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VL1500K5 (’05-MODEL) 7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilome-
ters, miles and time for your convenience.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing may be performed on motorcycles that are used under severe conditions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
NOTE:
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary; R = Replace; T = Tighten
Interval
Item
km
1 000 6 000 12 000 18 000 24 000
miles
600 4 000 7 500 11 000 14 500
months 2 12 24 36 48
Air cleaner element — I I R I
* Exhaust pipe nuts and muffler bolts T — T — T
Spark plugs — I R I R
* Fuel hose — I I I I
Replace every 4 years.
Engine oil R R R R R
Engine oil filter R — — R —
* Engine idle speed I I I I I
* Throttle cable play I I I I I
Automatic decompression cable I I I I I
* Throttle valve synchronization I
— I — I
(E-33 only)
* Evaporative emission control system
(E-33 only) — — I — I
Replace vapor hose every 4 years.
* PAIR (air supply) system — — I — I
Clutch hose — I I I I
Replace every 4 years.
Clutch fluid — I I I I
Replace every 2 years.
Final gear oil R — I — I
Brakes I I I I I
Brake hose — I I I I
Replace every 4 years.
Brake fluid — I I I I
Replace every 2 years.
Tires — I I I I
Steering I — I — I
Front forks — — I — I
Rear suspension — — I — I
Chassis bolts and nuts T T T T T
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