Thank you for this. I have a 2001 and local shops only want to work on Harleys. I can do oil with no problem, and I did get a lift, but I need to replace instruments, check the coolant, and change the set idle, which is a tank removal. This is great.
Hello. Thank you for visiting my channel. No, it shouldn't leak out as the diaphragm in the valve should stop it. That said, it's easier when it's empty as it will be much lighter. All the best.
Hi. No, sorry But I can send you part of manual that talks about it. My email is in "About" section of my channel. As for part number, I can find out for you but I need to know the year/model of your bike.
Hi Ryan. The bars were 16 or 18" (can't recall) and the cables were off ebay (search for universal throttle/clutch cable kit and pick the length you desire).
Great videos; thanks for sharing!I have a couple of questions..Where can I get a central stand like yours or another that works well with lower bikes like the volusia? What i’ve Seen is either stupidly expensive or very hard to get.My volusia drinks a lot of coolant. What would you advise me to do? If you have any videos on checking the coolant level let me know.Thanks again!
Hello Joao. You're welcome, I'm glad you like them. Regarding lift, plenty of lifts on ebay. They're normally between £60 and £100 over here in UK. Just search for "hydraulic motorcycle lift". Regarding coolant, sounds like a leak or you're using water that evaporates. If you're using proper coolant, then first thing I would do is check for leaks. It might not necessarily drip on the floor so check all the hoses and connections. Checking coolant level is pretty easy. Take the filler cap off and gently squeeze/pump the thick rubber hose below - if it's full then you should see the coolant level going up and down. If you can't see the coolant...top up. Let me know how you get on. All the best, Marcin
Hey Marcin, Thanks for the quick and detailed answer. The coolant is an issue for me. I'm using a proper liquid and it seems to evaporate every 2 months or so, which seems a lot to me. I' think I'm taking the bike to a suzuki dealer to see what they tell me. Last time I saw the plastic recipient was totally dry. I mean the minimum and the maximum marks are very close to each other on the lower part of the recipient, so whenever I fill it i try to make it as close to the maximum mark as possible, but from what I've seen every couple of months it dries out, which in my very limited knowledge means there is some kind of problem. Thanks mate, Joao
@@Maraggie so apparently its called the 2nd air valve. The guy i bought it from must have tried to modify or bypass it somehow. There were two wooden pieces in the lines running from the pistons to the pump, which i'm assuming is what actually makes the pump function. I haven't tested it yet but one of those lines were badly clogged
@@Maraggie As far as i can tell it was a terrible attempt to bypass the emissions part of the pump. As there are two lines, one from each piston, that feed the bottom part of the pump. Then you have the lines that run to the petcock, the carb and the air filter. It looks like the "mod" gunked up the pump itself causing it to break and make the pump not provide enough pressure to open the valve on the petcock. This is my theory anyway, I will let you know if i find out i'm right.
I have a 2002 vl800 (c50) My Fi light is on and on the display. Does it have a petcock and an fuel pump? Also.. any recommendations on how to address the Fi light. Already changed plugs,ignition could,caps,oil and filter..
Hi. 2002 doesn't need a petcock as it's vacuum operated (fuel valve under tank). Yes, it does have a pump. As for the FI (or rather F1) that indicates that there is an error code stored in odometer. There is a way to display them by shorting pins on a connector that sits on the right hand side of the tank, in the front. I've never does this myself so I would direct you to forums like volusiariders as they've definitely have it described there. If you get a code different from C00 then there is an actual fault. If the code comes up as C00 it means no faults are recorded and the fault is likely with the light itself. Some recommend taking speedo off and checking the connectors underneath as something might be loose.
@@Maraggie I’ll definitely have to check this as mine has no petcock but does have a carb. This is my first cruiser so, all of this is new to me. I probably watched your maintenance videos like 4-5 times.
Thank you for this. I have a 2001 and local shops only want to work on Harleys. I can do oil with no problem, and I did get a lift, but I need to replace instruments, check the coolant, and change the set idle, which is a tank removal. This is great.
You're very welcome
Thank you
Love this! Have learned a bunch about my 07 C50. Great tips on this Suzi can't thank enough and looking forward to the next video!!
Apologies Edwin, not sure how I missed this comment. Thank you very much for it. I'm happy it helps.
thank you man, really i appreciate your work. was searching for this kind of videos for a long time. you just made my day. thanks again.
Good stuff. You're welcome.
brilliant work and channel, subbed. i just got a 2008 boulevard, love it.
Thanks. I'm really glad you like it.
Good job.Regards from Spain
Buen trabajo .saludos desde España
Thank you very, very much. Muchas gracias!
You video is fantastic thanks
You're very welcome :)
Buen video, saludos desde España. El tanque de gasolina hay que vaciarlo antes de desmontarlo? O no pierde gasolina al desconectar el tubo?
Hello. Thank you for visiting my channel. No, it shouldn't leak out as the diaphragm in the valve should stop it. That said, it's easier when it's empty as it will be much lighter. All the best.
