Honda Maintenance Schedule

"The following items require some mechanical knowledge. Certain items (particularly those marked * and **) may require more technical information and tools. consult your authorized Honda dealer. Perform the Pre-Ride Inspection at each scheduled maintenance period."

I = Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary;
C = Clean; R = Replace; A = Adjust; L = Lubricate

Frequency

Odometer Reading¹

x 1000 km

1

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

x 1000 mi

0.6

4

8

12

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

Service Item/Task

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

*

Fuel Line

I

I

I

I

I

*

Throttle Operation

I

I

I

I

I

*

Carburetor Choke

I

I

I

I

I

Air Cleaner

²

R

R

R

*

Valve Clearance

I

I

I

Spark Plug

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Engine Oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine Oil Filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

*

Carburetor Synchronization

I

I

I

I

I

I

*

Carburetor Idle Speed

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Radiator Coolant

³

I

I

R

I

I

*

Cooling System

I

I

I

I

I

Drive Chain

I & L every 1000 km (600 mi)

Brake Fluid

³

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

Brake Pad Wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake System

I

I

I

I

I

I

*

Brake Light Switch

I

I

I

I

I

*

Headlight Aim

I

I

I

I

I

Clutch System

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Side Stand

I

I

I

I

I

*

Suspension

I

I

I

I

I

*

Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners

I

I

I

I

I

I

**

Wheels/Tires

I

I

I

I

I

**

Steering Head Bearings

I

I

I

I

I

I

Notes:

*

"Should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless owner has proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified. Refer to the official Honda service manual."

**

"In the interest of safety, we recommend these items be serviced only by an authorized Honda dealer."

¹

"At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here."

²

"Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas."

³

"Replace every 2 years, or at indicated odometer interval, whichever comes first. Replacement requires mechanical skill."

Copyright © VSource.org 1999-2005 [Sources: Various Honda service and owners manuals; Dave Gwyther's NC30 Owners Site (now 400GreyBike)]