Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

CHASSIS 9-45
SWINGARM PIVOT SHAFT
• Using a dial gauge, check the pivot shaft runout and replace it
if the runout exceeds the limit.
& Swingarm pivot shaft runout:
Service limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
% 09900-20607: Dial gauge (1/100 mm, 10 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
09900-21304: V-block set (100 mm)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
)
GAS PRESSURE RELEASE
)
• Mark the drill center at the location using a center punch.
• Wrap the rear cushion unit with a vinyl bag and fix it on a vise
as shown.
• Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the marked drill center
using a drilling machine and let out gas while taking care not
to get the vinyl bag entangled with the drill bit.
)
* The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
* Mishandling can cause explosion.
* Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure
caused by heat can cause an explosion.
* Release gas pressure before disposing.
* Never apply heat or disassemble the damper unit
since it can explode or oil can splash hazardously.
* When discarding the rear cushion unit, be sure to
release gas pressure from the unit following the pro-
cedures below.
10 mm
(0.4 in)
Mark
the drill hole
* Be sure to wear protective glasses since drilling
chips and oil may fly off with blowing gas when the
drill bit has penetrated through the body.
* Make sure to drill at the specified position. Other-
wise, pressurized oil may spout out forcefully.

Suzuki VZR1800 2008 Specifications

General

Displacement	1783 cc
Bore x Stroke	112.0 mm x 90.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Front Tire	130/70R18M/C 63H
Overall Length	2485mm (97.8 inches)
Overall Height	1185 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	705 mm
Curb Weight	347 kg