Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

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

06V025000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly affects 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, STRESS AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT CAN CAUSE HAIRLINE FATIGUE CRACKS TO FORM. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND INSTALL IMPROVED CUSHIONS THAT MOUNT AND SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK. ANY FUEL TANKS THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK WILL BE REPLACED. IF A TANK IS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK AND A REPLACEMENT TANK IS NOT AVAILABLE, FUEL TANK SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO THE TANK AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. WHEN THE REPLACEMENT TANK BECOMES AVAILABLE, THE OWNER WILL BE CONTACTED AND A REPLACEMENT TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004)?

Service every 12 months for the Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki Intruder 1500 Lc (1998–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).