Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 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?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster?
Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2004–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).