SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES
Regularly scheduled service is paramount in ensuring your beloved Harley-Davidson is running optimally and efficiently. Harley-Davidson service mechanics recommend maintenance at incremental intervals to inspect the overall health of your bike. Below, we’ve outlined the major checkpoints of the Harley-Davidson service schedule and the recommendations at 1,000, 10,000, and 20,000 miles. You’re also encouraged to have your bike looked over at 5,000 and 15,000 miles.
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 mechanic will replace the front fork oil in your bike to ensure you’re driving through the Shenandoah mountains safely.