Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2006) maintenance schedule & recalls
2004–2006
Keep the service history on your 2004 Sportster 1200 Roadster
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
Factory schedule · verifiedVerified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 5,000 mi |
| Tires | every 5,000 mi |
| Fuel line | |
| Oil lines | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake pads | |
| Primary chain | |
| Electrical equipment |
Full factory schedule with Garage Plus
All 8 services from the official owner's manual, plus reminders tuned to your mileage.
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICATION ON THE SECONDARY CUP. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SLIDING RESISTANCE OF THE PISTON TO BE EXCESSIVE, WHICH IN TURN COULD CAUSE THE RETURN OF THE PISTON TO BE SLOW UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REBUILD THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2006)?
Service every 5,000 mi for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2006), per the official factory maintenance schedule.
How often should the tires be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2006)?
Service every 5,000 mi for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2006), per the official factory maintenance schedule.