Suzuki VZR1800 2007 User Manual

ENGINE 3-33
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
• Decarbonize the combustion chambers.
• Check the gasketed surface of the cylinder head for distortion
with a straightedge and thickness gauge, taking a clearance
reading at several places indicated.
• If the largest reading at any position of the straightedge
exceeds the limit, replace the cylinder head.
$ Cylinder head distortion:
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
% 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
VALVE AND VALVE SPRING DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the tappet 1 and shim 2 by fingers or magnetic
hand.
"
• Install the special tool between the valve spring and cylinder
head.
% 09919-28610: Sleeve protector.
"
• Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and
remove the two cotter halves 3 from the valve stem.
% 09916-14510: Valve lifter
09916-14910: Valve lifter attachment
09916-84511: Tweezers
Identify the position of each removed part.
To prevent damage of the tappet sliding surface with
the valve lifter attachment, use a protector.

Suzuki VZR1800 2007 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)
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, 54-degree V-twin
Transmission	5-speed
Front Tire	130/70R18M/C 63H
Overall Height	1185 mm
Seat Height	705 mm
Torque	160 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Ground Clearance	140mm
Overall Length	2485 mm (97.8 in)
Power	125 hp (93 kW) @ 6200 rpm