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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009) maintenance schedule & recalls

2008–2009

All years 2008 2009

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009) service schedule, verified Sep 2026

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 5,000 mi
Tires every 5,000 mi
Oil lines
Air filter
Fuel filter
Exhaust system
Windshield bushings

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Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 4 days ago

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009)?

Service every 5,000 mi for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009), per the official maintenance schedule (Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009) service schedule).

How often should the tires be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009)?

Service every 5,000 mi for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009), per the official maintenance schedule (Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (2008–2009) service schedule).