Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| 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
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 VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL (2000–2026).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL (2000–2026).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL?
Service every 12 months for the Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL (2000–2026).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki VL1500L/VL1500BL/VL1500TL/VL1500BTL (2000–2026).