Suzuki Intruder Problems - Left Me Stranded...
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2021
- Suzuki Intruder Problems - Left Me Stranded... The Suzuki Intruder is fighting back every time I feel I have it fixed. This time it left me stranded! The fuel system has had corrosion built up in it which is why I rebuilt the carburetors originally but now I am having lingering issues with the fuel pump and sediment within it. I have had to re-clean the rear carburetor pilot jet twice now but by the end of this video the pump finally quick building pressure and I lost fuel supply to the front carburetor. That limited flow wouldn't allow me to limp the bike home so I had to be rescued. The Intruder saga continues!
Update 4/16/22
This bike was having many fuel flow issues that all stemmed from a very corroded tank. The fuel filters I tried to install also limited the fuel supply and potentially caused the fuel pumps to die. Getting rid of the filters helped flow but of course would then clog the jets. For now the owner has a new tank that Ill be installing which should help solve this series of issues for good.
Update 6/13/22
NEW Fuel tank Installed from A Honda Rebel! Our issues are finally fixed for good!
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I'm working on a 1999 Intruder 1400 trike and having trouble with the motor not getting fuel. I have not pulled the fuel pump off yet, hopefully the one I ordered for my 1500 Intruder will fit and get this bike running. Just like yours it has been a headache for everyone working on it. Thank you for the information on my next step. God bless.
Yeah sometimes they just fight you! Eventually you win!
I ADMIRE UR PATIENCE. AND WATCHING YOU STAY CALM , REALLY MAKES ME AWARE OF A FEW THINGS THAT SHOULD WORK ON IN MY LIFE..I THANK YOU FOR THAT.. I WOULD HAVE BEEN CUSSING AND LOOKING LIKE A FOOL.FOR SURE BY THE 3RD ROUND....I HAVE A 96 INTRUDER 800 THAT IHAVE HAD BASICLLY THE SAME PROBLEM WITH..REMOVING THE CARBS FOR CLEANING OR INSPECTION HAS BECOME SOMTHING I DREAD MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE AND FOR SOME REASON IT NEVER GETS EASIER FOR ME TO DO EVERY TIME I END UP THROWING SHIT... THANKS FOR THE VID ..YOU HAVE ANOTHER SUBSCRIBER HERE...PEACE
Well thank you! Since I work on older bikes they just command patience.
i live in the uk ive had the 800 intruder for 17 years and it been good as gold i had to fit new fuel lines on the pump not long ago what a nightemare theres a lot less room to work on the 800 but got there in the end its not my only bike i have a 1750 street bob as well but i do seem to end up riding the 800 more i just love it
Wonderfully smooth v-twin engine… sounds like a torque-monster which could pull up tree stumps!
It is one of the most grunty bikes ever. Tons of torque and only a 4 speed
I've owned one of these since 2003, The only major fuel thing I had was I had to replace most of the fuel lines just due to dry cracking. The carbs were jetted back in 2003 and I run straight pipe. I also never run sub-par gas as far as I can help.
You'll get it, no problem. Your roads remind me of my stomping grounds...
Oh I'm gonna beat it into submission lol. I WILL win the war!
Thankfully I got a 2002 vs800 and so far, I changed all fluids and shes running nice. no issues with anything.
Thankfully seems no one messed with it.
Frustrating week...but on the plus side...you do have some cool roads to ride that bike on and your doing "work" while out on those roads. Good job BJ!
The rides are definitely a perk of the job! Its definitely been a stressful week
@@BrickHouseBuilds 5 o'clock somewhere buddy
@@AceCafeBikes 😉🤣👍
I have 1990 vs750.... Had 13,000 mi on it now has 18. I bought 6 months ago in March.... But I had to put a clutch in it and a regulator rectifier also fork sales but I only paid 600 bucks for it. I run a fuel filter as well. The bike started after being under a cover outside for 6 years. Oh yeah it needed a battery too and all the fluids and a The gas tank had to be decrustified😊
96 vs1400 been using Osias pump for intrudor and it has survived my issues with carbs and debris…. Installed regular inline $4 carb filter from Walmart and it’s running perfectly. 35mpg @60-70mph
We didn't have it that lucky.
