Interestingly, my 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750cc, which for all intents and purposes is pretty much the same basic Universal Japanese Vtwin bike like your Intruder (and also pretty red ;-) ), has a computer controlled CDI ignition to control the spark timing (which the old bikes or engines don't have), but still old carbs. I rarely have to chöke it. It has has temperature sensor feedback to the computer, and the CDI computer box must adjust the spark timing when cold to give one the best chance of starting it, because I don't think the computer can control the fuel flow or chöke. Maybe there's a circuit and servo to add some choke that is controlled by the computer... I have yet to work on the bike, so I don't know yet. So on newer bikes, or bikes with fuel injection, you may have to choke them far less often, and maybe on even newer bikes, where everything is computer controlled to a fuel mapping chart, never at all. The next year 2008 on my model they switched to fuel injection also controlled by the computer instead of a carb... and a person probably never has to chöke that bike at all. ~ I had to add an umlaut to the word chöke to bypass the YT comment censor because YT keyword filters thought maybe I was advocating chöking people. I know, daft :-p Don't spell it with an ö.

People could be hesitant to chöke an engine, because with living things, chöking, is a bad thing (TM) and has negative connotations. But on engines, although you are restricting the air flow, its a bit of a different thing and not per say bad. The extra fuel vapor of a rich condition actually evaporates and absorbs more heat inside the cylinder and thereby cools it down more by absorbing more heat, allowing more oxygen density and more power. Cooler running, more power... the same thing adding nitros oxide does, but on a much smaller scale. But running an engine with choke always on is an unnecessarily expensive way to run an engine. There's also water injection, used with supercharging or turbo charging, where a system injects water vapor in to do the same cooling function for boosting power. The water absorbs heat, converts to steam, and even kind of cleans your cylinders out. Some mechanics will hand bottle spray water into their car engine carb while the engine is running, to do the same function as sea foam, but on the cheap. Kind of like a steam cleaning of your cylinder heads. I picked up a lot of engine knowledge, by watching a lot of YT videos, when I had small engines that just were not working for me and I had to figure out why :-)

@@dysnomia-anarchia you definitely have the best taste and bikes, and so much knowledge on them too! I definitely amor for all of the job model bike stash Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki. I've never had a problem with any of those brands. Always quick to fire up and never leave you stranded for any reason. The 800 is definitely a very nice bike. Because it's so much older, it can be kind of cranky during the colder months. Or after it's been sitting all winter. But I don't think I'd ever like to go for the newer ones. And sure as hell I will never ride anything "electric." Can you imagine...?

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I hate red bikes, and then I went out and bought a red bike, because it was a deal I just could not pass up! Go figure! I had to make this silly daft goofy motivational video though to motivate myself to get off my bvvtt and fix up a trailer to go pick it up 150 miles away. That was a year ago after I got surgery to get my eyes fixed after being blind for 5 years. I've been driving motorcycles 15 years now since 2006ish. Once you go motorcycle, you never want to go back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nae1mYOPa8dmZpo

@@michaelschlup8610 Nice! Running smooth now?

@@eriklopez6468 So this is a site that I've commonly used for a reference to spark plugs in the past. And yours is definitely here: www.go-parts.com/ps-product-new.php?make=Suzuki&model=S50%20Boulevard&sku=50C7875 The gap should be no less and no greater than 0.035 in.

@@motorcyclescustompainting3906 Well thank, and so glad you do! Unfortunately, winter is upon us and I don't think I'm going to be able to generate any more videos until next year. You ride?

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Winter is a great time to improve your bike. It so happens that my bike is not running, but this is temporary, next year everything will be much better

@@motorcyclescustompainting3906 That's actually a very good pointer. I'm ready to put two wheels on the back of my bike and turn it into a trike. After 18 years, I'm ready to no longer have to put my feet down to keep my balance. What kind of bike have you got? Running or not, (they are all gems).

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Great idea! I'll be waiting for a video about this. I have an intruder 1400

@@_JimmyBeGood Haha, you know what? I'm beginning to think that winter I might have actually forgotten to. Lol. It's either that or seafoam. But seafoam seems a tad (too) potent.

@@Bison-47 Indeed it is! A Suzuki VS-800. Are you bike shopping?

@@ODN. 😄 LMAO!

