Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

9-42 CHASSIS
• Loosen the swingarm pivot pinch bolt 5.
• Loosen the swingarm pivot shaft with the special tool.
% 09944-28320: Hexagon socket
• Draw out the swingarm pivot shaft.
• Remove the rear suspension assembly.
• Remove the cushion rods 6 and cushion lever 7.
• Remove the rear fender 8.
INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY
SPACER
• Remove the spacers from frame.
• Remove the spacers from the cushion lever.
• Remove the spacers from the cushion rod.
• Inspect the spacers for any flaws or other damage. If any
defects are found, replace the spacers with new ones.
FRAME BEARING
• Insert the spacer into bearing and check the play when mov-
ing the spacer up and down.
• If excessive play is noted, replace the bearing 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