Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006) maintenance schedule & recalls

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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 3 days ago

04V465000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly affects 2004, 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD 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 Springer (2002–2006)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006)?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (2002–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).