VX with 60hp or 45hp

sudden · Beitrag von **sudden** » Di Jun 10, 2003 15:46:00

Hi my fellow German VX riders. I resently bought a VX 800 in Sweden, it was imported from Germany. I am now not sure if it's a 60hp or the 45hp version. How do I see that? and how do I get it to 60hp if it is the low power engine? Any hint are greatly appriciated.

Elle · Beitrag von **Elle** » Di Jun 10, 2003 16:30:00

Hey Sudden!

Look at this site under the topic "Technik" (http://www.vx800.de/technik_varianten.htm). It explains the differneces at the carburator of the 60/50/34 hp models.

greetings
Lothar

Erwin · Beitrag von **Erwin** » Di Jun 10, 2003 17:08:00

Hi Sudden,

my suggestion: Take a ride on the highway. If max-speed is beyond 170 km/h, then it is a 61 hp. Advantage: No dirty fingers and lot of fun.

Greetings

Markus-Erwin

sudden · Beitrag von **sudden** » Mi Jun 11, 2003 09:43:00

Thanks Lothar. So the down tuning is only in the carburators? What have they done? I have read that some other make and models have strangle washers or different throttle size. Anybody who knows the carburator specifications for the 61hp setup? My bike is a 1993 year model.

Thanks for the tip Erwin, without trying it I'm pretty sure I have the non 61hp bike.

Erwin · Beitrag von **Erwin** » Mi Jun 11, 2003 13:16:00

Hi Sudden, its me again

take a look at page 8 of this [url=http://www.vx800.net/man_eng/06_Fuel%20and%20lubrication%20system.pdf]document[/url]

I suppose, your carbs has the ID-number 45C60. Take a look at it, you can find the number on the right side of the carb. The full power German version has the ID 45C50. If yours is the 45C60 you need new main-jets and new piston-valves. The strangle washers are only added for further power reducement.

Here are the Suzuki Partnumbers and (German) prices:

Piston-Valve (Front): 13500-05A10, 100.66 Euro
Piston-Valve (Rear) : 13500-38A10, 100.66 Euro
Main-Jet (Rear) : 09491-24026, 6.68 Euro
Main-Jet (Front) : Sorry.

So replace the items above, throw away any washer (if in place) and you are happy

Greetings

Markus-Erwin

sudden · Beitrag von **sudden** » Fr Jun 13, 2003 19:58:00

Hi Erwin, I have crawled around my bike with a flash light now but can't find model number anywere! Only info I can see is "Made In Japan" and "Mikuni"? I guess I'll have to remove petrol tank to see it

I will do that next week.