Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2002–2006) vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2007–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2002–2006) Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2007–2016)
Oil change 5,000 mi 5,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2002–2006) or the Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2007–2016)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.