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: 2005 Softail Models
ITEM SERVICED
PROCEDURE
1600 km
1000 mi.
8000 km
5000 mi.
16,000 km
10,000 mi.
24,000 km
15,000 mi.
32,000 km
20,000 mi.
40,000 km
25,000 mi.
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
X
X
X
Transmission lubricant
Replace
X
X
X
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, enrichener and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
X
X
X
X
X
X
1, 4
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
X
X
X
1
Fuel valve, lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks
X
X
X
X
X
X
1, 4
Fuel tank filter screen
Clean (EFI: replace)
X
1
Brake fluid
Check levels and condition
X
X
X
X
X
X
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
X
X
X
X
X
X
Spark plugs
Inspect
X
X
X
X
Replace
X
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
X
1
Steering head bearings
(Softail Models)
Adjust
X
X
X
1
Lubricate
X
X
2
Steering head bearings
(Springer models)
Adjust and lubricate every 4000 kilometers (2500 miles).
1, 5
Rear fork bearings (if applicable)
Repack
X
1
Windshield bushings
Inspect
X
X
1
Springer rocker bearings
Adjust
X
X
X
1
Fuel door, Tour-Pak, saddlebags
Lubricate hinges and latches
X
X
X
X
X
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 48,000 kilometers (30,000 miles).
3. Perform annually.
4. Not all vehicles are equipped with an enrichener, fuel valve or spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual.
5. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 32,000 kilometers (20,000 miles).
Table 2. Owner's Maintenance Records: All Softail Models except Springers
SERVICE MILE INTERVAL
DATE
DEALER NUMBER
TECHNICIAN NAME
TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE
1600 km (1000 mi)
8000 km (5000 mi)
16,000 km (10,000 mi)
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
32,000 km (20,000 mi)
40,000 km (25,000 mi)
48,000 km (30,000 mi)
56,000 km (35,000 mi)
64,000 km (40,000 mi)
72,000 km (45,000 mi)
80,000 km (50,000 mi)
Table 3. Owner's Maintenance Records: All Softail Springers
SERVICE MILE INTERVAL
DATE
DEALER NUMBER
TECHNICIAN NAME
TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE
800 km (500 mi)
4000 km (2500 mi)
8000 km (5000 mi)
12,000 km (7500 mi)
16,000 km (10,000 mi)
20,000 km (12,500 mi)
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
28,000 km (17,500 mi)
32,000 km (20,000 mi)
36,000 km (22,500 mi)
40,000 km (25,000 mi)
44,000 km (27,500 mi)
48,000 km (30,000 mi)
52,000 km (32,500 mi)
56,000 km (35,000 mi)
60,000 km (37,500 mi)
64,000 km (40,000 mi)
68,000 km (42,500 mi)
72,000 km (45,000 mi)
76,000 km (47,500 mi)
80,000 km (50,000 mi)