Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

9-66 CHASSIS
• Remove the caliper air bleeder valves 3.
• Remove the rubber boots 4.
• Place a rag over the brake caliper pistons to prevent them
from popping out, and then force out the pistons using com-
pressed air.
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• Remove the dust seals 5 and piston seals 6.
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CALIPER INSPECTION
BRAKE CALIPER
• Inspect each brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or
other damage. If any defects are found, replace the brake cal-
iper with a new one.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS
• Inspect the brake caliper pistons for any scratches or other
damage. If any defects are found, replace the piston with a
new one.
Do not use extremely high pressure to remove the
brake caliper pistons, otherwise damage to the pis-
tons will result.
Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent brake 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