Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, coolant and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Owner's Manual (real PDF, same 693cc LC4 platform; mirrored via motorcycle-manual.com/jimcontent.com) — used as the source chart, hydraulic-clutch rows removed (this document covers model years 2018–2020): motorcycle-manual.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out fault memory (diagnostics tool) | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna Motorcycles diagnostics tool. |
| Check electrical system functioning | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Engine oil and filter change, clean oil screens | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the engine oil and oil filter and clean the oil screens. |
| Check front brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake pad/lining wear. |
| Check rear brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake pad/lining wear. |
| Check brake discs | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check condition of front and rear brake discs. |
| Check brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake lines/hoses for damage and leaks. |
| Change front brake fluid | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front brake fluid. |
| Change rear brake fluid | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace rear brake fluid. |
| Check rear brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Check front brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Check free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check foot brake pedal free travel/adjustment. |
| Check shock absorber and fork for leaks; service as needed | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fork/shock absorber for leaks; perform fork/shock service depending on use. |
| Clean dust boots of the fork legs | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Clean fork leg dust boots/wipers. |
| Check steering head bearing play | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check steering head bearing for play. |
| Check tire condition | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire tread and condition. |
| Check tire air pressure | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and correct tire pressure. |
| Check spoke tension | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check spoke tension for looseness. |
| Check rim run-out | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check wheel rim for run-out/trueness. |
| Check chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive chain, both sprockets, and chain guide for wear. |
| Check chain tension | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust drive chain tension. |
| Change the fuel screen | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace the in-tank fuel screen/strainer. |
| Change spark plugs | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Check valve clearance | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearances. |
| Check antifreeze and coolant level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check antifreeze concentration and coolant reservoir level. |
| Check cables for damage and routing | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check control cables for damage and routing without sharp bends. |
| Change air filter, clean air filter box | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element and clean the air filter box. |
| Check fuel pressure | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check fuel system pressure. |
| Check CO adjustment (diagnostics tool) | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check CO/idle mixture adjustment using the Husqvarna Motorcycles diagnostics tool. |
| Check headlight setting | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check and adjust headlight aim. |
| Check radiator fan functioning | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electric radiator fan operates correctly. |
| Final check: roadworthy and test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Confirm the motorcycle is roadworthy and take a test ride. |
| Read out fault memory after test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Re-read fault memory using the diagnostics tool after the test ride. |
| Make service entry in Dealer.net and warranty booklet | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Record the completed service in Husqvarna Motorcycles Dealer.net and the Service and Warranty Booklet. |
| Check the frame | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Inspect frame for damage/cracks. |
| Check the swingarm | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Inspect swingarm for damage. |
| Check swingarm bearing for play | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check swingarm pivot bearing for play. |
| Check wheel bearing for play | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check front/rear wheel bearings for play. |
| Empty the drainage hoses | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Empty frame/airbox drainage hoses. |
| Grease all moving parts | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease side stand, hand lever, chain, and other moving parts; check for smooth operation. |
| Check hoses and sleeves for cracking, leaks, incorrect routing | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel, coolant, bleeder, and drainage hoses and sleeves. |
| Check screws and nuts for tightness | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tightness of easily-accessible safety-relevant screws and nuts. |
| Change the coolant | Every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
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