Suzuki VL800 - Loading Limits and Techniques

7-4
MAINTENANCE CHART
Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or number
of months, whichever comes first.
NOTE: I= Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary,
R= Replace, T= Tighten
NOTE: (California model only) and (CA. only) means that the item or
the maintenance interval is to be applied only for the California model.
Element
Interval km 1000 6000 12000 18000 24000
mile 600 4000 7500 11000 14500
months 2 12 24 36 48
Air cleaner element – I I R I
* Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts T – T – T
* Valve clearance I – I – I
Spark plug – I R I R
Fuel hose
–I I I I
* Replace every 4 years
Engine oil R R R R R
Engine oil filter R – – R –
Throttle cable play I I I I I
* Throttle valve synchronization
I
(CA only)
–I–I
* Evaporative emission control system
(California model only)
–– I – I
Replace vapor hose every 4 years
PAIR (air supply) system – – I – I
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years
Radiator hose – I I I I
Clutch – I I I I
Final gear oil R – I – I
* Brakes I I I I I
Brake hose
–I I I I
* Replace every 4 years
Brake fluid
–I I I I
* Replace every 2 years
Tires –IIII
* Steering I–I–I
* Front forks ––I–I
* Rear suspension – – I – I
* Chassis bolts and nuts T T T T T