Harley-Davidson Sportster Maintenance Schedule

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This is a typical Harley-Davidson Sportster maintenance schedule. Please check the Harley owner's manual for your specific year.

    Regular Service Intervals: Softail Models
ITEM SERVICED PROCEDURE
1,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
15,000 Miles
20,000 Miles
25,000 Miles
Notes
Engine oil and filter Replace       X       X       X       X       X       X     3
Oil lines and brake system Inspect for leaks       X       X       X       X       X       X   1, 3
Air cleaner Inspect, service as required       X       X       X       X       X       X  
Tires Check pressure, inspect tread       X       X       X       X       X       X  
Wheel spokes Check tightness       X       X           X     1, 4
Transmission lubricant Replace       X         X         X    
Clutch Check adjustment       X       X       X       X       X       X     1
Primary chain Check adjustment       X       X       X       X       X       X  
Rear belt and sprockets Inspect, adjust belt       X       X       X       X       X       X     1
Throttle, brake and clutch controls Check, adjust and lubricate       X       X       X       X       X       X     1
Jiffy stand Inspect and lubricate       X         X         X       1
Fuel lines and fittings Inspect for leaks       X       X       X       X       X       X     1
Fuel tank filter screen Replace                 X     1
Brake fluid Check levels and condition       X       X       X       X       X       X     5
Brake pads and discs Inspect for wear       X       X       X       X       X       X  
Front brake lever pin Inspect         X       X       X       X     1, 2
Lubricate                 X   1, 2
Brake caliper pins Inspect         X       X       X       X     1, 2
Lubricate                 X   1, 2
Brake caliper boots and bushings Inspect         X       X       X       X     1, 2
Replace                 X   1, 2
Rear master cylinder outer boot Inspect         X       X       X       X       X   1, 2
Brake components Replace brake rubber components in master cylinders and calipers                 X   1, 2
Lubricate master cylinder pistons                 X   1, 2
Spark plugs Inspect       X       X         X         X  
Replace               X    
Electrical equipment and switches Check operation       X       X       X       X       X       X  
Engine idle speed Check adjustment       X       X       X       X       X       X     1
Front fork oil Replace               1, 6
Steering head bearings Adjust       X             X     1, 7
Rear fork bearings   Inspect every 30,000 Miles     1
Shock absorbers Inspect       X       X       X         X       X     1
Critical fasteners Check tightness       X         X         X       1
Engine mounts and stabilizer links Inspect           X         X       1
Battery Check battery and clean connections                 3
Exhaust system Inspect for leaks, cracks, and loose or missing fasteners or heat shields       X       X       X       X       X       X     3
Road Test Verify component and system functions       X       X       X       X       X       X  
NOTES: 1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified.
2. Replace every four (4) years.
3. Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.
4. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual.
5. Replace D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID and flush system every two (2) years.
6. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 50,000 miles.
7. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles.

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