You nailed it and also got a subscriber
Thanks so much! I actually recently did an update video on this bike doing a fuel tank swap so that may interest you!
hello from Australia. I picked up a 93 model. Been driving me crazy. Have the exact same issues. Had into in bike shop 3 or 4 times. Think you may have answered the problem! By the way, what handlebars you got ? They look sick.
Mine had constant battery charging issues. Couldn't let it stay for more than 5 days without battery being empty. Even tried a new battery. Same issue.
the mechanics at my workshop were baffled and didn't understand why. I traded it in for a Harley FXDX. That battery worked even after standing in the bike connected with both poles during the entire winter.
Thats unfortunate
Have a jetting issue right now myself. Just cleaned and oiled my K&N pods on my '73 CB500, but think I put too much oil.
I'm guessing some oil got sucked into my main jet because from 1/2 throttle on, it dogs out.
Plugs are getting fouled too. Time to pull the carbs and see what's what.
What did you find ..??
Hey there! I got a 1994 suzuki intruder vs800. I was wondering about your ape bars. What length bars you think would fit without modifying the wires/splicing? I’m not sure if yours are stock? I’m looking at either 8-12 ZBars or ape in mine. Thanks!
Hello, this is a customer bike so I am unsure what bars he put on here.
I bought the 2002 vs1400 new, still riding. Time to have carbs cleaned and replace the air filters again.
It happens eventually
Yeaaaaah!!!
Until it was NNOOOOOOOO when It quit on me lol
I really like the bobber look to your bike man! I ride a 2001 Intruder 1400 myself. I was looking to build my bike to make it look like yours with the rear fender, seat, and ape hanger handlebars. Any chance you have a video or could make a video explaining your build and where you got your parts from? Possibly how you made it all possible on this bike? Would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks in advance and safe riding!
Thank ya. This is actually my friends bike. You can see a recent video I did swapping the fuel tank. I list the used parts in that video description
Hi, sometimes sounds like a pain ..lol but it's nice when you find the problem and runs smooth. Just one comment, I had something similar on the bike once and at the end I found that those little fuel filters clogged very easy and don't let enough fuel to build up pressure or fill the carb bowl up fast enough. Thanks , Gus
Yea I have seen that too but kept testing the fuel flow from the upper carb all the way down to the pump outlet itself and it wouldn't even push any fuel from there. Just wore out!
@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm about to replace fuel pump on my `94 intruder 1400
I HAVE A PROBLEM TO START THE BIKE THE CHOKE IT'S NOT WORKING PROPERLY,HELP
I have something similar happening to my vs800gl been scratching my head for awhile on it clean the tar out of both carbs but still sputters at low rpm. Replaced both spark plugs and checked the ohms on the coils. Might check fuel lines now so this helps ... I hope lol
Did you professionally clean the carbs?
Unrelated to the topic at hand but where did you pick up your cables for the bars?
Stock I believe
Hi mate, where did u get ur handlebars ? Lovely sound
Not sure actually. This is a customer bike so he had bought them
Hey, fanny packs were practical as hell, they died to the fashion trend but I think mainly just bad publicity. I was mainly on two wheels back then and it was just a common sense thing to me right?
Thanks for the ride along despite the bumps.
They are super useful for sure!
Im new to the choke and fuel thing. Do you keep your fuel on while riding?
Choke when cold, fuel on when riding, off when you shut the bike off
I have the same bike 2000 VS1400,,,,Couple of questions did you rejet? Did you sync these carbs, did you set the mixture screw on the front and rear carbs?,,,just wondering what you have done to this bike,,,I was rooting for you to remove those filters and get another tank! Nice content
I never changed the jets but they may not have been original. I've synced yes, adjusted mix yes. Check out my latest video on the bike from a couple weeks ago
ua-cam.com/video/CULojX3FKLk/v-deo.html
4:14 Speed limit signs? No, i didn`t seen... :)))
Hi buddy.. I have a 2001 intruder 1500cc and I have the same problem ( I was in the highway and all of a sudden it lost all its horse power but the electric stuff was still on . Do you think cleaning the carbs and replacing the fuel pump will fix it ? .. did yours work after you replace the fuel pump ?
