Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| 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
NHTSA · refreshed 7 days agoHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic (2018–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic (2018–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic (2018–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic (2018–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).