This manual describes service specifications, service data and servicing procedures which dif- fer from those of the VZR1800/NK9 (’09-model). NOTE: Please refer to the VZR1800/NK9 (’09-model) service manual for details which are not given in this manual. CONTENTS INFORMATION LABELS..................
4 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Any differences between the VZR1800/NK9 (’09-model) and VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-model) in specifications are indicated with an asterisk mark (*). DIMENSIONS AND CURB MASS Overall length............* 2 450 mm (96.5 in) ..E-03, 28, 33 2 480 mm (97.6 in) ..Others Overall width ............
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 5 LUBRICATION POINTS Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of the motorcycle. Major lubrication points are indicated below. Throttle cable Brake lever holder Pillion footrest pivot Front footrest pivot Brake pedal pivot...
6 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) ENGINE COMPONENTS INSPECTION AND SERVICING CAMSHAFT Each exhaust camshaft I.D. code A has been changed which is stamped on the camshaft end. Front cylinder Rear cylinder I.D. code A Front cylinder Rear cylinder CAM WEAR Cam height H Service Limit (EX.): 40.18 mm (1.582 in)
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8 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) INSPECTION CLUTCH PLATE THICKNESS NOTE: Wipe off engine oil from the clutch plates with a clean rag. • Measure the thickness of drive and driven plates with a ver- nier calipers. If each plate is not within the service limit or standard range, replace it with a new one.
10 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) DRIVELINE/AXLE SECONDARY GEAR SHIMS ADJUSTMENT 55 N . m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lbf-ft) Adjust backlash and tooth contact by selecting shims. (Use two pieces of shims.) Shim 1 size table Part number Thickness 24945-48G10-030 0.30 mm (0.012 in) 24945-48G10-035 0.35 mm (0.014 in)
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 11 FI SYSTEM FI SYSTEM PARTS LOCATION A Tachometer/gear position B ISC valve (ISCV) C Intake air pressure sensor #2 (IAPS) D Ignition coil #1 (IG COIL) E Secondary throttle position sensor (STPS) F Throttle position sensor (TPS)
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12 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) A Speedometer B Intake air temperature sensor (IATS) C PAIR control solenoid valve D Fuel injector #1 E Fuel injector #2 F Intake air pressure sensor #1 (IAPS) G Fuel pump H Ignition coil/plug cap #1 I Tip-over sensor (TOS)
14 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) FRONT FORK CONSTRUCTION 1 O-ring 6 Oil seal stopper ring A Front fork cap bolt 2 Spacer 7 Dust seal B Inner rod lock nut 3 Outer tube 8 Spring C Damper rod bolt 4 Oil seal retainer...
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 15 REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY • Remove the headlight housing assembly. ( Page 29) • Remove the front wheel. ( VZR1800K6 9-9) • Remove the front reflex refractor 1. (For E-03, 28, 33) • Remove the bolts, left and right and front fender 2.
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16 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) • Remove the front fork cap bolt 4 from the inner rod by loos- ening the lock nut. • Remove the special tools. After removing the front fork cap bolt 4, avoid hold- ing the outer tube vertically by hand to prevent the inner tube from falling and damaged.
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VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 17 • Remove the inner rod/damper rod (cartridge) 8. Do not disassemble the inner rod/damper rod (car- tridge). • Extract the outer tube from the inner tube. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the “ANTI-FRICTION” metals. • Remove the dust seal 9 and oil seal stopper ring 0.
18 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) INSPECTION INNER AND OUTER TUBES • Inspect the inner tube outer surface and outer tube inner sur- face for scratches. • Inspect the “ANTI-FRICTION” metal surfaces for scratches. • If any defects are found, replace them with a new one.
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 19 REASSEMBLY Reassemble the front fork in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL • Install the dust seal, oil seal stopper ring, oil seal and oil seal retainer onto the inner tube.
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• Compress it fully. • Pour specified front fork oil up to the top level of the outer tube. 99000-99044-L01: SUZUKI FORK OIL L01 or an equivalent fork oil • Move the inner rod slowly with the special tool ten times and more until no more bubbles come out from the oil.
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VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 21 FRONT FORK INNER ROD LOCK NUT • Tighten the lock nut 1 to the bottom of inner rod threads. FORK SPRING • Install the fork spring as shown in the illustration. Upper side Lower side • Install the spring 1 and spacer 2.
