Maintenance Schedule - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND
CAUTION
Using poor quality replacement parts can cause
your motorcycle to wear more quickly and may
shorten its useful life.
Use only genuine SUZUKI replacement parts or
their equivalent.
MAINTENANCE
Improper maintenance or failure to perform rec ­
ommended maintenance increases the chance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
of an accident or motorcycle damage.
The chart indicates the intervals between
periodic services in miles, kilometers and
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
months. At the end of each interval, be sure
recommendations and schedules in this
to inspect, check , lubricate and service as
owner's manual. Ask your SUZUKI dealer or a
instructed. If your motorcycle is used under
qualified mechanic to do the maintenance items
high stress conditions such as continuous
marked with an asterisk
n
You may perform
full throttle operation, or is operated in a
the unmarked maintenance items by referring to
dusty climate, certain services should be
the instructions in this section, if you have
performed more often to ensure reliability of
mechanical experience. If you are not sure how
the machine as explained in the mainte­
to do any of the jobs, have your SUZUKI dealer
nance section . Your authorized Suzuki
or a qualified mechanic do them.
dealer can provide you with further guide­
lines. Steering components, suspension and
wheel components are key items and
require very special and careful servicing .
For maximum safety , we suggest that you
have these items inspected and serviced by
your authorized Suzuki dealer or a qualified
service mechanic.
Running the engine indoors or in a garage can
be hazardous. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, a gas that is colorless and odorless
nnd can cause death or severe injury.
Only run the engine outdoors where there is
fresh air.
NOTE: The MAINTENANCE CHART speci­
lies the minimum requirements for mainte­
nance. If you use your motorcycle under
;evere conditions, perform maintenance
more often than shown in the chart.
If
you
I,ave any questions regarding maintenance
mtervals, consult your SUZUKI dealer or
a
ualified mechanic.
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