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: 2011 Touring Models
ITEM SERVICED
PROCEDURE
1000 MI
1600 KM
5000 MI
8000 KM
10000 MI
16000 KM
15000 MI
24000 KM
20000 MI
32000 KM
25000 MI
40000 KM
30000 MI
48000 KM
35000 MI
56000 KM
40000 MI
64000 KM
45000 MI
72000 KM
50000 MI
80000 KM
NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace
X
X
X
X
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
X
X
X
X
1, 3
Air cleaner
Inspect, service as required
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tires
Check pressure, inspect tread
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wheel spokes (if equipped)
Check torque
X
X
X
X
X
1, 5
Primary chaincase lubricant
Replace
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transmission lubricant
Replace
X
X
X
Clutch
Check adjustment
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Drive belt and sprockets
Inspect, adjust belt
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Compensator sprocket isolators
Inspect for wear
7
Brake and clutch controls
Check and lubricate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Fuel lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks, contact or abrasion
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1, 3
Fuel tank filter
Replace
X
X
1
Brake fluid
Inspect sight glass
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Spark plugs
Inspect
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Replace
X
X
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Front fork oil
Replace
X
1, 6
Steering head bearings
Lubricate
X
X
X
X
X
Adjust
X
X
1, 2
Air suspension
Check pressure, operation and leakage
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Windshield bushings (if applicable)
Inspect
X
X
X
X
X
1
Fuel door, Tour-Pak, saddlebags (if equipped)
Lubricate hinges and latches
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Critical fasteners
Check tightness
X
X
X
X
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
X
X
X
X
X
3
Road test
Verify component and system functions
X
X
X
X
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 80,000 km (50000 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 (1600, 8000, 32000 kilometer) services and every 15,000 mile (24000 kilometer) 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. Perform at each rear tire change.
Table 2. Owner's Maintenance Records
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)