Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical 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 3 days ago

11V506000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch affects 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013)?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009–2013) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).