Suzuki GSF600 Bandit 2006 Maintenance Schedule
The 2006 Suzuki GSF600 Bandit maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for valve clearance, brake fluid, general maintenance, spark plugs, air filter, oil, drive chain maintenance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
599ccEngine size
24Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance at 1000 km, then every 12000 km. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level every 6000 km; replace every 2 years. |
| Carburetor synchronization | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect and synchronize carburetors every 12000 km. Initial E-33 (California-spec) only check at 1000 km. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect spark plugs every 6000 km; replace every 12000 km. |
| Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts tightening | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Tighten exhaust pipe and muffler mounting bolts at 1000 km, then every 12000 km. |
| Air cleaner element inspection | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 18,000 km | Easy | Inspect air cleaner element every 6000 km; replace at 18000 km. |
| Engine oil change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Replace engine oil at 1000 km (1 month), then every 6000 km or 6 months. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 18,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Replace oil filter at initial service (1000 km) and every 18000 km thereafter. |
| Fuel hose inspection | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose every 6000 km; replace every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| Fuel filter inspection | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect fuel filter every 6000 km; replace every 12000 km. |
| Engine idle speed inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and adjust engine idle speed at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Throttle cable play inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust throttle cable play at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system (E-33/California-spec models only); replace vapor hose every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| PAIR (air supply) system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect PAIR (pulse secondary air injection) system every 12000 km. |
| Clutch cable play inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust clutch cable play every 6000 km. |
| Drive chain inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect drive chain slack and wear at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Drive chain cleaning and lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Clean and lubricate drive chain every 1000 km. |
| Brakes general inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake system operation at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses every 6000 km; replace every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| Tires inspection | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Inspect tire tread depth, condition, and pressure every 6000 km. |
| Steering inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearings and play at 1000 km, then every 12000 km. |
| Front fork inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork operation and for oil leakage every 12000 km. |
| Rear suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension linkage and shock absorber every 12000 km. |
| Chassis bolts and nuts tightening | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Tighten chassis bolts and nuts at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
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