HOME Table 1-2. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart ITEM SERVICED SPECIFICATION DATA Engine oil and filter Drain plug torque 35 Nm (25.8 ft-lbs) Oil capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7 L) with filter Oil Level Bike upright, unscrew dipstick, wipe off and screw back in. Unscrew and verify level. Filter Hand tighten 2/3-1 full turn after gasket contact Black filter part number 63793-01K Radiator and coolant Drain plug torque 2.3-2.8 Nm (21-24 in-lbs) System capacity 2.54 qt.
(2.4 L) Clutch adjustment Free play at adjuster screw Hydraulic Bleeder Screw Torque 9-11 Nm (80-100 in-lbs) Free play at hand lever 4 mm (5/32 in.) Clutch inspection cover torque 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs) Transmission lubricant Lubricant level Wet sump engine with integral transmis- sion, wet clutch. See engine oil. Tire condition and pressure Pressure for solo rider Front: 2.5 bar (36 psi) Rear (180mm): 2.5 bar (36 psi) Rear (240mm): 2.6 bar (38 psi) Pressure for rider and passenger Front: 2.6 bar (38 psi) Rear (180mm): 2.9 bar (42 psi) Rear (240mm):
2.76 bar (38 psi) Wear Replac tread p e tire if 0.8 mm (1/32 in.) or less of attern remains Steering head bearings Lubricant fo r steering head bearings SPECIAL PURPOSE GREASE Part No. 99857-97 (14 oz. cartridge) Brake fluid reservoir level D.O.T.
4 hydraulic brake fluid 99953-99A (12 oz.) Proper fluid level front 5 mm (13/64 in.) from the top Proper fluid level rear 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) below gasket surface Master cylinder reservoir cover torque 0.8-1.2 Nm (7-11 in-lbs) Brake pads and discs Minimum brake pad thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Wear indicator lines in pad material must be visible Minimum brake disc thickness 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) Drive belt Upward measurement force applied at midpoint of bottom belt strand 4.5 kg (10 lb.) Belt deflection with no rider on motorcycle 8 mm (0.315 in.) Air cleaner Air cleaner velocity stack screw torque 6 Nm (53 in-lbs) Air cleaner cover wing nut torque Turn wing nut 2.5-3 turns after contact Throttle cables Lubricant SUPER OIL Part No.
94968-85TV (1/4 fl. oz.) Handlebar clamp screw torque 6.8-9.0 Nm (60-80 in-lbs) Handlebar switch housing screw torque 4-5 Nm (35-45 i n-lbs) Spark plugs Type 10R12A Gap 0.89 mm (0.035 in.) Torque 23 Nm (17 ft-lbs to threads ) with anti-seize applied Engine idle speed Idle speed 1250 RPM (Jap an 1,400) 1-6 2009 VRSC Service : Maintenance 0.035 in.