@@Undying_Presents I would say you've definitely got some lights out that aren't showing on the little black box under your handlebars. If it's in neutral, a (green square with an N in the middle) should be lighting up. One of the red squares will mean your temperature is high and that your radiator will be kicking on if it's liquid cooled. Most bikes don't come with a fuel gauge. There are a few exceptions out there. But when you go to fuel up, (always reset the odometer back to zero). I'm not sure what the tank capacity is for the 700. But I would say when it reaches 90, hit the pump and fuel up, but don't forget to reset the odometer back to zero again. That is what I've been doing with all of my bikes for decades. And I've never found myself stranded. If you do end up stranded, flip the valve under your tank to (reserve), and that should be enough to get you to a fuel station. But now you know the secret to keeping track of your fuel mileage. Rest assured, that bulbs are a fairly easy replacement. But sometimes, wiring can be the culprit of faulty lights, or lights that don't come on at all. Anyway, I hope that helps! The best of luck, and you'll have to keep me updated!

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever yeah that's helps alot I definitely have some lights out or wiring problem cos only the red lights light up. I'd like to be able to reset the odometer to zero but it doesnt have that option. It's just a straight up tachometer that shows only the entire mileage. So I have to watch how many miles I've gone and I gas up often. I'm gonna be working on that and changing the oil and filter on it. Thanks for replying you're always a big help when I can't find the answer and I appreciate it! Hopefully I'll eventually straighten everything out one thing at a time. Thanks alot - Jay @ #undyingpresents

@@Undying_Presents Oh no problem! And absolutely you will! Don't try to take on one too many different tasks at once. It's all too easy to get overwhelmed when replacing different things. You might be able to get the type of tachometer that has the little knob you turn in order to reset the mileage. It shouldn't be very hard to find at all if the one you have might not work for you. They might actually make gauges that you can install as well. But you can definitely change the setup. An amp meter should be able to help you to determine what wire might be the cause of the issue. But also check the bulbs. Sometimes it's as simple as a shorted out bulb, or something making contact where it shouldn't. But definitely let me know if you run into any other riddles. Luckily they aren't too hard to figure out. But you definitely have a very good bike that with the right amount of care, will certainly take care of you right back!

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Quick question? My supposedly " new" tires are starting to show cracks after I have been riding it. At first they weren't there and it looked like good new tires yet now are showing cracks. I'm guessing cos it was in storage and not driven and even tho I want to ride now I have to take care of the tires. Should it cost more having the rear tire put on due to it being shaft driven? Sorry for so many questions but thanks for your patience and all your advice on what to do. I'm gonna get the oil changed first while I wait on tires to be done next. Thanks again as always and I appreciate you 🙏

@@BLOGOFASHISH Absolutely just about anything with wheels and an engine! Well, (except planes). Lol I enjoy watching those from the ground and (only the ground). Lol

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever That's great 😊 Btw where in the United States do you live?

@@SoWhattv01 Hell yeah! Life's too short not to! Stay hip my friend! 👊😎

@@Undying_Presents I think you're really going to love the Suzuki and trailer because of how I deal, comfortable and reliable it is.

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I love it already and I have only had it a month. I just have to slowly fix up the small things and hope there isn't any bad wrong with it. I gave $1500 for the bike (I'm not sure if thats too much or not considering everything I've had to do and or will have to do)and a brand new $350+ Harley Davidson Bluetooth helmet still in the box. Lucky it fits perfectly. After I make sure I have the clutch taken care of I want to try to service it myself. I'm not sure if it's leaking brake fluid cos I just did the clutch but It still has the same amount of tension on the clutch grip. Or if it's fork seal oil. Cos they are leaking a small bit and I can tell it needs new seals as they are cracked a little bit. But yeah I love it so far tho. It's really fast I know that. Lol Since it's shaft driven will that cost more to have tires put on it ? I was quoted 125 for both but that was for a different bike that was chain driven and it was also newer being a 2015 Harley Davidson 750 Sport. ( The intruder seems like it has a lot more power than the 750 Sport I rode tho). Sorry this was so long. Thanks for always helping people like me, I really appreciate it. What's your advice about those issues? Thanks In advance and keep making the awesome videos on the Intruder. Take care!

@@Undying_Presents The crazy thing is, I went from a 250 to an 800, and then from an 800 to this 1400. So when I made a change, it was always a major leap that I wasn't really anticipating. (Circumstances were responsible for this more than anything else). Lol This one is a 98. So it's still in remarkably great shape. And I have to say, the bigger the engine, the smoother the ride. Unlike The 800 and the 250s, this bike is extremely comfortable for hours on end. You don't deal with that "numbness" after so many miles. The engine also tends to have a distinctively lower pitch.

