Honda · Modern chain-drive motorcycle (2000-)

Crossrunner (782 cc)

Library entry covers 2011-2019

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Published source

Honda VFR800X Kullanım Kılavuzu 2017, 3TMJM810 (Turkey market, Turkish), Bakım Programı pp.56-57

Factory owner's handbook. Covers VFR800X Crossrunner; 2017 owner's manual 3TMJM810; Turkey market, Turkish.

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64 items for a 2011 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2011 Honda Crossrunner (782 cc)

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 621 mi

2 items

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (inspect). Factory: Every 1000 km: inspect and lubricate ('Her 1000 km'de bir K, Y'); also pre-ride check (Tahrik Zinciri); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (inspect and lubricate). Factory: Every 1000 km: inspect and lubricate ('Her 1000 km'de bir K, Y'); also pre-ride check (Tahrik Zinciri); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,728 mi or 6 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (replace). Factory: Replace at 1000 km initial, then every 6000 km ('Her 6.000 km'de bir D'); regular replacement every 6 months (Düzenli Değişim '6 Ay'); also pre-ride check (Motor Yağı); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter (replace). Factory: Replace at 1000 km initial, then every 6000 km; regular replacement every 6 months ('6 Ay') (Motor Yağı Filtresi); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')

Every 3,728 mi or 12 months

3 items

Lights/horn (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 6000 km ('Her 6000 km'de bir K'); annual check; also pre-ride check (Lambalar/Korna); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')
Battery (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 6000 km ('Her 6000 km'de bir K'); annual check (Akü); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels/tires (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km ('Her 6000 km'de bir K'); annual check; also pre-ride check (Lastikler / Tekerlekler); dealer item (technical); no mile figure printed for this interval (text row 'Her ... km'de bir')

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 8,000 mi or 12 months

14 items

Engine idle speed (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Motor Rölanti Devri); dealer item (intermediate)
Headlight aim (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Far Ayarı)
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Soğutma Sistemi); dealer item (intermediate)
Nuts, bolts, fasteners (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Somun, Cıvatalar, Bağlantı Elemanları); dealer item (intermediate)
Test ride

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every 12000 km; annual (Test Sürüşü)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check; also pre-ride check (Gaz Kolunun Çalışması); dealer item (intermediate)
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km (12000-48000 km); annual check (Yakıt Hattı); dealer item (intermediate)
Clutch system (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Debriyaj Sistemi)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Gidon Kafası Rulmanları); dealer item (technical)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check; also pre-ride check (Yan Ayak)
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Suspension (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Süspansiyon); dealer item (intermediate)
Brake light switch (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Fren Lambası Anahtarı)
Brake system (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check (Fren Sistemi)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pads wear (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; annual check; also pre-ride check (Fren Balatasının Aşınması)

Every 8,000 mi

1 item

Drive chain slider (inspect)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km; no annual mark (Tahrik Zinciri Sürgüsü)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi

3 items

Secondary air supply system (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 24000 and 48000 km (İkincil Hava Besleme Sistemi); dealer item (intermediate)
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner (replace). Factory: Inspect at 12000/36000 km, replace at 24000/48000 km; service more often in very wet or dusty areas (Hava Filtresi); dealer item (technical) (crossed tools icon)
Evaporative emission control system (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: II ED type only: inspect at 24000 and 48000 km (Buhar Emisyonu Kontrol Sistemi); dealer item (intermediate)

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 24,000 mi

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (inspect). Factory: Inspect at 36000 km only in the 1-48k table (Subap Boşluğu); dealer item (intermediate)

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 32,000 mi

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Inspect at 24000 km, replace at 48000 km (Buji); dealer item (intermediate)

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

4 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid (replace). Factory: Replace every 2 years; inspect every 12000 km and annually; also pre-ride check; replacement requires mechanical skill (Debriyaj Yağı)
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (replace). Factory: Replace every 2 years; inspect every 12000 km and annually; also pre-ride check; replacement requires mechanical skill (Fren Hidroliği)

Every 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator coolant (replace). Factory: Replace every 3 years; inspect every 12000 km and annually; also pre-ride check; replacement requires mechanical skill (Radyatör Soğutucu)

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.