The following maintenance schedule guide is for the 2021 Honda Talon 1000 models SXS1000S2R/S2RD and SXS1000S2X/S2XD.
Note
- Inspect valve clearance as needed, if engine is noisy
- Service more frequently when operating in dusty areas, sand or snow.
- Service more frequently when operated in muddy
conditions.
| Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial maintenance |
Regular maintenance interval | |||||||||
| ITEMS / FREQUENCY (Whichever comes first) |
×100 mi | 1 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | Note | |
| ×100 km | 1.5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | |||
| Hours | 20 | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | |||
| Check engine oil and coolant | Check oil and coolant at fuel stop | |||||||||
| Check tires | Check inflation and condition once a month | |||||||||
| Check side net and mounting hardware |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
| Check brake fluid | Check fluid level once a month | |||||||||
| Replace engine oil and oil filter | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||
| Check sub-transmission oil | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||
| Replace sub-transmission oil | Every 2 years (regardless of mileage) |
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| Replace DCT oil filter | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||||
| * | Inspect valve clearance | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 1 | |||||
| * | Clean spark arrester | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
| Replace air cleaner element | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 2 | |||
| Check air cleaner housing drain tube |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 3 | |||
| Check spark plugs | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||
| * | Inspect idle speed | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||
| * | Check fuel lines and connections |
✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||
| Check front and rear brakes | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 3 | ||||||
| Replace front and rear final gear oil |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||
| Lubricate all hinges, latches, and pivots |
✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||||
| ** | Inspect suspension components | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 3 | ||
| Inspect drive shaft boots | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 3 | |||
| Inspect the following items: Wheels Accelerator pedal and brake pedal Brake light switch Exhaust system Battery terminal condition |
✔️ | ✔️ | ||||||||
| * | Check shift lever adjustment | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||
| ** * * * |
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends Steering gearbox and boots Brake hoses and lines SXS underbody |
✔️ | 4 | |||||||
| * | Inspect evaporative emission control system (USA – 50 states [meets California]) |
Every 2 years (regardless of mileage) | ||||||||
| * * |
Replace the following items: Engine coolant Brake fluid |
Every 2 years (regardless of mileage) | ||||||||
* Should be serviced by your dealer, unless you have the 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 your dealer.
