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Crosstourer (1237 cc)

Library entry covers 2012-2015

36 factory 31 guideline

Published source

Honda VFR1200X Kullanım Kılavuzu 2016, 3TMGH620 (Turkey market, Turkish), Bakım Programı pp.58-60

Factory owner's handbook. Covers VFR1200X / VFR1200XD (DCT) Crosstourer; 2016 owner's manual 3TMGH620; Turkey market, Turkish.

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67 items for a 2012 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, screw/locknut adjusters
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: Shaft
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

2012 Honda Crosstourer (1237 cc)

On the road: every 300 km

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 500 km

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 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

3 items

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 6,000 km or 6 months

23 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (replace). Factory: Replace at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (D at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km); regular replacement '6.000 KM'; also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Motor Yağı); no mile figures printed in this table
Engine idle speed (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24) (Motor Rölanti Devri); no mile figures printed in this table
Headlight aim (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); no 1000 km mark (Far Yüksekliği); no mile figures printed in this table
Horn and lights (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Korna ve Lambalar); no mile figures printed in this table
Instrument panel (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Gösterge Paneli); no mile figures printed in this table
Keys and locks (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Anahtar ve Kilitler); no mile figures printed in this table
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter (replace). Factory: Replace at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (D at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km); regular replacement '6.000 KM' (Motor Yağı Filtresi); no mile figures printed in this table
Switches (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Sviçler); no mile figures printed in this table
Test ride

Engine

Factory

Factory: At 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km) (Test Sürüşü); no mile figures printed in this table
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); no 1000 km mark (Gaz Kolunun Çalışması); no mile figures printed in this table
Fuel level (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Yakıt Seviyesi); no mile figures printed in this table
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); no 1000 km mark (Yakıt Hattı); no mile figures printed in this table
Battery (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24) (Akü); no mile figures printed in this table
Clutch system (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Debriyaj Sistemi); no model restriction printed; no mile figures printed in this table
DCT transmission oil filter (replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: VFR1200XD (DCT) only, note *5: replace at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (D at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km); regular replacement '6.000 KM' (Şanzıman Yağı Filtresi); the label 'VFR1200XD' is printed in the x1.000 km cell of this row; no mile figures printed in this table
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand (inspect). Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Yan Ayak); no mile figures printed in this table
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Suspension (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); no 1000 km mark (Süspansiyon); no mile figures printed in this table
Brake discs (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Fren Diskleri); no mile figures printed in this table
Brake system (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Fren Sistemi); no mile figures printed in this table
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pads (inspect). Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Fren Balataları); no mile figures printed in this table
Parking brake lock (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: VFR1200XD (DCT) only, note *5: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Fren Kilidi); the label 'VFR1200XD' is printed in the x1.000 km cell of this row; no mile figures printed in this table
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels and tires (inspect). Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Tekerlek ve Lastik); no mile figures printed in this table
Tire pressure (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24 x1000 km; month row 6/12/18/24); also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Lastik Basıncı); no mile figures printed in this table

Every 6,500 km 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 9,500 km or 12 months

6 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 final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

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 12,000 km or 12 months

4 items

Fasteners (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 1000 km, then at 12000 and 24000 km (K at 1, 12, 24 x1000 km) (Bağlantı Elemanları); no mile figures printed in this table
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km / 12 months (K at 12 and 24 x1000 km) (Soğutma Sistemi); no mile figures printed in this table
Secondary air supply system (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 12000 km / 12 months (K at 12 and 24 x1000 km) (Ek Hava Besleme Sistemi); no mile figures printed in this table
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head (inspect). Factory: Inspect every 12000 km / 12 months (K at 12 and 24 x1000 km) (Gidon Gövdesi, literally 'handlebar body/stem'; mapped to steering head); no mile figures printed in this table

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km 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 24,000 km or 2 years

2 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (inspect). Factory: Inspect at 24000 km / 24 months only in the 1-24k table (Subap Boşluğu); no mile figures printed in this table
Evaporative emission control system (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Inspect at 24000 km / 24 months only in the 1-24k table (Buharlaşmalı Emisyon Kontrol Sistemi); no model restriction printed; no mile figures printed in this table

Every 24,000 km

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner (replace). Factory: Inspect every 6000 km / 6 months (K at 6-24 x1000 km); regular replacement every 24000 km (Düzenli Değişim '24.000 KM') (Hava Filtresi); general intro says service more often in very wet or dusty conditions; no mile figures printed in this table

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

3 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
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 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,000 km

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Inspect at 12000 and 24000 km (K); regular replacement every 48000 km (Düzenli Değişim '48.000 KM') (Buji); no mile figures printed in this table

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

6 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: VFR1200X (manual clutch) only, note *4: replace every 2 years (Düzenli Değişim '24 AY'); inspect at 1000 km then every 6000 km / 6 months; also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Debriyaj Hidroliği); the label 'VFR1200X' is printed in the x1.000 km cell of this row; no mile figures printed in this table
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive (reduction gear) oil (replace). Factory: Regular replacement every 2 years ('24 AY'); no distance marks (Redüksiyon Yağı); no mile figures printed in this table
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil (replace). Factory: Regular replacement every 2 years ('24 AY'); no distance marks (Ön Amortisör Hidroliği); no mile figures printed in this table
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 (Düzenli Değişim '24 AY'); inspect at 1000 km then every 6000 km / 6 months; also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Fren Hidroliği); no mile figures printed in this table

Every 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant (replace). Factory: Replace every 3 years (Düzenli Değişim '36 AY'); inspect at 1000 km then every 6000 km / 6 months; also pre-ride check (Sürüş Öncesi Kontrol K) (Soğutma Sıvısı); no mile figures printed in this table

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.