 1.7 ← ←
Oil pressure indicator light 1.7 ← ←
License light 5 8 5

BRAKE + WHEEL Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Rear brake pedal free travel 20 – 30
(0.8 – 1.2) ———
Rear brake pedal height 40
(1.6) ———
Brake lining thickness 1.5
Rear ——— (0.056)
Brake drum I.D. 180.7
Rear ——— (7.11)
Brake disc thickness 5.0 ± 0.2 4.5
Front (0.20 ± 0.01) (0.18)
Brake disc runout 0.30
——— (0.012)
Master cylinder bore 12.700 – 12.743
Front (0.5000 – 0.5017) ———
Master cylinder piston diam. 12.657 – 12.684
Front (0.4983 – 0.4993) ———
Brake caliper cylinder bore 42.850 – 42.926
Front (1.6870 – 1.6900) ———
Brake caliper piston diam. 42.770 – 42.820
Front (1.6839 – 1.6858) ———
Wheel rim runout 2.0
Axial ——— (0.08)
2.0
Radial ——— (0.08)
Wheel axle runout 0.25
Front ——— (0.010)
0.25
Rear ——— (0.010)
Wheel rim size Front *J19 × 2.15 ———
Rear J15M/C × MT3.00 ———
21-11 VS800GLY/K1/K2/K3 (’00/’01/’02/’03-MODEL)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT

Tire size Front *100/90-19 M/C 57H ———
Rear 140/90-15 M/C 70H ———
Tire tread depth 1.6
Front ——— (0.06)
2.0
Rear ——— (0.08)

SUSPENSION Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT NOTE
Front fork stroke 130
(5.12) ———
Front fork spring free length 348.3
——— (13.71)
Front fork oil level 124.3
(4.89) ———
Rear wheel travel 90
(3.5) ———
Swingarm pivot shaft runout 0.30
——— (0.012)

TIRE PRESSURE
NORMAL RIDING
COLD INFLATION
SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING
TIRE PRESSURE
kPa kg/cm2 psi kPa kg/cm2 psi
FRONT 200 2.00 29 225 2.25 33
REAR 225 2.25 33 250 2.50 36
 VS800GLY/K1/K2/K3 (’00/’01/’02/’03-MODEL) 21-12

FUEL + OIL + COOLANT

ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE
Fuel type Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump
octane ( R 2+ M ) or 91 octane or higher rated by the
research method.
Gasoline containing MTBE (MethyI Tertiary ButyI U.S.A. and
Ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% Canada
methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitor is permissible.
Gasoline used should be graded 91 octane or
higher. An unleaded gasoline is recommended. Other models
Fuel tank including reserve 11.0 L California
(2.9/2.4 US/lmp gal) model only
12.0 L
(3.2/2.6 US/lmp gal) Other models
reserve 3.0 L
(0.8/0.7 US/lmp gal)
Engine oil type SAE 10W/40, API SF or SG
Engine oil capacity 2 400 ml
Change (2.5/2.1 US/lmp qt)
2 800 ml
Filter change (3.0/2.5 US/lmp qt)
3 300 ml
Overhaul (3.5/2.9 US/lmp qt)
Front fork oil type Fork oil #10
Front fork oil capacity 413 ml
(each leg) (14.0/14.5 US/lmp oz)
Final bevel gear oil type SAE 90 hypoid gear oil
with GL-5 under API classification
Final bevel gear oil capacity 200 – 220 ml
(6.8/7.0 – 7.4/7.7 US/lmp oz)
Brake fluid type DOT 4
Coolant capacity 1 700 ml
(1.8/1.5 US/lmp qt)

THERMOSTAT + RADIATOR + FAN

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Thermostat valve opening
temperature 75.0 ± 1.5°C (167 ± 2.7°F) ———
Thermostat valve lift Over 6 mm (0.24 in) at 90°C (194°F) ———
Radiator cap valve release 1.1 ± 0.15 kg/cm2
pressure (15.6 ± 2.1 psi, 110 ± 15 kPa) ———
Electric fan thermo- ON Approx. 105°C (221°F) ———
switch operating
temperature OFF Approx. 100°C (212°F) ———
21-13 VS800GLY/K1/K2/K3 (’00/’01/’02/’03-MODEL)