Hey William. You first need to diagnose what the issue is. Determine if fuel is flowing out of the tank, then past the petcock, then into the carbs, etc. Check spark. Check your air filter.
2004 suzuki vl800 or c50 or Boulevard.....
Same issue starts cutting out backfiring and dies.... All electric stays on NO CRANK NO START UNTILL I BEAT THE CRAP OF THE TANK. Then starts right up no miss fire ..rides perfect... please help.
@@slavaaa1869 Make sure the tank is letting fuel flow freely, test the pump and while you are at it test battery and stator, while bike is running, easy tests, make sure tank is putting out clean fuel and the pump is pushing it before you do anything
i have almost the same isue with my 87 electra glide . Coughing and cant run above 40ml/h . very frustrating because i dont know how to fix carb and always have to go to mechanic and pay more than 100usd / euro each time ( 3 times now ) .
why i am landed here is because i want to sell my 2 harleys and buy 1988 suzuki intruder 1400 but your video make me again thinking about my electra carb problem . maybe i just sold them and buy bycicle instead .😪
Well it's not like this problem is specific to this bike. It was a matter of having rust in the fuel tank and not being able to find a balance for enough fuel flow while having filters installed. I have since put on a new tank and the owner rides it daily which is great.
currently have a intruder 800 where did you get those handlebars at
They are just some basic bars from Amazon. I may have the link in the description
Having same issue with my marauder.. Been switchn filters frequently
It happens. Very frustrating
How tall are those bars? Great vid.
A 12 inch bar www.amazon.com/dp/B0055DNT1E/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_8PV11S8ENXX32VB0C0ZH
What can make the fuel pump not work when connected to the bike. The fuel pump works when connected straight to 12v battery. Replaced the fuel relay still the fuel pump does nothing. The bike runs when you gravity feed it from external gas tank. Does the ECU control the fuel pump as well
On these bikes the pump does not run all the time. They are activated via pressure switch so the pump does not push too much fuel through the system. There is no ECU but rather a few relays.
I'm curious, how much pressure do those pumps usually make?
You know I'm not sure. I can't imagine more than 2psi or something. They may be measure by flow rate instead but I'm simply clueless on that one.
@@BrickHouseBuilds I’m asking because I’m experimenting with a K&N small engine pump that makes 3.5 psi with an internal bypass. My thought is if it works then a guy could mount a tank below the level of the carb. 🤔 That would allow for some crazy ass styling!
Apparently it should be 3psi with a discharge rate of better than 600ml/min
Hi. Have you got it figured out in the end? I have a VS800, with a similar problem. Thanks.
Well, it has been a battle. The fuel filters I had installed were not flowing fuel like they should have been which is the main issue from this. The fuel tank being rusty inside meant we either need better filters or to replace the tank the later of which the owner has now done.
@@BrickHouseBuilds you sold it. How much? I paid $2,200 and I've put in $1,600 so far...
@@joshuabstark put in 1600 why
HI, I feel your pain as I have a 1400 as well and pushed it many times and heard that stalling sound,,,,I have 2 questions, You keep saying there is sediment in carbs, and in the pump halting the fuel system, Help me understand why you didnt go directly to the tank and fix the issue at the source? im not sure if you pulled the tank, filled it with fuel and let it drain into clear container to see the actual debris it was pushing, it seems if the carbs and pump were being clogged it was coming from the issues with the tank, all those inline filters are barley bandaiding it,,,,,2nd the exhasut sounds nice, what pipes and baffles are you running? Keep the vids coming
Right the tank was very rusty. My buddy had spent a lot of time trying to clear it out and even patch holes. After this video he even attempted to line it but the tank was just too far gone. Either you had multiple fuel filters to stop rust which would then vaporlock the system OR....you had no filters which would put rust in the pump and carbs. I ended up tank-swapping the bike which I have a follow up video on.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Yea, I saw that with the Rebel tank you put on,,,Have you spent much time with the VS1400? its seems the carbs in this bike are 2 completely different carbs and the bike is synced with both a high and low speed cable, it seems very fickle and even tiny adjustsments can throw this bike out of wack, I was wondering if you had experienced this with this bike?
