SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES
Regularly scheduled service appointments at our Authorized Harley Service Department with Certified H-D Technicians to perform recommended maintenances and inspections to review the overall health of your bike is strongly encouraged to help ensure your Harley-Davidson motorcycle stays performing at it's peak.
How often should you service your Harley?
Here's a maintenance and service schedule, at regular intervals, you should observe to keep your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle in top-notch shape:
500 MILES
For Springer Models FLSTS & FXSTS: As stated in the owner's manual, FLSTS Heritage Springer Models should have a front end adjustment at 500 miles.
1000 MILES
- Change engine oil & oil filter
- Inspect air cleaner and service as required
- Change primary chaincase lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug
- Check/adjust the primary chain
- Check clutch adjustment
- Change transmission lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust the rear-drive belt
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check brake fluid reservoir levels and condition
- Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
- Lubricate the following: front brake hand lever, throttle control cables, throttle, clutch control cable/hand lever, and jiffy stand
- Inspect spark plugs
- Check/adjust the operation of enriching
- Inspect fuel valve, lines, and fittings for leaks
- Check tire pressure, inspect tread and wheel spoke tightness
- Check and clean battery connections
- Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches
- Check stabilizer links and engine mounts
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, cracks, and loose or missing fasteners or heat shields
- Check the tightness of all critical fasteners: hand controls, brake system, axle nuts, front fork components, riser, and handlebar fasteners
- Check rear fork pivot nut tightness (See Dealer)
- Check engine idle speed adjustment
- Check front fork bearing adjustment (See Dealer)
- Road test
2500 MILES
- Change engine oil & oil filter
- Inspect rear belt
- Inspect transmission lubricant
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Inspect fuel valve, lines, and fittings for leaks
- Inspect tire pressure and inspect the tread
- Inspect operation of throttle and enriching controls
- Inspect operation of all electrical equipment and switches
- Inspect battery connections
- Inspect air cleaner and service as required
- Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
- Road test
5000 MILES
- Change engine oil & filter
- Inspect air cleaner and service as required
- Change primary chaincase lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug
- Check/adjust the primary chain
- Check clutch adjustment
- Change transmission lubricant and clean the magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust the belt
- Lube the speedometer cable
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check brake fluid reservoir levels and condition
- Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
- Lubricate the following: front brake hand lever, throttle control cables, throttle, clutch control cable/hand lever, and jiffy stand
- Check, adjust the operation of enriching
- Inspect fuel valve, lines, and fittings for leaks
- Check tire pressure and inspect the tread
- Check wheel spoke tightness
- Check front fork bearing adjustment
- Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches
- Check and clean battery connections
- Inspect spark plugs
- Check ignition timing (XL only) and vacuum hose
- Check engine idle speed adjustment
- Road test
7500 MILES
Same as 2,500 Miles Service
10,000 MILES
- Change engine oil & filter
- Inspect air cleaner and service as required
- Change primary chaincase lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug
- Check/adjust the primary chain
- Check clutch adjustment
- Change transmission lubricant and clean the magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust the belt
- Lube the speedometer cable
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check brake fluid reservoir levels and condition
- Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
- Lubricate the following: front brake hand lever, throttle control cables, throttle, clutch control cable/hand lever, and jiffy stand
- Lubricate and adjust steering head bearings
- Check engine idle speed adjustment
- Check, adjust the operation of enriching
- Inspect fuel valve, lines, and fittings for leaks
- Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches
- Check and clean battery connections
- Change spark plugs
- Check tire pressure and inspect the tread
- Check wheel spoke tightness
- Check stabilizer links and engine mounts
- Check the tightness of all critical fasteners: hand controls, brake system, axle nuts, front fork components, riser, and handlebar fasteners
- Check ignition timing (XL only) and vacuum hose
- Road test
20,000-MILE
- All mileage checkpoints will also be inspected during the Harley-Davidson 20,000-mile service checklist. Additionally (and unique to the 20,0000-mile service interval), a Harley-Davidson technician will replace the front fork oil in your bike.
At Home Tips
While we strongly encourage regular maintenances are provided by Certified Harley-Davidson Technicians, it’s important to be comfortable with your Harley-Davidson and know how to perform basic checks. Simple maintenance at home helps keep your bike in top shape between scheduled Harley-Davidson maintenance service appointments:
- Clean the battery terminals and coat with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion.
- Examine pivot points and moving parts for signs of wear or interference.
- Use a multimeter to check the standing voltage at each battery terminal.
- Check for failed fork seals and dripping fluid under the bike.
- Check for blown fuses and ensure that spares are present.
Looking to sell your bike? A well-maintained used Harley with high mileage might be a better sell than a low-mileage bike that wasn’t maintained well.
