Honda VFR800 1998 Maintenance Schedule
The 1998 Honda VFR800 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for drive chain maintenance, general maintenance, valve clearance, oil, coolant, brake fluid, tires, spark plugs and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Honda VFR800Fi Owner's Manual, official European trilingual (English/French/German) edition (ManualsLib doc #973553) (this document covers model years 1998–2001): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive chain inspection & lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and lubricate drive chain. |
| Suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front and rear suspension. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace oil filter. |
| Engine idle speed inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect and adjust engine idle speed. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 36,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and replace engine coolant. |
| Cooling system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect cooling system hoses and connections for leaks/damage. |
| Secondary air supply system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect secondary air supply system. |
| Drive chain slider inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect drive chain slider for wear. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 18,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect and replace front/rear brake fluid. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses, lines and overall brake system. |
| Brakelight switch inspection | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Easy | Inspect brakelight switch operation. |
| Headlight aim inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect and adjust headlight aim. |
| Clutch system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect clutch system operation. |
| Clutch fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 18,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect and replace hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Side stand inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand spring and operation. |
| Nuts, bolts, fasteners inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and tighten nuts, bolts and fasteners. |
| Wheel/tyre inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheels and tyres for wear and damage. |
| Steering head bearings inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearings for looseness. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel line for leaks, cracks or deterioration. |
| Spark plug inspection/replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect spark plugs; replace at extended interval. |
| Throttle operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle grip free play and smooth operation. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 24,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
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