Spark Plug Swap on 800 Suzuki Intruder VS

Side Note: This is why pigs like A.Tate can put their head between their legs n' SUCK IT. 😉

[@natesv04]

Good idea to check your spark plug gap before reinstalling the plugs. Good job!

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

It most certainly is! Too bad my spark plug gap tester was my other set of keys at the time. It would have been fun to demonstrate how to use one of those as well!

[@tonaherrington9862]

Like the video very helpful my boyfriend has a Suzuki intruder but he don't really ride her anymore I had to show him that women can ride too and now I am going to change the spark plugs on lil red that her name she has been backfiring and running crappie he did change the oil and filter but he don't have much time he works but he thinks that I don't know what I am talking about or no anything about this stuff but I love working on vehicles and now I am going to show him that the spark plugs need to be changed so she will run so much better cant wait to get her spark plugs changed she is my stress release love lil red I think that I no more about his bike lol

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@tonaherrington9862 Right on sister!! Or in your case "RIDE ON!!" I am so glad to hear that you're sort of taking over the maintenance and care of her. Little red sounds like a damn good bike. And she's probably a very good fit for you! Don't let your boyfriend bring you down. Sometimes guys get very insecure or even threatened by a woman that can turn a wrench to loosen or tighten a bolt, which is pretty ridiculous because literally anybody can do it. If any bolts get stuck or jammed, spray a little bit of PB Blaster or WD-40 and let the soaked in for about a minute or two. Then try gently turning them again. Another thing you might find to help her run a little more smoothly as some carburetor cleaner. If you get a small bottle of that and just dumped a little bit into her tank, that will help clear any Gunk from her carburetor that might be causing the popping and rough Idol. I certainly hope this helps, and definitely let me know how it went! If not see them, I would definitely love to hear the results! 🙌

[@stickbit]

Thanks! I just got the Iridium plugs, Thanks showing me how to install them. Now gotta learn what type of ratchet I need. I am not that lame but havent touched my bike for the past 25 years and my memory well...I find parts very hard to get like the rubber gaskets, have a 1994 vs800 and love it

[@briandonahue3197]

Hello! Just found your channel! I recently picked up a 1988 Suzuki Intruder VS750GL! I love this bike! I’m from Bridgewater Massachusetts! I’m like an hour away from you. 😎🤘Your bike looks really awesome in that color... Not too many intruder videos on here so this is awesome! I just got done watching all your videos! Very cool! I like the way you ride that bike nice and easy. Thing will last you a long time! I’m gonna do the same with mine. I’ll be on the lookout for future videos from you! 😎🤘

[@paulf.t.w1366]

Hello from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 love irridium spark pluggs put them in all my motorcycles far better performance / quality than the standard ones well worth the extra money 💵

[@lavaruskilpatrick4084]

very nice video!! I salute the women that aren't afraid to work on their own stuff! few tips! wobble socket extensions, swivel sockets, ratchet wrenches, swivel spark plug sockets, dual flex ratchets are lifesavers!!

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Super helpful advice always welcome! And so glad that you love the video and that you have such a deep appreciation for ladies that arn't afraid to get their hands dirty! Personally, it's fun seeing something come together as you work on it, or seeing something go from good to even better after you've worked on it. No doubt you know the pride that comes with! Many blessings to you. 🌟

[@lavaruskilpatrick4084]

I couldn't agree more! Also, we have the exact same bike! lol two down & ride safe out there! Many blessings to you as well@@SteelCowGirl4Ever

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@lavaruskilpatrick4084 Good taste! That is too cool. Keep the shiny side up my friend! 🌟✌😎

[@Cody-zd2ye]

I have a 94 1400 I'm trying to pluck up the courage to strip and clean the carbs because of backfire and surge issues.good video

[@57HarleyDavidson]

Happy Belated Birthday, Nice job she's looking and sounding good.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Thanks dude. Not a perfect video, but definitely had fun with it.👍

[@Buwlaan]

kinda refreshing to see a woman work on a bike instead of all the old guys, ride safe!

