Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two maintenance schedule & recalls
2012–2021
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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 |
| Air cleaner | every 5,000 mi |
| Primary chain | every 5,000 mi |
| Throttle controls | every 5,000 mi |
| Brake pads and discs | every 5,000 mi |
| Engine oil and filter | every 5,000 mi |
| Steering head bearings | every 10,000 mi |
| Steering head bearings | every 30,000 mi |
| Transmission lubricant | every 10,000 mi |
| Fuel lines and fittings | every 5,000 mi |
| Front tire pressure and tread | every 5,000 mi |
| Brake system lines and hydraulics | every 5,000 mi |
| Brake fluid sight glass (front and rear) | every 5,000 mi |
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 Seventy-Two?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).