STEERING STEM
CONSTRUCTION

1 Handlebar upper holder

2 Handlebar lower holder
3 Handle stay
4 Bush
5 Steering stem head
6 Bush
7 Washer
8 Washer
9 Steering stem nut
0 Dust seal
A Steering stem upper bearing
B Steering stem
C Steering stem lower bearing

A Handlebar clamp bolt

B Handlebar holder mounting bolt
C Handlebar holder nut
D Steering stem head nut
E Front fork lower clamp bolt

Tightening torque
Item N.m kgf.m lb-ft
A 15 – 25 1.5 – 2.5 11.0 – 18.0
B,C 40 – 50 4.0 – 5.0 29.0 – 36.0
D 80 – 100 8.0 – 10.0 58.0 – 72.5
E 25 – 40 2.5 – 4.0 18.0 – 29.0

HANDLEBAR HOLDER
X (’99) MODEL Y (2000) MODEL

15 – 25 N.m 40 – 50 N.m
15 – 25 N.m
1.5 – 2.5 kgf.m 4.0 – 5.0 kgf.m
(1.5 – 2.5 kgf.m
11.0 – 18.0 lb-ft ) (11.0 – 18.0 lb-ft ) (29.0 – 36.0 lb-ft )

Bushing
(Separated type)

Bushing
(Press fitted type)

80 – 100 N.m 40 – 50 N.m

4.0 – 5.0 kgf.m
( 8.0 – 10.0 kgf.m
58.0 – 72.5 lb-ft ) (29.0 – 36.0 lb-ft )
 VS800GLY/K1/K2/K3 (’00/’01/’02/’03-MODEL) 21-14

CABLE ROUTING

Wiring harness Wiring harness

Clamp
 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22-1

VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

This chapter describes service data, service specifications and servicing procedures which dif-
fer from those of the VS800GLK3 (’03-MODEL).
2
NOTE:
Please refer to the chapter 1 through 21 for details which are not given in this chapter.

CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................22- 2 4
SERVICE DATA ............................................................................................22- 3
WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................................................................22-12

