Suzuki Boulevard M50 User Manual

2-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep
the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilome-
ters, miles and time for your convenience.
NOTE:
More frequent servicing may be performed on motorcycles that are used under severe conditions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
NOTE:
I = Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary
R = Replace
T = Tighten
Interval
Item
km
1 000 6 000 12 000 18 000 24 000
miles
600 4 000 7 500 11 000 14 500
months 2 12 24 36 48
Air cleaner element — I I R I
Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts T — T — T
Valve clearance I — I — I
Spark plugs — I R I R
Fuel hose — I I I I
Engine oil R R R R R
Engine oil filter R — — R —
Idle speed IIIII
Throttle cable play IIIII
Throttle valve synchronization I
—I—I
(CA. only)
Evaporative emission control system
(California model only)
—— I — I
Replace vapor hose every 4 years.
PAIR (air supply) system — — I — I
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years.
Radiator hose — I I I I
Clutch —IIII
Final gear oil R — I — I
Brakes IIIII
Brake hose — I I I I
Replace every 4 years.
Brake fluid — I I I I
Replace every 2 years.
Tires —IIII
Steering I — I — I
Front fork — — I — I
Rear suspension — — I — I
Chassis bolts and nuts T TTTT
SAMPLE

Suzuki Boulevard M50 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Rear Suspension	coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 L (4.1 US gal)
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm (65.2 in)