Harley-Davidson XL883R maintenance schedule & recalls

2002–2003

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals
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

04V218000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights affects 2003

ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson XL883R?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Harley-Davidson XL883R (2002–2003).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Harley-Davidson XL883R?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Harley-Davidson XL883R (2002–2003).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson XL883R?

Service every 12 months for the Harley-Davidson XL883R (2002–2003).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Harley-Davidson XL883R?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Harley-Davidson XL883R (2002–2003).