22
22-2 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
Overall length ...................................................................................... 2 250 mm (88.6 in)
Overall width ....................................................................................... 885 mm (34.8 in)
Overall height ...................................................................................... 1 180 mm (46.5 in)
Wheelbase .......................................................................................... 1 560 mm (61.4 in)
Ground clearance ............................................................................... 125 mm ( 4.9 in)
Seat height .......................................................................................... 700 mm (27.6 in)
Dry mass ............................................................................................. 202 kg (445 lbs) ..... E-33
201 kg (443 lbs) ..... Others
ENGINE
Type .................................................................................................... Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 45° V-twin
Number of cylinders ............................................................................ 2
Bore .................................................................................................... 83.0 mm (3.268 in)
Stroke.................................................................................................. 74.4 mm (2.929 in)
Displacement ...................................................................................... 805 cm3 (49.1 cu in)
Compression ratio ............................................................................... 10.0 : 1
Carburetor, front ............................................................................... MIKUNI BDS36
rear ................................................................................ MIKUNI BS36
Air cleaner ........................................................................................... Non-woven fabric element
Starter system ..................................................................................... Electric
Lubrication system .............................................................................. Wet sump
Idle speed ........................................................................................... 1 200 ± 50 r/min ...... E-03, 28, 33
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch .................................................................................................. Wet multi-plate type
Transmission....................................................................................... 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern ................................................................................. 1-down, 4-up
Primary reduction ratio ........................................................................ 1.690 (71/42)
Gear ratios, Low................................................................................ 2.285 (32/14)
2nd ................................................................................ 1.631 (31/19)
3rd ................................................................................. 1.227 (27/22)
4th ................................................................................. 1.000 (25/25)
Top ................................................................................ 0.851 (23/27)
Secondary reduction ratio ................................................................... 1.133 (30/30 × 17/15)
Final reduction ratio ............................................................................ 3.090 (34/11)
Drive system ....................................................................................... Shaft drive
CHASSIS
Front suspension ................................................................................ Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension ................................................................................. Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped
Front suspension stroke...................................................................... 130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear wheel travel ................................................................................ 90 mm (3.5 in)
Caster ................................................................................................. 32° 40’
Trail ..................................................................................................... 138 mm (5.43 in)
Steering angle ..................................................................................... 40° (right & left)
Turning radius ..................................................................................... 2.9 m (9.5 ft)
Front brake.......................................................................................... Disk brake
Rear brake .......................................................................................... Drum brake
Front tire size ...................................................................................... 100/90-19 M/C 57H, tube type or 100/90-19 57H, tube type
Rear tire size....................................................................................... 140/90-15 M/C 70H, tube type or 140/90-15 70H, tube type
ELECTRICAL
Ignition type......................................................................................... Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Ignition timing ...................................................................................... 5° B.T.D.C. at 1 200 r/min
Spark plug ........................................................................................... NGK DPR8EA-9 or DENSO X24EPR-U9
Battery................................................................................................. 12 V 57.6 kC (16 Ah)/10 HR
Generator ............................................................................................ Three-phase A.C. generator
Fuse .................................................................................................... 25/10/10/10/10 A
Headlight ............................................................................................. 12 V 60/55 W
Turn signal light................................................................................... 12 V 21 W
Running light (in front turn signal) ....................................................... 12 V 5 W
Brake light/Taillight.............................................................................. 12 V 21/5 W
License plate light ............................................................................... 12 V 8 W
Neutral indicator light .......................................................................... 12 V 1.7 W
High beam indicator light .................................................................... 12 V 1.7 W
Turn signal indicator light .................................................................... 12 V 3 W
Oil pressure indicator light .................................................................. 12 V 1.7 W
Coolant temperature check light ......................................................... 12 V 1.7 W
Speedometer light ............................................................................... 12 V 3 W
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank, including reserve.............................................................. 11.0 L (2.9/2.4 US/Imp gal) ..... E-33
12.0 L (3.2/2.6 US/Imp gal) ..... Others
reserve ............................................................................. 3.0 L (0.8/0.7 US/Imp gal)
Engine oil, change ............................................................................ 2 400 ml (2.5/2.1 US/Imp qt)
with filter change............................................................. 2 800 ml (3.0/2.5 US/Imp qt)
overhaul .......................................................................... 3 300 ml (3.5/2.9 US/Imp qt)
Final gear oil ...................................................................................... 200 – 220 ml (6.8/7.0 – 7.4/7.7 US Imp oz)
Coolant (including reserve) ................................................................. 1 700 ml (1.8/1.5 US/Imp qt)
 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22-3

SERVICE DATA
VALVE + GUIDE Unit: mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Valve diam. IN. 30 —
(1.18)
EX. 26 —
(1.02)
Valve lift IN. 8.5 —
(0.33)
EX. 8.5 —
(0.33)
Valve clearance IN. & EX. 0.08 – 0.13 —
(when cold) (0.003 – 0.005)
Valve guide to valve stem IN. 0.010 – 0.037 —
clearance (0.0004 – 0.0015)
EX. 0.036 – 0.057 —
(0.0012 – 0.0022)
Valve stem deflection IN. & EX. — 0.35
(0.014)
Valve guide I.D. IN. & EX. 5.500 – 5.512 —
(0.2165 – 0.2170)
Valve stem O.D. IN. 5.475 – 5.490 —
(0.2156 – 0.2161)
EX. 5.455 – 5.470 —
(0.2148 – 0.2154)
Valve stem runout IN. & EX. — 0.05
(0.002)
Valve head thickness IN. & EX. — 0.5
(0.02)
Valve stem and length IN. & EX. — 4.0
(0.16)
Valve seat width IN. & EX. 0.9 – 1.1 —
(0.035 – 0.043)
Valve head radial runout IN. & EX. — 0.03
(0.001)
Valve spring free length INNER — 38.3
(1.51)
OUTER — 40.1
(1.58)
Valve spring tension 6.51 – 7.49 kg
INNER (14.35 – 16.51 lbs) —
at length 32.5 mm (1.28 in)
12.09 – 13.91 kg
OUTER (26.65 – 30.67 lbs) —
at length 36.0 mm (1.42 in)

