Suzuki VL800 maintenance schedule & recalls
2001–2007
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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, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACE THE LOCK SET INCLUDING THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Suzuki VL800?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki VL800 (2001–2007).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki VL800?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki VL800 (2001–2007).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki VL800?
Service every 12 months for the Suzuki VL800 (2001–2007).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki VL800?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki VL800 (2001–2007).