Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

CHASSIS 9-25
• Remove the handlebar holder 9 from the steering stem
upper bracket.
• Remove the following parts.
0 Bolt
A Rubber cushion
B Rubber washer
C Washer
INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY
Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities.
* Handlebars distortion
* Distortion of the steering stem.
* Bearing wear or damage
* Abnormal noise of bearing
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts with
the new ones.
• Remove the steering stem lower bearing with a chisel.
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• Drive out the steering stem bearing outer races (upper and
lower) using the steel rod.
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The removed lower bearing must be replaced with a
new one.
The removed bearing outer race must be replaced with
a new one.

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