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Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I just purchased a 1999 suzuki VZ800 marauder and darn near polished the chrome off it already, .

I've learned an invaluable amount of experience from this forum already,you guys and gals ae all great, but one quick question; on my bike when you accelerate normal the bike does just fine but under quick/hard acceleration it sort of studders, doesnt die just hesitates..... I figure its a fuel or spark problem. The bike sat for a year or so, I did a tune up ie. brakes, oil, coolant and chain. Any specific suggestions on the cause?? Any input is greatly appreciated.

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I'm no mechanic but I'd have to say that it's a fuel delivery problem. Check the fuel filter, hoses, pump (if you have one, most bikes don't).

It sat for a year? Did it have fuel in it? If so, the carburetors are gummed up and need to be disassembled and cleaned thoroughly. We used to have a '04 Marauder, that's how it acted with gummed up carbs.

Welcome to TMW.

I hope you sort out your bike problem. You will find lots of help here, that's for sure.

Hope it all works out for ya.

welcome to tmw!

Welceome to the board. Good luck with your bike.

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Ride safe.....

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Hey there, I have the 01, and mine does the same thing when it's not fully warmed up. I have to wait til it's fully warm before I try to accelerate hard. Usually on a 50 degree day that's about 5-10 minutes. On colder days, it can take up to a half an hour of riding. Good luck!
Wrider

Hey, welcome