CAMSHAFT + CYLINDER HEAD Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Cam height IN. 35.954 – 35.994 35.660
(1.4155 – 1.4171) (1.4039)
EX. 36.919 – 36.959 36.620
(1.4535 – 1.4551) (1.4417)
22-4 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT

Camshaft journal oil clearance 0.032 – 0.066 0.150
(0.0013 – 0.0026) (0.0060)
Camshaft journal holder I.D. No. 1 Left side 20.012 – 20.025 —
No. 2 Right side (0.7879 – 0.7884)
No. 1 Right side 25.012 – 25.025 —
No. 2 Left side (0.9847 – 0.9852)
Camshaft journal O.D. No. 1 Left side 19.959 – 19.980 —
No. 2 Right side (0.7858 – 0.7866)
No. 1 Right side 24.959 – 24.980 —
No. 2 Left side (0.9826 – 0.9835)
Camshaft runout — 0.10
(0.004)
Rocker arm I.D. IN. & EX. 12.000 – 12.018 —
(0.4724 – 0.4731)
Rocker arm shaft O.D. IN. & EX. 11.966 – 11.984 —
(0.4711 – 0.4718)
Cylinder head distortion — 0.05
(0.002)
Cylinder head cover distortion — 0.05
(0.002)

CYLINDER + PISTON + PISTON RING Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Compression pressure 1 300 – 1 600 kPa 1 100 kPa
(13 – 16 kgf/cm2, 185 – 228 psi) (11 kgf/cm2 ,
156 psi)
Compression pressure difference — 200 kPa
(2 kgf/cm2, 28 psi)
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.045 – 0.055 0.120
(0.0018 – 0.0022) (0.0047)
Cylinder bore 83.000 – 83.015 83.085
(3.2677 – 3.2683) (3.2711)
Piston diam. 82.950 – 82.965 82.880
(3.2657 – 3.2663) (3.2630)
Measure at 15 mm (0.6 in) from the skirt end.
Cylinder distortion — 0.05
(0.002)
Piston ring free end gap 1st R Approx. 10.5 (0.413) 8.4
(0.331)
2nd R Approx. 11.8 (0.465) 9.4
(0.370)
Piston ring end gap 1st 0.20 – 0.35 0.70
(0.008 – 0.014) (0.028)
2nd 0.20 – 0.35 0.70
(0.008 – 0.014) (0.028)
Piston ring to groove clearance 1st — 0.180
(0.007)
2nd — 0.150
(0.006)
 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22-5

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT

Piston ring groove width 1st 1.01 – 1.03 —
(0.0398 – 0.0406)
2nd 1.21 – 1.23 —
(0.0476 – 0.0484)
Oil 2.51 – 2.53 —
(0.0988 – 0.0996)
Piston ring thickness 1st 0.970 – 0.990 —
(0.0382 – 0.0390)
2nd 1.170 – 1.190 —
(0.0461 – 0.0469)
Piston pin bore 20.002 – 20.008 20.030
(0.7875 – 0.7877) (0.7886)
Piston pin O.D. 19.996 – 20.000 19.980
(0.7827 – 0.7874) (0.7866)

CONROD + CRANKSHAFT Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Conrod small end I.D. 20.010 – 20.018 20.040
(0.7878 – 0.7881) (0.7890)
Conrod big end side clearance 0.10 – 0.20 0.30
(0.004 – 0.008) (0.012)
Conrod big end width 21.95 – 22.00 —
(0.864 – 0.866
Crank pin width 22.10 – 22.15 —
(0.870 – 0.872)
Conrod big end oil clearance 0.024 – 0.042 0.080
(0.0009 – 0.0017) (0.0031)
Crank pin O.D. 40.982 – 41.000 —
(1.6135 – 1.6142)
Crankshaft journal oil clearance 0.020 – 0.050 0.080
(0.0008 – 0.0020) (0.0031)
Crankshaft journal O.D. 47.965 – 47.980 —
(1.8884 – 1.8890)
Crankshaft thrust bearing thickness 1.925 – 2.175 —
(0.0758 – 0.0856)
Crankshaft thrust clearance 0.05 – 0.10 —
(0.002 – 0.004)
Crankshaft runout — 0.05
(0.002)

