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

11V037000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine affects 2011

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THE BODY CONTROL MODULES (BCM) INSTALLED ON THESE MOTORCYCLES (PART NUMBERS 69991-11 AND 69993-11) HAVE A CASE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEALED DURING PRODUCTION. AN IMPROPER SEAL MAY ALLOW WATER INTRUSION INTO THE BCM WHICH MAY CAUSE ENGINE STALL.

Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

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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).