Motorcycle Maintenance Schedule

Here's a schedule for regular motorcycle maintenance. Follow these suggested maintenance updates and your bike will keep running for a long time. If you want to take this to the next level, sign up for a free account on our site and start using our maintenance log to track your scheduled maintenance.

Key: I= Inspect, A= Adjust, R= Replace, T= Tighten, C= Clean, G= Repack Grease, L= Lubricate, TU= Top Up

	Services --->	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Subsequent Services
		Every # Miles:
	Maintenance Item	450-620	2,000-2,500	3,400-3,700	4,600-4,900	5,900-6,200	7,100-7,500	8,300-8,600	Every 1,200 miles
1	Engine oil	R	R	I, TU	R	I, TU	R	I, TU	Replace engine oil every 2,500 miles
2	Air cleaner element	C	C	C	C	C	R	C	Replace every 7,500 miles
3	Engine oil strainer screen	C	-	-	C	-	C	-	Clean strainer at the time of replacing oil except 2nd service
4	Engine oil filter	R	-	-	R	-	-	-	Replace every 5,000 miles
5	Valve clearance	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	Inspect. Adjust if necessary
6	Spark plug	I, C	I, C	I, C	R	I, C	I, C	I, C	Replace every 5,000 miles
7	Battery	I, TU	I, TU	I, TU	I, TU	I, TU	I, TU	I, TU	Every service check the electrolyte level and top up with distilled water
8	Idle speed and CO Testing	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	Check the RPM and CO and adjust if necessary
9	Drive Chain	I, L, A	I, L, A	I, L, A	I, L, A	I, L, A	I, L, A	I, L, A	Inspect, lubricate and adjust chain if required at every service
10	Tires / Wheels	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	Check for wheel bend and tire wear/cut
11	Steering play & race bearing kit	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	G	I, A	I, A	Check for any looseness and adjust if required
12	Front fork oil	I	I	I	I	R	I	I	Replace oil every 6,200 miles
13	All fasteners including engine mounting & chassis bolts	T	T	T	T	T	T	T	Check for any looseness at every service
14	Wheel bearings	I	I	I	I	G	I	I	Repack grease every 6,200 miles
15	Control cables (throttle, clutch, brakes)	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	I, A	Inspect and adjust the play
16	Side stand / main stand	L	L	L	L	L	L	L	Lubricate every service
17	Headlight focus	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	Check and adjust H/L focus if required
18	Fuel hose	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspect and service every 4 years
19	Rear suspension	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	Check operation oil leakage and replace if necessary
20	Brake fluid	I	-	I	-	I	-	I	Inspect for leakage. Replace every 2 years
21	Brake pads	I	-	I	-	I	-	I	Inspect for wear. Replace if necessary
22	Brake hose	I	-	I	-	I	-	I	Inspect every 2,500 miles. Replace if necessary

Key: I= Inspect, A= Adjust, R= Replace, T= Tighten, C= Clean, G= Repack Grease, L= Lubricate, TU= Top Up

This motorcycle maintenance schedule is built to be generic. Your bike might have some maintenance needs that aren't covered by our motorcycle maintenance schedule. Use this as a guide to help you get the most life out of your motorcycle and always refer to your owners manual's maintenance schedule for any specific maintenance items you may require.