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VFR800 Interceptor / VFR800F

Library entry covers 1998-2021

44 factory 38 guideline

Published source

2014 Honda VFR800F Owner's Manual, Maintenance Schedule pp.50-51

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2014 (VFR800F, km market).

82 items for a 2008 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

2008 Honda VFR800 Interceptor / VFR800F

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

On the road: every 1,000 km

2 items

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive Chain. Factory: Every 1,000 km (600 mi): I L

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

7 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
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

1 item

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 swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

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

19 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil. Factory: R every column and annual
Engine Idle Speed

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 1 (0.6 mi) and 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Headlight Aim

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling System. Factory: I at each column after initial and annual
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 1 (0.6 mi) and 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Radiator Coolant (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): I at 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km and annual check; replace every 3 years
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil Filter. Factory: R every column and annual
Suspension

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle Operation. Factory: I each column after initial and annual
Fuel Line

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Clutch System

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Clutch fluid (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): I at 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km and annual check; replace every 2 years
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering Head Bearings. Factory: I every column and annual
Side Stand

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check; also Pre-ride Check
Brake Fluid (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): I at 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km and annual check; replace every 2 years
Brake Pads Wear

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check; also Pre-ride Check
Brake System

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 1 (0.6 mi) and 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Brakelight Switch

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check
Wheels/Tires

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi) and Annual Check; also Pre-ride Check

Every 12,000 km

1 item

Drive Chain Slider

Final drive

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12, 24, 36, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 8, 16, 24, 32 (x 1,000 mi)

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 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 24,000 km

4 items

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve Clearance. Factory: I at 24 and 48
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark Plug (inspect). Factory: I at 24
Secondary Air Supply System

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 24, 48 (x 1,000 km) / 16, 32 (x 1,000 mi)
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air Cleaner. Factory: R at 24 and 48 (x1000km); Cols x1000km 1/12/24/36/48 (x1000mi 0.6/8/16/24/32) plus annual check

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km 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 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: R at 48

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
Clutch fluid *3 (regular replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Regular Replace: 2 Years
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid. Factory: Regular replace 2 Years
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake Fluid *3 (regular replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Regular Replace: 2 Years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Fluid. Factory: Regular replace 2 Years

Every 3 years

2 items

Radiator Coolant *3 (regular replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Regular Replace: 3 Years; *3: Replacement requires mechanical skill.
Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator Coolant. Factory: Regular replace 3 years

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
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

No interval set

12 items

Engine Oil (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Engine Stop Switch

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): pre-ride check
Lights/Horn

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): pre-ride check
Radiator Coolant *3 (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Throttle Operation (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Fuel Level (pre-ride check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Clutch fluid *3 (pre-ride check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Drive Chain (pre-ride check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Side Stand (pre-ride check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): pre-ride check
Brake Fluid *3 (pre-ride check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I: Pre-ride Check (P. 52)
Brake Pads Wear (pre-ride check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): pre-ride check
Wheels/Tires (pre-ride check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.50-51 (archive.org PDF pages 53-54, re-read from the page images; columns 1, 12, 24, 36, 48 x1,000 km (0.6, 8, 16, 24, 32 x1,000 mi), annual check): pre-ride check

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.