Harley-Davidson V-Rod maintenance schedule & recalls

2002–2010

All years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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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 5 days ago

09E007000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal affects 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 97 LED TURN SIGNAL MOUNTING KITS, P/NOS. 69951-08 (BLACK) AND 69593-08 (CHROME), FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2002 THROUGH 2009 VRSC MODEL MOTORCYCLES (EXCLUDING VRSCF MODEL). DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET, P/NO. 70497-08, WHICH SECURES THE LED TURN SIGNAL CONTROLLER TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME, THE CONTROLLER MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE OIL FILTER.

Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE EXISTING BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET, P/NO. 70497-08A, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

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Common questions

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

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2002–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

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

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2002–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

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

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2002–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

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

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2002–2010) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).