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 agoCERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION THAT PERMITS THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO CONTACT A WELD BEAD ON THE OIL TANK. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WELD BEAD TO ABRADE THROUGH THE INSULATION ON THE CABLE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE OIL TANK AND OIL LINES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY CADDY THAT WILL PROTECT THE CABLE AND ENSURE PROPER CABLE ROUTING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Custom?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom (2000–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Custom?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom (2000–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Custom?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom (2000–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Custom?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom (2000–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).