22 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) INSTALLATION Install the front fork in the reverse order of removal. Pay atten- tion to the following points: • Install the front fork to the steering stem and steering stem upper bracket. • Install the top of outer tube 5 mm (0.2 in) A higher than the upper surface of the steering stem upper bracket and tighten the front fork lower clamp bolts 1 to the specified torque.
24 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND BRACKET INSTALLATION • Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER to the brake caliper bracket mounting bolt 1 and tighten its to the specified torque. • Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER to the rear brake caliper mounting bolts 2 and tighten them to the specified torque.
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 25 SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER DESCRIPTION This speedometer and tachometer mainly consists of the stepping motor (except for tachometer), LCD (Liq- uid Crystal Display) and LED (Light Emitting Diode). The speedometer pointer is driven by the stepping motor. The LCDs indicate Tachometer, Gear position/Engine coolant temperature/Oil pressure temperature, Odo/ Trip1/Trip2/FI (DTC) and Clock/Fuel level respectively.
26 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) TACHOMETER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY • Remove the headlight housing assembly. ( Page 30) • Remove the headlight upper cover. ( Page 30) • Remove the tachometer 1. • Disassemble the tachometer as follows. ☆ : Hooked part Do not attempt to disassemble the tachometer unit 2.
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VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 27 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE METER AND INDICATOR INSPECTION ECT sensor inspection ( VZR1800K6 8-9) • Remove the right frame side cover. ( VZR1800K6 9-5) • Remove the right air cleaner box. ( VZR1800K6 6-13) • Disconnect the ECT sensor coupler 1.
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28 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) FUEL LEVEL METER INSPECTION • Lift and support the fuel tank. ( VZR1800K6 6-3) • Disconnect the fuel pump lead wire coupler 1. • Connect variable resistor between the R/B and B/W lead wires at the wire harness.
30 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) • Disconnect the front turn signal light couplers 0. • Remove the front turn signal lights B by removing the mounting screws A. • Remove the front turn signal light cover bolt C. • Remove the front turn signal cover E by removing the cover bolts D.
Front turn signal light mounting screw 0.55 SERVICE DATA NOTE: Any differences between the VZR1800/NK9 (’09-model) and VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-model) in service data are indicated with an asterisk mark (*) and highlighting (halftone screen). CAMSHAFT + CYLINDER HEAD Unit: mm (in)
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34 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) CONROD + CRANKSHAFT Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT Conrod small end I.D. 23.010 – 23.018 23.040 (0.9059 – 0.9062) (0.9071) Conrod big end side clearance 0.100 – 0.200 0.30 (0.0039 – 0.0078) (0.012) Conrod big end width 23.95 –...
36 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) WIRING HARNESS ROUTING * 1 : Cut off the excess end of clamp. Wiring harness Face the lead wire Clamp to the lower. Clamp ISC valve Set the speedometer harness to the right side. Wiring harness Clamp...
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VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 37 * 2 : Cut off the excess end of clamp. Clamp Clamp Face the clamp locking part downward. Handlebar switch (L & R) Handlebar switch (R) Do not slack the handlebar switch lead wire. 0 – 10 mm Front brake hose (0.0 –...
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 39 FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING 1 Front brake hose Tighten the bolt after positioning the brake hose 2 Front brake caliper (R) joint to the stopper of headlight cover brace. 3 Front brake caliper (L) * 3 Fix the brake hose to the clamp.
40 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) REAR BRAKE HOSE ROUTING * 10 * 10 30˚ 14˚ 28˚ 1 Stopper * 2 Clamp ends should face upward. Insert the reservoir hose fully to the reservoir tank and 2 Reservoir tank brake master cylinder. 3 Brake master cylinder * 4 Face the white paint on reservoir hose to forward.
VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) 41 COOLING SYSTEM HOSE ROUTING : The ends of the clamp should face..: The clamp screw head should face..After the radiator conduction has contacted the frame lower flange, tighten the bolt. Radiator cap Keep clearance between clamp and hose.
46 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL) FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT INSTALLATION 1.5 N . m 0.15 kgf-m 1.0 lbf-ft 5.5 N . m 0.55 kgf-m 4.0 lbf-ft 5.5 N . m 0.55 kgf-m 4.0 lbf-ft 1 Front turn signal cover 8 Headlight housing bracket cover...