Harley-Davidson® Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance Checklist for Touring Model Motorcycles

1,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check air suspension for pressure and operation
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check cruise control operation
  • Check front fork bearing adjustment
  • Road test

2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Road test

5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Clean tappet screen on evolution big twins
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable free play
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Check front fork bearing adjustments
  • Check cruise control operation
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check air suspension for pressure and operation
  • Check brake fluid level and condition
  • Road test

10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal steering fittings
  • Pivot shaft service and re-torque - FLH - FLT - FXR
  • Inspect and lubricate detachable windshield bushings
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check and re-torque critical fasteners
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check air suspension for pressure and operation
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
  • Check cruise control operation
  • Extra charge - adjust steering head bearings
  • Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
  • Road test

20,000 and 40,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
  • Pivot shaft service and re-torque - FLH - FLT - FXR
  • Inspect and lubricate detachable windshield bushings
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check and re-torque critical fasteners
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check air suspension for pressure and operation
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
  • Check cruise control operation
  • Replace fork oil
  • Extra charge - grease and/or adjust steering head bearings
  • Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
  • Extra charge - (optional) - replace fuel injection filter
  • Road test

Maintenance checklist for Softail model motorcycles

2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Road test

5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Clean tappet screen on evolution big twins
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Inspect oil and break lines and fittings for leaks
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Check front fork bearing adjustments
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check brake fluid level and condition
  • Road test

10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check and re-torque critical fasteners
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
  • Grease and adjust steering head bearings
  • Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
  • Road test

10,000 and 40,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
  • Lubricate the following:Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Clean fuel screen on carburated models
  • Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check and re-torque critical fasteners
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
  • Replace fork oil
  • Grease and adjust steering head bearings
  • Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
  • Extra charge - (optional) - replace fuel injection filter
  • Road test

Maintenance checklist for Dyna model motorcycles

1000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Lubricate the following:Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check front fork bearing adjustment
  • Road test

2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Road test

5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Clean tappet screen on evolution big twins
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Inspect oil and break lines and fittings for leaks
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Check front fork bearing adjustments
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check brake fluid level and condition
  • Road test

10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Test battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check and re-torque critical fasteners
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
  • Extra charge - grease and adjust steering head bearings
  • Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
  • Road test

Maintenance checklist for Sportster model motorcycles

1000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check operation of throttle and enricher
  • Check front fork bearing adjustment
  • Road test

2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Road test

5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Change sport-trans fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Check and adjust primary drive change
  • Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Inspect oil and break lines and fittings for leaks
  • Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Check front fork bearing adjustments
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Check brake fluid level and condition
  • Road test

10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance

  • Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
  • change sport-trans fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
  • Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
  • Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle and cables, speedometer cable, clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stan.
  • Repack rear fork bearings
  • Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
  • Test battery voltage and charging system output
  • Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
  • Check lighting and horn for proper operation
  • Check and adjust primary drive chain
  • Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
  • Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
  • Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Check and re-torque critical fasteners
  • Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
  • Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
  • Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
  • Check and adjust rear belt
  • Check shock absorbers
  • Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
  • Inspect brake fluid level and condition
  • Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
  • Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
  • Grease and adjust steering head bearings
  • Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
  • Road test