@@thedaydreamer7972 yes it was extremely easy to get them out of sync. Anytime the rear carb was moved I had to redo it. Complete pain in the butt
So where’s a good place to get throttle cable lines and that for my 1400
Motion pro probably
Did you manage to get it to ride ok Brick?
Yes I had issues with sediment in the fuel and then bad filters. Eventually it was sorted
I'm having the same issue now, what should I do?
Where do you get your handle bars from ?
All parts used are linked in the description as well as this later video I just put out on the bike. ua-cam.com/video/CULojX3FKLk/v-deo.html
YES!!! I want the BHB logo on a fanny pack!!! Make it happen!
Just realized how late to the party I am. I'll have to check to see if they already exist 😂
I never made them but who knows what the future holds
Would be well worth doing a de- rust of the inner tank. Then lining with red coat.
This tank was too far gone actually. I made a follow up video where I swap tanks on this
I have a 1993 suzuki intruder it's doing the safe thing road yesterday day had to leave it at a friend's going to pic it up today interested in finding out what it might be.
Hopefully something simple
2004 suzuki vl800 .....
starts cutting out backfiring missfires and dies.... All electric stays on..... kill the key .. NO CRANK NO START UNTILL I BEAT THE CRAP out OF THE TANK...shake the bike Then starts right up no miss fire ..rides perfect... please help.
It sounds like you are describing different issues. Without being there I can't diagnose your bike unfortunately.
Could you do a Chicano bagger Suzuki intruder 1500VL build?
It would probably look pretty good
But the 750 actually rips... So far so good man. Sometimes I go on 100 mi trip riding all afternoon. No problem. I put a good clutch in it and a quality regulator. So far she's good. The guy parked at 6 years ago but before he parked it he had it tuned up and stuff but he must have noticed it needed a clutch and he parked it. I don't know. He also didn't realize you had to pull the clutch in to start it like a dummy 600 bucks. I can't complain. I also have an inline fuel filter on it. I've changed it a couple times in that 6 months span. ... Everything's been great except now I'm developing an oil leak. I cleaned the screen and replaced the gasket on the little screen pick up thing on the bottom of the engine and after that I developed a little leak. It only comes out when it's running and hot and then when you park it they'll be like a quarter size drip in the morning. I can't really see where it's coming from. I don't think it's the shift shaft sale. I replaced the little gasket on the cover to the screen on the pickup so I don't know if it's a gasket in between the main case or the oil pump gasket. Maybe I'm over revving it. Maybe I'm too aggressive for this bike. I don't know but everything else seems mint besides this new oil leak and I can't really see what's going on. I can't get under it really. I don't have a lift. I've been spraying it off and then trying to see where it comes from but it's hard to tell
what size are the handle bars'
I believe they are a 12 inch ape. I have them linked in the later video of the bike
What happened with the intruder?
The customer messed with it a bit more and ended up buying a different fuel tank which still hasnt been installed
I’m in that same problem ,01 vz800
Hopefully you get it figured out!
good or bad but my VN1500 has only 1 carb so i know for sure if it works or not xD
Lol that's definitely a go-no-go scenario
They have the , not sure what they callem but they look like gold stone filters in some cheapass fuel line valves, (they work great far as i can tell) i ripped one off the valve and shoved it in the hose. Got a VS700 and yeh... the filter in the tank petcock is sketch AF. I may just get more and shove em in every line now 🤣🤣🤣
What was the problem ?
A combination of thing all fuel flow related. Sediment in the tank meant running filters was a must. The filters caused multiple pumps to airrate and burn up. With no filters it would push crud into the carbs and block the jets on the rear carb as its first in the line of fuel flow. A new tank has been bought but I haven't been able to schedule it in yet
handlebars look like they were salvaged from schwinn stingray.
Ok
front carb?
Front carb what?
Watch those turns on a bike with ape hangers....just a word of caution!
The low ride height is the real danger. Drags frame and pegs very easy!
I put my filter right after the pump...
