Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N maintenance schedule & recalls
2008–2009
Own a VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N? Add it to your garage.
Free recall alerts when new campaigns land. Service reminders with Garage Plus.
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 agoSuzuki 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 VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N (2008–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N (2008–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N?
Service every 12 months for the Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N (2008–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Suzuki VZR1800/VZR1800Z/VZR1800N (2008–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).