Honda VT750S Shadow 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Honda VT750S Shadow maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for air filter, general maintenance, spark plugs, oil, coolant, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, tires and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Honda VT750S Owner's Manual, official European trilingual (English/Italian/Spanish) edition (ManualsLib doc #915815) (this document covers model years 2010–2013): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 24,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel line for leaks, cracks or deterioration. |
| Throttle operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle grip free play and smooth operation. |
| Crankcase breather cleaning | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Clean crankcase breather. |
| Spark plug inspection/replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 6,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and replace spark plugs on an alternating schedule. |
| 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 inspection & lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and lubricate drive chain. |
| 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 shoe/pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect brake shoe/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 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect clutch system operation. |
| Side stand inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand spring and operation. |
| Suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front and rear suspension. |
| 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 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Inspect wheels and tyres for wear and damage. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 24,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Steering head bearings inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearings for looseness. |
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