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Suzuki · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke single, dry sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

RMX 450

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Published source

Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual 99500-44090-01E, Periodic maintenance chart 0B-2 (ManualsLib 3338852 page 27)

Factory service manual. Covers Suzuki RMX450Z service manual 99500-44090-01E (cover prints RMX450Z); no model year printed.

85 items for a 2019 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: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
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: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2019 Suzuki RMX 450

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

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 150 km

2 items

Air cleaner cap gasket (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. inspect every 150 km (100 miles); replace as necessary.
Air cleaner heat guard (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. inspect every 150 km (100 miles); retighten screws if necessary.

Every 300 km

1 item

Rear sprocket (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service; inspect every 300 km (200 miles).

Every 1,000 km or 6 months

22 items

Chassis bolts and nuts (tighten)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. T at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Cooling system (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Crankcase breather hose (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Crankcase driveshaft oil seal (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Engine oil (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. R at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Engine sprocket (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Exhaust pipe and muffler bolts and nuts (tighten)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. T at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Hot starter (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Rear suspension (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Spark arrester (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. C every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Spark plug (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Throttle body (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Air cleaner element (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service; C every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months. Clean more often after wet or dusty riding; replace as necessary.
Fuel hose (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Clutch (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Throttle and clutch cables (inspect and lubricate)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I & L at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Front fork (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months. Check the inner tubes often and check the air pressure.
Steering (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Brakes (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Spoke nipples (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Tire (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.
Kick starter lever (inspect and lubricate)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I & L at the initial service and every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months.

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 2,000 km or 12 months

3 items

Engine oil filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. R at the initial service and every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months.
Oil strainers (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months.
Valve clearance (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. I at the initial service and every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months.

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

10 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
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
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

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 spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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 8,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
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 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
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 or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

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 48,500 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 12 months

2 items

Radiator hose and engine coolant (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. remarks: replace radiator hose and engine coolant every year.
Brake hose and fluid (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. remarks: replace brake hose and fluid every year.

Every 2 years

4 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
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

Guideline

Every 4 years

4 items

Fuel hose (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. replace every 4 years.
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

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

2 items

Drive chain (clean, lubricate and inspect)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. clean, lubricate and inspect each time the motorcycle is ridden; replace as necessary.
Drive chain buffer and guide (inspect)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart (service manual 99500-44090-01E p.0B-2; columns: initial 150 km (100 mi) or 1 month, every 1,000 km (600 mi) or 6 months, every 2,000 km (1,200 mi) or 12 months). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; C = clean; R = replace; T = tighten; L = lubricate. inspect each time the motorcycle is ridden.

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.