Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago
15E053000 · Seats:Motorcycle affects 2011, 2012

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)?

Service every 12 months for the Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).