XX Service Schedule

After Initial 600 miles (1000km)   Checks and service usually carried out by Honda service technician
Every 500 miles (800km) U.S.A. models ONLY   Check adjust and lubricate the drive chain
Every 600 miles (1000km) European models ONLY   Check adjust and lubricate the drive chain
Every 4000 miles (6000km) or 6 months (which ever comes sooner)   Check and adjust the idle speed
  Check the brake pads
  Check the clutch
  Check the spark plugs. (U.S.A. Only ’97 – 2000 models)
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Every 8000 miles (12000km) or 12 months (which ever comes sooner)   Carry out all the items under the 4000-mile check plus the following:
  Check the spark plugs. (European ’97 – 2000 models)
  Renew the spark plugs. (U.S.A. ’97 – 2000 models)
  Lubricate the Clutch / Gearshift / Break lever / Break Pedal / Side stand / Centre stand pivots. Also lubricate throttle and choke cables
  Renew the engine oil and filter
  Check the fuel system and hoses
  Check the battery terminals
  Check and adjust the throttle and choke cables
  Check and adjust the carburettor synchronisation (V and W models ONLY)
  Check the cooling system
  Check the brake system and brake light switch operation
  Check and adjust the headlight aim
  Check the sidestand and centrestand
  Check the suspension
  Check and adjust the steering head bearings
  Check the tightness of all nuts bolts and fasteners
  Check the condition of the wheels and tyres
  Check the pulse secondary air injection (P.A.I.R) system
 
Every 12000 miles (18000km) or 18 months (which ever comes sooner)   Carry out all the items under the 4000-mile (6000km) check plus the following:
  Renew the air filter element
  Check the evaporative emission control (E.V.A.P) system hoses (California models)
  Change the brake fluid at this mileage interval or every 2 years
  Change the clutch fluid at this mileage interval or every 2 years
Every 16000 miles (24000km) or 2 years (whichever comes sooner)   Carry out all the items under the 8000-mile (12000 km) check, plus the following:
  Check and adjust the valve clearances
  Renew the spark plugs (European ’97 – 2000 models)
  Check the spark plugs (Models 2001 onwards)
Every 24000 miles (36000km) or 2 years (whichever comes sooner)   Carry out all the items under the 12000-mile (18000 km) check, plus the following:
  Change the coolant
Every 32000 miles (48000km)   Renew the spark plugs (models 2001 onwards)
     
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Last updated 07/05