The corrosion in the tank is why I wanted a pre filter so the rust wouldn't damage the pump
Maybe a little late but to be of some help here: Its a common issue that the pump itself is broken. Its working at the start, but later just stops or at leasts works a lot shittier. Replace with a genuine suzuki and yo ushould be good
Been through at least 3 pumps here. More issues also like rust in the tank limiting fuel flow to the petcock
@@BrickHouseBuilds genuine pump of off of the bay? The aftermarked ones are sh*t. If your tank is rusty: get 2lb of citric acid powder, fill up close to full with boiling water, pour in the powder. Now you should put in a immersion heater, the travel ones fit in. Let it sit for two days. Careful, make sure its not overflowing all the time. At times
change the position of the tank to make sure all sides are equally covered. Afterwards rinse thorouhgly, but do not use plain water (too aggressive)! Use water mixed with soda or washing detergent (caustic) to rinse the tank. Then get a bottle of phosporic acid (75%-85%) fill in the tank, seal the lid, swish it around, let it sit on each side for 5 minutes. Rinse back into the bottle, keep for future use. Then rinse with denaturized alcohol. Its now 100% rust-free and the phosphoric acid created a thin layer that prevents new rust.
@@heinrichvaube2741 I normally do electrolysis for gentle stuff and acids when needed. This is not my bike so the rust removal was done by the owner. The tank had many holes in it so its being replaced. Yes stock pump and aftermarket. Its been a journey.
Your fanny pack. Lift up your shirt and it says, "Beer Belly Implant"
Not a bad idea!
Why not just clean tank
Cleaning the tank was step one. More serious than that. Check out the next video on it
Just make manifold for a si gle cqrb mikuni vm series!!!!
That would be a pair of very mismatched runner lengths. Rear cylinder has the intake on the rear so thats not a possibility
@@BrickHouseBuilds
I think you can take the cylinder and turn it so the intake is in between both cylinders...like a harley?????
Also... ask a British person what a Fanny is. ;)
So I don't have a bunch of money don't we all? But I'm going to look at two bikes and I'm not 100% sure which one I want. One is a 1990 Suzuki intruder 750 with 15,000 mi clean title. Need to starter battery annual tune-up.... Oh, and $700 is what he wants.. the other bike is a 1980 Kawasaki LTD 440. One owner also only $12,000 mi and really good shape runs obviously in storage cuz it's winter where I am and I don't know how long it's been parked but it runs so he must start it and ride it you know. Or at least he did in the spring or or when the snow melted recently a couple weeks ago. So it's possible so that one only needs a card cleaning and tuna. 1100 is what he is asking so they're both around the same money. A little bit different but not too drastically different. And yes, their drastically different bikes though. I mean from what I'm reading and hearing the 440 is a more reliable engine and somehow it has a higher performance rating. I don't know if it's because it's lighter and it probably handles better because power and speed is not the only part of performance. Some people forget that. So yeah those are my two bikes on debating on. I'm kind of feeling the 440 but just wondering if there was any opinion
I'm not sure those two bikes can be compared as they are so different. The Intruder 800 makes 15hp more, is liquid cooled, 10 years newer in ways of better manufacturing, better wiring, better everything, and cheaper. Seems like a no brainer to me personally. The intruder will also be a physically larger and more comfortable bike in stability.
@@BrickHouseBuilds ended up with the intruder for 600 bucks. Needed a battery tune up... Rectifier regulator and a clutch kit. I already had brand used tires on it they're from 2018 but the guy never wrote it so they're like brand new. No dry rot so far. I'm into it about 1500 but every time I ride it it's surprises me for a 750... Edit... Also had to de-rust the tank and slap an inline filter on the fuel line, replace the whole line and put and in line on it also had to get a nos blinker and ignition coil for rear cylinder and do fork seals... Flat track bars and risers also... Yeah it's a lot of work but that's the fun in it... I wasn't able to do things on my own it would have cost me a lot more.... For now she's ripping 14,563 miles and counting
@@BrickHouseBuilds glad I got the vs750 over the kz440
Never had any problems with mine but then again I buy genuine parts and high octane fuel.
Thats very fortunate
@@BrickHouseBuilds Maybe... however I''d call it sensible rather than fortunate lol
Choke
suzuki over complicates there shit
This bike was definitely suffering from that
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