Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-6
12) Remove the dust seal (5) and steering stem upper
bearing (6).
13) Remove the handlebar holders (7), holder rubbers
(8) and rubber seats (9).
Installation
Install the steering in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporarily tighten the handlebar holder bolts.
Bearing
• Apply grease to the bearings, races and dust seals
before remounting the steering stem.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE A or equivalent)
Steering stem nut
• Tighten the steering stem nut (1) to the specified
torque using the special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut wrench)
Tightening torque
Steering stem nut (a): 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-
ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4
6
5
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7
9
9
88
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I822H1620017-02
I822H1620018-01
(A)
(a)
1
I822H1620019-02

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