Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

Engine Mechanical: 1D-46
Cam Chain Guide No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3
Inspection
B822H11406014
Inspect the cam chain guides in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the cam chain guides No. 1, No. 2 and No.
3. Refer to “Engine Bottom Side Disassembly
(Page 1D-59)” and “Engine Top Side Disassembly
(Page 1D-25)”.
2) Check the contacting surface of the cam chain
guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new
one.
3) Install the cam chain guides No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3.
Refer to “Engine Bottom Side Assembly (Page 1D-
68)” and “Engine Top Side Assembly (Page 1D-30)”.
Cam Chain Tensioner No. 1 Inspection
B822H11406015
Inspect the cam chain tensioner in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the cam chain tensioner No. 1, front and
rear. Refer to “Engine Bottom Side Disassembly
(Page 1D-59)”.
2) Check the contacting surface of the cam chain
tensioner. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a
new one.
3) Install the cam chain tensioner No. 1, front and rear.
Refer to “Engine Bottom Side Assembly (Page 1D-
68)”.
Cylinder Head Cover Disassembly and
Assembly
B822H11406048
Disassembly
1) Remove the head cover brackets (1), left and right.
2) Remove the PAIR read valve cover (2) and PAIR
read valve (3).
I822H1140327-01
I822H1140124-01
I822H1140326-01
1
I822H1140125-01
2
3
I822H1140126-01

Suzuki VLR1800 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Model	VLR1800
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Transmission	5-speed
Category	Cruiser
Displacement	1783 cc
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Ground Clearance	140 mm
Seat Height	705 mm