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

Refer to Table 1. Regular maintenance interval operations are required to keep your new motorcycle warranty in force. The use of other than Harley-Davidson approved parts and service procedures may void the warranty. Any alterations to the emission system components, such as the carburetor and exhaust system, may be in violation of Federal and State laws.
Refer to Table 2 and Table 3. When servicing your motorcycle, bring this owner's manual to the dealership and complete information needed in the blank columns listed.

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: 2011 Softail Models

ITEM SERVICED	PROCEDURE	1000 mi 1600 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	30,000 mi 48,000 km	NOTES
Engine oil and filter	Replace	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Oil lines and brake system	Inspect for leaks, contact, or abrasion	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	1, 3
Air cleaner	Inspect, service as required		X	X	X	X	X	X
Exhaust system	Inspect for leaks, cracks, and loose or missing fasteners or heat shields	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	3
Tires	Check pressure, inspect tread	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Wheel spokes (if equipped)	Check tightness	X	X			X			1, 5
Primary chaincase lubricant	Replace	X		X		X		X
Transmission lubricant	Replace	X				X
Clutch	Check adjustment	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	1
Drive belt and sprockets	Inspect, adjust belt	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	1
Throttle, brake, and clutch controls	Check, adjust and lubricate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	1
Jiffy stand	Inspect and lubricate	X		X		X		X	1
Fuel lines and fittings	Inspect for leaks, contact or abrasion	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	1, 3
Fuel filter in fuel tank	Replace						X		1
Brake fluid	Inspect sight glass	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	4
Brake pads and discs	Inspect for wear	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Spark plugs	Inspect		X	X	X		X	X
Spark plugs	Replace					X
Electrical equipment and switches	Check operation	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Front fork oil	Replace	Replace at 80,000 km (50000 mi).							1, 6
Steering head bearings (Softail models)	Adjust	X		X		X		X	1
Steering head bearings (Softail models)	Lubricate			X		X		X	2
Steering head bearings (Springer models)	Adjust	X		X		X		X	1
Steering head bearings (Springer models)	Lubricate	Lubricate every 4,000 km (2500 mi).							1, 8
Windshield bushings (if equipped)	Inspect			X		X		X	1
Springer rocker bearings	Adjust	X		X		X		X	1, 7
Critical fasteners	Check tightness	X		X		X		X	1, 3
Battery	Check battery and clean connections								3
Road test	Verify component and system functions	X	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 48,000 km (30000 mi). 3. Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first. 4. Change D.O.T. 4 brake fluid and flush system every two years. 5. Perform spoke tension check at the 1000, 5000, 20,000 mile services and every 15,000 mile interval thereafter. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual. 6. Replace fork oil and inspect every 80,000 km (50000 mi). 7. Adjust at 800 km (500 mi). 8. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 32,000 km (20000 mi).

Table 2. Owner's Maintenance Records: All Softail Models except Springers

SERVICE MILE INTERVAL	DATE	DEALER NUMBER	TECHNICIAN NAME	TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE
1000 mi (1600 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)
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
35,000 mi (56,000 km)
40,000 mi (64,000 km)
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
50,000 mi (80,000 km)

Table 3. Owner's Maintenance Records: FLSTSB

SERVICE MILE INTERVAL	DATE	DEALER NUMBER	TECHNICIAN NAME	TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE
500 mi (800 km)
1000 mi (1600 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)