Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

9-56 CHASSIS
CALIPER INSPECTION
BRAKE CALIPER
• Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or
other damage. If any damage is found, replace it with a new
one.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
• Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or
other damage. If any damage is found, replace it with a new
one.
BRAKE PAD SPRING
Inspect the brake pad spring for damage excessive bend. If any
damage is found, replace it with a new one.
CALIPER REASSEMBLY
Reassemble the caliper in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay
attention to the following points:
• Clean the caliper bores and pistons with specified brake fluid,
especially the dust seal grooves and piston seal grooves.
- Specification and classification: DOT 4
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* Clean the caliper components with fresh brake fluid
before reassembly. Never use cleaning solvent or
gasoline to clean them.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after cleaning the
components.
* When cleaning the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or
cleaning solvent such as gasoline, kerosine or oth-
ers.
* Replace the piston seals and dust seals with the new
ones when installing them. Apply the brake fluid to
both seals when installing them.

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