Harley-Davidson Switchback maintenance schedule & recalls

2012–2021

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical 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 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months
Tires every 5,000 mi
Clutch every 5,000 mi
Air cleaner every 5,000 mi
Brake fluid every 5,000 mi
Brake fluid every 24 months
Front forks every 50,000 mi
Jiffy stand every 5,000 mi
Brake system every 5,000 mi
Wheel spokes every 10,000 mi
Exhaust system every 5,000 mi
Critical fasteners every 10,000 mi
Brake pads and discs every 5,000 mi
Engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi
Steering head bearings every 10,000 mi
Fuel lines and fittings every 5,000 mi
Drive belt and sprockets every 5,000 mi
Primary chaincase lubricant every 10,000 mi
Engine mounts and stabilizer links every 10,000 mi
Throttle, brake and clutch controls every 5,000 mi

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 6 days ago

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Switchback?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Switchback (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Switchback?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Switchback (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Switchback?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Switchback (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Switchback?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Switchback (2012–2021) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).