Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

9-54 CHASSIS
• Connect a clear hose to the caliper air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
old brake fluid flows out of the bleeder system.
• Close the caliper air bleeder valve and disconnect a clear
hose. Fill the reservoir with new fluid to the upper mark of the
reservoir.
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CALIPER REMOVAL
• Remove the brake hose from the caliper by removing the
union bolt 1 and catch the brake fluid in a suitable recepta-
cle.
NOTE:
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to
catch any split brake fluid.
• Remove the brake pads. (!9-52)
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Bleed air from the brake system. (!2-26)
Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and stored for long periods of time.
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage.

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