Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob maintenance schedule & recalls

2008–2015

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals
Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

14V794000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder affects 2012

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob (2008–2015).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob (2008–2015).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob (2008–2015).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob (2008–2015).