Do you have a video on how to replace the water pump? Also, do you have the part #?
Hi. No, sorry But I can send you part of manual that talks about it. My email is in "About" section of my channel. As for part number, I can find out for you but I need to know the year/model of your bike.
@@Maraggie I found the part in the manual where it shows how to remove it but, no part #. It’s an 02 vl800.
@@epsiloneridani5738 This should help: www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-vl800-volusia-2002-k2-usa-e03_model35103/partslist/BLCK0099.html#.YWgbqxpKj-g
What bars are you running and where did you get your cables
Hi Ryan. The bars were 16 or 18" (can't recall) and the cables were off ebay (search for universal throttle/clutch cable kit and pick the length you desire).
Great videos; thanks for sharing!I have a couple of questions..Where can I get a central stand like yours or another that works well with lower bikes like the volusia? What i’ve Seen is either stupidly expensive or very hard to get.My volusia drinks a lot of coolant. What would you advise me to do? If you have any videos on checking the coolant level let me know.Thanks again!
Hello Joao. You're welcome, I'm glad you like them.
Regarding lift, plenty of lifts on ebay. They're normally between £60 and £100 over here in UK. Just search for "hydraulic motorcycle lift".
Regarding coolant, sounds like a leak or you're using water that evaporates. If you're using proper coolant, then first thing I would do is check for leaks. It might not necessarily drip on the floor so check all the hoses and connections.
Checking coolant level is pretty easy. Take the filler cap off and gently squeeze/pump the thick rubber hose below - if it's full then you should see the coolant level going up and down. If you can't see the coolant...top up.
Let me know how you get on.
All the best,
Marcin
Hey Marcin,
Thanks for the quick and detailed answer.
The coolant is an issue for me. I'm using a proper liquid and it seems to evaporate every 2 months or so, which seems a lot to me.
I' think I'm taking the bike to a suzuki dealer to see what they tell me.
Last time I saw the plastic recipient was totally dry. I mean the minimum and the maximum marks are very close to each other on the lower part of the recipient, so whenever I fill it i try to make it as close to the maximum mark as possible, but from what I've seen every couple of months it dries out, which in my very limited knowledge means there is some kind of problem.
Thanks mate,
Joao
Can you clean a fuel pump?
I must admit I've never tried so can't comment. Hopefully someone from community will reply.
Can the little air pump that you disconnected your fuel lines from go bad and cause the bike to not start?
Hi. Fuel valve? I guess it could go wrong...not much in it to be honest, you can take it apart... It's just a vacuum operated diaphragm.
@@Maraggie so apparently its called the 2nd air valve. The guy i bought it from must have tried to modify or bypass it somehow. There were two wooden pieces in the lines running from the pistons to the pump, which i'm assuming is what actually makes the pump function. I haven't tested it yet but one of those lines were badly clogged
@@aaronshanahan9596 How bizarre. I haven't heard about that kind of "mod" if you can call it like that. Let me know how you get on!
@@Maraggie As far as i can tell it was a terrible attempt to bypass the emissions part of the pump. As there are two lines, one from each piston, that feed the bottom part of the pump. Then you have the lines that run to the petcock, the carb and the air filter. It looks like the "mod" gunked up the pump itself causing it to break and make the pump not provide enough pressure to open the valve on the petcock. This is my theory anyway, I will let you know if i find out i'm right.
Lmao I found the EXACT SAME stuff in the hoses from the pair valve on my 03 vl800. I just took it all off. Canister too
What keeps the fuel from spilling out of the tank when you remove the lines and hoses?
Hi. Fuel valve does. It's vacuum operated by fuel pump so unless there's suction from the pump, petrol won't come out. Good design really.
@@Maraggie thank you. I used your video and got it off successfully. It's a great series.
Great stuff. I'm glad it helped.
@@Maraggie I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the series
super👍
Jo Hart super love this bideo
What is this motorcycle scissor bench stand?
Hello. That was Liftmaster TT6235. Here's an alternative from Vevor: amzn.to/48dPNa1
What year volusia?
It was 2003
I have a 2002 vl800 (c50) My Fi light is on and on the display. Does it have a petcock and an fuel pump? Also.. any recommendations on how to address the Fi light. Already changed plugs,ignition could,caps,oil and filter..
Hi. 2002 doesn't need a petcock as it's vacuum operated (fuel valve under tank). Yes, it does have a pump.
As for the FI (or rather F1) that indicates that there is an error code stored in odometer. There is a way to display them by shorting pins on a connector that sits on the right hand side of the tank, in the front. I've never does this myself so I would direct you to forums like volusiariders as they've definitely have it described there. If you get a code different from C00 then there is an actual fault. If the code comes up as C00 it means no faults are recorded and the fault is likely with the light itself. Some recommend taking speedo off and checking the connectors underneath as something might be loose.
@@Maraggie I’ll definitely have to check this as mine has no petcock but does have a carb. This is my first cruiser so, all of this is new to me. I probably watched your maintenance videos like 4-5 times.