Maintenance Checklist for Touring Model Motorcycles
1,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Check air suspension for pressure and operation
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check operation of throttle and enricher
- Check cruise control operation
- Check front fork bearing adjustment
- Road test
2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Road test
5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Clean tappet screen on evolution big twins
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable free play
- Replace spark plugs
- Check engine stabilizers and mounts
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Check front fork bearing adjustments
- Check cruise control operation
- Check shock absorbers
- Check air suspension for pressure and operation
- Check brake fluid level and condition
- Road test
10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal steering fittings
- Pivot shaft service and re-torque - FLH - FLT - FXR
- Inspect and lubricate detachable windshield bushings
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
- Replace spark plugs
- Check and re-torque critical fasteners
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Check air suspension for pressure and operation
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
- Check cruise control operation
- Extra charge - adjust steering head bearings
- Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
- Road test
20,000 and 40,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
- Pivot shaft service and re-torque - FLH - FLT - FXR
- Inspect and lubricate detachable windshield bushings
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
- Replace spark plugs
- Check and re-torque critical fasteners
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Check air suspension for pressure and operation
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
- Check cruise control operation
- Replace fork oil
- Extra charge - grease and/or adjust steering head bearings
- Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
- Extra charge - (optional) - replace fuel injection filter
- Road test
Maintenance checklist for Softail model motorcycles
2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Road test
5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Clean tappet screen on evolution big twins
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
- Replace spark plugs
- Check engine stabilizers and mounts
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Inspect oil and break lines and fittings for leaks
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Check front fork bearing adjustments
- Check shock absorbers
- Check brake fluid level and condition
- Road test
10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand, tour back and saddlebag hinges and latches, shift lever and brake pedal fittings
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
- Replace spark plugs
- Check and re-torque critical fasteners
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
- Grease and adjust steering head bearings
- Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
- Road test
10,000 and 40,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
- Lubricate the following:Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Clean fuel screen on carburated models
- Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
- Replace spark plugs
- Check and re-torque critical fasteners
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
- Replace fork oil
- Grease and adjust steering head bearings
- Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
- Extra charge - (optional) - replace fuel injection filter
- Road test
Maintenance checklist for Dyna model motorcycles
1000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Lubricate the following:Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check operation of throttle and enricher
- Check front fork bearing adjustment
- Road test
2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Road test
5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Clean tappet screen on evolution big twins
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
- Replace spark plugs
- Check engine stabilizers and mounts
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Inspect oil and break lines and fittings for leaks
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Check front fork bearing adjustments
- Check shock absorbers
- Check brake fluid level and condition
- Road test
10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Test battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Clean tappet screen on big twin evo models
- Replace spark plugs
- Check and re-torque critical fasteners
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose on carbed evo big twin
- Extra charge - grease and adjust steering head bearings
- Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
- Road test
Maintenance checklist for Sportster model motorcycles
1000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change primary chain case fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check operation of throttle and enricher
- Check front fork bearing adjustment
- Road test
2,500 / 7,500 / 12,500 / 17,500 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Road test
5,000 / 15,000 / 25,000 Mile or Annual Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- Inspect and top off transmission lubricant
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Inspect rear belt (adjustment extra)
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Inspect brake pads and disc for wear
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Change sport-trans fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Check and adjust primary drive change
- Check and adjust clutch and clutch cable freeplay
- Replace spark plugs
- Check engine stabilizers and mounts
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Inspect oil and break lines and fittings for leaks
- Check ignition timing and vacuum hose - carbed evo only
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle cables, throttle clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stand.
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Check front fork bearing adjustments
- Check shock absorbers
- Check brake fluid level and condition
- Road test
10,000 and 30,000 Mile Maintenance
- Change oil and filter, clean magnetic drain plug
- change sport-trans fluid, clean magnetic drain plug
- Change transmission lubricant, clean magnetic drain lug
- Lubricate the following: Front brake lever, throttle and cables, speedometer cable, clutch control cable and lever, jiffy stan.
- Repack rear fork bearings
- Inspect air cleaner, service as needed
- Test battery voltage and charging system output
- Tighten battery connections, check electrolyte on wet cells
- Check lighting and horn for proper operation
- Check and adjust primary drive chain
- Check and adjust clutch and cable freeplay
- Inspect engine stabilizers and mounts
- Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
- Replace spark plugs
- Check and re-torque critical fasteners
- Inspect tires, tread depth and adjust pressure
- Check wheels, tighten spokes if needed
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check and adjust rear belt
- Check shock absorbers
- Inspect oil and brake lines and fittings for leaks
- Inspect brake fluid level and condition
- Check engine idle speed and adjust as necessary
- Check and adjust operation of throttle and enricher
- Grease and adjust steering head bearings
- Extra charge - repack wheel bearings (99 and earlier)
- Road test