Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe maintenance schedule & recalls

2004–2021

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.

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 ago

07V173000 · Electrical System:12 V/24 V/48 V Battery:Cables affects 2007

CERTAIN 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.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2004–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2004–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2004–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2004–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).