Regular lubrication and maintenance will help keep your new Harley-Davidson operating at peak performance. Your Harley-Davidson dealer knows best how to service your motorcycle with factory approved methods and equipment assuring you of thorough and competent workmanship.
NOTE
WARNING
Perform the service and maintenance operations as indicated in the regular service interval table. Lack of regular maintenance at the recommended intervals can affect the safe operation of your motorcycle, which could result in death or serious injury. (00010a)
WARNING
If you operate your motorcycle under adverse conditions (severe cold, extreme heat, very dusty environment, very bad roads, through standing water, etc.), you should perform the regular maintenance intervals more frequently to ensure the safe operation of your motorcycle. Failure to maintain your motorcycle could result in death or serious injury. (00094a)
Table 1. Regular Service Intervals: 2007 FXSTSSE
ITEM SERVICED
PROCEDURE
500 MI.
800 KM
5000 MI.
8000 KM
10,000 MI.
16,000 KM
15,000 MI.
24,000 KM
20,000 MI.
32,000 KM
25,000 MI.
40,000 KM
NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace
X
X
X
X
X
X
Oil lines and brake system
Inspect for leaks
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
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
Primary chaincase lubricant
Replace
X
X
X
Transmission lubricant
Replace
X
X
Clutch
Check adjustment
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
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 pump filter
Replace
X
1
Brake and clutch fluid
Check levels and condition
X
X
X
X
X
X
6
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
X
X
X
X
X
X
Spark plugs
Inspect
X
X
X
X
X
X
Replace
X
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
Steering head bearings
Adjust and lubricate every 2500 miles (4000 kilometers).
1, 5
Rear fork bearings (if applicable)
Repack
X
1
Windshield bushings
Inspect
X
X
1
Springer rocker bearings
Adjust
X
X
X
1
Critical fasteners
Check tightness
X
X
X
1
Battery
Check battery and clean connections
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. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers).
3. Perform annually.
4. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual.
5. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers).
6. Change D.O.T. 4 fluid and flush brake system every two years.
Table 2. Owner's Maintenance Records: All Softail Springers
SERVICE MILE INTERVAL
DATE
DEALER NUMBER
TECHNICIAN NAME
TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE
500 mi (800 km)
2500 mi (4000 km)
5000 mi (8000 km)
7500 mi (12,000 km)
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
12,500 mi (20,000 km)
15,000 mi (24,000 km)
17,500 mi (28,000 km)
20,000 mi (32,000 km)
22,500 mi (36,000 km)
25,000 mi (40,000 km)
27,500 mi (44,000 km)
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
32,500 mi (52,000 km)
35,000 mi (56,000 km)
37,500 mi (60,000 km)
40,000 mi (64,000 km)
42,500 mi (68,000 km)
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
47,500 mi (76,000 km)
50,000 mi (80,000 km)