Harley-Davidson Night Rod maintenance schedule & recalls

2006–2008

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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 5,000 mi
Spark plugs every 10,000 mi
Fluids/coolant every 24 months
Tires every 5,000 mi
Coolant every 30,000 mi
Radiator every 5,000 mi
Valve lash every 15,000 mi
Air cleaner every 5,000 mi
Brake fluid every 5,000 mi
Jiffy stand every 5,000 mi
Clutch fluid every 5,000 mi
Cooling system every 10,000 mi
Front fork oil every 50,000 mi
Brake pads and discs every 5,000 mi
Engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi
Steering head bearings every 15,000 mi
Steering head bearings every 30,000 mi
Drive belt and sprockets every 5,000 mi
Oil lines and brake system every 5,000 mi
Electrical equipment and switches every 5,000 mi
Throttle, brake and clutch controls every 5,000 mi

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 6 days ago

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Night Rod?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Night Rod (2006–2008) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Night Rod?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Night Rod (2006–2008) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Night Rod?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Night Rod (2006–2008) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Night Rod?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Night Rod (2006–2008) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).