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 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025.
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).