Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special maintenance schedule & recalls
2015–2023
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 10,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
| Coolant | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Coolant | every 30,000 mi |
| Centerstand | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Drive chain | every 373 mi |
| Jiffy stand | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Brake system | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Clutch system | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Coolant hoses | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Air cleaner filter | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Brake pads and discs | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Engine oil and filter | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Rear brake fluid level | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Steering head bearings | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Front brake fluid level | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Fuel lines and fittings | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Brake lines and fittings | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Front forks and fork oil | every 50,000 mi |
| Radiators and oil cooler | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Brake and clutch controls | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Rear wheel spoke tightness | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Front wheel spoke tightness | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Rear tire pressure and tread | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Front tire pressure and tread | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Electrical equipment and switches | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Exhaust system, fasteners and shields | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| DOT4 rear brake fluid moisture content | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| Drive chain, sprockets and chain guide | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
| DOT4 front brake fluid moisture content | every 5,000 mi or 12 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 6 days agoNo 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 Road Glide Special?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special (2015–2023) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special (2015–2023) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special (2015–2023) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special (2015–2023) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).