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Victory · Overhead-cam four-stroke twin, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, belt drive

Cross Country (1737 cc)

Library entry covers 2010-2018

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Published source

Victory 2012 Rider's Manual (Cross Roads / Cross Country family), Periodic Maintenance Table printed p.55 (ManualsLib 766438 page 59)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Victory 2012 Rider's Manual covering the Cross Roads, Cross Roads Limited Edition, Cross Country, Cross Country Tour and Ness Signature Series Cross Country.

92 items for a 2016 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: Fuel injection
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, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2016 Victory Cross Country (1737 cc)

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

Every 500 mi

1 item

Drive belt adjustment

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): P at 500 mi (800 km); adjust with each tire change thereafter. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

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
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 wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi 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 5,000 mi or 12 months

4 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.
Engine oil and filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Starred: replace at specified interval or annually. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi

31 items

ABS components (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Crankcase vent (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Drive belt (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also R at 30,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Exhaust system (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Fasteners (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Road test

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): P at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Spark plugs (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also R at 30,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Air filter (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also R at 10,000 mi; R at 20,000 mi; R at 30,000 mi; R at 40,000 mi; R at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Fuel system (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Battery (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Ignition switch/locks (lubricate)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Clutch cable (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also L at 10,000 mi; L at 20,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 40,000 mi; L at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Clutch lever, mechanical (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also L at 500 mi; L at 10,000 mi; L at 20,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 40,000 mi; L at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Front fork oil (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also R at 15,000 mi; R at 30,000 mi; R at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Front fork/axle (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Steering head bearings (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also L at 15,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Rear shock (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Sidestand (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also L at 10,000 mi; L at 20,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 40,000 mi; L at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Sidestand pad (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Swingarm (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Brake fluid (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also R at 30,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Brake pads (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Front brake lever (lubricate)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Rear brake pedal (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also L at 10,000 mi; L at 20,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 40,000 mi; L at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Rear wheel alignment (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Tires (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Wheel condition (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Wheel spokes (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Control cables (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also L at 10,000 mi; L at 20,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 40,000 mi; L at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Evaporative emission control system, if equipped (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Throttle cable (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also L at 10,000 mi; L at 20,000 mi; L at 30,000 mi; L at 40,000 mi; L at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

Every 6,000 mi 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 8,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi

8 items

Headlamp (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): I at 500 mi, 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Air filter (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Clutch cable (lubricate)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Clutch lever, mechanical (lubricate)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 500 mi, 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Sidestand (lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Rear brake pedal (lubricate)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Control cables (lubricate)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Throttle cable (lubricate)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 10,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 50,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

Every 12,000 mi 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 15,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Front fork oil (replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 15,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 10,000 mi; I at 20,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 40,000 mi; I at 50,000 mi. Double-starred: replace as specified or every 2 years. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

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 15,000 mi

1 item

Steering head bearings (lubricate)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): L at 15,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 45,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 10,000 mi; I at 20,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 40,000 mi; I at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

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 30,000 mi

4 items

Drive belt (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 30,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 10,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 20,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 40,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi; I at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Spark plugs (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 30,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 10,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 20,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 40,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi; I at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Fuel filter (replace, dealer)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 30,000 mi. Printed: please see your dealer for this service. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.
Brake fluid (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): R at 30,000 mi. Also I at 500 mi; I at 5,000 mi; I at 10,000 mi; I at 15,000 mi; I at 20,000 mi; I at 25,000 mi; I at 35,000 mi; I at 40,000 mi; I at 45,000 mi; I at 50,000 mi. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

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 12 months

1 item

Radio/radio software (update)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Table (printed p.55): update annually; please see your dealer. Maintenance key: I = inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = perform; R = replace/rebuild; L = lubricate with proper lubricant; * = replace at specified interval or annually; ** = replace as specified or every 2 years.

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

Guideline

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

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.