Harley-Davidson Road King maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2022
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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 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Road King?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Road King (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).