OIL PUMP
ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Oil pump reduction ratio 1.859 (71/42 × 32/29) —
Oil pressure (at 60 °C, 140 °F) Above 350 kPa (3.5 kg/cm2, 50 psi)
Below 650 kPa (6.5 kg/cm2, 92 psi) —
at 3 000 r/min
22-6 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

CLUTCH Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Drive plate thickness No. 1 2.92 – 3.08 2.62
(0.115 – 0.121) (0.103)
No. 2 3.45 – 3.55 3.15
(0.136 – 0.140) (0.124)
Drive plate claw width 15.8 – 16.0 15.0
(0.622 – 0.630) (0.591)
Driven plate distortion — 0.10
(0.004)
Clutch spring free length — 34.0
(1.34)
Clutch master cylinder bore 14.000 – 14.043 —
(0.5512 – 0.5529)
Clutch master cylinder piston 13.957 – 13.984 —
diam. (0.5495 – 0.5506)
Clutch release cylinder bore 38.100 – 38.162 —
(1.5000 – 1.5024)
Clutch release cylinder piston 38.042 – 38.075 —
diam. (1.4977 – 1.4990)

TRANSMISSION Unit: mm (in) Except ratio

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Primary reduction ratio 1.690 (71/42) —
Secondary reduction ratio 1.133 (30/30 × 17/15) —
Final reduction ratio 3.090 (34/11) —
Gear ratios Low 2.285 (32/14) —
2nd 1.631 (31/19) —
3rd 1.227 (27/22) —
4th 1.000 (25/25) —
Top 0.851 (23/27) —
Shift fork to groove clearance No. 1 0.10 – 0.30 0.50
(0.004 – 0.012) (0.020)
No. 2 0.10 – 0.30 0.50
(0.004 – 0.012) (0.020)
Shift fork groove width No. 1 5.50 – 5.60 —
(0.217 – 0.220)
No. 2 4.50 – 4.60 —
(0.177 – 0.181)
Shift fork thickness No. 1 5.30 – 5.40 —
(0.209 – 0.213)
No. 2 4.30 – 4.40 —
(0.169 – 0.173)
 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22-7

SHAFT DRIVE Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Secondary bevel gear backlash 0.05 – 0.32 —
(0.002 – 0.013)
Final bevel gear backlash Drive side
0.03 – 0.64 —
(0.001 – 0.025)

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-03
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No. 1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No. 2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E1 ←
Idle r/min 1 200 ± 50 r/min ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) # #
Jet needle (J.N.) 5D35-1st 5D47-1st
Needle jet (N.J.)
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #125 #110
Pilot jet (P.J.) # #
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) (PRE-SET)
Throttle cable play 2.0 – 4.0 mm ←
(0.08 – 0.16 in)

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-28
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No. 1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No. 2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E4 ←
Idle r/min 1 200 ± 100 r/min ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) #132.5 #127.5
Jet needle (J.N.) 5D61-3rd 5D48-3rd
Needle jet (N.J.) P-7 P-2
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #125 #110
Pilot jet (P.J.) #45 #40
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) 1 and 1/8 turns back (PRE-SET) 1 and 1/4 turns back
Throttle cable play 2.0 – 4.0 mm ←
(0.08 – 0.16 in)
22-8 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

CARBURETOR
SPECIFICATION
ITEM
E-33
Carburetor type MIKUNI BS36SS (No. 1) MIKUNI BDS36SS (No. 2)
Bore size 36 mm ←
I.D. No. 38E5 ←
Idle r/min 1 200 ± 50 r/min ←
Float height 27.7 ± 1.0 mm 9.1 ± 1.0 mm
(1.09 ± 0.04 in) (0.36 ± 0.04 in)
Main jet (M.J.) # #
Jet needle (J.N.) 5D35-1st 5D47-1st
Needle jet (N.J.)
Throttle valve (Th.V.) #125 #110
Pilot jet (P.J.) # #
Pilot screw (P.S.) (PRE-SET) (PRE-SET)
Throttle cable play 2.0 – 4.0 mm ←
(0.08 – 0.16 in)

