Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

1D-85 Engine Mechanical:
Installation
1) When installing the bearings into the conrod cap and
conrod, be sure to fix the stopper part “A” first, and
then press in the opposite side of the bearing.
NOTE
Inspect and select the conrod crank pin
bearing if necessary. Refer to “Conrod Crank
Pin Bearing Inspection and Selection
(Page 1D-86)”.
2) Apply molybdenum oil solution to the crank pin and
bearing surface.
CAUTION
!
Be sure to clean the conrod big end.
M/O: Molybdenum oil (Molybdenum oil
solution)
3) When fitting the conrod cap, make sure that I.D.
code “B” on each conrod faces intake side.
4) Apply engine oil to the conrod cap bolts.
5) Tighten the conrod cap bolts as following two steps.
Tightening torque
Conrod cap bolt: 35 N⋅m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 Ib-ft)
then turn in 1/4 (90°) turn
6) Check that the conrod moves smoothly.
7) Install the crankshaft assembly to the crankcase.
Refer to “Engine Bottom Side Assembly (Page 1D-
68)”.
“A”
I717H1140221-02
I718H1140273-01
“B”
I822H1140288-01
“a”: 90°
I822H1140289-01
“a”
I822H1140290-01

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