1986 Suzuki VS700 Intruder from United States of America - Comments

Does anyone know where to get carb rebuild kits for a 1986 Intruder 700? Thanks.

First, I love all the comments about the '86 700, since I'm purchasing my FIRST cycle tonight!! $200 can't be beaten (except by the poster who paid $120), so I'm feeling good about it. Seems there's a starter problem, but shouldn't be too hard to fix.

Never ridden before, save for a few times on my friend's '06 800 Intruder in a parking lot. I'm so stoked to get it fixed, get licensed & get riding. I've got a deadline set for myself because of a rally in June that I'd like to go to. Can this all be done? Time will tell.

I'll re-post with updates to the "girl" as available, but hopefully I'll be seeing some of you on the road. If anyone is near Dallas TX, I'd love to hear from you.

Aces_n_eights02 at yahoo (full email would allow bots... not good).

Cheers,

Drew.

I have an '86 Intruder 700, which was in fine condition when I "sold" it to a friend of mine, but after six years of non-payment, I took it back. It had been sitting in a garage for most of that time. The bike shop I took it to recommended a carb rebuild, but I can't find a kit, and I've looked everywhere I can think of. Any suggestions?

Yeah, I'm looking for the same thing. I don't want to have to get the bits part-by-part. Did you have any luck?

fluidlogical@gmail.com

Hey guys, I also have an 86 VS700. My first bike. I love the bike and it sounds nice, but the only thing is it has high miles. It has about 54k on the bike, and I just want to know how much longer will it go? If any one can help, that would be nice.

Thanks guys.

Now that's love.

I picked up a 87 700 last week that wasn't running for $500. The guy I got it from said it has been sitting for a while, and needed carb work to get it going. Since I have had it home, we have taken out the carbs and cleaned them, put them back together, and it still won't fire up. It is getting spark, and has compression. Does anyone have any ideas on what else it might be? I'm trying not to bring it to a shop, since like I said, I only paid $500 for it, and taking it to a Suzuki shop would quickly add up. Thank you for any and all suggestions.

ktoneil.ko@gmail.com

Fuel pump?

Jardine makes a really nice exhaust system for this bike. It sounds mean, but not overly loud.

My 86 is still rolling with over 60k miles on it, and running like a champ. Keep her tuned, oil changed & pay attention more to the little things, & you will burn off tires faster than anything else.

So, much ado about nothing. The starter problem turned out to be a dead battery & no gas. So far, the list of fixes include:

New battery.

Replaced the front left foot peg.

Oil change (ever heard of BLACK gold?).

Replaced the front pads.

LOTS of duct tape.

Still needs to be done:

Replace front headlight (housing broken).

Replace shift lever (tension bolt snapped, so it's hanging loose).

More duct tape.

And finally a wish list:

New seat.

New exhaust.

Rip it apart & turn it into a bobber.

See y'all down the road!

Drew.

Just wondering if you ever found a carb rebuild kit for your Intruder? I have an 86 Intruder 700, and can't find any rebuild kits.

Thanx.

mdevine13@qwestoffice.net

Yeah, it keeps up with traffic. I got my VS700 about 2 months ago, and was worried about the same thing, but I had it at 85 with no problem. At about 90mph and 100 mph, it screams. But I also weigh 130 lbs.

Yes, the 700 Intruder screams down the highway. I cruise at 90 on mine.

Do you know how to repair removed turn signals? I bought a used 700 and they were removed; wires cut at the yoke. I see the black/white and black wire (and gray), but when they touch, the light does not blink. I am still trying to find the left side wires. Great bike though. Throaty, fast, and smooth.

Brad:

Hope this gets through. The blog was 5 years old! I at 59 bought a 700 VS Intruder. Sweet old bike, but they removed the turn signals and cut off the pin receivers. When I bared the wires and touched the color to color, the light just came on and stayed on. Also trying to figure out what screw holds them in the loop (none in the box, and book doesn't say). Fender was easy to reinstall with new 15 mm bolts, so after signals, ride, ride, ride.

Any comments appreciated.

slterry01@gmail.com

I purchased my 700 in October and paid $625 for it. Had to replace the front brake line because it didn't have one, replaced the front tire, and rebuilt the front forks, which was easier than I thought. Now I need a new rear tire.

I'm very pleased with this bike. I was in the market for a Honda Shadow, but I saw the Intruder for sale and all Honda thoughts went out the window. I now only window shop for Intruders.

Very fast... been up to 90 mph, and it rides smooth as butter, but screams like crazy.

I love this bike. The stock seat is a little uncomfortable for my wife on the back. Love the feel of her holding on tight as I take off :)

The cornering is a bit slow, but it handles great. I own a 1961 Chevy Apache truck, which is restored, but I favor taking the old bike out rather than taking the truck out.

Jo-Jo Gun

Just wondering where the tool kit goes? I've been all though my bike, but I'm just not seeing it!