Suzuki Intruder 1500 battery install and first start after winter

As heard from background, the season is open. Time has come to install the battery and wake up the beast.

[@jimwjohnq.public]

Changing the battery in one of these is kind of a pain in the patoot. I have a 1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500.

[@bcp583]

Nice bike!! I’m enjoying my 05 Boulevard C90. Question on the handlebars. Did you put them on and if so where did you get them? Do you find the comfortable? Looking to go the same route. Thanks for sharing.

[@garageproductions359]

Hi. Handlebars were replaced before I bought the bike. For me it is comfortable due to the reason I am tall. That's also one of the reasons for choosing this bike to buy (one of the longest wheelbase on market).

[@bcp583]

@@garageproductions359 Makes sense. Thanks for the response.

[@luciocosta2365]

Hi, I'm Lucio, I'm from Brazil, I also have an Intruder 1500 lc. would like to see with you how do i get the accessories?

[@karol_on_road]

Im going to look for this bike for next sezon 2022 , and start looking for some details. I was suprised about place where he have baterry. You have this VL since some time - isn't this any problem compare to other bikes? For example - during drive in wet conditions?

[@garageproductions359]

Not noticed any problems. About the design - for extra to battery the fuel tank is under the seat actually .... just to keep the whole weight as low as possible for better handling.

[@karol_on_road]

@@garageproductions359 thanks man :)

[@kenniitran]

Nice bike. What is the year of this bike? because there is a 1998 model for sale at my local dealer and I plan to check it out sometimes soon. Thx

[@garageproductions359]

Hi. It's 2002

[@kenniitran]

@@garageproductions359 You still have it? and will you recommend me buying a 1998 Suzuki Intruder LC 1500 which I will check it out at my local dealer this week. Thanks

[@garageproductions359]

@@kenniitranI recently sold it to try something else. About recommendation: make a nice testdrive to be sure how it fits for you. I liked it and had 0 complaints. Depends also what have you riden before. About problems i found with other cimilar bikes: check how it starts with hot engine. There is some solenoid that help it cranck over, but if its broken the engine will stop and not start. After all it is 1500cc V2. With working solenoid every start is without problems.

[@kenniitran]

@@garageproductions359 Thanks for the info bud. Have a nice day.

[@pedrorodriguez9197]

Donde puedo comprar ese piloto trasero . Le queda genial

[@garageproductions359]

Difícil de decir. Esta fue una modificación del dueño anterior.

[@tf2blavkout]

What kind of battery are you using

[@garageproductions359]

Hi. Not sure. It was original with bike.