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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic maintenance schedule & recalls

2000–2021

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

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 ago
05V151000 · Equipment:Other:Labels affects 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.

Remedy: HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).