ELECTRICAL Unit: mm (in)

ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE
Firing order 1·2
Spark plug Type N.G.K.: DPR8EA-9
N.D.: X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8 – 0.9
(0.031 – 0.035)
Spark performance Over 8 (0.3) at 1 atm.
Signal coil resistance Approx. 50 – 200 Ω (G – Bl)
Ignition coil resistance Primary 2–6Ω + tap – - tap
Plug cap –
Secondary 15 – 40 kΩ
+ tap
Generator no-load voltage More than 75 V (AC) at 5 000 r/min
(When engine cold)
Generator Max. output 250 W at 5 000 r/min —
Regulated voltage 13.5 – 15.5 V at 5 000 r/min
Starter motor brush length Limit: 9.0 (0.35) N.D.
Commutator under-cut Limit: 0.2 (0.008)
Starter relay resistance 2–6Ω
Battery Type designation YB16B-A1
Capacity 12 V 57.6 kC (16 Ah)/10 HR
Standard 1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F)
electrolyte S.G.
Fuse size Headlight 10 A
Signal 10 A
Ignition 10 A
Main 25 A
Power source 10 A
 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22-9

WATTAGE Unit: W
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Headlight HI 60
LO 55
Parking light 3.4
Brake light/Taillight 21/5
Turn signal light 21/5 (Front), 21 (Rear)
Speedometer light 3.4
Water temp. meter light 1.7
Turn signal indicator light 3
High beam indicator light 1.7
Neutral indicator light 1.7
Oil pressure indicator light 1.7
License light 8

BRAKE + WHEEL Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Rear brake pedal free travel 20 – 30 —
(0.8 – 1.2)
Rear brake pedal height 40 —
(1.6)
Brake lining thickness Rear — 1.5
(0.056)
Brake drum I.D. Rear — 180.7
(7.11)
Brake disc thickness Front 5.0 ± 0.2 4.5
(0.20 ± 0.01) (0.18)
Brake disc runout — 0.30
(0.012)
Master cylinder bore Front 12.700 – 12.743 —
(0.5000 – 0.5017)
Master cylinder piston diam. Front 12.657 – 12.684 —
(0.4983 – 0.4993)
Brake caliper cylinder bore Front 42.850 – 42.926 —
(1.6870 – 1.6900)
Brake caliper piston diam. Front 42.770 – 42.820 —
(1.6839 – 1.6858)
Wheel rim runout Axial — 2.0
(0.08)
Radial — 2.0
(0.08)
Wheel axle runout Front — 0.25
(0.010)
Rear — 0.25
(0.010)
Wheel rim size Front J19 × 2.15 —
Rear J15M/C × MT3.00 —
22-10 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT

Tire size Front 100/90-19 57H, 100/90-19M/C 57H —
Rear 140/90-15 70H, 140/90-15M/C 70H —
Tire tread depth Front — 1.6
(0.06)
Rear — 2.0
(0.08)

SUSPENSION Unit: mm (in)

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT NOTE
Front fork stroke 130 —
(5.12)
Front fork spring free length — 348.3
(13.71)
Front fork oil level 124.3 —
(4.89)
Rear wheel travel 90 —
(3.5)
Swingarm pivot shaft runout — 0.30
(0.012)

TIRE PRESSURE
NORMAL RIDING
COLD INFLATION SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING
TIRE PRESSURE
kPa kg/cm2 psi kPa kg/cm2 psi
FRONT 200 2.00 29 225 2.25 33
REAR 225 2.25 33 250 2.50 36
 VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL) 22-11

