Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

SERVICING INFORMATION 11-17
BATTERY
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
“Sulfation”, acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surface of cell
plates
1. Cracked battery case
2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for
a long time.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Battery runs down
quickly.
1. Trouble in the charging system
2. Cell plates have lost much of their active
material as a result of overcharging.
3. Internal short-circuit in the battery
4. Too low battery voltage
5. Too old battery
Check the generator, regu-
lator/rectifier and circuit
connections and make nec-
essary adjustments to
obtain specified charging
operation.
Replace the battery and
correct the charging sys-
tem.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery fully.
Replace the battery.
Battery “sulfation” 1. Incorrect charging rate
(When not in use batteries should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left unused in a cold climate for
too long.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.

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