Honda XL700V Transalp 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 Honda XL700V Transalp maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for valve clearance, general maintenance, tires, brake fluid, air filter, spark plugs, oil, coolant and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Honda Owner's Manual (ManualsLib scan) (this document covers model years 2008–2012): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 24,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake system (hoses, lines, calipers, master cylinder). |
| Brakelight switch inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Headlight aim inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and adjust headlight aim. |
| Clutch system inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect clutch system operation and free play. |
| Side stand inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect side stand spring and operation. |
| Suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect front and rear suspension. |
| Nuts, bolts, fasteners inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and tighten nuts, bolts, and fasteners. |
| Wheels/tires inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect wheels and tires for damage, wear, and correct pressure. |
| Steering head bearings inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Expert | Inspect steering head bearings for play or roughness. |
| Brake fluid service | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 18,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level/condition; replace brake fluid. |
| Throttle operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect throttle operation and free play. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect fuel line for leaks, cracks, or deterioration. |
| Air cleaner replacement | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Crankcase breather cleaning | Every 6,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Clean crankcase breather. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plug. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 18,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect spark plug condition and gap. |
| 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) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Radiator coolant service | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 36,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect coolant level/condition; replace radiator coolant. |
| Cooling system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect cooling system (hoses, radiator, water pump) for leaks or damage. |
| Secondary air supply system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect secondary air supply system. |
| Drive chain inspection and lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect, clean, and lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain slider inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain slider for wear. |
| Brake pads wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect brake pad wear. |
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