Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual page 16

0A-3 General Information:
Vehicle Identification Number
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification
Number) "A" is stamped on the right side of the steering
head pipe. The engine serial number "B" is located on
the right side of the crankcase. These numbers are
required especially for registering the machine and
ordering spare parts.
Fuel and Oil Recommendation
Fuel (For USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane
(R/2 + M/2).
Gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether),
less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is
permissible.
Fuel (For Other Countries)
Gasoline used should be graded 95 octane (Research
Method) or higher. Unleaded gasoline is recommended.
B822H10101005
"A"
I822H1010003-01
"B"
I822H1010004-01
B822H10101006
Engine Oil (For USA)
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and life. Always select good quality engine
oil.
Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI
PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or equivalent engine
oil. Use of SF/SG or SH/SJ in API with MA in JASO.
Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 engine oil.
If SAE 10W-40 engine oil is not available, select and
alternative according to the chart.
Engine Oil (For Other Countries)
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and life. Always select good quality engine
oil. Use of SF/SG or SH/SJ in API with MA in JASO.
Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 engine oil.
If SAE 10W-40 engine oil is not available, select an
alternative according to the chart.
Brake Fluid
Specification and classification: DOT 4
WARNING
!
Since the brake system of this motorcycle is
filled with a glycol-based brake fluid by the
manufacturer, do not use or mix different
types of fluid such as silicone-based and
petroleum-based fluid for refilling the
system, otherwise serious damage will
result.
Do not use any brake fluid taken from old or
used or unsealed containers.
Never reuse brake fluid left over from a
previous servicing, which has been stored
for a long period.
Front Fork Oil
Use fork oil G-10 or an equivalent fork oil.
I310G1010005-01