Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Keep the service history on your 2008 Softail Standard
Log every service with date, mileage and cost, get NHTSA recall alerts, and hand the history to the next owner. Free for one bike; factory schedule tracking and mileage reminders come with Garage Plus.
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 3 days agoHARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 11,005 FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2, AND FXSTSSE3 MY 2008 AND 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE ACORN STUD AT THE BRAKE REACTION LINK MAY FALL OUT DURING USE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ACORN STUD WITH A NEW ACORN STUD AND RETAINING CLIP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012)?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (2007–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).