@@alfrak2003 You definitely have great taste in bikes! 😎👌 And yes, they are absolutely amazingly reliable. I've never been stranded with these bikes once. But I can't say I've ever changed the filter in either of them. If you're having trouble with your carb, what I would do is run some carburetor cleaner through. You could also you seafoam. But seafoam is extremely potent so you would have to dilute it or use very little. My favorite carb cleaner is "gum out." That seems to free up anything that might be sticking. And of course when you put it away for the winter time, always find a good fuel stabilizer so that the fuel that's still sitting inside your carburetor doesn't get all gooey.

@@RedStarAero I have to say we need more folks like you as well out there! And yes, it's really sad what generations z has become. Glued to screens 24/7, no real hobbies and constantly trying to escape responsibility, but still somehow acting entitled? In the women are just as terrible as the guys! I don't get it. But I can assure you, keeping active and having purpose are two extremely important virtues to live by in life. Without either, life can get very mundane and depressing. If I may ask, what do you like to do in your spare time? This fair I'm at in the video is among one of my favorite ones to attend every year. Like most of the fairs where I live, (it's small). But for that reason, it gives you plenty of time to see and do everything in one day. But unfortunately, a lot of the younger generations coming to these fairs don't even know the difference between a sheep and a cow. We're trying to keep the tradition of agricultural practices alive so that people know where their food comes from and the definition of "true survival."

@@Undying_Presents Have you checked the fluid levels in the reservoir? Because if your clutch is real spongy and there's no resistance, you might have low fluid levels

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever they look low and do probably need to be changed. It rode fine the other day and I got on it yesterday then felt the clutch pulled back with no resistance but I don't see a leak. I'll probably have to bleed it out and add new fluids. Im not too sure how the best way to do it and if that's actually the problem. I've been looking at the service manual all morning and I think I know how to do it but I'm not quite sure 100% Thanks for replying (I subbed nice bikes you have!)

@@Undying_Presents Definitely start with emptying what little fluid is left in the reservoir out with a turkey baster or an eyedropper. But do this very carefully. Also, exercise caution when removing the rubber diaphragm (so as not to tear it). If the fluid levels are that low, then it would stand to perfect reason why the clutch lever has no resistance, much to the same degree that when your brake fluid reservoir is low, or air gets into the lines, your brake lever is going to feel very soft and also have no resistance. Bleeding procedures are pretty much the same. The fact that most things on this particular bike are hydraulic, makes it a learning process. But it sounds to me like you have the right idea. Let me know if you run into any issues. But as you bleed the system, the clutch should start to stiffen up.

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever ok thank you very much for your assistance I'm getting the fluid now and then I'm going to do what you said. I'll be putting in the top instead pushing up backwards with a syringe. ( Unless I have to go that route) I love my bike and definitely want my Intruder back on the road. Thanks for replying I need all the help I can get since I'm learning as I go. I appreciate it ! 🙏

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever ok sorry to bother you but it's an 87 and it says it has wet clutch. What kinda fluid do I need? Will DOT 4 brake fluid work? And is it ok if it's synthetic? The guy at AutoZone says it will work but I thought I would ask you? Thanks again

@@BLOGOFASHISH It actually is a lot of fun. Every year we all gather to challenge each other in the pulling contest. But when using them to get work done, it can also be very relaxing too.

@@joshuamanuel2713 Congrats on the bachelors in technology btw. You've done very well for yourself and I see you going nowhere but up. And believe me, (I'm not a huge asshole in real life). I play it up for a lot of people on KZbin just to either make them mad or give them a good laugh. I guess it can either way. Lol

@@joshuamanuel2713 I knew you were just spouting a very dark sense of humor all that time and I was going with it hoping that I had tricked you also. Lol Sorry I haven't been able to answer right away. I got up this morning and I swear all I did was blink and then I ended up on a road trip to upstate New York. Lol

@@joshuamanuel2713 Oh, and thank you for paying your respects to that video. It hasn't gotten a lot of likes. But I have to say I admire you quite a bit too. You definitely gave me so many much-needed smiles because this past week was actually pretty stressful in the laboratory. You see, every time there's a holiday, we have to rush to get things done so that things aren't backlogged when we come in the following day. But you definitely took some of the stress away with your dark humor. I appreciate that! 😊 And yeah you're right. Some people prefer the more traditional roles and some people prefer the more modern ones. I tend to make more friends on here with my "pretend" heated debates than I do enemies. But it's all in the name of good fun. It also gives me a chance to interact with people from different cultures and lifestyles. 😉

@@joshuamanuel2713 And enjoying a well deserved lunch. 😋

I think you're just a tad burned over me posting videos about a very basic privilege. Lol

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever i think youre just a jealous expired woman.

