Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

ENGINE 3-69
CRANKSHAFT AND CONROD
CONROD SMALL END I.D.
• Using a small bore gauge, measure the inside diameter of the
conrod small end.
$ Conrod small end I.D.:
Service Limit: 23.040 mm (0.9071 in)
% 09900-20602: Dial gauge (1/1 000 mm, 1 mm)
09900-22403: Small bore gauge (18 – 35 mm)
• If the inside diameter of the conrod small end exceeds the
limit, replace the conrod.
CONROD BIG END SIDE CLEARANCE
• Inspect the conrod side clearance by using a thickness
gauge.
• If the clearance exceeds the limit, remove the conrod and
inspect the conrod big end width and the crank pin width.
• If the width exceed the limit, replace conrod or crankshaft.
$ Conrod big end side clearance:
Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
% 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
$ Conrod big end width:
Standard: 23.95 – 24.00 mm (0.943 – 0.945 in)
% 09900-20205: Micrometer (0 – 25 mm)
$ Crank pin width:
Standard: 24.10 – 24.15 mm (0.949 – 0.951 in)
% 09900-20605: Dial calipers (1/100 mm, 10 – 34 mm)
CONROD-CRANK PIN BEARING INSPECTION
• Loosen the bearing cap bolts, and tap the bearing cap bolt
lightly with plastic mallet to remove the bearing cap.

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