Periodic Maintenance Schedule; Periodic Maintenance Chart - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilome-
ters, miles and time for your convenience.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing may be performed on motorcycles that are used under severe conditions.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART

Item
Air cleaner element
Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
Valve clearance
Spark plugs
Fuel hose
Engine oil
Engine oil filter
Idle speed
Throttle cable play
Throttle valve synchronization
Evaporative emission control system
(California model only)
PAIR (air supply) system
Engine coolant
Radiator hose
Clutch
Final gear oil
Brakes
Brake hose
Brake fluid
Tires
Steering
Front fork
Rear suspension
Chassis bolts and nuts
NOTE:
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary
R = Replace
T = Tighten
Interval km
miles
months
(CA. only)
1 000 6 000 12 000
600 4 000
2 12
— I
T —
I —
— I
— I
R R
R —
I I
I I
I
—
— —
Replace vapor hose every 4 years.
— —
Replace every 2 years.
— I
— I
R —
I I
— I
Replace every 4 years.
— I
Replace every 2 years.
— I
I —
— —
— —
T T
18 000 24 000
7 500 11 000 14 500
24 36
I R
T —
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
I I
I —
I —
I —
T T
48
I
T
I
R
I
R
—
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
T