Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual page 28

0B-1 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Maintenance and Lubrication
General Information
Precautions for Maintenance
The "Periodic Maintenance Schedule Chart" lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work
necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Maintenance intervals are expressed
in terms of kilometers, miles and months for your convenience.
NOTE
More frequent servicing may be required on motorcycles that are used under severe conditions.
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Refer to "Fuel and Oil Recommendation in Section 0A (Page 0A-3)" and "Engine Coolant Recommendation in Section
0A (Page 0A-4)".
Periodic Maintenance Schedule Chart
NOTE
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary.
R = Replace.
T = Tighten.
Item
Air cleaner element
Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
Exhaust control valve
Valve clearance
Spark plugs
Fuel line
Evaporative emission control system (E-33 only)
Engine oil
Engine oil filter
Final gear oil
Throttle cable play
PAIR (air supply) system
Throttle valve synchronization
Engine coolant
Radiator hose
Clutch cable play
Brakes
Brake hose
Brake fluid
Tires
Steering
Precautions
General Description
Scheduled Maintenance
km 1 000
miles 600
months 2
—
T
I
—
—
—
—
R
R
R
I
—
I
(E-33 only)
—
—
I
—
—
—
I
Interval
6 000 12 000 18 000
4 000 7 500 11 000
12 24
I I
— T
— I
— —
I R
I I
— I
R R
— —
— I
I I
— I
— I
Replace every 2 years.
I I
I I
I I
I I
Replace every 4 years.
I I
Replace every 2 years.
I I
— I
B822H10200001
B822H10201001
B822H10205001
24 000
14 500
36 48
R I
— T
— I
— I
I R
I I
— I
R R
R —
— I
I I
— I
— I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
— I