[@juans3728]

I always use a towel over gas tank to prevent scratching when removing covers , you can also use a seven to eight inch rubber tubing hat you would stick the spark plug onto and it will fit snug, to screw back on prior to tightening. I totally love the Suzuki interceptor 800 and 1400, Japanese know how to make good and maintenance friendly bikes. Peace.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Always a smart move. I'll normally do that when changing out the brake fluid. I've seen people forget to do that in the end up with spots.

[@spagogin]

Very nicely explained. Thank you! I have 2005 S50 (pretty much the same thing). I'd love to see and hear you walk us through changing the air filters. That looks like it wouldn't be a picnic.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Why thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful! And yeah, I've been lucky not to have to do that just yet. Although if I ever do, I'll definitely make an informative video on it to help anyone else that's sort of Mind boggled. Of course, I would have to figure it out first. 😄

[@spagogin]

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Thanks for the reply. There are a couple of videos on KZbin. Which is why I'd rather have YOU explain it as well as you do. :) BTW, I am also in Massachusetts...about halfway between Boston and Cape Cod.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@spagogin oh no kidding! So you're somewhere around the South Shore area? Yeah you're very nearby. And I'm glad that you're liking the videos! I don't have too many mechanical troubles as of yet. But if I ever do and decide to make a video of them, definitely stay informed! 😎👌

[@user-zg2vf1vx3l]

Why a beaker bar to put plugs in come on already

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

...."Beaker bar?" I think you mean (breaker bar). Did I not do well enough explaining it in the video? It's useful because of the flexible head on the end, making it much easier to handle spark plugs that are deep-chambered. It also gives me more flexibility to turn and maneuver the wrench without coming in contact with the tank or the frame, and possibly chipping the paint....😑

[@bjornandreasson8177]

Hi. Just wanna say great video and love your energy. I have a VS 800 1993 that looks exactly like yours but red instead. My plan is to visit USA next year so maybe we could go for a ride then 👍. Best regards from Sweden 😊🇸🇪

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Glad you enjoyed, and Red is a rare find, so hang on to it! Good regards from the North East

[@neglectedsociety]

I have the same bike.....You should be able to remove the right side Spark Plug without removing the head cover. The left side on the other hand is too close to the frame rail. For the longest time I was baffled on how to remove the left side plug!!! Live and learn though!!

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Hey, sometimes things take a little more figuring out than others. I'm glad that you were able to solve for it though! And good to know there's someone out there that loves this particular bike as much as I do.😎

[@paultobinvideos]

Thank you so much. Very well done. Do you have any more general maintenance videos on this specific bike. Would be very helpful.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

I'm glad you found the video informative. Sadly I have any others at the moment. But on the good side, that's because I haven't had much in the way of any issues with it. But it is a very easy bike to work on. The only thing I find very interesting and kind of a pain in the neck about it, is the location of the battery (which is down at the bottom just next to the rear wheel). Most bikes have the battery underneath the seat. So I was kind of surprised by that.

[@ericsweet7081]

Great Job. Well done!

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Thanks you, and cheers from New England!

[@AMP0106]

very informative thanks

[@robertkrol7517]

Nice job, now I feel that I can do it as well 👍🏽

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you get stuck on anything by all means hit me up with any questions. The best of luck!

[@markthompson9684]

Hi there, Greetings from Belfast N. Ireland Can you give me your opinion on how reliable the bike has been for you and any problems you’ve had with it? I’m in the process of buying one and would appreciate any help you can give me. Cheers in anticipation 👍 Mark

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@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. 😎

[@markthompson9684]

@@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

[@merlemcmichael5324]

Good job liked ur video

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Well thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I aim to put things out there that are both fun and informative. Stay hip! ✌️😎

[@basiorpiotrek]

Nice work 😉👍✌️

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Many thanks! That tractor in your picture is beautiful. Chairs from New England!