​@@joshuamanuel2713 Can't say I look or feel all that "expired." And since I'm the one with the career and the sandwich, what exactly is there for me to be "jealous" of? Lol. Haha, So how goes it my fellow troller? 😜

I think you're commenting on the wrong video. First of all, this video doesn't have anything in it related to "GTA" or any other racing games. And it's definitely not a "short" video. Did you even watch the content of this video before commenting on it? Cuz you sound awfully clueless. Lol

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Haven’t you ever seen a shorts video that has subtitles and footage of GTA on the bottom half of the screen? Just watch any viral shorts video and you’ll understand what I’m saying.

@@Garrettmoron No, I really can't say I ever have. That must be something with the videos that are popping up in your own personal feed. Not mine. No last, I guess I'll watch for them.

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Maybe I watch too much KZbin shorts.

@@Garrettmoron It definitely doesn't (and you know it). It's made with nothing but the freshest ingredients because our lab orders everything in bulk from Whole Foods inc (which is right next door from us). 😋

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I don’t really like sandwiches or burgers that much

@@Garrettmoron Not everybody does. That's okay. Lol

Um okay. I've never seen a baby ride a motorcycle. But what does that even have to do with this video? This isn't a video about motorbikes. It's a video about a county fair dummy.

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Stop driving motorbikes. The 193rd episode of South Park will tell you why.

@@Garrettmoron I won't stop. Like fishing and target practice, bikes are one of my favorite hobbies. Secondly, this video isn't about "motorbikes." (It's about a county fair). If you're going to comment on my bikes, at least pick the right video to do it. You look like a jackass. Lol

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I chose your most recent video instead.

@@Garrettmoron Well that's pretty dumb since bikes aren't even the subject of this video. Lol And the more recent one is the short I uploaded from last weekend.

@@SoWhattv01 Haha, that was definitely a very memorable day for this summer. You never forget moments like that. ☺️

@@BLOGOFASHISH I'm glad you love it! Not a lot of people really even know what a county fair is anymore. They're still a pretty traditional thing out in the Midwest and up in the north. It's the best place to go if you're a fan of tractor pulls, fresh produce and animals for sure. Not to mention the food! 😋

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Wow! Is this hosted every year in the US?

@@markthompson9684 Absolutely! Greetings from New England! This Suzuki Intruder is actually a very reliable bike. The only problem I ever had, was getting a flat tire on my way home from a ride one day. But other than that, I've never been stranded with it for any other reason. Other than when it's cold, this bike fires right up every time. As long as you keep up on oil changes, swapping the spark plugs on occasion like I did in this video, and making sure that the tires have plenty of air, it's a very terrific bike. The Suzuki Intruder comes in a lot of sizes. The one you're seeing in this video is an 800. But I also have upgraded to a 1400. The larger the engine on the bike, the smoother it shifts and bless you have to roll the throttle to give it gas. I went from a 250 to the 800 in this video. And now I've jumped from the 800 to a 1400. And it isn't just a super reliable bike, but it's also a very comfortable ride. 😎

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever thank you for your reply, and also thank you for your video! I had heard that several owners on utube had carb problems and they were a nightmare to resolve. I guess that all bikes have problems now and again and I don’t think it’s a typical problem with this model. The bike I’m looking at is actually a trike, so a little different again. Thank you again and ride safe Mark

@@SoWhattv01 lol! You're not alone. It's definitely not for everyone. Even someone like me that's been at it for over 18 years still has her moments where I look over my shoulder at my house before leaving the driveway (hoping I'll be returning later).

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Please be safe always

Thank you so much for the kind words. And you bet I will. I had to delete and re-upload the other video because I didn't feel too kind flipping anybody the *gesture." Lol

@@SoWhattv01 I'm going to be subbing you right back! And yes, I take no orders from anybody and I answer to a nobody. I don't exist to be bossed around and told what to do just because of my gender. I was already a child once. (That ended when I turned 18). Lol Thanks so much for the sub and the kind words and well wishes! ✌️😎💕

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Clearly understood and I agree with you 100%

@@dishwas_her1160 😄

I see u replied something which was offensive and got deleted. I mean no harm, just really I actually am on ur side. Relaxxx Edit: nah was just an emoji, maa bad

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Oh nvm it was just an emoji, lol took some time to get here. Seriously, just curious. I see u made comments on "wahmen driving fail" videos where they were harmless and actually pretty convincing. To most of ur comments seeming pretty off & bitter these days. u okay?? I feel like social media & those algorithms really do a number on us sometimes lol

