What type of oil does 1997 Suzuki VS 800 take

Wiring diagram in the service manual, Page 633.

Wiring Diagram - Suzuki 1997 VZ800 Service Manual

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Hi, it all depends on the type of riding you do. Mr Suzuki advises 4,000 miles between oil changes. This is OK if you do a lot of miles every time you ride. If you do a lot of short journey's then you need to to do more frequent oil changes. I normally do an oil change every 2,000 to 2,500 miles as I do a lot of short trips. One of my bikes has no cam shaft bearings and I do an oil change every 1,000 to 1,500 miles regardless.

Hope this helps.

Hi, all model VS 800 from1992-2000 take the same amount of oil in the front forks, using 10 weight fork oil measure into a clean measuring device or mark the side of the oil bottle 413 mls, pour this caerfully into 1 fork, and the same amount into the other fork, 413/413 cm (3)

The recommended weight is Suzuki SAE 10W fork oil. The amount for the forks is 386ml or 13.5 ounces per side.

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Use 10w40 motorcycle oil, do not use car oil it will damage your wet clutch...

15wt. If that is too soft, go to 20wt but 15 is manufacturers' recommendation.

Depends on the climate at the time, for example, cold climate or winter riding, you would choose a thin oil, mabey 5W20, then for hot climates, or summer riding, you would choose a slightly thicker oil, say, 10W40, or even 20W50. In extreme heat, i have even run 50W.
Synthetic or mineral oil, is really just a personal choice. My opinion is they are as good as each other.

Yes, use full synthetic motorcycle oil, your manufacturer says yes. About a 5-w30 weight. Hope this helps.

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your cycle is quite different from a car in that the engine and trans(gears) are combined..so the same fluid lubricates and cools the bike....

being a v-twinn there are good oils out there today and much more inexpensive than before...
in fact many local auto stores and even discount stores have cycle oil...just make certain you get a quality brand like: valvoline,mobil,castrol and for your twinn i'd try a good 20w50.....check your manual for quantity and change the filter as well...some stores are even stocking cycle filters....

good kuck and safe riding