FUEL + OIL + COOLANT

ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE
Fuel type Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump
octane or 91 octane (R/2 + M/2) or higher rated by
the Research Method.
Gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl E-03, 28, 33
Ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5%
methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitor is permissible.
Fuel tank including reserve 11.0 L E-33
(2.9/2.4 US/lmp gal)
12.0 L Others
(3.2/2.6 US/lmp gal)
reserve 3.0 L
(0.8/0.7 US/lmp gal)
Engine oil type SAE 10W-40, API SF or SG
Engine oil capacity Change 2 400 ml
(2.5/2.1 US/lmp qt)
Filter change 2 800 ml
(3.0/2.5 US/lmp qt)
Overhaul 3 300 ml
(3.5/2.9 US/lmp qt)
Front fork oil type Fork oil #10
Front fork oil capacity 413 ml
(each leg) (14.0/14.5 US/lmp oz)
Final bevel gear oil type SAE 90 hypoid gear oil
with GL-5 under API classification
Final bevel gear oil capacity 200 – 220 ml
(6.8/7.0 – 7.4/7.7 US/lmp oz)
Brake fluid type DOT 4
Coolant capacity 1 700 ml
(1.8/1.5 US/lmp qt)

THERMOSTAT + RADIATOR + FAN

ITEM STANDARD LIMIT
Thermostat valve opening 75.0 ± 1.5 °C (167 ± 2.7 °F) —
temperature
Thermostat valve lift Over 6 mm (0.24 in) at 90 °C (194 °F) —
Radiator cap valve release 1.1 ± 0.15 kg/cm2 —
pressure (15.6 ± 2.1 psi, 110 ± 15 kPa)
Electric fan thermo- ON Approx. 105 °C (221 °F) —
switch operating
temperature OFF Approx. 100 °C (212 °F) —
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ON
OFF

Y
Y
Y
R
O

O/B

B
O
B/W
W/B

Lg
Lbl
B/R
Y/G
W/B

O/W
P W OFF
B N
ON
P
VS800GLK4 (’04-MODEL)

W
W
Bl

Br
Lbl
B/Y

B/Y
O/Y
O/Y
B/R

O/W
B/W
O/W

O/W

R
O
Br
Gr

B/G
B/W

B
O

W
Y
Y
Y

Bl
B

Br
O

Gr
G

Lg
Bl

Lg

G/Y
Lbl
O/B

B/R
Y/G

B/Br
O/G

R/W
B/W
W/B

W/B

O/W
WIRING DIAGRAM

Bl/W

B
O

W
Br

Lg
G/Y

O/G
O/G
O/G

R/W

B/W

B/Br

Bl/W
Lg Lg Lg
B/W B/W B/W
Gr

Y Br Br
B/W B/W B/W
W W/B W/B

Br Br
B/W B/W

B B B
B/W B/W B/W
Gr
R
O

O/Y
O/R
O/G

R/W
B/W

Y
Y
Y
R
R

Y
G

B
G

B
O
Bl

W
Bl

Lg
Lbl
Y/G

B/Y

G/Y
O/Y
Y/G
O/Y

Y/G
Y/G
B/G

B/G
O/R
B/W
B/W

B/W

Y/W
B/W

B/W

B/W
B/Br

Y/G
B/W
B/W

B/Br

Y
Y
Y

B
G

Y
WIRE COLORS

B
1
Bl

Bl

Lg
Lbl
B/Y

Y/G
O/Y

B/G
O/R
B/W

Y/W

B/W
B
O
B : Black 2
Bl : Blue ON 3
Br : Brown OFF 12V
G : Green 4
OFF OFF OFF
Gr : Gray ON ON 5
Lbl : Light blue ON
+ -
Lg : Light green
O : Orange B/R B/R
R : Red
W : White
Y : Yellow
B/Br : Black with Brown tracer
B/G : Black with Green tracer
B/R : Black with Red tracer
B/W : Black with White tracer
B/Y : Black with Yellow tracer
Bl/W : Blue with White tracer
G/Y : Green with Yellow tracer
O/B : Orange with Black tracer
O/G : Orange with Green tracer
O/R : Orange with Red tracer
O/Y : Orange with Yellow tracer
O/W : Orange with White tracer
R/W : Red with White tracer
W/B : White with Black tracer
Y/G : Yellow with Green tracer
Y/W : Yellow with White tracer
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