Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006) maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2006
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 5,000 mi |
| Tires | every 5,000 mi |
| Clutch | |
| Spokes | |
| Fork oil | |
| Fuel line | |
| Oil lines | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake pads | |
| Drive belt | |
| Side stand | |
| Brake fluid | |
| Engine mounts | |
| Primary chain | |
| Control cables | |
| Shock absorber | |
| Chassis fasteners | |
| Engine idle speed | |
| Electrical equipment |
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All 19 services from the official owner's manual, plus reminders tuned to your mileage.
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoCERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
CERTAIN FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES USED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, P/NOS 61338-02, 62169-02A, 61338-94D, AND 62169-95C FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2005 CARBURETED SPORTSTERS, DYNA, SOFTAIL, AND TOURING MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THESE VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080. IF YOU HAVE HAD OR INSTALLED A REPLACEMENT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE IN YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THE VALVE INSPECTED FOR PROPER OPERATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006)?
Service every 5,000 mi for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006), per the official maintenance schedule (Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006) service schedule).
How often should the tires be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006)?
Service every 5,000 mi for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006), per the official maintenance schedule (Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2000–2006) service schedule).