Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

1D-31 Engine Mechanical:
• Place a clean rag over the cylinder base so as not to
drop the piston pin circlips (1) into the crankcase.
• Install the piston pin circlips (1).
CAUTION
!
Use new piston pin circlips (1) to prevent
circlip failure which will occur when it is bent.
NOTE
End gap of the circlip (1) should not be
aligned with the cutaway in the piston pin
bore.
• Apply molybdenum oil solution to the position rings.
M/O: Molybdenum oil (MOLYBDENUM OIL
SOLUTION)
• Position the piston ring gaps as shown in the figure.
Before inserting each piston into the cylinder, check
that the gaps are properly positioned.
Cylinder
• Install the dowel pins and new gaskets (1), front and
rear.
CAUTION
!
Use a new gaskets (1) to prevent oil leakage.
• Apply molybdenum oil solution to the sliding surface
of the pistons and cylinder walls.
M/O: Molybdenum oil (MOLYBDENUM OIL
SOLUTION)
“B”: 2nd ring and lower side rail
“C”: Upper side rail
“D”: 1st ring and spacer
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IN
“C”
“B”
“D”
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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