Honda VT1300 (Sabre/Interstate/Stateline/Fury) 2013 Maintenance Schedule
The 2013 Honda VT1300 (Sabre/Interstate/Stateline/Fury) maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, air filter, coolant, brake fluid, tires, spark plugs, valve clearance and oil. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1312ccEngine size
25Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from American Honda Motor Co. (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2009–2017): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle Operation Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Check throttle grip freeplay and confirm smooth operation without binding or sticking every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), checked at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Fuel Line Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect fuel line and connections for leaks, cracks, or deterioration every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), checked at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Air Cleaner Element Replacement | Every 12,000 mi | Easy | Replace the air cleaner (air filter) element every 12,000 mi (19,200 km), at the 12K/24K checkpoints. Refer to manual page 98. |
| Cooling System Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect cooling system (hoses, radiator, connections) for leaks or damage every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Secondary Air Supply System Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect secondary air supply system every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection | Every 12,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system every 12,000 mi (19,200 km), at the 12K/24K checkpoints. |
| Final Drive Oil Inspection/Replacement | Every 8,000 mi · Replace every 24,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect final drive (shaft drive) oil level every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) (at the 8K/16K checkpoints); replace every 24,000 mi (38,400 km) (at the 24K checkpoint). Refer to manual page 101. |
| Brake Fluid Inspection/Replacement | Every 4,000 mi · Replace every 12,000 mi · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level and condition every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) (at the 4K/8K/16K/20K checkpoints); replace brake fluid every 12,000 mi (19,200 km) or 2 years, whichever comes first (at the 12K/24K checkpoints). Refer to manual page 120. |
| Brake Pads Wear Inspection | Every 4,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect front and rear brake pads for wear every 4,000 mi (6,400 km), charted at every checkpoint from 4K through 24K. Refer to manual page 123. |
| Brake System Inspection | Every 8,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Moderate | Inspect overall brake system (lines, hoses, operation) every 8,000 mi (12,800 km); initial check at 600 mi, then at 8K/16K/24K. Refer to manual page 120. |
| Brake Light Switch Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect front and rear brake light switch operation every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Headlight Aim Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and adjust headlight aim every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Clutch System Inspection | Every 4,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect clutch lever freeplay and operation. Initial check at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi thereafter, charted at every checkpoint (0.6K through 24K). Refer to manual page 106. |
| Side Stand Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect side stand operation and spring every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. Refer to manual page 134. |
| Suspension Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect front and rear suspension operation every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners Inspection | Every 8,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Easy–Moderate | Check that all visible nuts, bolts, and fasteners are properly tightened. Initial check at 600 mi, then every 8,000 mi thereafter (8K/16K/24K). |
| Wheels and Tires Inspection | Every 8,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect wheels and tires for damage, wear, and proper condition every 8,000 mi (12,800 km), at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints. |
| Steering Head Bearings Inspection | Every 8,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Advanced | Inspect steering head bearings for looseness or roughness. Initial check at 600 mi, then every 8,000 mi thereafter (8K/16K/24K). |
| Crankcase Breather Cleaning | Every 4,000 mi | Easy | Clean the crankcase breather, draining deposits from the transparent section of the drain tube, every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) starting at the 4,000 mi checkpoint (4K/8K/12K/16K/20K/24K). Refer to manual page 100. |
| Spark Plugs Inspection/Replacement | Every 4,000 mi · Replace every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect spark plugs every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) (at the 4K/12K/20K checkpoints); replace every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) (at the 8K/16K/24K checkpoints). Refer to manual page 110. |
| Valve Clearance Inspection | Every 8,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance. Initial check at 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) thereafter (8K/16K/24K). |
| Engine Oil Change | Every 8,000 mi (first at 600 mi) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil. Initial change at 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month; regular change every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first. Refer to manual page 84. |
| Engine Oil Filter Replacement | Every 8,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. Initial replacement at 600 mi (shared with the first oil change), then every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) thereafter (0.6K/8K/16K/24K). Refer to manual page 89. |
| Engine Idle Speed Check | Every 4,000 mi (first at 600 mi) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and adjust engine idle speed. Initial check at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi thereafter, charted at every checkpoint (0.6K/4K/8K/12K/16K/20K/24K). |
| Radiator Coolant Inspection/Replacement | Every 8,000 mi · Replace every 24,000 mi · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect coolant level and condition every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) (at the 8K/16K checkpoints); replace coolant every 24,000 mi (38,400 km) or 2 years, whichever comes first (at the 24K checkpoint). Refer to manual page 93. |
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