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LS650 Savage / Boulevard S40

Library entry covers 1986-2019

21 factory 29 guideline

Published source

Suzuki LS650P Savage Owner's Manual (Suzuki Motor Corp.), Maintenance Chart p.35

Factory owner's handbook. Covers LS650P Savage owner's manual (US), chart in km, mi and months.

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50 items for a 2001 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: Single carburetor
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Toothed belt
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2001 Suzuki LS650 Savage / Boulevard S40

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

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Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 2,000 mi

2 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner elements: clean. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: clean every 2,000 mi (3,000 km)
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive belt: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: inspect every 2,000 mi (3,000 km)

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

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 wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,728 mi or 12 months

13 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Chassis bolts and nuts: tighten. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; T at every column, first at 600 mi
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil and oil filter: replace. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: R at every column, first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; I at every column, first at 600 mi; automatic decompression cable at the same interval
Check cylinder head bolt torque

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cylinder head nuts, exhaust pipe and muffler bolts: tighten. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; T at every column, first at 600 mi
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: I at 4000 and 11000 mi, R at 7500 and 15000 mi
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter: replace. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: replaced with the oil at every column, first at 600 mi
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: I at every column, first at 600 mi; California vapor hose replaced every four years
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Idle speed: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: I at every column, first at 600 mi; throttle cable play at the same interval
Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery (specific gravity): inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: I at 4000/7500/11000/15000 mi columns
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: I at every column, first at 600 mi
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; I at every column, first at 600 mi
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brakes: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; I at every column, first at 600 mi
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: I at every column, first at 600 mi

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
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 7,500 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: R at 7500 and 15000 mi columns
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front forks: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; I at 600, 7500 and 15000 mi
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension: inspect. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; I at 600, 7500 and 15000 mi

Every 7,500 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner elements: replace. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: replace every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

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 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 50,000 mi

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

3 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid: replace. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; replace every two years; inspect at every column

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose: replace. Factory: Maintenance chart p.35: dealer item; replace every four years; inspect at every column
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.