Suzuki VZ800K maintenance schedule & recalls
2002–2004
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 5 days agoTHIS CAMPAIGN INVOLVES CERTAIN MARAUDER MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT. WHEN A MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED AFTER CITY DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, ELEVATED PRESSURE IN THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE CAN CAUSE BACK PRESSURE IN THROUGH THE SURGE CONTROL VALVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CARBON CANISTER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED CANISTER AND ASSOCIATED VENT LINE CHANGES WILL BE MADE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Suzuki VZ800K?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki VZ800K (2002–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki VZ800K?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki VZ800K (2002–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki VZ800K?
Service every 12 months for the Suzuki VZ800K (2002–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki VZ800K?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki VZ800K (2002–2004) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).