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.
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).