20 Most Recent 2001 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC - Page 3 Questions & Answers

change plugs and wires

Could be the stators & regulator/rectifier if its over charging the battery. I'm not a mechanic just saw this video on youtube cause I'm having problems with my electrical system as well and trying to figure out the problem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWU2TbEePsY

Compression release for the rear cylinder was my problem.adjust the slack out of the rear cable and see if that doesn't solve the problem.it doesn't take much,and try not to over adjust.

In the left engine side cover, and under the magneto. Follow the wires that go into the engine.

Your '01 is probably the same as my '03. Take the tank 'beauty covers' off and the dash like you were going to change the air filter located under the center dash. Once you get the dash off, unplug the electronic cable from the speedo housing. 4 screws will release the speedo housing from the dash assembly. There are black grommets covering the bulb access (4 across the bottom: Low Fuel, Hi Beam, Blinker, Neutral). And 2 grommets about mid way on each side: these are the speedo lights. Just pop the grommet out and the bulbs are right under it. Replace and reassemble.

SOUNDS LIKE STARTER IS SHORTING OR STUCK WILL IT BUMP START IF SO DEFFINATE STARTER MOTOR

U have to a short on the postive side from the battery maybe got wet or also Jus shortages have burnt the wire

Check it is charging. The voltage of the battery should be about 14 volts with the engine running at just above idle. If it is lower than this (which I suspect) you will need a new regulator or rectifier. to identify which of these you need will require a visit to an auto electrician.

Check the clutch is set correctly. this is the most likely cause ( and least expensive)

start with the basics battery, plugs, fuel and any loose terminals. Does it crank but not start?

Have you checked for blown fuses?

Your starter relay must be stuck. Replace it with a used one to verify that.it is part #1 herehttp://www.babbittsonline.com/suzuki-motorcycle-parts#/Suzuki/VL1500_(2001)/ELECTRICAL/02050004/5602050025

Sounds like you have some bad cells in your battery. Charge your battery and have it load tested. Check the voltage of your battery with ohm meter. Running the wrong voltage through your electrical system can damage some of the delicate electronics.You can jump your cycle from an automotive/car battery but do not have the car running. The car charging system can damage the motorcycle electrical system. If you push the starter button and the solenoid clicks , the starter button is good. If you jump the two battery terminals on the solenoid and the starter works, the solenoid is bad. If you hold the starter button and tap on the starter with a plastic hammer and the starter now works, then you need to replace the starter brushes. If there is anything else wrong with the starter you will have to replace the starter assembly, the manufacturer does not sell replacement parts for the starters.

Could be a bad starter push button,poor connection in wiring, bad safety switch.Need to track down with voltmeter if you can.
A good dealer may offer some help if you buy the parts needed from them.

if you are losing the charge only when the temperature gets low I would say that it is the battery, especially if it is the original one as most batteries only last about 5 years.

if you can see the pads check if they look thicker then a dime, if they get down to that thin then replace them
also look for pitting and wear on the rotor
when riding lightly engage the brakes , if it feels like it is pulsing then the rotor may be warped

Gap is 0.9 mm (0.035"). The recommended plug from NGK is the DPREA7-9.

Check the air and fuel filters. If it's not that, it gets a LOT more complicated, and is best handled by a qualified shop.

Yes, Buy a long drill bit and drill holes in rear baffels, I used 3/8 and started with 3 in each then drilled more as needed. But if you want it a lot louder you will have to drill from the front too. The drill bit I have is 18" long. If you can't find one like that you may need to use a drill bit extension.

I would check for an intake leak one way to do so would be to wait till the bike was cool and i say this because if it is hot it is dangerous and spray some ether or starter fluid on the air intake and if the bike dies it has a leak this happened to me and it was a quick fix after i found the leak gaskets are cheap that is! Good luck