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 enrichener
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 enrichener 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 enrichener
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 enrichener
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