Suzuki · Modern shaft-drive motorcycle (2000-)

VX800

Library entry covers 1990-1993

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Suzuki VX800 Service Manual (Suzuki Motor Corp.), Periodic Maintenance Chart p.2-1

Factory service manual. Covers VX800 service manual; chart in km, miles and months, whichever first.

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52 items for a 1990 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: Two or more carburetors
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

1990 Suzuki VX800

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

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 4,000 mi or 12 months

11 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Chassis bolts and nuts: tighten. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: inspect and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi; replace every four years
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetors (engine idling speed): inspect and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi
Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery: inspect specific gravity of electrolyte. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: inspect and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brakes: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi; replace every four years
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi

Every 4,000 mi

1 item

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner elements: clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 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 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 7,500 mi or 2 years

7 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator hoses: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi; replace every four years
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final gear oil: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: replaced at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front forks: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear shock absorbers: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: first at 600 mi

Every 7,500 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner elements: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

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 20,000 mi 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 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 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

4 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1
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: Periodic maintenance chart p.2-1: inspected every 4,000 mi, first at 600 mi

Every 4 years

1 item

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.