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05-02-2008, 01:14 PM
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| Newbie  Joined: May 2008
Bike: 97 Suzuki Intruder VS800GL
Location: Charlottesville VA
Posts: 3
|  Intruder 800 Tool Compartment Hi! I just got a 97 Intruder 800 with 8k miles on it which I already love! I've discovered the tool compartment on the sissy bar, but I can't get it open. The key will turn halfway, then it seems to stick and won't turn any farther. Any suggestions as to how to get it open? I also got 2 smooth plastic....uh, "things" - kinda like keys, but with no teeth. Anyone ever heard of something like that, maybe have any idea what the heck they're for? Just curious. Gotta say, I bought this bike for my 56th birthday. I haven't ridden since 1976 - and I put 500 miles on it in the first week! It's every damn bit as much fun to ride now as it was back in the 70's when I rode my 650 BSA. Thanks! |
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05-02-2008, 01:55 PM
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| Et cetera ad nauseum   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,305
| Welcome, Dave!
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05-02-2008, 02:10 PM
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| In The Zone   Joined: May 2004
Bike: several
Location: Decatur, GA
Posts: 2,764
| Try a little WD-40 on the lock if it is sticking. The key should rotate 1/4 turn clockwise, then you can pull the cover off. There should be alittle tool kit in there, and I always put the registration in a zip-lock bag in there also.
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05-02-2008, 08:02 PM
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| Want's A New Title   Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889
Posts: 4,423
|   A TEXAS HOWDY "  " NEIGHBOROh what a great trip!!!   This forum requires that you wait 30 seconds between posts. Please try again in 30 seconds. .
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05-03-2008, 05:02 PM
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| Newbie Joined: May 2008
Bike: 97 Suzuki Intruder VS800GL
Location: Charlottesville VA
Posts: 3
| Thanks for the welcome - and the tip Dr. Bob. Actually, apparently the lock mechanism was caught in the tool bag - I had to remove the rubber...uh, grommet? thing - and pull down on the bag with some pliers, working it side to side, till I finally got the compartment open. Boy, that bag was PACKED with tools! No wonder it got caught. I removed a few - and now I've got my registration, insurance card, and 10 bucks for gas in there too. I haven't ridden in 35 years....put 230 miles on the bike today without going more than 30 miles from home! I'm so lucky to live close to the mountains - some really nice roads around here. |
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05-03-2008, 10:23 PM
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| Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889
Posts: 4,423
| Glad you were able to get into your tool box. Can you please fill in your profile IE, Which bike?
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05-04-2008, 01:41 AM
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| In The Zone Joined: May 2004
Bike: several
Location: Decatur, GA
Posts: 2,764
| Excellent! The VS800 is a great bike for the returning rider. I usually have a spare house key tucked away too.
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