@@dishwas_her1160 Haha, no. It's all in good fun. I have a good time going on all those videos and talking myself up for the simple fact that I can prove and back everything I say. I've been winning at my own game when it comes to that for many decades. It's just a fun little past time. Although a lot of people get pretty offended by it. But I sort of prey on that because if that's the kind of person they are, then I just tend to have even more fun with it. Lol

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Cornball💀

@@oldtimer4888 I am so blessed to hear this! It's always great hearing from people that share my passion for this particular bike. I don't know what it is about the Suzukis, but they just seem like the most reliable bikes on the market. I certainly hope you and your wife are still enjoying the ride! 😎👌

I'm actually glad you gave me the heads up on that. So far I've never had that happen to me. But that doesn't mean it couldn't at some point. The brake's definitely could use a little bit of tweaking. I'm not particularly used to having both a front and rear disc. To be honest, I like the rear drum assembly a little better on the 800. But overall, terrific bike! Such a smooth ride and very nice handling! And you can't be the classic look. 😎👌

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I only had clutch boil three times in the time I owed the bike. While at Rolling Thunder, a rally in the Black Hills and Daytona. Not your normal situation for sure. I bought a new Suzuki front wheel that with new wheel spacers fit perfectly and was drilled and taped for dual disc brake rotors. Got the other items at a salvage yard for motorcycles. I am sure it will cost more now but in 1999 I only spent about 400 bucks. I only needed one finger on the brake lever to stop and two fingers would slide the front tire. Very close good friend has the bike now. Engine assembly has never been touched except oil and spark plug changes, paint still very good. She has made 103,751 miles with only two owners. Metzler 888 tires are really nice on this Bike and will last 18 to 20 thousand miles.

@@WalterJohnson-er7bt holy cow! That is a LOT of miles! And one VERY reliable bike!

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I saw your other post and my guess is you lost the hose or the seal in the cylinder. The clutch uses brake fluid in the release system. The bit about a wet clutch you read means the clutch itself runs inside the engine cases bathed in engine oil.

Okaayyy ... All I'm going to say to that is (I get what I've worked for). -Nothing's been handed to me.

@@peacedemon9457 Many thanks! Always fun hearing from someone that knows a good thing when they see it. ☺️👌

👌👌 cheeyaaah

@@BLOGOFASHISH Hey you! Been a long time! How's life?

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever *Quite bad* As I'm still a 10th grader, so I am a bit confused 😕, but I'm trying to catch up, my preparatory exams are still going on, so I'm not getting free time nowadays... Btw how are you? It's been a while since I haven't talked...😄

​@@BLOGOFASHISH All you can do is keep your head above the water there, and as much as possible. That means don't let yourself be radicalized by social pressures and toxic masculinity. In other words, (don't follow everything you see on social media). You just keep your grades up and invest as much in yourself as possible and you'll do great! As for me, I'm doing very well for myself. Finished college, got myself a cushy career. So things are going well. But do I miss being a student sometimes? (Definitely). Lol

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I'm happy to hear about that! So I'm new on the channel, that's why I want you to tell me about your channel :)

Wait a minute, how do u both know each other. You're in 10th grade & from India. What am I missing?? lol

@@1BuckeyeRob I agree! I know most people seem to like Harley-Davidsons. But I prefer a bike that starts up without a deafening "clunk' or the possibility of launching the bendix through the starter housing and clear across a parking lot. The compression on this bike is nice and even. -Never leaks, doesn't vibrate apart. But the overall design and architecture of it are what truly sold me back in 2013. But when I took the test drive, (all bets were off). I ended up bringing it home the very next day. Lol! Hope you're still out there rolling iron!

@@1BuckeyeRob I was looking at an 883 and then a marauder until I saw the 87 Suzuki Intruder vs700 and I really liked the body style. I like the pull back handle bars and to me it's comfortable to ride.

@@57HarleyDavidson Hey man! How's things?? And thanks. Still roll'n strong. U still have that Camaro?

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever The Polaris you mean, No sold it a while ago :( because there was no place to ride it.

@@57HarleyDavidson Oh wow, I don't know why I thought you had a Camaro. But I do remember you mentioning the Polaris and being a little too restricted on where you could ride it. And that's a shame, because Land is disappearing just about everywhere to make room for housing developments. I feel like there's nowhere to enjoy off-roading toys anymore.

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever They keep building damn housing, condos, gas stations, store's etc. instead