Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Keep the service history on your 2003 Road King Classic
Log every service with date, mileage and cost, get NHTSA recall alerts, and hand the history to the next owner. Free for one bike; factory schedule tracking and mileage reminders come with Garage Plus.
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 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006)?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2003–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).