What causes Regulator/rectifier and stator charging failures on the Suzuki Intruder Volusia VL800?

Battery voltage 13.8-14.5V at 3000 rpm, cooked connectors Estimated fix cost: $150-$600

What causes Vacuum petcock diaphragm leaks, carb gumming (01-04) on the Suzuki Intruder Volusia VL800?

Hard cold starts, fuel smell, rough idle, stalling Estimated fix cost: $80-$400

Grinding or whirring on crank, intermittent no-start Estimated fix cost: $200-$700

Service records for spline grease, clunk on throttle Estimated fix cost: $300-$900

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Suzuki Intruder Volusia VL800. What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Battery voltage 13.8-14.5V at 3000 rpm, cooked connectors

Fix cost: $150-$600

MINOR

Hard cold starts, fuel smell, rough idle, stalling

Fix cost: $80-$400

MODERATE

Grinding or whirring on crank, intermittent no-start

Fix cost: $200-$700

SERIOUS

Service records for spline grease, clunk on throttle

Fix cost: $300-$900

☐Charging voltage test at idle and revs

☐Cold start without choke or ether

☐Check shaft drive service history records

☐Inspect fork seals, rear shock preload

Very reliable, simple engine; electrics are weak point