[@basiorpiotrek]

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever 😁🚜🚜🚜

[@jimksa67]

CAUTION There are some good looking phoney NGK pugs out there- chk yu tube how tp tell . ps You hit yr paint a couple times- mYBE put some PAINTERS tAPE ON or pull the bar n use your fingers to twirl extension on plug cheers Garage nearby called: 'She Can'! :)

[@praecantrix]

why did you park the kickstand on a block of wood? i love the colour of the bike! also, i would have liked to have seen a close up of the used plug just out of curiosity

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Greetings! And always glad to answer a question. I use a wooden block so that the kickstand doesn't leave an indent in the pavement. It's also a lot easier to work with the bike not leaning so far to one side. Otherwise, it's a crappy angle to work at-especially if you're doing a spark plug swap. Next time I'll definitely do a close-up of the used spark plug. It wasn't too dirty and burned out looking since they were still relatively new (by my standards). But nonetheless they were already showing some ware, and weren't threaded in very tight. But for the most part, I was just being picky about performance, and wanted some "fancier" plugs. LOL But I'm pretty sure the only difference between the two types is the actual lifespan.

[@praecantrix]

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever very nice. i'm looking at getting the same bike so i'd be interested in any future videos you make about the bike!

[@breeseandmatt]

I’m having trouble getting my socket to latch onto the spark plug on my 96 intruder 800. Have you had that problem? I’m gonna try a thin wall deep socket

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Bingo! You just solved your own problem! I made the same mistake when I first did the spark plugs in this bike. The socket was much too thick. You'll need a socket of the same mm (this one's 18mm). But definitely make sure that it's a thin wall. Big difference!

[@RudolphKramny]

How many plugs for 800 suzuki

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Just 2. Nice n' easy

[@itfzoran]

Specijalni alat, skoro i znanje mora biti specijalno. Nadam se da je konstruktor završio u gulagu.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Um, I translated that. And I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic, and I have no idea what you mean by "Construction?" Nothing's being built in this video. So there isn't any construction going on in it...🤷‍♀️?

[@itfzoran]

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever I'm not being sarcastic at you...but at whoever invented that schedule. I have a VX800, even more difficult to change.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@itfzoran oh, I see now. I was a little confused with your wording. Still am to a degree. But are you from a different country? I'll have to look up the bike that you've got. Because I'd love to see what it actually looks like.

[@itfzoran]

@@SteelCowGirl4Ever Croatia. The VX is very similar to the intruder, but changing the spark plugs is much more difficult as far as I can see. I don't know English, I have google...

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@itfzoran well I think you're doing pretty well with your English thus so far. And yeah, the Suzuki Intruder is fairly easy to conduct maintenance on. But I wonder why the spark plugs are difficult on your bike? Are they in the same place or are they located somewhere different?

[@gheorghecorneanu3511]

Nu se strange asa de exagerat bujia, ca strici filetul in chiulasa si ai belit capra...

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Yeah, I leave them in there just tight enough so that they're snug but not so tight that I won't be able to get them back out. There were so many times I had somebody else do the job where they ended up putting the plugs in way too tight. And from there on I decided it would be better if I just did it myself. Same thing with the crankcase plug. I would go to do the oil and it would be on there crazy tight. You never want anything to be so tight that you can't get it loose without needing WD-40 or PB Blaster. Lol

[@omarbernal2408]

A girl that works on her own bike. Shame on me.

[@19744541]

Which ngk plug did you use

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Sadly, I did this video long ago and off that I don't remember. But It should say under the stats of the bike if you key in "800 Suzuki intruder." I know there are different types that have different performance levels.

[@19744541]

Thanks for the response

[@nexuslee3090]

Are all of those tools really yours or are they your boyfriend's?

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Mine. Lol When you work at an auto parts store like I did, everything's 15 to 20% off. Most of what's there was gifted to me several Christmases back. The rest I bought.

[@prateek99463]

What's this bike name

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

This one's a 94 800 Suzuki Intruder. They eventually retired the Intruder and continued on with making the Suzuki Boulevard, which is basically the same model.

[@prateek99463]

​@@SteelCowGirl4Everhow much cc?

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

@@prateek99463 800

[@omaralgarradi1836]

احسنتي

[@omarbernal2408]

Hola how are you

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Greeting from New England-where winter is fast approaching here on the Northeast side.