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V-Strom 1000 (DL1000)

Library entry covers 2002-2026

34 factory 35 guideline

Published source

Suzuki DL1000 K2 Service Manual, Periodic Maintenance Chart p.2-2

Factory workshop manual. Covers DL1000 K2 (2002) service manual.

69 items for a 2023 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, hydraulic
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

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (DL1000)

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 600 mi

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: Clean and lubricate every 1000 km (600 miles)

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

7 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 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 4,000 mi or 6 months

14 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Initial 1,000 km (600 mi); R in every column
Chassis bolts and nuts

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: T at 1 000, 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Idle speed

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 1 000, 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Radiator hose

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element. Factory: Inspect every 6,000 km
Fuel hose (I)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-2 (archive.org PDF text layer; columns 1000/6000/12000/18000/24000 km, 600/4000/7500/11000/15000 mi, 1/6/12/18/24 months): I in every column from 6000 km; replace every 4 years
Clutch fluid (I)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-2 (archive.org PDF text layer; columns 1000/6000/12000/18000/24000 km, 600/4000/7500/11000/15000 mi, 1/6/12/18/24 months): I in every column from 6000 km; replace every 2 years
Clutch hose

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Drive chain (I)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-2 (archive.org PDF text layer; columns 1000/6000/12000/18000/24000 km, 600/4000/7500/11000/15000 mi, 1/6/12/18/24 months): I at 1000 km and in every column; clean and lubricate every 1000 km (600 miles)
Brake fluid (I)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-2 (archive.org PDF text layer; columns 1000/6000/12000/18000/24000 km, 600/4000/7500/11000/15000 mi, 1/6/12/18/24 months): I in every column from 6000 km; replace every 2 years
Brake hose (I)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-2 (archive.org PDF text layer; columns 1000/6000/12000/18000/24000 km, 600/4000/7500/11000/15000 mi, 1/6/12/18/24 months): I in every column from 6000 km; replace every 4 years
Brakes

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 1 000, 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Tires

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Throttle cable play

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 1 000, 6 000, 12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
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 7,500 mi or 12 months

9 items

Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: T at 1 000, 12 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
PAIR(air supply)system

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Rear suspension

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs. Factory: R at 12,000 and 24,000 km; I at 6,000/18,000
Spark plugs (I)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Printed per the re-read doubt: Spark plugs I at 6 000/18 000, R at 12 000/24 000 km; the I marks are 12,000 km apart starting at 6,000 km, taken as inspect every 12,000 km. The existing entry holds the R. (From the re-read doubt notes: Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (DL1000), printed line or second operation stated in the DOUBT line.)
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle valve synchronization. Factory: I at 1,000/12,000/24,000 km
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering. Factory: I at 1,000, 12,000, 24,000 km
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork(s). Factory: I at 12,000 and 24,000 km
Evaporative emission control system (E-33 only)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 12 000, 24 000 km (columns: 1 000 km/600 miles/1 month, 6 000/4 000/6, 12 000/7 500/12, 18 000/11 000/18, 24 000/15 000/24)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 11,000 mi or 18 months

2 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter. Factory: Initial 1,000 km; R at 18,000 km
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element. Factory: R at 18,000 km

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance. Factory: I at 24,000 km only

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 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 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 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine coolant. Factory: Replace every two years
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid. Factory: Replace every 2 years
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid. Factory: Replace every two years

Every 4 years

5 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hose. Factory: Replace every four years
Clutch hose: Replace every 4 years

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace every 4 years
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hose. Factory: Replace every four years
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline
Evaporative emission control system (E-33 only): Replace vapor hose every 4 years

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace vapor hose every 4 years

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.